Earlier this week, we started discussing the flooring options available to homeowners looking to remodel their kitchen or bathroom. In Part 1, we focused on wood, bamboo, and laminate flooring. Today, we’re going to briefly discuss ceramic, stone, vinyl, cork, and concrete options. Ceramic and Stone Ceramic tile, also called porcelain tile, is a natural
Kitchen sinks have come a long way over the years, and today's modern sinks are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. They can include a wide range of accessories, including cutting boards, utensil trays, drying racks and colanders. Many homeowners are now opting for larger, single-basin style sinks rather than the more
Your cabinet door style can be one of the most important factors in your kitchen's new design. Cabinet doors are the “face” of your kitchen and can influence the style of other elements, such as countertops or backsplashes. Not only are cabinet doors one of the most visible design elements in a kitchen, they can
So, you're looking to have some remodeling work done to your home before you sell, but you're also asking yourself: will this remodeling for resale pay off? That's the question on the mind of every homeowner who's thinking about undertaking a project to bolster his/her home's resale value. And in today's housing market, the answer
In general, galley kitchens are found in smaller spaces, which can be a great benefit to anyone involved in cooking or food preparation when space is an issue. In galley kitchen design, the “workflow triangle,” which co-locates the refrigerator, stove and sink, offers maximum efficiency with minimal steps between the various components. However, sometimes the
Return on Investment (ROI) is a term that is exchanged frequently when it comes to home improvement. We’ve mentioned it several times on our blog, as well as highlighted several projects that can bring a significant ROI for homeowners. Whether you choose to enhance an existing bedroom, extend your kitchen, install new flooring in the
Designing a new kitchen involves more than just selecting cabinets and countertops. Matters such as how the kitchen fits and functions within the entire home, the impacts of technology and sustainability options, and others are as integral to the successful kitchen design as selecting the perfect color palette. For many families, the kitchen is the
Ask most homeowners to describe the function of their kitchen and “cooking” will be just part of the answer. In fact, to MDV Remodeling, kitchen remodeling has come to mean creating space not only for meal preparation, but also for entertaining, homework, bill paying, TV watching, internet surfing, and even working from home. Remodeling your
The annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is a spectacular event. More than 500 companies from the industry's leading brands present the latest trends in kitchen and bath design. Residential remodeling and construction professionals and other members of the event's sponsor, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), come to be inspired by and
What in the World is Universal Design? You may have heard that Baby Boomers, for the most part, have a strong desire to stay in their own homes for as long as possible as they age. Incorporating the features of "Universal Design" into a remodeling project will make this possible, broadening a home's accessibility, usability