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Portland Design Build Remodeling Blog

How Much Does a Primary Suite Remodel Cost in Portland, OR?

Posted by Lane Cooper on Mar 16, 2023 8:30:00 AM

Sick of living in someone else’s idea of luxury from a bygone era? When your primary suite isn’t suited to your needs, the little frustrations pile up as soon as your day begins. The paneling is dated, your jacuzzi tub has seen better days, and you’ve stubbed your toe on the corner of the vanity too many times. It’s time to revitalize your space to begin your day aligned with your own routines, preferences, and plans.

COOPER Design Build works on primary suite remodels and additions in Portland, Oregon. Our more than 30 years of construction experience in the area gives us plenty to passionately say about creating the perfect primary suite on a realistic budget for our area. Our design-build process means our designers partner with you to create the perfect plan, and our construction team executes your design for a seamless result.

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Topics: Design-Build Portland, Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Finance, Planning a Remodel

Age-in-Place: Remodeling Your Kitchen & Bath For Your Forever Portland Home

Posted by Lane Cooper on Mar 10, 2023 9:30:00 AM

More than three-fourths of Americans over age 50 say they want to stay in their own homes as they get older, but only 1% of the nation’s housing stock includes features designed to support aging in place safely and comfortably. If you’re considering a remodel of your Portland-area home, it’s the perfect time to build such features into your plans. Failing to accommodate your future needs signs you up for another remodel down the line.

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Topics: Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Aging in Place

What to Expect When Remodeling Your Portland Home

Posted by Lane Cooper on Feb 16, 2023 11:00:00 AM

You can’t stand cooking in your kitchen one day longer! Your bathroom tile is bumming you out. You’re ready to get serious about remodeling your home to suit your needs, therefore it’s time to research what your first steps in making your ideas into your daily reality may be. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you had a succinct flyover with the most common questions people ask before remodeling their homes?

Well, look at that, there is! COOPER Design Build has more than 30 years of experience remodeling homes in Portland, OR. Our hundreds of happy clients and stunning portfolios qualify us to show you the lay of the land of home remodeling.

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Topics: Design-Build Portland, Home Remodeling, Custom Home Design, Planning a Remodel

Securing a Home Remodeling Loan: What Are My Options?

Posted by Lane Cooper on Feb 8, 2023 12:30:00 PM

You love your home and neighborhood, but it may not fit all of your needs and tastes. The bathroom is dated.The kitchen doesn't flow. Most people don’t have enough cash sitting around to pay for a major home addition or remodel — although that’s probably the best way to finance such a project — so they need to explore the options available for construction loans to remodel.

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Topics: Finance, Planning a Remodel, Budgeting

How Light Bounces Off Design: The Benefits of Designing a Home with Natural Light In Mind

Posted by Lane Cooper on Jan 29, 2023 11:30:00 AM

Let there be light! Humans are happier, healthier, and more productive when they receive enough natural sunlight. Though we can argue about how much natural light penetrates through the Portland clouds this time of year, we can all agree that we should make the most of the free resources radiating down from the sky.

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Topics: Design-Build Portland, Lighting, Design, Custom Home Design, Whole Home Remodeling

14 Kitchen Remodeling Trends That Are Becoming Outdated in 2023

Posted by Lane Cooper on Jan 26, 2023 11:30:00 AM

No one wants to build a kitchen so “of the moment” that it looks dated within a few short years. You want to love your new kitchen for many years to come. Our expert designers offer their insight into kitchen trends to avoid so that you design a kitchen that ages gracefully.

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Topics: Design-Build Portland, Kitchen Remodeling, Design, Custom Home Design, Kitchen Design

Design 101: Let’s Talk Tile for Your Portland Home Remodel

Posted by Lane Cooper on Dec 15, 2022 1:00:00 PM

Few building materials cover as much ground as tiles. Easy to clean and versatile (pun intended), tiles are an excellent solution for many design quandaries and a perfect fit for many more spaces than you expect. Don’t miss the opportunity for a personalized, durable, and trendy finish by finding the right tile for your Portland home remodel.

COOPER Design Build has the in-house expertise to take your dated house and create your dream home right where you are. Our team has developed time-tested and seamless processes that maximize your project’s potential. 

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Topics: Home Remodeling, Custom Home Design, Luxury Home, Whole Home Remodeling

7 Winter Activities Near Portland, OR

Posted by Lane Cooper on Dec 12, 2022 3:00:00 PM

The temperature is dropping, and you’re climbing the walls. Don’t go stir-crazy at home; plan a wintertime adventure in magical Portland. From the weird and uniquely wonderful niches Portland occupies alone to big city culture, sports, and shows, there’s plenty to do in Portland during the winter.

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Topics: Living in Portland

What’s the Difference Between a Contractor and a Design Build Remodeler?

Posted by Lane Cooper on Nov 21, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Choosing a capable builder is the number one most important thing you can do to set your home remodeling up for success. To make the right decision for your project, you need to understand the different kinds of construction professionals out there. COOPER Design Build can help with that. In this blog, we explain the difference between a design build remodeler and a general contractor. 

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Topics: Design-Build Portland, Design, Custom Home Design, Whole Home Remodeling

Is Your Portland Home Ready to Host for the Holidays?

Posted by Lane Cooper on Nov 10, 2022 12:39:42 PM

Preparing for the holidays is a whole affair. There are guests to invite, presents to buy, meals to cook, family traditions to uphold, and then, there’s the matter of getting your house holiday-hosting ready. All these chores can feel overwhelming and suck your joy out of the most wonderful time of year. But don’t worry; COOPER Design Build is here to help!

Take it one task at a time, using our tips on getting ready for the holiday and how to prepare for guests. 

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