Tips & Advice
5 Benefits of Adding Dormers to Your Sea Cliff Home
Dormer windows are a great option for adding more space to your home when an extension or addition is out of the question. Dormers are vertical additions added to your home on a sloped roof, which create their own roof and add character to the exterior of the home. Dormer windows add many benefits to…
Read MoreKitchen Backsplash Trends for 2022
Kitchen remodeling will always be one of the most popular types of remodeling projects. The kitchen is the focal point of the home and where the family congregates for entertainment, cooking, homework, studying, and eating. Investing in a kitchen remodel will add to the overall value of the home, so it’s a practical home investment…
Read MorePowder Room Ideas to Make Small Bathrooms Pop in East Northport
It can be fun to experiment with powder rooms, sometimes also referred to as a half bath or guest bathroom. Powder rooms are used by guests, so homeowners should make it feel as welcoming as possible while taking the opportunity to have some fun with the décor. Powder rooms don’t have to be small and…
Read MoreTransforming the Exterior of Your Home with Lighting
Once your home remodel or new construction home is complete, it’s time to add the finishing touches that will really make the home pop. One inexpensive way to upgrade the curb appeal of your home is to add exterior lighting that will illuminate your home once night falls. Lighting can completely change the exterior of…
Read MoreFeng Shui Tips for your Newly Remodeled Master Bedroom in Greenvale
Designing any room in your home is an art, but your master bedroom is an especially important room because it’s where you lay your head down each night as another day comes to an end. Your master bedroom is the room that’s most personal to you, so it should be designed for feng shui. Feng…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Design-Build Firm for your New Construction Home
If you’re looking for help with a new construction project, choosing a full-service design-build firm is the way to go. Center Island Contracting’s knowledgeable and talented team of Long Island construction professionals and house remodeling contractors can provide you with all the house building and home design services you need to complete your new construction…
Read MoreShower Door Options for your Westbury Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom remodels provide homeowners with a relaxing retreat within their homes, offering a spa-like space to unwind after a long day. Updated bathrooms provide homeowners the chance to turn their bathroom amenities into functional features that can be utilized daily. Shower doors are a bathroom remodeling feature that can be overlooked, but are as important…
Read MoreMust-Have Kitchen Features for your Newly Renovated Dream Kitchen
Kitchens are one of the most used spaces in the home, so it’s no surprise how popular kitchen renovations are. The kitchen is usually the room that catches home buyers’ attention the most, making kitchen renovations excellent for resale value. For homeowners who want to see their dream kitchen come to life, there are certain…
Read MoreHome Remodeling Trends for 2022
As we enter the year 2022 we’re still spending a lot of time at home, with many of us now working from home indefinitely or adopting a hybrid approach that takes us into the office some days and working remotely on the other days. With all these changes in recent years most of us are…
Read MoreTips to Make your Home Cozier for the Holidays in Laurel
The holiday season is upon us and it’s certainly the most wonderful time of the year. Home is where the heart is, and many families look forward to the tradition of cozying up their homes for the holidays each year. If you want to switch up your holiday decorations or step it up a notch…
Read More5 Tips for Choosing Bathroom Remodel Contractors in New Castle
Bathroom renovations are common because of their excellent return on investment. But when it comes time to choose a bathroom remodeling contractor, it can be difficult to decipher which contractors will do the best job at bringing your vision to life, within budget and in the agreed upon timeline. Any contractor can list their services…
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: How to Make your Kitchen Look Bigger
If your kitchen is lacking square footage and you’re looking for ways to make it appear larger than it is, our design experts can help. You don’t have to undergo a major kitchen remodel, instead the design aspects of a room can have an impact on how big it looks. For example, a bright and…
Read MoreLighting Upgrades to Make your Home Remodel Dazzle in Centre Island
Your new construction or newly-remodeled home is not complete without lighting upgrades to make it dazzle. Upgrading your lighting can make a big difference in any room, adding the cherry on top of the interior design cake. Choosing the lighting for your home remodel or new build is just as important as furnishing the home…
Read MoreRoom Addition Ideas for your Dormer, Extension or Addition
As homeowners, we’re always looking for ways to add more space to our homes without spending a fortune. There are several ways to add on to your home to increase the square footage, including dormers, extensions, home additions, or a complete interior remodel. Adding square footage will always increase the value of your home, so…
Read More8 Home Energy Saving Tips for the Winter
Winter is just around the corner, which means our energy usage will start to skyrocket once the temperature outside begins to drop. Many homeowners today are adapting more eco-friendly home practices, but the winter makes saving energy difficult as we try to heat our homes to a comfortable temperature. Without sacrificing a warm house on…
Read MoreTips to Set Up a Functional Mud Room in Great River
