Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

Color in home design can go well beyond just the color of the walls. When it comes to color in rooms like kitchens and baths, looking at full design provides more options and variety in how color trends can be applied and how they can work in different spaces. Using trends in home design can help you and your designer pick a direction and select colors that feel current, but it's important to balance what's popular with what you actually like and want in your spaces. In 2022, the color trends we're seeing can be summed up in two words- Cozy Warmth. Keep reading for a look at our design team's picks for kitchen and bathroom color trends heading into the new year.

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When you're remodeling your kitchen, considering elements and design choices that are more likely to stand the test of time is a great way to ensure your investment pays off. Though it's impossible to accurately predict what may be in vogue or appropriate for kitchens of the future, we can look for inspiration among styles and design elements from the past that appear to have the most staying power- classic or timeless ideas that work decade after decade. When it comes to designing a new kitchen with these items, you can elect to utilize some or many, but be sure to weigh any of these ideas against your needs and wishlist first and foremost.

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If you're the hosting family for the holidays, and your main floor feels a bit cramped to be comfortable, it may be time to consider architectural adjustments. Luckily, changing your home to be more accommodating for a crowd may not have to require a change of address. Here are three ways you might be able to improve your home architecturally that will make a big impact on how comfortably you host your family and friends. 

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Kitchens come in all shapes, sizes, and of course styles. White kitchens, in particular, have become a popular trend in the past decade. If you've considered white for your kitchen but brushed it off as too bland or boring, we'd like to present you with evidence of the contrary. Here are four kitchens that use careful design and clever details to show that white can be anything but a dull option.

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