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Designer Picks for Kitchen Must-Haves

Posted by Neal's Design Remodel on Tue, Jun 28, 2022

We all have our preferences for how we'd like our kitchen to look, feel, and function. Designers are experts are taking those preferences and checking off as many boxes as your project and budget allow . They will set aside their own preferences to match your needs. If you were to ask them what they would do if it was their kitchen, though, of course they would have an answer! So we asked the Neal's Design team what they would pick as "must-haves" for their client's kitchens if there were no limitations .

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Topics: Kitchens, Designer Insights

How Designers Help You Visualize Your Remodel

Posted by Neal's Design Remodel on Tue, May 31, 2022

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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Topics: Home Remodeling, Designer Insights

Principles of Large Kitchen Design

Posted by Neal's Design Remodel on Tue, May 3, 2022

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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Topics: Kitchens, Designer Insights

How a Designer Helps Couples Create New Spaces Together

Posted by Neal's Design Remodel on Tue, Apr 5, 2022

For some couples, remodeling a home together can be exciting as well as stressful. One of the sources of stress can come from trying to blend their individual, unique goals, styles, and tastes into one cohesive design that works for everyone who shares the space. Some of the more common challenges that couples face while agreeing on a design can include how a space functions, how styles are mixed, and how much to spend. Neal’s Designer Lauren Donges shares how she helps couples navigate these choices to create a new space they both love.

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Topics: Designer Insights