Tips & Advice
Top 10 Things to Consider When Planning a Home Extension
A home extension can be an excellent way to add space, functionality, and value to your home. However, planning a home extension can be a complex process that requires careful consideration and preparation. Here are our top 10 things to consider when planning a home extension. Budget Before you begin planning your home extension, establish…
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 More5 Ways to Add Color to Your Home
Color is back in style! We are here to help you with a simple 5-step guide on how to transition from monotone to colorful. 1. Understand each room’s purpose Before decorating a room, it’s important to fully comprehend its function. Kitchens are a perfect example of rooms that can serve many purposes. If the area…
Read MoreA Better Than New Construction in Melville
Continue reading to learn why this was a featured project in House Magazine Volume 1, Issue 3 (2021). So, how is this home “Better Than New”? Unfortunately for many, finding their forever home means choosing between their ideal neighborhood and their ideal home. Fortunately for the residents of this Melville home, Center Island Contracting was…
Read MoreA Home Maintenance Checklist You Should Complete Monthly
Maintaining your home can be stressful. With this simple list, you can ensure you get some of the necessities done every month. Examine and clean humid areas Humid areas in your home are at risk for developing mold or mildew. You can avoid this issue by scrubbing your bathroom tiles and grout, as well as…
Read MoreTop 10 Statement Pieces for a Oyster Bay Living Room Renovation
When it comes to renovating your Oyster Bay living room, choosing the right statement pieces can make all the difference. These pieces should not only reflect your personal style but also create a focal point in the room. To help you choose the perfect statement pieces for your home remodel or renovation, we’ve put together…
Read MoreTop 5 Luxury Kitchen Appliances Worth Splurging On
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel or renovation, one of the most exciting aspects is choosing your appliances. With so many options on the market, it can be tough to know which ones are worth splurging on. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve put together a list of the top 5 luxury kitchen…
Read MoreTop 10 Smart Home Technologies for Your New Home Construction
If you’re planning on building a new home or renovating an existing one, incorporating smart home technology can help you enjoy a more convenient, comfortable, and energy-efficient lifestyle. With so many smart home technologies available today, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to include in your home. That’s why we’ve put together a…
Read MoreTop 5 High-End Closet Design Ideas for the Ultimate Wardrobe
If you’re a fashion lover or someone who simply wants to maximize the space and organization of your wardrobe, a high-end closet design is a must-have. A luxurious closet can transform your daily routine and give you the ultimate wardrobe experience. Here are the top 5 high-end closet design ideas to help you create the…
Read MoreTop 5 Functional Outdoor Living Features for Your Long Beach Home
As the weather warms up, many homeowners in Long Beach start thinking about how to make the most of their outdoor living spaces. Whether you’re planning a home renovation or new construction project, adding functional outdoor living features can transform your backyard into a luxurious oasis. Here are the top 5 outdoor living features to…
Read More3 Step Process for Finding and Building Your Dream Home
Finding and building your forever home can be extremely stressful. However, if you follow this 3 step process, you will be able to bring these creative dreams to life. Step 1: Find a Location Location is extremely important– creating a beautiful home isn’t so gratifying if you dislike the area it is in. When searching…
Read More5 Design Ideas to Create an Unconventional Yet Elegant Kitchen
Are you looking to redesign your kitchen? With these 5 design ideas, you can season your kitchen with love and style! 1. Add some color! Monotone kitchens have taken the world by storm – if you want yours to stand out, adding some pops of color is an easy way to do so. A couple…
Read MorePractical and Stylish Kitchen Floor Options
There are many different factors that go into the decision-making process for a kitchen remodel. One of the biggest decisions to make is choosing practical and stylish kitchen floors that look great and won’t break the budget. The flooring material should be decided early in the kitchen remodel process because the flooring has to be…
Read MoreHow to Make Your West Hills Home Remodel Look More Expensive
Most of us are on a budget when we undergo a home remodel. No matter your budget, however, we all have one thing in common: we want to make our homes look more expensive than they really are. There are tips and tricks to keep in mind when remodeling and designing your home to make…
Read MoreStand Out Kitchen Additions That Make Sense
Have you ever been to someone else’s home and marveled at how sensibly designed their kitchen was? When undergoing a kitchen remodel, there should not only be an emphasis on the design aspect of the room but it should be designed with functionality in mind too. Kitchens are the heart of the home, where we…
Read More6 Benefits of Knocking Down to Rebuild
Knocking down to rebuild is one of our custom home building options. It means you already live in a desirable location but don’t like the house itself, so you decide to start over by knocking down your existing home to rebuild it. If you’re in the right neighborhood, but not the right house, you will…
