What is Next as The Popularity of Open Layout Kitchens is Fading

Open layout kitchens have reached their peak and consumers are looking for the next style to build around. Some are looking to combine the style with another while others are going back to traditional styles. From broken plan kitchens to back kitchens, the times are changing in favor of saving space and incorporating a sense of connectedness with the rest of the home. Read More

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Seven Home Upgrades That Just Aren’t Worth the Cost

Home upgrades can completely change the aesthetic of a home, however some may be worth less than the money and energy put into them. Promising upgrades such as skylights and outdoor kitchens appear to many as bedazzling investments as remodeling choices, yet the cost and maintenance associated with such installing such features make them less wise choices in the eyes of some remodelers. Whether these additions are worth the expense or place an unnecessary financial burden is ultimately a conversation to be had between homeowner and builder, but there is…

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Remodel of the Week: 1908 Seaside Cottage Whole Home Renovation

Find year round coastal living elevated with a view of the serene Seabright Beach in this darling home. The renovators maximized the indoor-outdoor living space and prioritized natural light and optimal energy efficiency. This is a magnificent example of redefining a space to its environment. According to Suna Lock, Creative Director at Viewpoint Interior Design, “the design focused on the intrinsic indoor-outdoor way of living that its location takes full advantage of. In Santa Cruz, for 9 months of the year, it’s not blue oceans—it’s moody and foggy and that…

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Slower Growth Projected for Remodeling Into Next Year

According to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA), annual expenditures for improvements and maintenance to owner-occupied homes are expected to soften in 2026. Under the Remodeling Futures Program at Harvard, the conducted study measured changes in remodel activity across the broad market. Year-over-year spending on home renovation and repair is indicated to increase by just 1.2 percent by the second quarter of 2026. As noted by Chris Herbert, Managing Director of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, “federal cuts to incentives for home energy improvements could spur an increase in…

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Residential Remodelers Outnumber Single-family Builders in the U.S.

The number of residential remodelers in the U.S. hit a record high of 128,187 in 2022, 65% more than the 77,455 residential builders, according to new Census Bureau data. Remodelers have seen much faster growth than builders, rising 25% from 2017 to 2022 and 73% since 2007, while the builder count grew 12% and fell 21% over the same periods. Remodelers made up 62% of all residential construction businesses in 2022, continuing a trend that began after builders last held the majority in 2007. Read More

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Henderer Design and Build recognized for interior renovation project

Henderer Design and Build, based in Corvallis with ties to Philomath, has earned a 2025 Chrysalis Award for a standout interior remodel. The project, which addressed a poor layout by reconfiguring living spaces and adding custom features, won in the $300,000-$500,000 category. Judges praised the company’s creativity and craftsmanship, noting it as Henderer’s fourth Chrysalis Award in four years. Read More

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MacArthur Park to reopen this month after multimillion-dollar remodel

MacArthur Park in Long Beach’s Cambodia Town will reopen July 26 following a $10.5 million renovation that added new sports courts, playgrounds, seating and a walking trail after being closed for over a year. The upgrades, largely funded by an $8.5 million state grant, feature Cambodian-inspired design elements honoring the neighborhood’s cultural heritage. The city also installed a new irrigation system, fencing and planted dozens of trees as part of the improvements. Read More

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Remodel of the Week: Modern Coastal Whole Home Remodel

According to Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling, the owners of this 1980s San Diego split-level were seeking a breezy flow and contemporary finishes. We opened the kitchen to the dining and living rooms, pushed cabinetry to the ceiling for extra storage, and installed a wide OXXO patio door so poolside views feel like part of the décor. New luxury-vinyl plank floors sweep through every first-floor space, unifying the blue-white palette and making cleanup a snap after sandy beach days. The clients wanted smoother circulation, sightlines to the backyard, and storage that…

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Remodeling Market Sentiment Dips in Second Quarter

The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index dropped to 59 in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a slight decline in remodeling activity amid economic uncertainty and high interest rates. The Current Conditions Index fell to 66, with small and mid-sized projects seeing the biggest declines, though all project types remain in positive territory. Future expectations also dipped, as the backlog of jobs shrank, but remodelers still report steady leads and overall market confidence remains above neutral. Read More

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