Home entryways are often underutilized. Turning this space into a functional mud room can act as a landing space for shoes, hats, purses, briefcases, and backpacks. Having a designated spot to put these items as you walk in the door can help to free up clutter in the house. A functional mudroom takes the stress…
Read More6 Ways to Maximize Space in Kids’ Rooms
As kids grow, they require more and more space. Even in an already spacious room, it can feel like they are quickly growing out of their rooms as each year passes. Whether you’re working with a small or large space, we can all benefit from maximizing the space in our children’s rooms. Kids accumulate a…
Read MoreHome Design Mistakes New Homeowners Make
We’re all new homeowners at one point in time, but fortunately new homeowners can learn from the mistakes of others who were once in their shoes. One of those learning curves is design. The home design experts at Center Island Contracting have thousands of renovations under their belts and can steer new homeowners in the…
Read MoreHow To Make Small Spaces Look Bigger in East Norwich
Center Island Contracting design experts can turn your living space into a beautiful, functional space to live, no matter the size of the space you’re working with. If there are rooms in your home that lack in space, we can work our design magic to make the room appear larger than it really is. Smaller…
Read More7 Best Home Renovation Projects to Do in the Fall
The leaves are starting to change color, there is a cool, crisp feeling in the air and the kids have headed back to school. It’s officially fall, which means it’s time to tackle those home improvement projects you put off all summer long. There are certain home remodeling or home improvement projects that are better…
Read MoreDo Solar Panels Impact the Resale Value of Your Home?
Homeowners are increasingly seeing the value in installing solar panels, especially the renewable energy source they provide. While some are scared off by the initial investment, this ultimately leads to the question of whether or not this investment will pay off in the long-term. Many buyers are enticed by the environmental benefit of solar panels,…
Read MoreLED Lighting Installation: The Top 5 Benefits of Switching Out Traditional Lighting for LED
LED lights are the latest innovation in lighting, offering homeowners many benefits over traditional lighting. LED lights, or light emitting diode lights, are the most energy-efficient lights available. They are used not only in residential homes, but commercial and industrial applications as well, for street lighting, outdoor area lighting and parking garage lighting. LED lights…
Read MoreThe Latest Must-Have Features to Consider for Your New Build in Bethpage
One of the most appealing features of building a new home is being able to customize it exactly how your family wants it. It’s also exciting to incorporate new and improved home features that will make your home more efficient while increasing the overall value of your home. Center Island Contracting will work with you…
Read More6 Reasons New Construction Homes are Better for the Environment
There are various benefits to building a new home, but one that sticks out to many eco-conscious homeowners is that new construction homes are all around better for the environment. Center Island Contracting has noticed an increase in homeowners who see the value in green homes – specifically lessening their carbon footprint and spending less…
Read MoreCreate a Better Work from Home Environment with a Home Renovation in Harbor Acres
Working from home has become the norm for many companies in New York and across the U.S., which has spurred a new need for secluded work from home spaces within the home. We’ve seen an uptick in home renovation projects accommodating for the need to work remotely, in a productive environment free of distractions. For…
Read MoreRemodeling Projects to Get your Home Aging in Place Ready
Congratulations! You’ve decided your current home will be the home you will age in place in. Planning for retirement and the years beyond is the fun part. Looking for Nassau County and Suffolk County’s best contractors? Center Island Contracting can assist you in remodeling your home so it’s aging in place ready. We know all…
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide to Remodeling Bathrooms in Old Bethpage
For homeowners who have never gone through a bathroom renovation before, the idea of a renovation project might be overwhelming. Rest assured, bathroom renovations are well worth the time, energy and money that go into them because bathrooms are our own relaxing sanctuary within our homes. If you’re new to bathroom renovations and looking for…
Read MoreAdapt your Lighting to Enhance your Space in Every Season
Each season brings new weather and varying amounts of natural lighting. Because of this change, we encourage homeowners to adapt your lighting to enhance your living space for each season. Proper lighting can completely transform a room, making it feel warmer or even making it appear larger than it really is. When the dull winter…
Read MoreOutdoor Renovations to Enhance Summertime Living in Great River
When the weather is nicer, we can utilize our outdoor space for outdoor activities like dining al fresco, swimming in the pool and playing catch in the yard. Updating your home’s exterior will not only enhance summertime living for years to come, but it will also increase your home’s value and its curb appeal. Below…
Read MoreWhy Summer is the Best Time for Home Renovations
Long Island contractors know the best time to renovate your home is during the summer. Getting the timing right is one of the biggest parts of a successful home renovation project, and the many benefits summertime provides, such as warmer weather and more daylight hours, makes it the perfect time of year for a home…
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