Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

You may or may not have a clear vision in your head when you hear the term "French Country" home style. While the term has a history and is something specific, we can also see that our modern ideas of what "country" style means have the ability to influence the style into something new. Let's try to break it down.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Kitchens, Project Inspiration

If you're planning a new kitchen or thinking about the possibilities, it can sometimes help to zoom in and look at some of the details and ideas that make a kitchen unique or practical. Rather than taking a broad view, we've looked through our library of local kitchen projects and found 10 detail-oriented ideas, from stylish to practical, that may have a place in your new kitchen plan.

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Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Kitchens, Project Inspiration

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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Topics: Kitchens, Cabinetry, Project Inspiration

Hallway bathrooms used for residents and guests can sometimes pose unique challenges. Those with many areas and doors can lead to confusion about what guests have access to or how the space is shared . To solve this issue for this Maineville project, Lead Designer Jodi Smith suggested an uncommon solution- turn the single bathroom into two separate bathrooms . The result? Two new spaces that speak to the specific needs of each so that everyone is a bit more comfortable.

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Topics: Project Spotlight, Project Inspiration