Welcome to our Decorating Guides from Houzz.com Photo by Marc-Michaels Interior Design - Browse contemporary dining room photos Color preferences vary as much as personalities, with some folks loving the bright and the bold, while others feeling most secure surrounded by neutrals. The good news is that when it comes to color, there really is no “correct” palette. That said, we’ve all been inside homes where an explosion of color created a choppy feel between rooms — and sometimes, the urge to … [Read more...]
5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
You’re ready to remodel but you want to make sure you get the best contractor for the job. Here’s what to ask the candidates before you decide It’s the contractor you pick that makes — or breaks — your remodeling project. Finding the right contractor for your job will determine the quality and timeliness of the work, and the amount of emotional and financial stress you’ll have to deal with. To make sure you’re getting the best work from a contractor, here are five questions to ask the … [Read more...]
Kitchen Remodeling
7 Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling Effort: High 6-12 mos (including planning) Investment: High $53,931 (nat'l avg)* Adds Value: High $37,139* Homeowners spend more money on kitchen remodeling than on any other home improvement project. And with good reason: Kitchens are the hub of home life, and a source of pride. And if done right, a kitchen remodel can recoup much of its cost. Kitchen remodels in the $50,000 to $60,000 range recoup about 69% of the initial project cost when … [Read more...]
