--- title: Portland Design Build Remodeling Blog (3) description: Browse our blog for home design trends, ideas, and inspiration for your next remodeling project. Cooper Design Build is located in Portland, OR. (3) --- - 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) [![How to Improve Comfort Without Expanding with a Home Remodel in Portland](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/How%20to%20Improve%20Comfort%20Without%20Expanding%20with%20a%20Home%20Remodel%20in%20Portland.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-improve-comfort-home-without-expanding) ## [How to Remodel a Home to Improve Comfort Without Adding Footage](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-improve-comfort-home-without-expanding) [![How to Remodel a Kitchen Without Reconfiguring](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/How%20to%20Remodel%20a%20Kitchen%20Without%20Reconfiguring.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-update-old-kitchen-without-changing-layouts) ## [How to Refresh a Kitchen Without Changing the Footprint](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-update-old-kitchen-without-changing-layouts) [![How to Change Open Layout to Closed in Kitchen Remodeling in West Slope](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/How%20to%20Change%20Open%20Layout%20to%20Closed%20in%20Kitchen%20Remodeling%20in%20West%20Slope.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-convert-open-kitchen-into-closed-kitchen) ## [How to Transition Between Open & Closed Kitchen Layouts](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-convert-open-kitchen-into-closed-kitchen) [![home remodeling west slope](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/home%20remodeling%20west%20slope.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-tell-house-needs-major-renovations) ## [The Most Common Signs It’s Time for a Major Remodel](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-tell-house-needs-major-renovations) [![west slope home remodeling](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/west%20slope%20home%20remodeling.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-considered-structural-changes-house) ## [Structural Changes 101: What’s Possible in Your Existing Home](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-considered-structural-changes-house) [![5 Timeless Design Choices for Home Remodeling in Council Crest](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/5%20Timeless%20Design%20Choices%20for%20Home%20Remodeling%20in%20Council%20Crest.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-home-design-features-never-out-style) ## [5 Future-Proof Design Moves to Make While Home Remodeling](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-home-design-features-never-out-style) [![How to Plan a Layout for a Kitchen Remodel in Council Crest](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/How%20to%20Plan%20a%20Layout%20for%20a%20Kitchen%20Remodel%20in%20Council%20Crest.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-arrange-kitchen-layout) ## [Beyond the Triangle: Modern Ways to Plan a Kitchen Layout](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/how-arrange-kitchen-layout) [![What to Include When Remodeling an Entertainer’s Kitchen](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/What%20to%20Include%20When%20Remodeling%20an%20Entertainer%E2%80%99s%20Kitchen.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-must-haves-new-kitchen-love-hosting) ## [What to Include When Remodeling an Entertainer’s Kitchen](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-must-haves-new-kitchen-love-hosting) [![Best Design-Build Contractors in Council Crest ](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Best%20Design-Build%20Contractors%20in%20Council%20Crest.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-advantages-design-build-approach) ## [The Case for Design-Build in Whole-Home Remodeling](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/what-advantages-design-build-approach) [1](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/) [2](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/page/2) [3](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/page/3) [4](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/page/4) [5](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/page/5) ![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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