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Designing Your Cottage-Style Kitchen: Tips and Tricks

When you see a typical cottage kitchen, you're immediately charmed by its simple and traditional design. It's the details and characteristics like stone floors and weathered ceiling beams that make the space feel rustic and cozy. However, they can also be hard to pull off without professional help. To successfully achieve this look, work with an experienced kitchen contractor who can ensure that the outcome of your remodeling project meets your requirements[...]

Paint Your Interiors With the Perfect Color Scheme

As you plan out your interior remodeling project, one of the first things to do is to choose a particular color scheme. Sometimes, this can be as easy as applying it to different design elements of your interiors. You also won't have to limit the colors to your walls, after all, as they can flourish through other interior features such as your appliances or pieces of furniture. (more…)

How to Achieve Lagom Through Home Remodeling

The Swedish concept lagom is a way of life that you can easily incorporate into your home design. From the moment you open your eyes in the bedroom to the living room, your home can ooze lagom and manifest it into your life. The home remodelers of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Reno are here to share three tips to achieve lagom through your home. (more…)

Is Renovating Before Moving in an Ideal Choice?

So you've just purchased a new home after negotiating and closing the deal with the seller. The worst part of home buying is over, but you might be thinking about looking up "remodeling contractor near me" online and planning to have the property renovated before moving in. Is it ideal, or is waiting out a few months after moving in before planning the remodel a far better option? DreamMaker Bath &[...]

5 Ways to Add Color to Your White Kitchen

You can't go wrong with an all-white color palette, especially if you want a kitchen aesthetic that's both elegant and pristine. But then, it has its downsides. For one, a white kitchen can be extremely high maintenance. You'll also find that your kitchen has lost its appeal because it looks the same as the other kitchens of your neighbors who are also enamored with this all-white scheme. (more…)

Bathroom Layout: Dos and Don’ts to Remember

All the fixtures and interior elements don't matter much if you don't get the layout of your bathroom right. You'll want to make it a primary point of focus in your bathroom remodel if you want to achieve a space that's both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Check out these dos and don'ts of planning a bathroom layout from your trusted local renovation expert, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Reno. (more…)

Declining a Kitchen Remodeling Bid

Coming up with a kitchen quote isn't always easy for contractors. Since there is no one-size-fits-all solution for various kitchen remodeling needs, they have to tailor their bid based on the preferences of each client. That said, if you have decided to hire a different contractor, you should let the other companies that prepared bids know as soon as possible. (more…)

A Basic Guide to Bathroom Remodeling

Before requesting a bathroom quote and comparing prices, it's important to create a vision for your bathroom remodel. This general concept will help you make decisions throughout your project and ensure you're not missing an essential component of bathroom design. (more…)

6 Home Office Design Mistakes to Avoid

A home office has been a very popular home improvement project in recent years. With this type of remodel, it's best to seek the expertise of a professional home renovator who understands the basic principles of designing a workspace. (more…)

The Do’s & Don’ts of Creating a Kitchen Layout

A kitchen remodel requires thorough planning and a remodeling team who will make sure your new kitchen has your desired aesthetic and optimized functionality. However, a well-designed kitchen is more than just a selection of appealing countertops, cabinets and lighting. It also features an efficient layout that will allow you to perform tasks safely and conveniently. (more…)