5 Ways To Stay Cool This Summer
When it’s hot outside, your home should act as a safe haven, a cool oasis to avoid overbearing summer rays. But keeping your space cool when temperatures reach above 80 degrees isn’t easy. Here’s how you do it.
Blog Articles
Follow our blog to stay up-to-date on the latest Neil Kelly news, see photo essays of recently completed projects, get tips for keeping your home more energy efficient, and get inspired with design ideas and information about the latest materials on the market.
Historical Porches: Old Styles Meet New Materials
The advantages of a new porch include curb appeal, increased home value and expanded outdoor living space. If you’re ready for a new porch, there are specific things to look for to make it a successful project.
5 Hot Kitchen and Bath Products for Summer
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.
Design That Brings the Tropics Home
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.
Notes From KBIS 2017
In January, Neil Kelly designers saw the latest innovations in fixtures, appliances, technology, interior design, and remodeling at the 2017 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS).
25 Home Maintenance Tips For Spring
Spring into action with 25 home maintenance tips from Neil Kelly’s Handyman Services.
Neil Kelly Wins Design Awards
These award-winning projects showcase the best in residential design and craftsmanship.
What Have You Been Breathing?
Did you know that at any given time, up to 50% of the air you breathe in your home on the first floor comes from the crawlspace?
Contemporary Bath Wins National Design Award
Aesthetics and accessibility were on full display in Seattle Designer Diane Foreman’s latest bath project, which won the NKBA’s top award for Universal Design in January 2017.
Reclaimed Wood From Historic Mill Becomes A Mantelpiece
Neil Kelly’s Handyman Services installed a custom mantelpiece that started as massive slab of cedar kept by the client’s family for more than 30 years.
Neil Kelly’s Top Design Trends for 2017
Neil Kelly designers are seeing more home remodeling projects that aim to restore body and mind.
The Sum Is More Than Its Parts
Neil Kelly’s 2nd Annual Client Appreciation Evening was a hit with guests in Portland.
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Overheard
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