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10 Tips for Creating an Outdoor Room for Year-Round Use
Outdoor living spaces have become more than just a deck or a sunroom, they are more like an extension of the interior living space. If you don’t have an outdoor living space, the time spent at home in 2020 likely inspired you to look into it. No matter the size of your backyard, the experts…
Read MoreWays to Increase Natural Light in Your Remodel or New Construction Home
Natural light is an integral part of any home, making rooms look larger and boosting your serotonin levels. Replicating natural light is what we hope to achieve with interior lighting, but the truth is that natural light can’t be duplicated. As homeowners, we should do everything in our power to increase our home’s natural light.…
Read MoreFeng Shui Tips for your Newly Remodeled Master Bedroom in Greenvale
Designing any room in your home is an art, but your master bedroom is an especially important room because it’s where you lay your head down each night as another day comes to an end. Your master bedroom is the room that’s most personal to you, so it should be designed for feng shui. Feng…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Design-Build Firm for your New Construction Home
If you’re looking for help with a new construction project, choosing a full-service design-build firm is the way to go. Center Island Contracting’s knowledgeable and talented team of Long Island construction professionals and house remodeling contractors can provide you with all the house building and home design services you need to complete your new construction…
Read MoreHome Remodeling Trends for 2022
As we enter the year 2022 we’re still spending a lot of time at home, with many of us now working from home indefinitely or adopting a hybrid approach that takes us into the office some days and working remotely on the other days. With all these changes in recent years most of us are…
Read MoreTips to Make your Home Cozier for the Holidays in Laurel
The holiday season is upon us and it’s certainly the most wonderful time of the year. Home is where the heart is, and many families look forward to the tradition of cozying up their homes for the holidays each year. If you want to switch up your holiday decorations or step it up a notch…
Read MoreLighting Upgrades to Make your Home Remodel Dazzle in Centre Island
Your new construction or newly-remodeled home is not complete without lighting upgrades to make it dazzle. Upgrading your lighting can make a big difference in any room, adding the cherry on top of the interior design cake. Choosing the lighting for your home remodel or new build is just as important as furnishing the home…
Read More6 Ways to Maximize Space in Kids’ Rooms
As kids grow, they require more and more space. Even in an already spacious room, it can feel like they are quickly growing out of their rooms as each year passes. Whether you’re working with a small or large space, we can all benefit from maximizing the space in our children’s rooms. Kids accumulate a…
Read MoreHome Design Mistakes New Homeowners Make
We’re all new homeowners at one point in time, but fortunately new homeowners can learn from the mistakes of others who were once in their shoes. One of those learning curves is design. The home design experts at Center Island Contracting have thousands of renovations under their belts and can steer new homeowners in the…
Read MoreCreate a Better Work from Home Environment with a Home Renovation in Harbor Acres
Working from home has become the norm for many companies in New York and across the U.S., which has spurred a new need for secluded work from home spaces within the home. We’ve seen an uptick in home renovation projects accommodating for the need to work remotely, in a productive environment free of distractions. For…
Read MoreRemodeling Projects to Get your Home Aging in Place Ready
Congratulations! You’ve decided your current home will be the home you will age in place in. Planning for retirement and the years beyond is the fun part. Looking for Nassau County and Suffolk County’s best contractors? Center Island Contracting can assist you in remodeling your home so it’s aging in place ready. We know all…
Read MoreWhy Summer is the Best Time for Home Renovations
Long Island contractors know the best time to renovate your home is during the summer. Getting the timing right is one of the biggest parts of a successful home renovation project, and the many benefits summertime provides, such as warmer weather and more daylight hours, makes it the perfect time of year for a home…
Read MorePopular Summer Renovation Projects in Sea Cliff
Summertime is when we can finally enjoy the nice weather and spend more time outdoors. It’s also the perfect time of year to do some remodeling projects, due to more open schedules, better weather and increased daylight hours. Take advantage of these limited summer months to spruce up your home. When the cold returns, we…
Read MoreIndoor-Outdoor Living Solutions in Old Bethpage
Outdoor living has become an extension of the home, especially during these times that many of us are staying home more often than before. Your outdoor space doesn’t have to be overly large to be enjoyed, our design experts can utilize every inch of your existing outdoor space to make into the outdoor oasis you…
Read More5 Eco-Friendly Home Building Ideas
Going green has become much more mainstream in recent years, especially when building a new home. Homeowners have been making the effort to update their older homes with more eco-friendly features, but when given the opportunity to start from scratch with a new build, it’s much easier to incorporate these features. Building an eco-friendly home…
