Tips & Advice
3 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…
Read More6 Common Mistakes When Designing a Kitchen Island in Lloyd Harbor
Kitchen islands add a lot of value to the kitchen, but it is possible to negate that when making mistakes with this popular kitchen renovation project. If there’s enough room in your kitchen, the addition of a kitchen island can provide more storage space and counter space to prep and entertain. When adding a kitchen…
Read MoreAdd Both Style and Function with These Remodeling Projects
We all dream of home improvements in one way or another. Naturally, it’s always best to invest in home renovation projects that will increase the value of your home, but it’s also necessary to undergo home remodel projects that add function. Styles and preferences will change over time, and chances are the family that buys…
Read MoreHome Extension Ideas for Your North Bellmore Home
Home extensions are perfect for homeowners who desire more living space but don’t want to move. Why go through the hassle of moving, switching neighborhoods and possibly school districts, if you can add on to your home and customize it to be exactly what you need? When increasing the livable square footage in your home,…
Read MoreOutdoor Kitchen Must Haves for an Enhanced Outdoor Living Space
When remodeling your outdoor living space, an outdoor kitchen is one of the first features that comes to mind. Outdoor kitchens are a great way to incorporate the indoors into the outdoors, creating another living space for your family to enjoy when the weather allows. Outdoor kitchens will provide entertainment for friends and family and…
Read More6 Ways to Use Recycled Building Materials for Your Home Remodel Project
Using recycled building materials for your home remodel project is a great way to achieve cost savings and benefit the environment. Reusing and repurposing is a great way to take what you already have and making it work for you. Homeowners undergoing a remodel are always looking for ways to save money on their home…
Read MoreLuxury Walk-In Shower Inspiration for Your Great Neck Bathroom Remodel
Many homeowners choose luxury walk-in showers when remodeling their bathrooms or designing their new home construction. Bathrooms of all sizes can accommodate a walk-in shower, and they can make the room look even larger than it is with its open concept design. Luxury walk-in showers can increase the overall value of your home because of…
Read MoreTraditional Style Kitchen Ideas for Your New Home Construction
Traditional style home décor evokes elegance with its disciplined, structured patterns and finishes. Many homeowners favor traditional style home décor and carry that style over to their kitchen renovation during a new home construction or home remodel. Traditional kitchens are classic and timeless. This is a great choice for homeowners who aren’t interested in trends…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Home Renovation in Long Beach
Once a home remodel is planned, it’s a thrilling time full of excitement and promise. Keep in mind that depending on the size of the remodeling project, you will have to put in various levels of effort to clear the space so that it’s ready for work to be done. There are some home renovation…
Read MoreTop Advantages of Finishing your Basement
Unfinished basements are untapped potential to increase the livable square footage in your home. Not only can your family utilize that space, but a basement remodel can also increase the overall value of your home for future buyers. Center Island Contracting has done many basement conversions, where we properly evaluate what steps would be needed…
Read More6 Reasons Remodeling is a Better Alternative to Moving
Many homeowners make the decision to move based on downsizing, or needing more space, whether because of an expanding family or because your needs and desires have changed. Rather than go through the long and expensive process of selling your home and finding a new one, why not make your existing home that you already…
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