Posts Tagged ‘design’
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
Franca and Jason discuss remodeling in the Design Build Pros booth
Home shows are a fantastic venue for homeowners to see items for their home, get ideas, and meet the people and contractors that provide home improvement products and services. In today’s virtual world many lose sight of the fact that we do business with people and not websites. A personal touch may not be important when purchasing copy paper or an automobile part, but a home renovation or modification affects much more than the sticks and bricks of the structure. Whether the project takes one day or one month or more, the procedure affects the whole family (including pets) and will have a lasting impact. (more…)
Tags:bathrooms, Best Tile, design, Design Build Pros, Franca Giuliani, home improvements, home show, Jason Parsons, kitchens, Neil Parsons, remodeling, solar panels
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
Although there are many people and companies available to help homeowners begin to repair or rebuild their damaged homes, there are unfortunately as many, if not more, out there looking to take advantage of homeowners in need. Before you hire someone to work on your home, be sure to check their credentials first, even though you may be tempted to hire the first person that knocks on your door.
The first thing you should do is document all your damage using still pictures and video. It is best to have the most accurate depiction of the damage, so taking detailed notes will help as well. Next, contact your insurance company or broker. Understand what your policy covers, what your deductible is, and what the next steps towards repair should be.
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Tags:atlantic county, build, cape may county, design, Design Build Pros, FEMA, flood, home repair, homeowners insurance, hurricane sandy, Jason Parsons, jersey shore, Monmouth County, Neil Parsons, ocean county, remodeling, water damage
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
Creating illusions for the eye can do great things for design. In this case, a simple trick can make your bathroom feel larger. Most of us don’t have the grand bathrooms shown to us in magazines or in this ideabook. But that’s the great thing about this trick: It can work in any size of bathroom. Whether large or small, taking your shower tile entirely to the ceiling will lift your space and make it feel larger.
I believe there are no rules in design, so there is no right or wrong way in laying your tile in this matter. It’s a trick I use and have been happy with the outcome. In some instances it works; for others, it may not be the best solution. Each homeowner should discuss preferences with their designers or contractors in order to install a shower that works best visually for them.
The Design Build Pros can design and develop a porch that makes sense for you, your family, and home. Contact us today and take the first step for a professional remodeling experience.
Tags:bathroom, bathroom design ideas, design, design and build, shower, shower tile
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Monday, May 28th, 2012
This beautiful Italian villa is located on the island of Capri, just off the shore from Naples, Italy. An island known for its sapphire blue skies and endless ocean views, it’s hard to think of a more perfect setting for spending a summer.
The Design Build Pros cannot place you and your home on an island, but we can design and develop an outdoor dining space that makes sense for you, your family, and home. Contact us today and take the first step for a professional remodeling experience.
Tags:breakfast nook, Capri, design, design build, Italy, Naples, outdoor dining
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Friday, May 4th, 2012
Recently, the Design Build Pros met with Nanci McCarthy to discuss a few projects currently in design and development. We took the opportunity to ask her a few questions. Nanci, one of our favorite Trade Partners, is the Branch Manager for Best Tile. Best Tile has been providing tile material, accessories, and supplies to homeowners and trades people for 50 years. They have showroom locations from Vermont to North Carolina.
DBPros: What is the newest, hottest trend in tile?
Nanci: Gray is coming back! Although most still favor the warm beige tones, we’re finding more and more
Plank tile
people coming around to the “cool” side with the soft gray tones and larger format tiles. Plank tiles (6” x 24”) are also becoming a huge favorite with many for both walls and floors!
DBPros: What are your personal thoughts on different material such as glass, metal, stone?
Nanci: Personally, I love the mix of the elements and the depth that using these products can offer to a tile design.
DBPros: What common mistakes do homeowners and/or remodelers make regarding tile?
Nanci: “This tile is too big for the space” is a very common misconception made by both home owners and remodelers. The fact is “Large and Light” is the objective to make a seemingly small space appear bigger.
DBPros: What should we know or ask about tile decisions that most people don’t know or ask?
