Maybe your family is outgrowing your home and you don’t want to move, or you bought a small house that you’d always planned to expand. Whatever the reason, you’ll need to do some serious thinking before deciding to tackle a home addition in Portland, Oregon.
6 Steps for Planning a Home Addition in Portland, OR
Topics: Home Remodeling, Home Additions
Topics: Design
Go Local with These 12 Portland Furniture/Design Stores
Topics: Design-Build Portland, Home Remodeling, Design
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations to Age in Place [With Examples]
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 is set up with the features that would make aging in place safe and comfortable. If you’re considering a remodel of your Portland-area home, it’s the perfect time to build such features into your plans.
Topics: Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Aging in Place
Technology is becoming more and more sophisticated by the day. If you're planning on remodeling your home (or attic), be sure to check out the technology that can help you save money on energy, improve the security of your home, and make everyday tasks easier. We've rounded up 12 of of the technology trends we've been seeing in newly renovated homes around Portland.
Topics: Remodeling Ideas, Custom Home
We’ve been thinking quite a bit lately about the various elements that go into a kitchen remodel. Below we’ve put together a guide to kitchen remodeling in Portland.
Topics: Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Design, Planning a Remodel, Kitchen Design
Selling Your Home in Portland? These 5 Renovations Will Help
As you design a custom home for your family or a major remodel, it’s hard not to think about how the house will sell when it’s time to move on. But we think you should keep your own needs at the front of your mind, design a knockout house that fits your needs, and trust that the quality and attractiveness of the home that you build will appeal to buyers down the road.
Topics: Home Remodeling, Remodeling Tips, Design, Planning a Remodel
Working with a Design-Build Company? Avoid These Common Mistakes
Topics: Design-Build Portland, Home Remodeling, Remodeling Tips
Not every Portland-area house is designed to accommodate children, so if you’re fortunate enough to be able to design a custom home from the ground up or engage in a whole-house remodel for the benefit of your family, you’ve got lots of options to ponder.
Topics: Design, Kid-Friendly
Portland, Oregon’s chilly, wet winters make weatherization and energy-efficiency indispensable for every homeowner. The following suggestions include tips that a do-it-yourselfer could handle as well as jobs best done by a professional. Some major fixes and improvements can be accomplished as part of a home remodel.
Topics: Home Remodeling, Energy Efficiency