Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

A lot of considerations go into the design of a functional and beautiful kitchen. To begin with, every home comes with its own quirks, and every homeowner brings their own unique set of needs and goals. Designing a space that looks and functions the way it needs to for the client involves carefully navigating both creative intuition and tried-and-true processes. Neal’s Designer Christina Temple breaks down for us her method of creating stylish, highly-functional kitchens.

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Not only can a kitchen island provide a functional solution (counterspace, storage, seating, etc.), it can also help shape and define the layout of the room to become a key piece of the design. In some cases, creating a custom island that goes beyond the typical shape or format can help a kitchen design better achieve what's needed. Here are 5 custom kitchen islands that show this in action.

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There are many ways to add interesting details and character to your home, from adding unique fixtures and lights to the colors you select for the walls. As you think through the possibilities for your remodel, it helps to know that there are many ways you can add your own flair or customizations to all areas of your home, and you don't have to stick with just the regualar basics. Here are 10 ideas to get you started for ways to enhance the design of any space in your home.

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Sharing the room with someone else can add unique considerations to your master bathroom project. The most important will be how comfortable each of your design decisions are for both of you. Your designer can help you find the right fixtures and materials to create a beautiful space you can agree on, but before that even happens, it's crucial that you're both on the same page about a few design decisions that will help bring your shared master bathroom dreams together.

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