Neal's Design Remodel Blog

Project Tour: Entire Home Remodel in Montgomery

Posted by Amanda Morehart on Tue, Dec 1, 2020

When given the opportunity to move back into a childhood home, the homeowners of this Montgomery project saw the potential to turn the house into one that could serve the next generation with new memories. "I know it brings my parents a lot of joy to have us living there," the homeowner said. Not balking from the work of remodeling the house to fit their needs, the project scope was set at the grand goal of renovating the entire home. In this outstanding remodeling project, every room, and nearly every surface, was reconsidered, re-imagined, and redesigned into a truly transitional space- a traditional home with a modern feel. Trends and classic techniques are blended seamlessly throughout the home, tied together with unique and clever design touches with the help of Neal's designer Amanda Morehart.

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Topics: Project Spotlight, Design Trends and Ideas, Bathrooms, Kitchens

7 Kitchen Design Ideas for Holiday Prep

Posted by Jodi Smith on Tue, Nov 24, 2020

With the winter holidays here, large family meals and how to make them may be top of mind for many. Several practical considerations in the design and function of a kitchen for everyday needs can often times be a valuable support for those occasions when preparing large meals becomes an event in and of itself. Here are 7 kitchen design ideas to make holiday meal prep a smooth and fun process.

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Topics: Kitchens

10 Interior Remodeling Design Ideas for Small Spaces

Posted by Steve Hendy on Mon, Nov 9, 2020

In recent years, the tiny home concept has been taking off as an option for vacation houses or permanent living spaces for the adventurous minimalist, but in many neighborhoods throughout the greater Cincinnati region, small homes or condos are an everyday way of life. First time home buyers often find that small homes are a good initial investment. There are also certain design styles of small homes that have withstood the test of time such as craftsman bungalows, cottages, cabins, ranch, and prairie style homes that have unique appeal to buyers. Luckily there are many tricks and techniques that can be included in your home's interior design that greatly help a small space feel larger. There are several decoration ideas, such as hanging curtains higher or using the same color in several rooms, but here we'll focus on remodeling, interior design and architectural tips that you can include in your home improvement projects.

Note: This post was originally written in November, 2012. It has been re-written with new images to improve relevance.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Home Remodeling, Kitchens

10 “Must Have” Accessories for Kitchen Cabinet Storage

Posted by Cyndi Kohler on Mon, Oct 19, 2020

One of the goals for most kitchen remodels is to gain more storage space. Organization is very important to optimizing the way a kitchen functions. Cabinetry makers have done their homework in researching the ways consumers work in their kitchens and have designed many cabinet accessories to solve their storage problems. These additions to the cabinets convert standard cabinets into specialized, or maximize storage spots that handle typical needs in the kitchen. Based on our experience, here are ten “must have” kitchen cabinet storage accessories designed to make life in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable:

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Kitchens, Storage