Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

Older homes can be found throughout the Greater Cincinnati region, and if yours is one, there are many reasons you may want to remodel while keeping the character of your home intact. Remodeling allows you to blend updated design aesthetics with the unique features that give your home its distinctive pedigree. The challenge lies in deciding how to integrate your design style and preferences without overshadowing the home’s original appeal. Navigating this balance with intention can ensure that the final design is both functional and true to the home’s spirit. Read on for the things to keep in mind as you plan an older home renovation.

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Small bathrooms present unique challenges. With a clear design approach, however, you can transform even the most compact space into a functional, stylish, and comfortable oasis. Whether your small bathroom is a hall bath or your master bathroom retreat, optimizing every square inch is critical. Here are some effective strategies for making the most of a small bathroom, focusing on layout planning, fixtures, and smart storage solutions.

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You may already know that there are a lot of options when it comes to cabinetry styles. Even putting aside color and stain choices, cabinets come in a huge variety of options. What’s the best choice with so many to choose from? A professional designer will narrow down your best options based on your project’s overall goals, but it’s still helpful if you understand your preferences going in. In this post, we'll break down the two main components of cabinetry style to get you started.

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If you’re going to go through the process of a remodel to adjust aspects of your home to suit your lifestyle, it’s important to understand the key aspects of functionality and aesthetics. Your new space should match the look and feel you want in its design style as well as have practical features that suit your needs. In terms of having a “well-designed” space, the functionality and the visual appeal should both be considered essential and should be balanced in the overall solution in your remodeling plan.

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