Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

There are several rooms in the home where countertops play a key role. Kitchens and bathrooms, laundry rooms, home offices, and bars (just to name a few) all utilize this design feature to accomplish their functions. If you're remodeling your home and will be adding or changing your counter surfaces, then you'll likely be faced with an important question: what material will your new countertop be? There are several types of counter products on the market, but if you're unsure about the most common options, read on.

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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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A custom range vent hood is an option when out-of-the-box hoods don't fit the design of your kitchen or if you're looking for something more interesting. We're noticing some emerging style categories in custom hood design to meet that need. Here are some popular ideas for custom vent hood designs from our portfolio to get you inspired.

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The style of cabinet door used in your kitchen is one of the most important design features of your new space. Cabinet style sets the tone for the room and the cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and appliance panels you select form the backdrop to the kitchen's overall look. There is no shortage of options for your cabinetry, but cabinet doors come in three basic categories, and knowing the differences will be a great asset when it comes time to select the doors for your new kitchen.

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