Nanci: Stone and grout maintenance seems to be one of the largest concerns and misconceptions people have in 
regards to tile usage. What is of the utmost importance for everyone is comfort and confidence that their stone and grout products will be relatively low maintenance. QSEAL, a fabulous product that I highly recommend, provides stain and chemical resistance for stone tile. Grout products themselves, such as Tec Power Grout, and additives like VanHearron Grout Once make the grout maintenance free. People should definitely not be afraid to use stone and/or light colored grouts these days!
If you would like a free 15-minute phone consultation regarding your next remodeling project contact the staff at Design Build Pros to schedule.
Nanci McCarthy works from the Keyport, New Jersey Best Tile showroom. If you live locally and tile is required for your next remodeling project, make certain to visit Nanci. Simply tell her that Jason or Neil Parsons referred you and she will apply our professional discount where applicable.
Click here for Nanci’s contact information.
Tags:bathroom, design, Design Build Pros, glass tile, grout, Jason Parsons, Monmouth County, Neil Parsons, plank tiles, qseal, remodeler, remodeling, stone, tile
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
The staff at Design Build Pros will be hosting a free, live webinar on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. From the convenience of your own computer and internet you can view their unique “Remodeling Design and Development Process.” For scheduling convenience, there will be two separate sessions, both covering the same content. The first session will begin at 1:00 PM EDT and the second at 7:00 PM EDT. The webinar will last approximately 90 minutes, including a question and answer session at the end.
This free webinar’s objective is to illustrate the Design Build Pros approach to residential remodeling project design and development. Tips and strategies that pave the way for a pleasant remodeling experience will be offered for both homeowners and remodelers. (more…)
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Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Homeowners personalize their home rather than move;
Design Build Pros reveal new trend during National Home Improvement Month.
Toms River, New Jersey, May 1st, 2012—In honor of National Home Improvement Month this May, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) reveals that homeowners are personalizing their space during a remodel as the tough housing market forces more people to stay, rather than move.
According to a poll on NARI.org, 26 percent of respondents are planning to stay an additional 16 to 20 years in their homes because their home values have decreased during the recession. Twenty-three percent reported they are going to stay an additional six to 10 years in their homes.
This in turn, has sparked a new remodeling trend that centers on making homes better reflect individual lifestyles and tastes as people decide to live in them longer. “Homeowners are less concerned today with the impact on re-sale value and more focused on making their home useful, enjoyable, and personalized for the needs and desires of their own family for years to come,” Neil Parsons stated. (more…)
Tags:addition, aging-in-place, bathroom, design, Design Build Pros, home improvement, Home Theater, Jason Parsons, Kitchen, Neil Parsons, phase remodeling, remodeling, renovations, roofing, siding, spa, universal design, wet bar, windows
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
Monday, 4/23/12, at about 5:30 PM Connor, my oldest son, asks me to take him to work with him for “Take Your Child to Work Day”. ”Sure”, I tell him, “What day is it?” ”Thursday”, is his reply. THURSDAY? How am I going to possibly make Thursday work? ”Sure Connor, I’ll take you.” ”OK, but are we going to sit in front of you computer all day? That’s kind of boring.” That, coming from the kid who could glue himself to a DS, but the thought of watching me design makes school look like the better option.
As a part of the design team at Design Build Pros, a good portion of my time is spent in my home office, working on CAD (Computer Aided Designs) for my clients, as well as other DBPros’ clients and clients from our Preferred Remodeler Network. I do meet with homeowners at their homes during design, and visit the active jobsites as they progress. However this week, I have two design projects that must be complete by the end of the week as well as some alterations a homeowner requested to a third plan, on top of my “normal” work load, and was not planning on leaving my desk. On top of it all, rain is in the forecast for most of NJ on Thursday. I’ll just have to make it work.
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Tags:additions, CAD, design, design build, Design Build Pros, fireplace, Jason Parsons, kitchen cabinets, master bedroom, patio paver, phase remodeling, remodeling, roof deck, take you child to work day, take your child ot work day
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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…)
Tags:addition, backsplash, CAD, countertop, design, design build, Design Build Pros, Kitchen, remodel
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