Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

In the past, kitchens were often relegated to the back of the home, out of the way of rooms considered more suitable to guests. Kitchens were considered strictly utilitarian back then, and were often small and designed for just one user at a time. Most families have moved on from this lifestyle, and the kitchen is now a cornerstone to the everyday function of the home. A kitchen tucked into a small space in the back doesn't work for most homeowners now. The solution in these cases might be to move the kitchen somewhere else. Keep reading for three ideas from three of our real remodeling projects for how to go about making this kind of change in your own home.

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Remodeling your home is exciting but can also be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Whatever type of project you have in mind, getting the planning phase right is essential. Working with a professional remodeler, like Neal’s Design Remodel, is one excellent way to go through the planning, but even before that, there are things you can do to prepare. Here are five key steps to help the process of planning your remodel.

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Before you take on the tasks and changes to your daily life that come with a remodeling project, there are some easy and creative things you can do to help understand your goals and get excited about the changes you’d like to make to your home. Use all or some of the following five ideas as fun exercises to get more inspired, help you answer some questions about your priorities, and offer clarity on what you want to achieve in your home.

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The kitchen is often one of the main features homebuyers assess when searching for a new house, and often an important factor in how you may feel about the home you live in. Over time, even the most beloved kitchen can show signs of wear and tear or no longer meet the needs of you, your family, and your lifestyle. If you’re wondering whether it’s time for a kitchen remodel, here are six compelling reasons you may want to consider.

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