The 1,800-square-foot, Queen Anne-style home and former boarding house was transformed to a charming single family home. The home lies in New Albany, Indiana’s East Spring Street Historic District and underwent a complete remodel with the aim to balance its original character and modern needs. While the layout stayed the same, the kitchen faced a multitude of problems due to aging and neglect. It was stripped to the studs and restored to a modern function. However, the home’s original milk door is still in the home, except now it is…
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Remodel of the Week: Luxurious Modern Mediterranean Style Coastal Home
A vacation retreat in Pismo Beach, California was recently remodeled to the vision of the ultimate beachside retirement home using modern Mediterranean style to naturally brighten up the previously dark and dimly-lit house. Tackling the whole house with new paints, materials and detailing transformed the home into the ultimate coastal paradise. Substituting lighter-colored cabinetry in place of the red-stained wood and changing the dark countertops to white made the most of the decision to more light enter in through the bigger windows near the kitchen. The entrance and living room…
Read MoreCountertop Market Trends: Quartz Skyrockets
Within the U.S. residential countertop market, material preferences shift often slowly and with steady margins. It is important for manufacturers, distributors and contractors to look ahead for these trends. Quartz is a clear contender for top material choice with a projected volume share growth of 5.7%, and has outpaced formerly popular choices. This is due to client preferences, aesthetic trends and the technological advancements of engineered surfaces. However with tariff disruptions and economic uncertainty looming over the future, the market could shift in favor of other materials like granite and…
Read MoreContractor insights into industry trends
Findings from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) show that contractor activity has held steady throughout Q2 despite market growth softening. Current concerns include tariff and labor impact, but the outdoor materials market and demand for energy-efficient projects saw gains higher than anticipated. With data pointing to an increase in home improvement projects under $5k and a decrease in projects over $100k, the findings suggest homeowners are prioritizing inexpensive summer projects that take advantage of sunny weather or optimize efficiency in expecting the heat wave. Read More
Read MorePower Home Remodeling Expands to Columbus, Ohio
Power Home remodeling opens their 24th nationwide office with the addition of the Columbus location. Established in 1992 in Philadelphia, Power Home remodeling grew to the nation’s largest, full-service, exterior home remodeler. It has more than 4,000 employees, over one million lifetime customers, and $1.4 billion in annual revenue. “We’re excited to be expanding not only our national footprint, but also our service to homeowners across Ohio, as Columbus marks our second location in the state,” said POWER’s Chief Operations Officer, Timothy Wenhold. “Columbus not only made sense for our…
Read MoreHow Remodelers Can Capitalize On The State of The Housing Market
Now is the perfect time for remodelers to market themselves. With the market for newly built single family homes soft, many homeowners are looking to revamp their current homes or invest in older homes. Leo Lantz of Leo Lantz Construction, Inc talked to NAHB about essentials for remodelers to succeed in this moment. Lantz advised remodelers to ensure consistent client communication, superb craftsmanship, and having a paper trail of all receipts, contracts and permits Read More
Read MoreHome Improvement Originations Surge Despite Weak Outlook
Although suffering a dip from the previous quarter, home improvement loan originations have increased over 35% year-over-year to over $3.5 billion, signaling a strong demand for home remodeling and renovations. Datasets from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University and the National Association of Homebuilders point to signs that remodeling activity is softening, but the increase in home improvement loan originations demonstrates that remodeling activity fares well, especially as many are likely to finance through home-equity lines of credit. Remodelers are mostly positive while some see activity slowing…
Read MoreThe Process of an Award-Winning Bathroom Remodel
The team at Bath Tune-Up in McKinney, Texas, shared their process on their Chrysalis Award winning bathroom remodel. The budget of the remodel was a modest $39,000 and the team kept it within the original footprint of the room. They adressed client concerns about aging in place and added accessibility features without sacrificing contemporary design elements. The bathroom remodel prioritized safety, an addition of a foldable bench and accessibility bars allows for seamless and easy movement regardless of age. This was complemented by stunning tile-work and fixture selection to make…
Read MoreSix Kitchen Styles Designers are Tired of Seeing
Expert interior designers from multiple firms have given their take on kitchen styles they think are outdated and not worth doing anymore. With simpler, lighter kitchens being what’s in style right now, older designs like the cherry wood cabinetry plus dark granite countertop combo or overly ornate Tuscan luxury leave the room feeling dark and closed off. However, going all white is another end of the extreme the design experts caution against, instead they encourage nuanced comfort and natural brightness. Read More
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Historic Home Marries Modern Design
A recent modernization by TKS Design Group tackled remodeling a historic home with low ceilings, lackluster lighting and little open space. The transformation brightened up the kitchen tremendously by using a white base for the quartz countertops, tiles and cabinets, enhancing them with a pop of light bluish-purple complimented by gold accents. What once was dim and gloomy received a major change that befits a home with such history. Read More
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