Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

Homeowners are discovering the convenience, comfort, beauty and easy maintenance of walk-in showers without doors. It’s no wonder that walk-in showers are now one of the hottest trends in bathroom remodeling. In this article you’ll find out why.

When designing a walk-in shower without a door, there are many things to consider. First and foremost are the needs, tastes and budget of the homeowners. Second is the space that you have to work with. Then there are drainage, water containment, mechanicals, fixtures, wall and floor tile, and ventilation.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Bathrooms, Walk-In Showers

Versatile window seats provide a solution for creating more seating and storage in a room. They can be used to add a different design element to the room, fill recesses or even camouflage unattractive elements such as a radiator. Generally, window seats are custom-built to fill spaces and to accommodate drawers or base cabinets. Here are several creative ideas for window seats that we have designed and built for almost every room.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas

Bath design professionals always consider how a room will be used by a home’s occupants. They also take into consideration the special needs of children, large or petite adults, health or mobility issues and the needs of older adults. What may come as a surprise is that many standard bathroom products and common bathroom design elements are also considered to be universal design features that make a bathroom useable for people of different body types, ages and abilities.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Bathrooms, Walk-In Showers, Universal Design

If you’re planning to remodel your kitchen there are many details to consider. You may be thinking about the appliances, cabinets and countertops you want for the room. These are generally the most important items in a kitchen remodeling project. Then there are fixtures, tile and flooring to consider. But it’s often the small design details that add style, function and aesthetics to a kitchen.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Kitchens