Posts Tagged ‘home remodel’
5 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 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 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 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.…
Read More5 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 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 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 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 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 MorePopular Summer Renovation Projects in Sea Cliff
Summertime is when we can finally enjoy the nice weather and spend more time outdoors. It’s also the perfect time of year to do some remodeling projects, due to more open schedules, better weather and increased daylight hours. Take advantage of these limited summer months to spruce up your home. When the cold returns, we…
Read MoreHow to Make an Outdated House Look New Again in Franklin Square
If a full home renovation or new construction home isn’t in the budget, there are still ways to make an outdated home look new again. There’s no need to move when you can renovate the home you know and love, in the neighborhood you’ve put down roots for many years. Whether it’s a small fix…
Read MoreHome Upgrades That are a Waste of Money
No matter how long your family plans to stay in your current home, no one wants to throw money out the window on home upgrades that won’t recoup the costs during resale. Home renovations are a chance to make your home better and more desirable, with the opportunity to see a return of investment when…
Read MoreBest Home Renovation Projects to Get Higher Resale Value
When undergoing any home remodel project, making a smart investment should always be under consideration. The design aspect of your remodel will likely be your first priority, especially if you’re planning on staying in the house you’re currently living in long-term. However, resale value should also be considered due to unforeseen circumstances like relocation for…
Read MoreChoosing Bathroom Materials for New Home Construction Projects in Lloyd Harbor
Although the end results is well worth it, the amount of decisions that go into building a new home can be intimidating and overwhelming. After hiring a Design/Build firm and all new home plans are developed, the design process commences. This can be the most exciting part of the new home construction process for most…
Read MoreHow Important are Window Upgrades/Replacements?
Whether building a new home or replacing windows in your existing home, the importance of new windows cannot be stressed enough. Windows can impact the look of both the interior and exterior of your home, but more importantly, new windows are more energy efficient and can protect against storm conditions. Installing new windows can also…
Read More5 Types of Roofs and How Long to Expect Them to Last
When building a new home, you can build it exactly to your liking. Part of that is trusting your home contractor for advice, in addition to doing your research about all the materials used for your custom home build. When it comes to the roof, it’s important to understand the types of roofs available to…
Read MoreExterior Home Upgrades: 8 Ways to Upgrade your Curb Appeal
The exterior of a home is the first impression, and a big part of what sets it apart from other homes in the neighborhood. The interior of the home is where you live, but the way the exterior looks can be just as important. If selling your home is in your future, investing in curb…
Read MoreMaster Bathroom Upgrades That Can Increase the Value of your Home
Master bathrooms should be regarded as your very own at-home spa retreat, providing a getaway from your everyday routine. At the end of a long day, it’s nice to unwind in a remodeled bathroom, in your large walk-in shower or spa tub. It’s nice to choose features and finishes for your bathroom that you will…
Read MoreShould You Live in Your New Home Before Remodeling?
After buying a fixer upper that needs to be remodeled, should you move in before remodeling or live in the house first? It comes down to a personal choice and there are advantages to each. Renovating Before Moving In Allow your family to move right into the home of your dreams, without a renovation project…
Read MoreBenefits of Building Out for Home Addition, Instead of Up or Down
Home additions are a big decision and likely a decision that was a long time coming. When running out of space, homeowners will have to choose between moving or adding on to their homes. However, if your family is happy with your home’s location and already have an established life where you are, a home…
Read MoreHow to Convert your Unused Basement into a Home Office
Basement conversions are one of the most cost-effective ways to increase the value of your home, and it can also give your family extra living space you desperately need. In these uncertain times with the lingering effects of the Coronavirus pandemic still present, your family might be spending more time at home than usual. With…
Read MoreChoosing Materials for Bathroom Remodel in Babylon
Bathroom remodels are the perfect opportunity to create a luxury oasis within your home. It should be a relaxing room in the house used to unwind at the end of a long day or to recharge after a hectic week. Allow our qualified bathroom contractors handle your bathroom remodeling and renovations project and create the…
Read MoreConvert Any Unused Living Space Into a Home Office
No matter the size of space available to you, your local contracting experts at Center Island Contracting can turn any unused living space into a home office. Working remotely is the new normal for a lot of us these days, but if your home doesn’t have a formal home office it might be hard to…
Read MoreCenter Island Contracting Specializes in Home Offices
The Coronavirus pandemic has forced a large percentage of the workforce to work from home as business owners take the necessary precautions to help contain the spread of the virus. Some of us have found ourselves working remotely for the foreseeable future, although we were not prepared for it. With no true work from home…
Read MoreExterior Home Makeover Ideas in Rockville Centre
Curb appeal is an important part of any home remodel, making it look modern as well as increasing the value of your home. No matter how large or small your budget, there are many exterior changes to make for a striking exterior makeover. It can be difficult to guess where to start when undergoing an…
Read MoreHome Office Conversions: Create a New Work from Home Space
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the start of thousands of people working remotely, many of which have never done so before, which has created a need for work from home spaces. No matter how small or large the space you’re working with might be, your local contractors at Center Island Contracting can help create a…
Read MorePlayrooms Could Turn Into Future Classrooms for At Home Learning or Kids’ Home Offices
The spread of the Coronavirus has certainly impacted our current daily lives, but it’s interesting to think how it will impact our future as well. While schools are closed, our children are virtually learning. This has us thinking that we should create a space within the home for virtual learning permanently. Of course, there is…
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