Is your home ready for the Golden Years? Whether retirement is just around the corner or you’re smack dab in the middle of it, adding simple comforts to your home right now will help sustain you in the space for years to come.
While homeowners and designers spend untold hours agonizing over wall treatments and colors, in many cases flooring has as much impact on the overall look and feel of a space as the walls.
Colors are an important aspect of a home remodel that can bring visual appeal and increased comfort to a space, and choosing the right color is important and integral to the success of your home’s design.
Need a little design inspiration? Each month Neil Kelly hosts workshops that provide an introduction to remodeling specific areas in the home.
Oftentimes the most functional room in your home is also the darkest, cramped and most cluttered space. Why settle for something that doesn’t suit your lifestyle?
Keeping up with new products, materials, and services for the home is a big challenge, even for professional designers. We found 5 ideas to consider this summer.
Tropical style can help your space feel like a vacation every day. Here are some design ideas that will bring a bit of the tropics into your home.
360-Degree Bathroom Tour: We’ve always been interested in new ways to illustrate Neil Kelly quality and craftsmanship. When we came across this new technology that allows a full view of an entire interior space, we jumped on it! Take a look, we hope you enjoy the unique perspective this type of photography provides. Click here… > Read more
Get inspired by the latest Neil Kelly home remodeling and design expertise!
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