Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

It is sometimes the case that one or two poor design choices aren't enough to negate the overall good qualities of a home, and so homeowners will live with a terrible kitchen, bath or other room for a long time, justifying that the rest of the house is perfectly fine. While a remodel can often be considered a luxury, for these types of situations, the improvements made to rooms with bad style, storage, or layout choices can dramatically improve not only the home, but also the homeowner's daily quality of life. This was the case in this kitchen remodel in Indian Hill, where an ugly, cramped and outdated kitchen stifled the family's character and needs.

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Several neighborhoods throughout Cincinnati are filled with historic homes needing modern updates. These types of projects are always interesting, often revealing the history or quirks of the home and involving logistics that are unique to historic home communities. The pair of bathroom remodels in this Newport home provide examples of how modern design sensibilities and an eye for what's appropriate for the home can meld into new, enjoyable spaces.

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A large basement is a great asset for any home. The additional square footage for living space and storage off the main floor really can't be beat. Without a plan, however, basements can quickly become cluttered, disjointed, and unusable. Reclaiming the basement was the goal of this Western Hills family, who were looking for a place that could better accommodate their growing family and be a comfortable space for friends and family to spend time.

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A common thread among many of the master bathroom remodels we undertake is the homeowners' general feeling that their existing bathroom is simply under performing. Large tubs that go mostly unused; small showers that are not comfortable to be in, and often times, simply not enough or the right kind of storage to go around. These same issues existed for this Bridgetown master bathroom, almost as if the space was a cardboard model on a bathroom rather than a space that could actually be used and enjoyed. The new design's goal was to create a new space with a foundation of functional considerations with timeless appeal.

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