Bathrooms play a key role in our daily routines. Whatever day we have planned ahead, wherever we are in our walks of life, how organized and well-designed our bathroom is can make a significant impact on how smoothly our mornings run. We spoke with Neal’s Designer Alysia Lang about the strategies and ideas she uses to design bathrooms that function their best for whatever day we have planned.
Topics: Bathrooms, Designer Insights
Topics: Kitchens, Designer Insights
Even when we have a lot of inspiration images on hand for our remodeling ideas, it can be difficult to picture the new space as it will exist in our home. If we can't fully visualize what's being planned, it can be a source of concern and anxiety. So designers utilize various tools to be able to communicate their vision for your remodel in more than just words. We asked Neal's Designer Jodi Smith to walk us through the various ways she guides clients through "seeing" their project so that they can feel confident about the direction their project is headed.
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Kitchens come in all sizes. Though we may feel that large kitchens are better, larger footprints come with their own design challenges. If you have a large kitchen to remodel or are considering expanding your kitchen to make it bigger, know that more space isn't always a guarantee of a better-performing kitchen. We asked Neal's Designer Laura Webster about the principles of designing large kitchens to help shed light on what makes a big kitchen function well.
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