Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

There are a lot of ways that built-ins can be used in a home to add features and functions. Whether it's bookcases around the fireplace, cabinets under a bay window, or mudroom cubies at the back door, these additional touches help make a home feel more put-together. Which built-in types you need in your home depend on a variety of factors, but the key to creating built-ins that add value and style to your home will be the usefulness they provide. Here are 6 ideas from our library of projects.

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Color in home design can go well beyond just the color of the walls. When it comes to color in rooms like kitchens and baths, looking at full design provides more options and variety in how color trends can be applied and how they can work in different spaces. Using trends in home design can help you and your designer pick a direction and select colors that feel current, but it's important to balance what's popular with what you actually like and want in your spaces. In 2022, the color trends we're seeing can be summed up in two words- Cozy Warmth. Keep reading for a look at our design team's picks for kitchen and bathroom color trends heading into the new year.

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Kitchens come in all shapes, sizes, and of course styles. White kitchens, in particular, have become a popular trend in the past decade. If you've considered white for your kitchen but brushed it off as too bland or boring, we'd like to present you with evidence of the contrary. Here are four kitchens that use careful design and clever details to show that white can be anything but a dull option.

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A show-stopping, walk-in closet is perhaps the ultimate form of at-home luxury. With planning and a clear idea of how much space will be needed, a comfortable and well-appointed walk-in closet can be created in your home in a variety of locations. Here are three luxury closet ideas to get you inspired.

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