Kitchen Design Trends

For most families, the kitchen serves as one of the home’s most popular gathering spots.  As such, your kitchen has to serve multiple functions – family friendly eating area, upscale entertaining space, and organizational headquarters.  Perhaps that is why kitchens are one of the most popular home renovation projects.  With that in mind, we always [...]

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On June 27th, 2012, posted in: Kitchen, Remodeling Projects by HCRemodeling

Project Feature: Bloomington Kitchen Renovation

We recently wrapped up the renovation of the kitchen of a 1950′s three-bedroom, east Bloomington rambler.  The homeowners asked us to update and remodel their kitchen with a relatively modest kitchen renovation budget.  The existing space had birch plywood cabinets and original appliances.  We began by replacing both.  To achieve a streamlined aesthetic we worked to [...]

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On May 16th, 2012, posted in: Homecare News, Kitchen by HCRemodeling

Ceramic Versus Porcelain Tile Floors

Last week we talked about a great flooring option – heated bathroom floors.  Today we would like to discuss another popular flooring material – tile.  One of our most frequently asked customer questions regarding tile flooring is, “What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain tile?”  We’ll look at both options and help you determine [...]

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New Year’s Resolution: Eliminate Home Clutter!

This New Year’s resolve to eliminate home clutter!  Check out these storage solutions to reduce clutter in each room of your home:   In The Office: To help keep your office organized and all of your family’s important documents within arms reach, consider installing one wall of open shelving.  Not only will open shelves (as [...]

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Kitchen Lighting Options

If your Thanksgiving feast is anything like ours, we’re guessing that you are going to be spending a lot of time in the kitchen in the weeks to come.  With that in mind, you may be thinking a bit more about kitchen remodeling projects and possible upgrades.  Before you get too far along in your [...]

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Aging In Place: Kitchens

In our last post we discussed home modifications that can be made to help homeowners age in place, specifically in the bathroom.  This week we’ll turn our attention to another much frequented space in the house – the kitchen.  Consider a few of the following changes to help older adults live comfortably in their home [...]

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Remodeling Holds the Keys to Happiness

According to an article by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) remodeling is the way to go for families that are looking to change their home. The article compares remodeling vs. moving for those families looking for a change. Remodeling your home is the best option according to NAHB because:   Remodeling allows you [...]

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Pantry Design Ideas

School’s out and summer’s officially started, but don’t let that fool you into thinking life has actually slowed down. As an adult, the daily nine-to-five grind continues no matter what the season. And though you don’t have to hustle to get the kids up and out to the bus stop every morning, as a parent [...]

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Green Kitchens

If all the green that’s emerging outside is making you anxious to move some green inside, listen up. Transforming your house into an eco-friendly and sustainable space doesn’t have to be as sudden or dramatic as you might think. Little changes made slowly throughout the years can really add up, and before you know it [...]

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