Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

Typically the primary bathroom on the main floor of your home, the powder room or water closet is one of the smallest functional spaces you may have. Consisting of just a commode and sink in terms of fixtures, the powder room is often overlooked for its design potential. The advantage to this smaller room is that your remodeling budget can sometimes stretch further to create a unique and impactful design that you and your guests can find joy in. Here are a few ideas for creating a memorable powder room.

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When it comes to home design, ceilings are often left to fade into the background. Rarely considered for their impact on a space, the ceiling is typically painted white and ignored, but in recent years, designers and homeowners have started to recognize the potential of the "fifth wall" above. Read on to see how ceilings can be used to make an impactful design statement.

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Contemporary design lends itself well to bathroom design. With the angular nature of bathroom features like vanities and showers and the need for moisture-resistant materials, it's easy to create modern-feeling spaces in large or small bathrooms. When considering what specific design choices make a bathroom feel more contemporary than other styles, there are some key concepts that we can use. We took a look at several bathroom projects from our library of remodels and spotted five concepts to help you decide if a contemporary bathroom might be in line with your style.

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There are many different ways to design a kitchen and thousands of ideas that you could implement. Though most of these ideas fall into the category of basic functionality to help you live your daily life with ease, some design choices will bring a heightened sense of fashionability and style to your kitchen. A single kitchen doesn't need to cram all the neat design ideas out there into its footprint, but a few savvy design choices here and there can go a long way. The key is to select the stylish design options that will work for you on a practical level or that will check off an aesthetic wishlist item you really like. Here are 9 design ideas from our past work to consider for a more stylish kitchen.

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