Posts Tagged ‘general contractors’
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 MorePool Fencing: A Backyard Necessity
Installing pool fencing around your pool isn’t just for looks, it will also increase the safety of your pool area dramatically. Summer is officially here, and your friends and family will likely be outside using the pool often to cool off during those hot summer days. Now is the perfect time to invest in pool…
Read MoreYour Guide to Turning the Driveway into a Home Basketball Court
If you have the space in your driveway, turning it into a home basketball court will surely excite the basketball lovers in your family. Of course, there are several ways to achieve a home basketball court based on different budgets, hoop sizes and dimensions of the driveway. A home basketball court can be built on…
Read MoreTransform Outdoor Space with Custom Pergolas
We all want to enjoy our treasured outdoor spaces and the views they provide during every season. By building a custom pergola, we can enjoy sitting outside all year ‘round, even when the weather is less than desirable. Pergolas can be customized to fit any outdoor space, and come in many different shapes and sizes.…
Read More5 Tips to Refinish Your Basement the Right Way
Refinishing the basement is a more complicated project than renovating any other space in your home, due to the task of having to conceal the systems and infrastructure of your basement in a refined way. However, once the refinishing project is complete, a finished basement can add value to your home and another living space…
Read MoreNew Home Sales On the Rise: Hire Center Island Contracting
Thinking of building a new home? It can be a daunting, yet exciting idea when it’s still in conception, but Center Island Contracting can help. Our knowledgeable and talented team of construction professionals can provide you with all the services you need to complete your project. From inception to design, construction management and final walk…
Read MoreHow Kitchen Peninsulas Can Provide the Functionality Your Kitchen Needs
If your kitchen is limited on space, there are still ways to incorporate an island-like area for extra counterspace, storage or seating. If you’re so limited on space that you can’t fit a skinny island, look no further than a petite peninsula. The difference between a skinny island and a peninsula is that an island…
Read MoreBathroom Renovation Tips: Creative Shower Ideas
If you’re thinking of a bathroom renovation, add some flair by experimenting with a creative shower that will take your bathroom design to the next level. Let our qualified staff handle your bathroom remodeling project and create a calming oasis within your home. We understand that a bathroom is sometimes the only room in the…
Read MoreMaximize Your Space with Dormer Windows
Dormer windows can be added to any home with the goal of adding more livable square footage to your space. There are a variety of dormer windows that can enhance both the aesthetic and monetary value of your home, and we are ready to provide you with a complete design consistent with your home’s existing…
Read More7-Step Checklist to Refinishing Your Basement
Having a finished basement creates additional living space, and can provide a retreat for both adults and kids. Not only do finished basements provide more living space, they can also increase your home’s resale value. Before you start your home renovation to include a finished basement, go through this 7-step checklist to make sure your…
Read MoreCenter Island Contracting is the Best Choice for New Home Builders in Long Island
Are you thinking about building a new home on the north shore of Long Island, or perhaps just purchased a new home and want to update it? The professionals at Center Island Contracting are your contractors of choice for this area. We believe that planning is the key success for any project and it’s even…
Read MoreGuide to Pentalquartz: A Low Maintenance Surface for Countertops, Floors and Walls
If you’re looking for a low maintenance surface for countertops, floors and walls that is difficult to damage, look no further than installing Pentalquartz in your home. This durable non-porous surface is perfect for those undergoing a home renovation or building a new home because it comes in a variety of finishes and colors and…
Read MorePrepare for Upcoming Winter Months on a Budget
As the cold weather looms, getting the house ready for the frigid temperatures should be high priority. Winterizing your home can cost a pretty penny, especially with the holidays coming up and budgets are tight. With that said, we’ve compiled a list of low budget ways to keep your family comfortable and warm this winter.…
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 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 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 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 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 MoreTips to Make Small Gardens Work for Your Small Outdoor Space
Everyone loves an outdoor oasis, so whether you have a spacious piece of property or a small outdoor space in the city, it’s important to create a sustainable and low maintenance garden.
Read MoreSiblings Sharing a Room: How to Make it Work
Siblings often need to share bedrooms as children, which can be a great bonding experience in formative years. However, the formatting of the room needs to be done properly so that they don’t feel suffocated in the walls of their own living space.
Read MoreGranite Installation
Among Center Island Contracting’s many services, we provide professional granite installation. Your kitchen, the focal point of any home, will likely become the most stylish room in the house after your granite countertops are installed.
Read MoreChildproofing Your Home
Children are known for being very curious beings when they are at a young age. The minute a child begins to crawl is the minute parents begin to worry.
Read MoreLED Lighting
People are always looking for the fastest and simplest way to save a buck. Little do they know, something as easy as changing the light bulbs in their home can do just that. LED lights are a common household name that most people know, but aren’t as common as a household fixture.
Read MoreFamily Room
Family is one of those wonderful gifts that life gives you without asking for anything in return. All of your traditions, customs, behaviors and habits, whether you like them or not, all stem from your upbringing and the people who had the biggest impact on your life.
Read MoreLaundry Room
When people think of home remodels, the laundry room isn’t typically the first room in the house that comes to mind. However, remodeling your laundry room is a great chance for you to add more space, storage, countertops, sinks, and even some new washing and drying appliances, because after all, the laundry room is an area that is used almost every day in some households.
Read MoreAdding More Storage Space to Your Home:
One universal thing that many homeowners wish for is more storage space. It seems as though there is never enough room in the house and people may find themselves throwing or giving away valuable items just because there’s simply nowhere to put it.
Read MoreAn Introduction to Our Service Offerings
The general contractors at Center Island Contracting can help you lessen the burden of refurbishing your old home or constructing your new one. Attaining that perfect home you’ve always wanted is closer than you think.
Read MoreTypes of Home Improvement Projects
When it comes to home improvement, you always want to make sure you are getting out what you put in. Before you go ahead with your project ideas, just stop to think: “How will this benefit me?” Many home remodels can either hurt you or help you depending on what the housing market looks like. Make sure you know which projects are good investments and which projects you should avoid. The following are some of the best home improvement ideas to increase property value.
Read More7 Tips for Moving Into a New Home
Tips from Our General Contractors: Updating a New Home before Moving in When moving into a new home, knowing where to start in the updating process may seem pretty overwhelming. It is important to have a plan when updating a new home. Here are seven tips from our general contractors on successfully updating a new…
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