Posts Tagged ‘countertop’

Simple Tip for Organizing Your Bathroom Vanity

Sunday, July 29th, 2012

The Design Build Pros have visited thousands of homes to discuss remodeling projects. While we are not ready to write a tell-all book (yet), we have seen many interesting things over the years. Some of the hidden secrets are uncovered during bathroom remodeling estimates. Without naming names, some bathrooms are overly cluttered and disorganized at first glance. Then we need to inspect the plumbing set up below the sink. Opening the vanity doors sometimes starts an avalanche as the piled contents tumble out.

The Design Build Pros have been there also, so no first stones will be cast here. Some years back, a professional organizer (yes, that is an actual profession and certified designation) offered a simple, but very helpful tip. Each person in the household should take their toiletry items and place them in their own plastic container(s) such as Tupperware. Store the containers in the vanity cabinet as they will stack neatly. When needed, place each container needed on the countertop for access and use. When finished, return all items to the container and stash in the vanity again. You will find that not only will the area stay neat and organized; you will be able store more items in less space. Plus, as an added bonus, if you have a spill of make up or lotion, the plastic container cleans up easily keeping the inside of the vanity clean.

Contact the Design Build Pros today and schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss a possible design build remodeling project for your home anywhere in the United States. Discover how the unique DBPros project design and development process will save you time and money while providing a pleasant remodeling experience for all!

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Kitchen Pass-through Designs

Monday, June 25th, 2012

If you’re looking to open the space between your kitchen and an adjoining room but reluctant (or unable) to remove a wall, take a different tack: a good old kitchen pass-through. These peekaboo openings, originally designed to provide a way to serve food from the kitchen while concealing any cooking mess, are as important for decorative appeal as they are for functional purposes.

This pictured project is a kitchen remodel and a conservatory addition in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The remodeling was completed by Total Renovations.

 

Here are eight ways to open up.

 


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Laundry Room Ideas

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

There’s nothing more depressing than having to do your laundry in a dismal and dreary room. Houzz users seemed to understand thats, since all of the most popular photos from 2011 are light, bright, and well-organized spaces. Houzzers wanted to see spaces that they’d want to do their laundry in — rooms with beautiful cabinetry, unique storage solutions, beautiful wall colors, and easy-to-implement design ideas.

Take a look at the most popular laundry room photos uploaded in 2011, and tell us which one you like the most!


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Kitchen Designs – with an open floor plan

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

When it is time for a new kitchen the requests have a common theme: bigger, open, island, and more everything. The Design Build Pros team meets many homeowners seeking to remodel their kitchen seem to have one, unified voice: “We want a larger kitchen, with an open floor plan, dine-at island, more cabinets, more counter space, more storage…more, more, more.” Design-wise, all can be incorporated, but extra home space is required. No one is surprised to hear that kitchens are the most expensive rooms to remodel. Now more space means new space as in an addition. Doubling the space of a kitchen with an addition undoubtedly doubles the cost of the project. After calculating all the items required to fully complete, the homeowner investment most likely well exceed $100,000 for a 200+ square foot kitchen and addition project. (more…)

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