One of the most frequent regrets among homeowners in West Virginia who renovated their kitchens in the past several years is not paying more attention to organizational tools and storage needs. We almost always propose to homeowners in West Virginia a storage plan that addresses how often they cook, entertain and hold family gatherings. An almost endless array of options is available to store cookware, food, utensils, countertop appliances (blenders, mixers, etc.), recycling containers, and so on. The most popular organization tools among homeowners in West Virginia include the following: Roll ..read more

Homeowners in West Virginia may have seen or heard of comments by Richard L. Trumka, Jr of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission of the potential health threats produced by gas ranges.  Those comments went viral with fears that the U.S. may ban gas stoves in the future.  Trumka put an end to those rumors, stating that any new regulation would apply only to new products.  He also noted that homeowners that wanted to replace their existing gas appliance with an electric alternative would be eligible for a $840 rebate courtesy of the Inflation Reduction Act. Th ..read more

Homeowners in West Virginia continue to dream and look for inspiration to make their homes the envy of the neighborhood.  With many homeowners in West Virginia continuing to work partially from home, the role of the kitchen has been transformed into serving as multifunctional spaces.  New kitchen designs account for these new roles that include office, study, library, café, dining room, classroom, and other purposes.  As a result, these new demands have encouraged homeowners nationwide to invest more in the most important room in their home, according to the just ..read more

A combination of increased interest rates and limited inventory of new homes and homes for sale is contributing to the strong demand among homeowners in West Virginia to undertake renovation projects in 2023.  This reflects a national survey that found many homeowners want to improve their existing home because the cost of moving into a house that fits their current needs has become too expensive.  Additionally, more than 50% of homeowners surveyed reported that they do not plan to sell or move in the next 20 years or ever. Many homeowners in West Virginia have realized tha ..read more

The role of the kitchen has been transformed during the global pandemic for homeowners in West Virginia. While the kitchen has always been considered the epicenter of the home, kitchens have evolved into multifunctional spaces that serve as offices, libraries, studies, classrooms, conference rooms, cafes, and hobby centers among numerous other roles. The new functional demands have fueled explosive growth in kitchen remodeling among homeowners in West Virginia. And that trend is not expected to wane in the coming year. To help ensure that homeowners in West Virginia create the kitchen of their ..read more

Investing in a new kitchen and bath increases the value of homes in West Virginia.  The amount of the return on investment depends on the goals of the renovation.  Many homeowners understand that a new kitchen or primary bath makes it easier to sell their home if that is their goal.  In these cases, we work with homeowners in West Virginia to achieve a short-term return on investment or to create as much short-term value as possible.  This can be accomplished by limiting the scope of a renovation if necessary and to selecting more cost-effective material ..read more

Homeowners in West Virginia are focused on how they can improve their lives.  As a return to the new normal takes place following COVID-19, what remains is that most homeowners in West Virginia believe that their daily life centers around their homes.  This is due principally because many of homeowners continue to work either part- or full-time from their homes.  A national study found that many Americans are working from home at least 3.5 days per week on average and hybrid work schedules are not expected to change in the near term. The focus on the home has ..read more

Many homeowners in West Virginia ask similar questions when they want to create a dream kitchen, bath or other space in their homes.  One of the most common questions we receive involves timing. “How long will it take to create a new kitchen or bath?”  The answer is not easy, because supply chain challenges have made it nearly impossible to predict when products will arrive.  While cabinet timelines have come down significantly, appliances remain unpredictable, and it is not uncommon to have appliance delivery times quoted at six months to a year from the date of ..read more

One secret to designing a great kitchen is to account for your storage needs and desires in the initial planning phase. A storage plan will address how often you cook, entertain and use your kitchens and for what activities. A great kitchen must not only look out of this world, it also must incorporate the best functionality that meets your needs.  Too often however, homeowners in West Virginia do not invest the necessary time and resources that they need and want to obtain the functionality that makes using the kitchen easier and more enjoyable. In fact, national surveys report that ..read more

Selecting just the right fixtures and elements for your new dream bath does not have to be taxing, time consuming and stressful.  If you search for a lavatory on Houzz.com, you receive a selection of almost 15,000 options.  How can you possibly select the one that is best suited for your new bath?  That’s where a showroom and professional designer can be a great asset.  Most homeowners in West Virginia renovate a primary bath maybe once in their lifetime.  Our showroom designs and specifies new primary baths almost daily. It’s what we do and we ..read more