--- title: Portland Design Build Remodeling Blog | Josh Glover description: Browse our blog for home design trends, ideas, and inspiration for your next remodeling project. Cooper Design Build is located in Portland, OR. --- - About Us - [Your Expert Guide](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/design-build-company-difference/) - [Are We The Right Fit For You?](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/right-fit-project/) - [FAQ](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/have-questions-we-have-answers/) - [Meet Our Team](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/meet-our-team/) - Services - [Whole House Remodels](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/home-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Integrated Additions](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/home-additions-portland-or/) - [Historic Homes](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/historic-home-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Gourmet Kitchens](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/kitchen-remodel-portland-or/) - [Primary Suite & Bath Remodeling](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/bathroom-remodels-portland-or/) - [Attics & Basements](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/basement-attic-remodel-portland-or/) - [Outdoor Living Rooms & Kitchens](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/outdoor-living-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Aging in Place](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/aging-in-place-portland-or/) - [Luxury Remodeling](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/luxury-home-remodeling/) - [ADUs](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/adu-builders-portland-or/) - [Testimonials](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/home-remodeling-testimonials/) [![coooper-design-build](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/CooperDesignBuilders_March2020%20Theme/Images/coooper-design-build.png)](https://www.cooperdesignbuilders.com) - [Process](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/design-build-process/) - [Portfolio](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/remodeling-portfolio/) - [Blog](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com) - [Contact us](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/schedule-a-consultation/) - About Us - [Your Expert Guide](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/design-build-company-difference/) - [Are We The Right Fit For You?](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/right-fit-project/) - [FAQ](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/have-questions-we-have-answers/) - [Meet Our Team](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/meet-our-team/) - Services - [Whole House Remodels](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/home-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Integrated Additions](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/home-additions-portland-or/) - [Historic Homes](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/historic-home-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Gourmet Kitchens](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/kitchen-remodel-portland-or/) - [Primary Suite & Bath Remodeling](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/bathroom-remodels-portland-or/) - [Attics & Basements](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/basement-attic-remodel-portland-or/) - [Outdoor Living Rooms & Kitchens](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/outdoor-living-remodeling-portland-or/) - [Aging in Place](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/aging-in-place-portland-or/) - [Luxury Remodeling](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/luxury-home-remodeling/) - [ADUs](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/services/adu-builders-portland-or/) - [Testimonials](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/home-remodeling-testimonials/) - [Process](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/design-build-process/) - [Portfolio](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/remodeling-portfolio/) - [Blog](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/) - [Contact Us](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/schedule-a-consultation/) # Portland Design Build Remodeling Blog Browse our blog for home design trends, ideas, and inspiration for your next remodeling project. Cooper Design Build is located in Portland, OR. ![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Dark-Grey-Logo-1.webp) [schedule a consultation](https://cooperdesignbuilders.com/schedule-a-consultation/) call us: [503-282-0545](tel:5032820545) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20makes%20an%20ADU%20feel%20like%20part%20of%20the%20property.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-makes-adu-feel-part-property) ## [How to Integrate an ADU Seamlessly Into Your Existing Home Design](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-makes-adu-feel-part-property) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20are%20the%20different%20ways%20to%20add%20extra%20footage%20to%20a%20house.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-different-ways-add-extra-footage-house) ## [Building Up, Out, or Adding a Separate Unit: How to Decide What Works Best](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-different-ways-add-extra-footage-house) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20are%20the%20benefits%20of%20a%20primary%20suite%20remodel.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-benefits-primary-suite-remodel) ## [What Are the Real Benefits of a Primary Suite Remodel for Your Home?](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-benefits-primary-suite-remodel) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/design-build%20vs%20general%20contractors%20which%20one%20should%20you%20choose%20for%20your%20remodel.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-design-build-general-contractors-different) ## [Design-Build vs General Contractors: Which One Should You Choose for Your Remodel?](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-design-build-general-contractors-different) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20countertop%20thickness%20should%20you%20choose.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-countertop-edge-choose) ## [What Countertop Edge Should You Choose?](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-countertop-edge-choose) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20sets%20the%20best%20home%20remodelers%20apart.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-sets-best-home-remodelers-apart) ## [Top Home Remodelers in Portland: What Sets Them Apart](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-sets-best-home-remodelers-apart) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Why%20materials%20matter%20in%20a%20historic%20home%20remodel.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/why-materials-matter-historic-home-remodel) ## [How to Work With Existing Materials in a Historic Home Remodel](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/why-materials-matter-historic-home-remodel) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/portland%20home%20remodel.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/why-remodeling-historic-home-take-longer) ## [What Makes Remodeling a Historic Home More Time-Intensive?](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/why-remodeling-historic-home-take-longer) [![](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Can%20home%20remodeling%20stay%20in%20one%20room.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-remodeling-one-room-affects-home) ## [How Remodeling One Room Affects the Rest of the Home](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-remodeling-one-room-affects-home) [1](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/author/josh-glover) [2](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/author/josh-glover/page/2) [3](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/author/josh-glover/page/3) ![iconoir_media-image-list-1](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/iconoir_media-image-list-1.png) ### View Our Remodeling Portfolio View photos of the many beautiful Portland area homes that COOPER Design Build has had the privilege of designing and remodeling over the years. ![material-symbols-light_stacked-email-outline-rounded](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/material-symbols-light_stacked-email-outline-rounded.png) ### Sign Up for Our Newsletter Join our email list and COOPER Design Build will provide informative articles, recent design trends, and feature newly remodeled Portland homes in our monthly newsletter. ![solar_notebook-square-outline](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/solar_notebook-square-outline.png) ### Get Inspired, Download our guides Download our resource guides and get inspiration and ideas on designing your ideal kitchen. 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