Read MoreHow to Make an Outdated House Look New Again in Franklin Square
If a full home renovation or new construction home isn’t in the budget, there are still ways to make an outdated home look new again. There’s no need to move when you can renovate the home you know and love, in the neighborhood you’ve put down roots for many years. Whether it’s a small fix…
Read MoreHome Interior Design Trends That Are Out For 2021
Home design trends come and go. It’s a fact of life that many homeowners pay close attention to. The year 2021 signifies new beginnings for many, and our home interior design is a reflection of that. With that said, it’s time to take inventory of design trends to consider leaving behind now that we’ve turned…
Read MoreHome Upgrades That are a Waste of Money
No matter how long your family plans to stay in your current home, no one wants to throw money out the window on home upgrades that won’t recoup the costs during resale. Home renovations are a chance to make your home better and more desirable, with the opportunity to see a return of investment when…
Read MoreBest Home Renovation Projects to Get Higher Resale Value
When undergoing any home remodel project, making a smart investment should always be under consideration. The design aspect of your remodel will likely be your first priority, especially if you’re planning on staying in the house you’re currently living in long-term. However, resale value should also be considered due to unforeseen circumstances like relocation for…
Read MoreWhy Meeting with a Design / Build Firm First Wins Every Time
Design/Build firms are the best way to undergo a new home construction or remodel project because of the many conveniences they provide. Center Island Contracting’s knowledgeable and talented team of construction professionals and house remodeling contractors can provide you with comprehensive house building and home design services for any home project. If your family is…
Read More5 Types of Roofs and How Long to Expect Them to Last
When building a new home, you can build it exactly to your liking. Part of that is trusting your home contractor for advice, in addition to doing your research about all the materials used for your custom home build. When it comes to the roof, it’s important to understand the types of roofs available to…
Read MoreExterior Home Upgrades: 8 Ways to Upgrade your Curb Appeal
The exterior of a home is the first impression, and a big part of what sets it apart from other homes in the neighborhood. The interior of the home is where you live, but the way the exterior looks can be just as important. If selling your home is in your future, investing in curb…
Read MoreCreate an Outdoor Oasis to Replace your Winter Vacation this Year
Your family might have spent the holidays differently this year due to the lingering impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, which might mean your holiday vacation was canceled due to health concerns or restrictions. As we spend more time at home, it becomes more important for our homes to be our sanctuaries. Outdoor living, even in…
Read MoreShould You Live in Your New Home Before Remodeling?
After buying a fixer upper that needs to be remodeled, should you move in before remodeling or live in the house first? It comes down to a personal choice and there are advantages to each. Renovating Before Moving In Allow your family to move right into the home of your dreams, without a renovation project…
Read MoreCreate a Space for Homeschooling in Roslyn Harbor
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life and it has most likely shifted your children’s education plans this year. Parents are now forced to turn their homes into virtual classrooms due to schools delaying reopening, but you might be wondering where exactly this is going to take place within your home. The experts…
Read MoreConvert Any Unused Living Space Into a Home Office
No matter the size of space available to you, your local contracting experts at Center Island Contracting can turn any unused living space into a home office. Working remotely is the new normal for a lot of us these days, but if your home doesn’t have a formal home office it might be hard to…
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Benefits of One-Stop Shopping
One-stop-shopping is the most convenient way to shop because it saves time by offering everything needed in one place. When it comes to building a new home, one-stop-shopping is the only way to go! Center Island Contracting is here to help with your one-stop-shopping process every step of the way. By working with one team of professionals…
Read MoreCenter Island Contracting’s Custom Home Building Process Results in a Brand New Dream Home in Cold Spring Harbor
End the search for the house of your dreams and custom build it exactly as you like with Center Island Contracting. As experienced and custom home build experts and construction contractors, we can help you with every step of the custom home build process. Starting with property search, then custom design and finally, building your…
Read More8 Types of Wood Floor Installations: Straight, Chevron, Herringbone & More
If you’re undergoing a home renovation or new construction project, you know how many design choices go into it. One of those choices is the type of flooring to install, and it might seem the possibilities are endless. Wood flooring, in particular, can be a confusing design choice because once the type of wood is…
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