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6 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…
Read MoreKitchen Layout Ideas for Your Dream Kitchen Remodel
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the layout lays the groundwork for how functional your newly remodeled kitchen will be. When remodeling the kitchen, some choose to keep the existing layout to save money on the overall project but many homeowners choose to start entirely from scratch to achieve the kitchen design…
Read MoreOutdoor Living Renovations to Get Your East Northport Home Ready for Summer Entertaining
With summer just around the corner, we can forget about the dreary days of winter and set our sights on long summer days spent enjoying our outdoor living spaces that turn into evenings with friends. With all that extra time spent outdoors, many homeowners choose to enhance their outdoor living spaces with home remodeling projects…
Read MoreUpgrade Your Home to Reduce Future Energy Costs
Adding energy efficient upgrades to your home remodel or new construction home will not only benefit the environment but save you money as well. For these reasons and many more, homeowners have been customizing their homes to be as energy efficient as possible when building new. Energy efficient upgrades will result in an overall more…
Read More5 Reasons Your Kitchen Remodel Could Go Over Budget
There are seemingly endless design options for your kitchen renovation, just ask the design experts at the Distinctive Design showroom! When you have a vision in mind about what you’d like the finished product of your kitchen remodel to look like, then you actually start designing it, it’s easier than you think to go over…
Read MoreCustom Built-In Options for Your New Home Construction in Woodbury
Our knowledgeable and experienced team can create custom built-ins for your new home based on your family’s specific needs, adding more storage space in an attractive way. Our Long Island contractors will discuss with you the different built-in work that we can do to enhance your pre-existing room or how we can emphasize the structural…
Read MoreNew Home Construction: Knock Down and Rebuild or Build on Land From our Curated List of Available Lots
Center Island Contracting’s custom home building process makes building your dream home a seamless process from start to finish. When looking for a new home in a great neighborhood, if what’s available on the market doesn’t meet your needs, our process will get you the home you want, in the neighborhood you want at the…
Read MoreBest Ways to Increase the Value of Your Old Bethpage Home
Taking steps towards increasing the value of your home is a smart financial decision as a homeowner. Increasing the overall value of your home can be achieved in a variety of ways over time, but it can also depend on factors such as your home’s location and the state of the economy. The steps you…
Read MoreHome Exterior Details That Increase Curb Appeal
The exterior of your home says a lot about the interior of your home. It’s the first design element your guests can see, setting the stage for what’s to come. When remodeling your home or building a new one, the exterior design should be just as important as the interior. Follow our tips for home…
Read MoreAchieve a Happy Home with Mood-Boosting Design Tips
Did you know there are design techniques that can help boost your mood? Everyone can benefit from a happier home environment. While we all have different interior design styles, there are a few universal decorating tips that can have a mood-boosting effect. One of the keys to creating a happier home, however, is to personalize…
Read MoreHow to Design your New Dream House with Functionality and Design in Mind
When designing your dream home, there are many factors to consider to help visualize the big picture. The shiny and new features of the home are exciting but shouldn’t take precedent over the overall design concept of the home and how it fits into your lifestyle. Considering your current living space and what it might…
Read MoreWhere to Save and Where to Splurge on your New Home Construction
When building your new custom home, staying within budget can be difficult when there are so many design options available. Establishing a budget is the only way to stay on track but knowing how to allocate your budget is where it might get complicated. As part of Center Island Contracting’s design-build services, we make sure…
Read More5 Ways to Use Blue in your Home Remodel or New Construction Design
Decorating with the color blue creates a calming and serene space in your home. In fact, incorporating shades of blue into your home design is scientifically proven to make you feel more relaxed. Because of this advantage, many homeowners choose to design their new homes with this color in mind. From blue kitchen cabinets to…
Read More5 Must Have’s in Any Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen remodels should be all about functionality and convenience, but of course the design of a kitchen remodel is the most exciting part. When remodeling your kitchen or designing your kitchen for a new home construction, these design decisions will have a big impact on the overall value of your home. Since the kitchen is…
Read MoreCommon Mistakes When Remodeling Bathrooms
It’s easy to get carried away with bathroom renovations and throw all practicality out the window. When we get caught up with the excitement of the cosmetic features of the bathroom, some of the commonsense design aspects of a remodel get lost in the shuffle. As premier contractors on Long Island, Center Island Contracting has…
Read More3 Best Cost Savings Tricks to Any Home Remodel
When undergoing a home remodel, setting a budget from the start will help prevent overspending. With this established budget, it’s important to plan out where to spend and where to save on your home remodeling project. The contracting experts at Center Island Contracting know exactly where to make these carefully planned out decisions to keep…
Read MoreClever Ways to Sneak in More Storage in Your New Construction Home
Renovating or building new presents the perfect opportunity to add in much needed storage space to your new home. We can never have too much storage, especially with larger or extended families. Adding storage doesn’t have to compromise your vision for design, either. Talk to the design experts at Center Island Contracting about incorporating as…
Read MoreHow to Winterize Your Home in One Weekend
We’re all crunched for time, so the goal in doing home maintenance tasks is to do them as quickly as possible. This rings true for winterizing our homes for the winter. Have you been putting off home winterizing? You’re not alone. The best contractors on Long Island can help! We have all the tips to…
Read MoreUpgrades for Your Home Office in East Northport
Home offices need a few key design features to be as efficient as possible. Your home office should provide inspiration, solitude and spark your creative juices. Due to the amount of time spent in the office, sometimes eight or more hours a day, it should also be as comfortable as possible. If you’re part of…
Read More10 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.…
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