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What Are the Hallmarks of a Well-Designed Living Room?

When it comes to home remodeling, many homeowners focus more on the kitchen and bathroom, and less on the living room. Like the other rooms in your home, they should be aesthetically pleasing and functional. You'll want it to be a spot where you can relax and enjoy the company of family and friends or a place to receive guests. Fortunately, creating a well-designed space can be straightforward. Trusted home remodeler DreamMaker[...]

How to Make Your Kitchen Pop Using Color

When done correctly, a monochromatic color palette lends to a kitchen space that's both timeless and elegant. Taking advantage of the variety of shades and textures can help you achieve this look, but there are many ways these can lead to an aesthetic that looks bland and uninspiring. Sometimes, a touch of color won't hurt to give your kitchen some personality and energy. Local kitchen remodeler DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest[...]

4 Bathroom Layout Dos and Don’ts to Keep in Mind

There are many things to consider when planning a bathroom renovation, such as finding the right storage solutions and determining the best fixtures to incorporate into the space. However, one thing that can make or break the rest of its design is its layout. Without it, you won't be able to make the most of your bathroom's aesthetic appeal and functionality. Check out these dos and don'ts of planning a bathroom[...]

How to Decline a Contractor’s Kitchen Remodeling Bid

A kitchen estimate is usually provided by contractors free of charge. But since remodeling projects vary, experts have to consider the specific details of the job in order to come up with an accurate quote. This process takes time and effort, so when you are declining kitchen remodeling bids, make sure to do it respectfully. Continue reading for some tips on how to politely turn down a remodeler's bid. (more…)

The Essential To-Do List for Your Bathroom Remodel

To get an accurate bathroom estimate, you must clearly communicate the goal of your remodeling project to the contractor. However, with so many decisions to make — especially in a large-scale bathroom makeover — the process can be overwhelming and intimidating. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC has some tips on what to include on your remodeling to-do list. (more…)

Tips on Designing an Indoor-Outdoor Living Space

Indoor-outdoor living spaces have become increasingly popular. Designers take great pains to make the most of this large space and create unique, stylish combinations of materials, finishes and furniture pieces. Of course, aside from ensuring an exceptional design, your blended space should be functional too. (more…)

6 Home Office Design Errors to Avoid

If you're keen on building a home office or remodeling an existing one, you should work with a reputable home renovator to ensure a design that'll help you stay focused and improve your productivity. In addition, you should avoid these six common errors in home office design. (more…)

A Quick Guide to Kitchen Layout Do’s & Don’ts

To ensure a successful kitchen remodel, design and renovation professionals start by following best practices for creating a kitchen layout. In this post, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC lists some basic kitchen layout do's and don'ts that will guarantee an exceptional kitchen design and a more efficient kitchen. (more…)

Renovating Your Home: 4 Things to Prioritize

Renovating your home requires thoughtful and thorough preparation. There are so many things to consider, including the home remodel cost and the remodeling company you choose. Along with that, you need to decide which renovation to do first. If your home needs many phases of renovation, it's likely you don't want the disruption that comes from doing all these projects at once. (more…)

Designing a U-Shaped Kitchen: What Are the Pros & Cons?

A U-shaped kitchen, also called a horseshoe kitchen, is defined by three connecting walls of cabinets and countertops which form a "U" when viewed from above. Although this kitchen layout is more typical in older houses, it can be incorporated in modern homes as well. If you're interested in a U-shaped kitchen, you need to understand the pros and cons. Instead of searching online for a "kitchen remodeler near me",[...]