Earlier this month, our Eugene team was honored to partner with Make-A-Wish Oregon to grant the wish of a local 18-year-old—a wish that transformed her home and the lives of her family. Alice lives with a rare genetic disorder and is unable to walk or talk. She relies on her parents’ help for self-care. Alice’s… > Read more
If this is your first time remodeling, it’s completely normal to be feeling a little scared or nervous. This is a big investment and you want to be sure your money is well spent. Just like buying a home, the remodeling process is emotional and full of highs, lows, and expectations. As your trusted team… > Read more
Some home design trends quickly come and go while others stick around and solidify their appeal over the course of ten years or so. As we remodel homes across the Pacific Northwest, we see the following home design ideas being popular in 2024 and likely shaping our current decade overall. Color, Pattern, & Texture We’re… > Read more
It’s been an exciting year of kitchen renovations, bathroom reconfigurations, and whole-house updates! Our designers, project managers, and carpenters have been on a roll from Seattle to Central Oregon bringing our clients’ dreams for their dwellings into reality. Let’s take a look back at some of our favorite remodeling projects completed in 2023. The One… > Read more
As 2022 comes to a close, we’re looking forward to the new year with excitement for fresh ideas in home remodeling. We surveyed our entire staff of talented home designers to find out what’s becoming more popular in kitchens, bathrooms, and beyond. And with that, Neil Kelly’s Design Director, Barbara Miller, is sharing her predictions… > Read more
The remodeling projects our teams completed this year started and ended with family function, with plenty of custom cabinets, new appliances, and fresh tile in between. Let’s take a look back at the beautiful spaces our designers and their teams created in 2022. North Eugene Kitchen & Maker Space A basic 90s kitchen and… > Read more
If you’re planning on remodeling a small bathroom or powder room, you’re probably looking for ways to add function and personality without overwhelming the space. Neil Kelly Seattle Designers Jamie Smugeresky and Rob Van Houten share the design concepts they recommend to their clients when renovating a small bathroom or powder room. Here are their… > Read more
Bathroom tile comes in many exciting varieties—from glass to natural stone—so it can be challenging to narrow down your selection. Here are a few tips.
Even though bathrooms can be one of the smaller spaces in your home, there is still a lot of work and planning that goes into renovating them. Remodeling a bathroom is an exciting process with big rewards. When the project is finished, your home will be more functional, pleasant, and likely increase in value. But,… > Read more
One of the most common questions we get about bathroom remodeling is: “Do I really need a bathtub?” or, “Does removing a bathtub devalue my home? The answer is everyone’s favorite: it depends. Are You a “Tub Person” Or A “Shower Person”? First, consider your lifestyle. If you’re already leaning toward replacing your home’s only… > Read more
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Tub or Shower? “If it turns out the tub is only used for watering house plants, or worse, for the cat box, I say NO! I have learned over the years, there are ‘tub people’ and ‘shower people.'” — Kathleen Donohue, Bend Design Consultant
Small Kitchen Design: “It’s often beneficial to have a mobile surface like a prep table on casters or a table that folds out from the wall.” — Karen Richmond, Portland Design Consultant
Backsplash Tile: “Something about a handmade ceramic tile makes me swoon. The imperfect edges of each tile allow the grout to show off, and the subtle tone variations from tile to tile add character.” — Erika Altenhofen, Portland Design Consultant
Regional Differences: “In California, people are very interested in keeping up with the neighbors and resale value. In the Pacific Northwest, there is a greater attention to craftsmanship that I find really inspiring.” — Jamie Smugeresky, Seattle Design Consultant