--- title: Portland Design Build Remodeling Blog | Planning a Remodel (7) description: Planning a Remodel | Browse our blog for home design trends, ideas, and inspiration for your next remodeling project. Cooper Design Build is located in Portland, OR. (7) --- - 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) # Posts about Planning a Remodel (7) [![Thinking Ahead: Remodeling for Spring Curb Appeal in Portland](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/COOPER%20Blog%20Image-3.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/remodeling-for-curb-appeal-in-portland) ## [Thinking Ahead: Remodeling for Spring Curb Appeal in Portland](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/remodeling-for-curb-appeal-in-portland) [![Inside this Stunning Lake Oswego Remodel](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/COOPER%20Blog%20Image%20(1)-2.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/inside-this-stunning-lake-oswego-remodel) ## [Inside this Stunning Lake Oswego Remodel](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/inside-this-stunning-lake-oswego-remodel) [![COOPER Blog Image (1)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/COOPER%20Blog%20Image%20(1).png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/remodeling-details-where-should-i-put-the-laundry-room) ## [Remodeling Details: Where Should I Put the Laundry Room?](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/remodeling-details-where-should-i-put-the-laundry-room) [![COOPER Blog Image-2](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/COOPER%20Blog%20Image-2.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/8-factors-for-evaluating-your-remodeling-floor-plan) ## [8 Elements to Consider When Designing Your Floor Plan \[Plus 5 More for 2019\]](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/8-factors-for-evaluating-your-remodeling-floor-plan) [![The Ultimate Guide to Remodeling in Portland](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Cooper-Feb2017/Fonts/portland.jpg)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/guide-to-portland-remodeling) ## [The Ultimate Guide to Remodeling in Portland](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/guide-to-portland-remodeling) [![Is Open Plan Living the Right Design for Your Home?](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Cooper%20Blog%20Images%20(6).png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/is-open-plan-living-the-right-design-for-your-home) ## [Is Open Plan Living the Right Design for Your Home?](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/is-open-plan-living-the-right-design-for-your-home) [![Keeping Your Home Safe During Remodeling](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/Cooper%20Blog%20Images-1.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/keeping-your-home-safe-going-above-and-beyond-during-construction) ## [Keeping Your Home Safe: Going Above and Beyond During Construction](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/keeping-your-home-safe-going-above-and-beyond-during-construction) [![The Contractor Interview Process: What You Need to Know](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/9.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/the-contractor-interview-process-what-you-need-to-know) ## [The Contractor Interview Process: What You Need to Know](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/the-contractor-interview-process-what-you-need-to-know) [![11-1](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/hubfs/11-1.png)](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/finding-the-best-general-contractor-in-portland-what-you-need-to-know) ## [Finding the Best General Contractor in Portland: What You Need to Know](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/finding-the-best-general-contractor-in-portland-what-you-need-to-know) [4](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/topic/planning-a-remodel/page/4) [5](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/topic/planning-a-remodel/page/5) [6](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/topic/planning-a-remodel/page/6) [7](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/topic/planning-a-remodel/page/7) [8](https://blog.cooperdesignbuilders.com/topic/planning-a-remodel/page/8) ![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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