Hardscapes
Landscaping for Curb Appeal: What Works on Long Island
Creating a captivating front yard landscape is crucial for enhancing curb appeal and increasing property value, especially in the diverse climates and neighborhoods of Long Island. Let’s explore effective landscaping strategies that are not only beautiful but also suitable for Long Island’s native environmental conditions. 1. Choosing the Right Plants 2. Lawn Care and Alternatives…
Read More5 Ways to Create Shade in Outdoor Living Spaces
Living on Long Island means enjoying beautiful summers. When the sun is shining bright, creating shaded areas in your outdoor living space becomes essential for comfort and protection. Whether you have a sprawling backyard, a cozy patio, or a charming rooftop, incorporating shade solutions allows you to make the most of your outdoor oasis. Let’s…
Read MoreTop 10 Outdoor Living Ideas for Entertaining Guests
As the weather warms up, it’s time to start thinking about outdoor entertaining. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or a big event, having an inviting and functional outdoor living space is key. Here are our top 10 outdoor living ideas for entertaining guests. Outdoor Kitchen An outdoor kitchen is the ultimate addition to any…
Read MoreA Sands Point Revival to Remember
Continue reading to find out why this Sands Point colonial revival was featured in House Magazine! The Challenge This colonial had major potential, but it needed some serious work to revive it. It’s quite difficult to remold an older home to fit with the client’s wants. Creating a flow by defining spaces, balancing form/function, and…
Read MoreMaterial Options for Outdoor Walkways and Pathways
The walkway leading up to your home, in addition to the pathways located on your property, not only safely guide you to where you’re walking, they’re also important parts of your home’s curb appeal. They both provide usable walking space on your property, which is an added benefit for resale value. Different walkway and pathway…
Read MoreOutdoor Hardscape Ideas: Patios, Retaining Walls and Walkways
Center Island Contracting is your local outdoor living and patio contractor, providing the expertise needed for your outdoor home remodeling project. Hardscape design is an important factor in outdoor patio remodeling projects in that it can extend your living space outdoors and provide a beautiful focal point outside. While the weather is still warm, you…
Read MoreBackyard Updates That Will Make your Summer Even Better in Greenlawn
Summertime is the time of year where we aim to spend a lot of our time outdoors. Having our very own backyard oasis makes this easier than ever before! All there is to do is slide the back door open to your outdoor living retreat. Many families are opting to skip summer vacation this year…
Read MoreExterior Home Makeover Ideas in Rockville Centre
Curb appeal is an important part of any home remodel, making it look modern as well as increasing the value of your home. No matter how large or small your budget, there are many exterior changes to make for a striking exterior makeover. It can be difficult to guess where to start when undergoing an…
Read MoreOutdoor Living Renovation Ideas
With summer in reach, it’s time to start thinking about plans for future outdoor living renovations. Outdoor living spaces should be an extension of the interior your home and enjoyed as often as possible! When that first sign of spring arrives and the chill is gone from the air, it’s nice to be able to…
Read More10 Budget-Friendly Landscape Ideas this Spring
Spring has arrived. This is usually the time of year you notice your neighbors outside sprucing up their landscape, which might inspire you to give yours an overhaul too. Beautifully designed and manicured landscaping doesn’t have to break the bank like it might appear. You may be thinking of adding any one of a variety…
Read MoreOutdoor Living At Its Finest: How to Use Your Outdoor Space to its Full Potential
‘Tis the season for outdoor BBQs and pool parties. Outdoor living is one of the many perks of the warm summer weather, but to enjoy it as best as possible, using your outdoor space to its full potential is necessary. There are many features homeowners can add to their outdoor space to make it an…
Read More5 New Landscape Design Ideas for Spring
The start of spring makes us want to get outdoors again and put the cold days of winter behind us. By starting a home landscape design project, working outside and getting the house ready for spring kills two birds with one stone. Whether you choose a small-scale or a large-scale landscape design project to complete…
Read MoreTransform Outdoor Space with Custom Pergolas
We all want to enjoy our treasured outdoor spaces and the views they provide during every season. By building a custom pergola, we can enjoy sitting outside all year ‘round, even when the weather is less than desirable. Pergolas can be customized to fit any outdoor space, and come in many different shapes and sizes.…
Read More5 Agaves That Enhance Small Spaces
Agaves are a great plant to use in small spaces, considering their ability to grow in containers. With over 200 species of agave, there is enough variety so that there is the right agave plant for everyone. Whether you’re looking to use an agave plant in your garden space, entryway, or as an outdoor table…
Read MoreThe Modernization of Cement Tile Design
With the rise of the vintage trend and the appreciation for hand made products, cement tile has made a comeback into modern design. It was first popular in 19th century Europe but it was replaced by new trends in the 20th century. It’s now making a comeback in a big way.
Read MoreMasonry Services
Center Island Contracting can take care of all of your professional masonry services, which will give your home a fantastic first impression. Not only do we provide professional masonry services, but any of our design experts can help you in the stone selection process as well.
Read MoreGranite Installation
Among Center Island Contracting’s many services, we provide professional granite installation. Your kitchen, the focal point of any home, will likely become the most stylish room in the house after your granite countertops are installed.
Read MoreLandscape Design
Center Island Contracting has design professionals to help with your landscape design renovation, whether you’re considering brick work, a paver patio or anything in between.
Read MoreLandscaping Adds Uniqueness & Style to Your Home
Whether you are planning to stay in your home for many years to come or considering a move in the near future, making the investment in landscape design is well worth the expense. From a financial standpoint, landscaping can add to the value of your home; along with that, the aesthetic and comfort factors are…
Read MoreThe Perfect Staycation Backyard
Backyard Landscaping Ideas for a Fun-Filled Staycation Feeling a little stuck when it comes to backyard landscaping ideas? You’re not alone. With so many backyard landscaping ideas on TV and on the web, it can be a little difficult to choose the ones that will work best for your lifestyle. The best designs will give…
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