--- title: Neal's Design Remodel Blog | Designer Insights (2) description: Designer Insights | A home remodeling and design blog by Neal's Design & Remodel in Cincinnati. (2) --- [![NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH.png)](http://neals.com) # Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog ## [Maximizing Space in a Small Bathroom Remodel](https://info.neals.com/maximizing-space-in-a-small-bathroom-remodel) Posted by [Neal's Design Remodel](https://info.neals.com/author/neals-design-remodel) on Tue, Aug 13, 2024 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/51122_20.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/maximizing-space-in-a-small-bathroom-remodel) 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. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/maximizing-space-in-a-small-bathroom-remodel) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/maximizing-space-in-a-small-bathroom-remodel#comments-listing) Topics: [Bathrooms](https://info.neals.com/topic/bathrooms), [Designer Insights](https://info.neals.com/topic/designer-insights) ## [What’s Your Cabinetry Style?](https://info.neals.com/whats-your-cabinetry-style) Posted by [Neal's Design Remodel](https://info.neals.com/author/neals-design-remodel) on Tue, Jul 9, 2024 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/51109_07.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/whats-your-cabinetry-style) 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. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/whats-your-cabinetry-style) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/whats-your-cabinetry-style#comments-listing) Topics: [Cabinetry](https://info.neals.com/topic/cabinetry), [Designer Insights](https://info.neals.com/topic/designer-insights) ## [Balancing Functionality and Aesthetics in Home Remodeling](https://info.neals.com/balancing-functionality-and-aesthetics-in-home-remodeling) Posted by [Neal's Design Remodel](https://info.neals.com/author/neals-design-remodel) on Tue, Jul 2, 2024 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/51109_06.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/balancing-functionality-and-aesthetics-in-home-remodeling) 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. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/balancing-functionality-and-aesthetics-in-home-remodeling) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/balancing-functionality-and-aesthetics-in-home-remodeling#comments-listing) Topics: [Home Remodeling](https://info.neals.com/topic/home-remodeling), [Designer Insights](https://info.neals.com/topic/designer-insights) ## [Maximizing Space and Function in the Kitchen](https://info.neals.com/maximizing-space-and-function-in-the-kitchen) Posted by [Neal's Design Remodel](https://info.neals.com/author/neals-design-remodel) on Tue, Jun 18, 2024 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/49131_16.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/maximizing-space-and-function-in-the-kitchen) *You can now listen to this article using the audio player above.* Large kitchens with sprawling space often get the limelight in magazines and online, but many homeowners may not have the need or room for such a large space. Many of the kitchens Neal’s Design Remodel works on each year are relatively mid-sized spaces, and designing for this scale can be a rewarding task. With the right strategies, a “regular-sized” kitchen can perfectly balance function and style with some key space-maximizing features. Whether you’re working with limited square footage or just looking to make your kitchen more efficient, these ideas will help you maximize your kitchen, at any size. 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