Remodeling a residential kitchen to restaurant grade requires expertise and attention to detail. Designers Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, founder and owner of Thyme & Place Design alongside Natalie Carr and Aaron Golden, design consultants for Sea Pointe Design & Remodel discuss the essentials for a transformation. Their expert opinions emphasized the need for high-performance appliances, fluid design for both cooking and entertaining and thoughtful lighting and fixtures. Personalizing to a client’s lifestyle and habits play a large role in the remodel like a speed ovens in favor of a traditional microwave…
Read MoreCategory: Remodeling
2025 Home Design Trend: Modern Organic
The Modern Organic design trend creates an elegant blend of rustic charm with modern minimalism. This fusion produces a sleek mixture of old-school luxury and contemporary beauty through classic wood finishes and rich contrasts that make the room pop. The Modern Organic trend maximizes comfort by incorporating a soft feel that utilizes natural lighting and subtle, yet classy accents of wood and metal, resulting in this trend providing timeless value. Read More
Read MoreSurveys offer glimpse into home remodeling, improvement sentiment
Staying up to date with consumer interest is of vital importance in the remodeling industry, and luckily the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) and the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) at Harvard University have released surveys that detail what statistically receives the most attention from homeowners pursuing renovations. NAHB survey results found a slight decrease in measures from the first quarter, especially in the western part of the country despite an overall positive sentiment among the remodeling market. Directors at Harvard’s Remodeling Futures Program also pitched in their views…
Read MoreTop Trends for Kitchen Remodels for 2025
Striking a balance between trend-relevant and long-lasting designs is what sets special kitchens apart when remodeling. Finding that balance involves planning not just around what is currently in the loop, but also incorporating timeless design elements that will still provide functional value decades after the remodel. Whether it’s solid surface countertop options such as quartz or marble, or wood-grained accents in tandem with contemporary, sleek cabinetry, a combination of quality choices gives homeowners more options that keep them satisfied with their remodel for many years to come. Read More
Read MoreNumber of Remodeling Firms Outpaces Single-Family Builders in U.S.
An increase in the number of residential remodelers between 2017 and 2022 of 25% has widened the gap between how many remodelers there are compared to how many residential builders, according to data from the National Association of Home Builders. Further analysis seems to support that the pandemic played a role in the increase of the remodel market as a report from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies demonstrated a dramatic rise in remodeling spending that remained above $600 billion despite leveling out after 2022. Nevertheless, some data from the…
Read MoreWhat 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
Read MoreSeven 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…
Read MoreSlower 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…
Read MoreResidential 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
Read MoreHenderer 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
Read More