Now that we’ve spent more than a year of our lives mostly confined in our homes, and now that Spring has officially sprung, our typical Pacific Northwest enthusiasm for the outdoors is on a whole new level. Needless to say, using nature as inspiration for your home’s interior, otherwise known as Biophilic Design, is really having… > Read more
Get ahead of the trend with the Neil Kelly design forecast for 2021. Pick up on interior and exterior trends and ideas for the next year.
Hosting guests may not happen frequently, but having the right space makes all the difference. Here’s how to make space for your guests.
With a new year just around the corner, it’s fun to look back at the work we completed in the last 12 months. Here are some of our favorite remodeling projects from 2020.
With a strong local real estate market and interest rates hitting all-time lows, refinancing for a remodeling project might be a smart move.
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Pinterest and Instagram offer a wealth of ideas, but what are people doing with real homes? Neil Kelly designers predict home design and renovation trends for 2020.
As a new year approaches, it’s fun to take a moment and look at just a few of the wonderful remodeling projects we completed in the last 12 months. Here is some of our best work from 2019.
Do you have a growing family? If you have more kids and pets (or even your neighbors’ kids and pets) on the way, make sure your home can handle all of their needs. Space Invaders A growing family can be a great time to evaluate how you enjoy—and maximize—your space. Here are some great ideas… > Read more
While trends may come and go, quality materials and smart design never go out of style. Here’s what Neil Kelly’s remodeling experts can’t stop talking about — the top design ideas of 2019.
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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