Read MoreCraftsman Home Features for Your Great Neck Home Remodel
Craftsman style interior design shows a respect for traditional workmanship shapes and patterns with a heavy emphasis on custom woodwork. Common features of craftsman style homes are triangular roofs, covered front porches, exposed brick, stone or wood, and exposed rafters and beams. Craftsman style comes from the 19th century era of the Arts and Crafts…
Read MoreHere’s Why You Should Start your New Construction in the Fall
While it should be noted that the best time of year to start a new construction home is when your family is ready for it, there’s also no denying that certain seasons of the year encourage better conditions for home construction. If building your new home in the fall is in the cards, we believe…
Read More6 Ways to Build a House with Natural Air Ventilation in New Hyde Park
Boosting natural air ventilation in your new construction home brings many advantages to homeowners, benefitting both the environment and the home’s overall systems. Building a custom home with this in mind will help keep your home cooler naturally in the warmer months of the year, without as much reliance on cooling systems. If achieving more…
Read MoreCoastal Home Features for Your New Construction Home
The best part of customizing your new construction home is figuring out which design style suits your preferences. With many to choose from, there’s so much to explore about design before making the vision for your new home come to life. One design style that many homeowners choose when undergoing a Long Island remodel is…
Read MoreTips to Make Any Room in Your Home Look Bigger
When lacking space, there are creative ways to make rooms look larger than they are. Small spaces have their advantages, such as feeling cozier and exhibiting more charm. They do have their challenges, however, such as looking cramped or cluttered. If any room in your home is lacking space, the good news is that there…
Read More5 Reasons Center Island Contracting is the Wise Choice for Home Remodeling
Center Island Contracting is your local, trusted contractor of choice on Long Island, designing, renovating, improving, and building dream homes that last for years to come. We are the wise choice for home remodeling for various reasons because of our commitment to raising the standard and creating the difference. When choosing our design-build firm for…
Read MoreTop Home Improvement Projects for Fall
Fall is one of the best times to get your home maintenance checklist crossed off. As the hot and humid days of summer wind down, the weather will soon start to cool off and it’s time to get our homes ready for much colder days ahead. Following the fun-filled and sun-soaked days of summer, reality…
Read MoreHow to Take Care of Your Pets During a Babylon Home Remodel
Living through a home remodel can be challenging for the whole family and a daily adjustment for a brief period of time. While we know there will be some sacrifices that need to be made during our daily routines during a home remodel, we not only have ourselves to think about, but our beloved pets…
Read MoreBenefits of Adding a Primary Bedroom on the First Floor
When undergoing a Long Island remodel or building a new construction home, homeowners are always looking for home design inspiration. From kitchens, to bathrooms, and bedrooms, you can look to the home remodeling experts at Center Island Contracting to provide home design inspiration for your home remodel or new construction home. One of the most…
Read MoreMinor Home Upgrades That Make a Huge Difference
All homeowners periodically get the itch to update their space, whether that means a large-scale home renovation or a minor upgrade. If you’re going the latter route, you might appreciate some inspiration of minor home improvement projects that pack a big punch. No matter which room in your home you decide to upgrade, these minor…
Read MoreThe Best Time of Year for Adding on to Your Sands Point Home
If your family has made the decision to move forward with your Long Island home remodel, it’s time to get the ball rolling on the logistics. For starters, many homeowners wonder when the best time of year to undergo a home remodel is. If your home renovations are urgent, you should begin your home remodel…
Read MoreTips for Living at Home During a Home Renovation in East Northport
Anyone who’s lived at home during a home renovation knows there are some sacrifices that need to be made during your family’s daily routine. There will be disruptions, noise and dust, and how much of it will depend on how largescale your home renovation project is. These disruptions are welcomed when you think of the…
Read MoreHigh Value Bathroom Remodel Upgrades That Will Pay Off
Bathrooms should be a calming oasis in your home. It’s often where you start your day, showering and preparing for a new day ahead, then where end your day, washing up and reflecting on everything that happened at work that day. For this reason, homeowners are usually eager to spend money renovating their bathrooms. Whether…
Read MoreTop Home Renovation Do’s and Don’ts to Live By
No matter your reasons for renovating; whether to get ready to put your home on the market, to spruce up your current home or to add more space to it, you never know what you’re getting into when undergoing a home renovation project. With decades of experience under our belt, the Long Island contractors at…
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