Tips & Advice
Renovating a His and Hers Master Bedroom for Two
Are you planning for a new build or a home renovation? Center Island Contracting’s construction management team takes pride in the ability to treat every new home building or remodeling job as if the home belongs to a member of the team. With that said, the prospect of separate spaces within one master bedroom has…
Read MoreMaking an Eerie Entrance: How to Decorate the Porch for Fall
Fall is a fun time of year to decorate the house, and that includes the porch! With the weather turning a bit chilly, creating a cozy atmosphere is top priority. It’s also exciting to decorate using fall staples like pumpkins and haystacks and celebrating fall holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, so give your home some…
Read MorePrepare Your Home for the Colder Months with This 5-Step Guide
It’s now somehow officially fall, which means we bid farewell to the warm weather and prepare for fall and winter. With that said, there are steps we need to take in order to stay warm and cozy indoors during the colder months without comprising on energy and money. Follow this 5-step guide in preparation for…
Read MoreSpace Saving Tips for Small Master Bedrooms
It can be challenging to make a small master bedroom work with limited square footage. The goal is to keep the master bedroom as decluttered and tranquil as possible, since it’s the most intimate part of your home. Since small master bedrooms have their own set of unique challenges, here are some space saving tips…
Read MoreHow to Pull Off White on White Décor
We can probably all admit the envy we experience when flipping through the pages of a magazine or visiting a friend’s home and we see a white on white color scheme done so effortlessly. Decorating with all white hues looks daunting but it’s perfectly achievable. Below are some tips to achieve an achromatic theme that…
Read MoreBack to School: End of Summer Checklist
It’s August, so the summer is winding down and fall is upon us. With the passing of Labor Day comes football season, pumpkin lattes and back to school. But before we can close the chapter of summer for the year, we need to prepare for the busy season ahead. The following is a checklist for…
Read MoreConvert Your Garage Into Finished Livable Square Footage
If your family is craving more livable square footage, why not turn your garage into a living room? This is a shortcut to adding on to your home without having to pay for an all-out new addition and by adding more finished livable square footage, your home’s value will go up. A garage conversion, however,…
Read MoreTurn a Spare Room Into a Craft Room & Unleash Creativity
Have an extra room in your house or perhaps some extra room in your basement? Consider creating a craft room, also known as “Mom Caves.” Craft rooms are a guilt-free space that organizes your craft and DIY clutter, making it a functional space to make a mess. The beauty of this room is that it…
Read MoreMaster Bathroom Design Tips for Tranquility and Relaxation
The master bathroom is one room that can be reserved for pure relaxation, tucked away from the kids and your spouse and private enough that no one will bother you. There are certain design aspects to making your master bathroom as tranquil as possible in order to achieve the ultimate relaxation after a long day.…
Read MoreUsing Lighting to Brighten Up Your Outdoor Oasis
Lighting can completely transform the ambiance of any space, but there’s something magical about installing lighting to your outdoor space. Take advantage of the high quality lighting available today, as well as energy efficient LED lighting options, by consulting an experienced professional like Center Island Contracting to fulfill the vision you have for your outdoor…
Read MoreBathroom Improvement Ideas for Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
Gender-neutral bathroom remodels are a hot topic right now, especially during an election year and the surge in conversation about the transgender community. As a result, businesses are taking notice and some are seeking a unisex bathroom contractor. As a high-profile example, Target recently spoke out about supporting its transgender customers when using the bathrooms…
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 MoreChoosing Cohesive Color Palettes for Good Room Flow
Most people want to experience with color schemes during a home remodel in Long Island, but often the rooms don’t flow cohesively. Since there’s no right or wrong color palette, homeowners can be as daring or scaled back as they want to be. Nevertheless, the palette needs to give off a good room flow so…
Read More7 Home Design Risks To Consider
Risk taking in home design means a lot more than just adding a pop of color. There are many ways to quench your home décor creative thirst and explore that creative side that’s in all of us
Read MoreLighting: Get Educated With Center Island Contracting
The lighting you choose can vastly influence the design aesthetic in your home, but did you know about all the different types of lighting to choose from?
Read MoreYour Ultimate Summer Home Maintenance Check-List
We really enjoy our summers here on Long Island, so doing all of the necessary prep work for summer maintenance is a welcomed seasonal chore!
Read More10 Renovation Tips For First-Time Home Buyers
Popular HGTV shows like Fixer Upper and Property Brothers have proven time and time again that home buyers can purchase an older home that needs a lot of work and renovate it exactly to their liking.
Read MoreHere’s What You Need to Know About Relocating to Long Island
Thinking of relocating to Long Island? There are so many advantages to living in one of the communities on Long Island’s long stretch of beautiful land, although we might be just a little bias. With over 100 years combined experience on staff, our skilled staff of qualified and reliable professionals are the best in New York
Read MoreDIY Design Ideas for Updating Your Outdoor Space
With winter behind us, it’s time to start focusing on the outdoor space we have that wasn’t useful to us during the cold months. Since it’s starting to get warmer outside, we will inevitably be spending more time outside and will want an outdoor oasis to spend time in with family and friends.
Read MoreAs Summer Approaches, Get Beach House Ready
With summer right around the corner, ‘tis the season for beach house décor. Perhaps you need an update to your beach house or want to spruce up your primary home for the warm summer months ahead.
Read MoreGive Your Basement a Vibrant Makeover
For anyone who has a basement or knows someone with one, it’s often one of the most popular hangouts in the house. It’s a place to experiment with vibrant colors, add a kitchen for guests who might stay the weekend and indulge in a movie theater for the ultimate relaxation space.
Read MoreSleep Better by Organizing Your Bedroom
We all strive for the recommended eight hours of sleep, but life sometimes gets in the way and it doesn’t happen. Aside from factors we can’t control, we should all do our best to get the most sleep each night so that we’re the best versions of ourselves when we wake up the next day.
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 MoreBefore Your Move to Long Island, Have A Center Island Contracting Specialist Make Sure You’re Good to Go
Are you moving to Long Island, New York soon? Let a Center Island Contracting specialist help with the final sequencing of work before you move in
Read MoreInterior Renovations: Ideas and Inspiration
We all contemplate interior renovations with the end goal being to update our living spaces to be the most up-to-date and inviting environment it can possibly be, which is something Center Island Contracting can help with.
Read MoreEat Fresh: Plant Edibles in Your Front Yard Garden
There are few things better than picking vegetables from your own yard, but not many people are open to planting them in the front yard as opposed to their backyard.
Read MoreSpring Has Sprung: April To-Do List For Your Spring Cleaning
Although it might not feel like spring just yet in certain parts of the country, it has officially arrived. With that said, April is the perfect month to get your home in tip top shape. In the first full month of the new season, here’s a great to-do check list to prepare for springtime.
Read More6 Tips To Make Your Outdoor Grill Area Feel Like A Vacation
When the weather is nice, there’s nothing like enjoying a meal with your family and friends outside in your own backyard. To get the most enjoyment out of it, there are ways to upgrade your backyard space to make the outdoor grill area the most desirable location on your property.
Read MoreTiny House Trend: Is It for You?
By now we’ve all seen the Tiny House trend on HGTV shows, discussed it with friends, family and co-workers and read all about it on our Facebook timelines.
Read More7 Ways to Add a Pop of Color to Your Kitchen
If a remodel isn’t in your budget, don’t worry, there are other ways to make your kitchen feel brand new again. One of the many ways to refresh the design aspect of your kitchen is to add a pop of color, which doesn’t have to be permanent.
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