Are you yearning to spend more time outdoors? Extending your outdoor living space is a smart way to increase the useful square footage of your home at a much lower cost than adding heated area. Neil Kelly design consultants provide ideas to improve your home’s outdoor appeal.
Your roof takes a beating. It’s the one facet of your home that’s never shielded from the elements, and yet, it endures. But just how many lives does your roof have?
At Neil Kelly Company, we’re proud to partner with Portland-based Umpqua Bank. Here the lender walks us through some of the most common financing scenarios — and a few surprises you haven’t heard of — to ensure your next project is a success.
Whether you’ve just purchased a “fixer-upper with vintage charm,” or you’re considering changes to a house that’s been in the family for generations, historic renovation projects come with their own unique set of challenges and opportunities.
Neil Kelly recently completed a complex roof replacement in Portland’s Irvington neighborhood. The unusual shape of the historic home and steep pitch of the roof made expert installation an absolute necessity.
What’s the easiest way to get away from it all? Step onto your deck or patio for a mini outdoor getaway. Whether you want to entertain like a boss or increase the value of your property, adding a new deck, patio or outdoor kitchen is a great way to make improvements.
French doors are a timeless look that creates fluidity between two spaces. Whether interior or exterior, this design element is an elegant way to create some privacy but maintain a visual connection between spaces.
Whether you’re doing a whole-house remodel, remodeling a kitchen or getting a new deck installed, our design-build and home improvement process ensures that you get just what you envisioned.
When your remodel calls for moving walls and floors, particularly when city permits are involved, it’s time to bring in a structural specialist.
The more you draw from your lifestyle, the easier it is to narrow down design choices before you actually remodel your home.
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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