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Dream Bathroom Retreat Becomes a Reality

This entry was posted in Bathrooms, Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, Remodeling Project Design, Remodeling Project Photos and tagged bathroom, bathroom remodeling, CAD, Design Build Planners, Design Build Remodeling, fireplace, houzz, island stone, Jason Parsons, Kohler sok tub, Neil Parsons, proskill construction, shower, spa, tile on July 12, 2013 by Neil Parsons.

The homeowner wanted her existing, 20-year old master bathroom remodeled and re-configured as a contemporary, spa-like bathroom for a personal retreat. In order to create the bathroom plan that the homeowner desired, the space that was a small hall and two walk-in closets located between the master bedroom and bathroom had to be included. The newly defined space allowed the incorporation of all the features on the homeowner’s wish list. Continue reading →

Home Improvement Trends

This entry was posted in Jason Parsons, Kitchens, Neil Parsons, Remodeling Project Design, Tips for Selecting a Remodeler and tagged addition, aging-in-place, bathroom, design, Design Build Planners, home improvement, Home Theater, Jason Parsons, Kitchen, Neil Parsons, phase remodeling, remodeling, renovations, roofing, siding, spa, universal design, wet bar, windows on May 1, 2012 by Neil Parsons.

Homeowners personalize their home rather than move;
Design Build Planners 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. Continue reading →

What is on Your Master Bathroom Wish List?

This entry was posted in Bathrooms, Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, Remodeling Project Design and tagged bathroom, body sprays, Design Build Planners, Design Build Remodeling, houzz, Jason Parsons, master bathroom, Monmouth County, Neil Parsons, New Jersey, plumbing fixtures, remodel, shower, spa, tile, vanity, water closet on March 2, 2012 by Neil Parsons.

In the 80’s and 90’s the term “master bathroom” had a standard of expectation that included five fixtures: two sinks, a toilet, a shower, and a jetted tub built into a tiled deck. During that period almost every upscale new single home, townhome, and condo were designed with this master bathroom. The minimum area required to reasonably fit all five fixtures is 80 square feet. Roomier ones exceed 100 square feet. At the same time, a master bathroom upgrade was a popular request for many in homes built earlier. Often the remodeling work would include stealing some space from a bedroom or a closet to achieve the room required.
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