Leitner Construction Project Managers say that painted wood is still the most-popular cabinet choice, but we agree that wood grain is gaining ground in the kitchen. Most popular cabinet colors in Portland area kitchens are blues, greens, and grays. However, light and medium wood grain tones are gaining. Some of our favorite kitchen remodels are showcasing warm, grainy walnut and white oak. These woods are a beautiful balance to the …
Team Member Spotlight: Chris Warden
Estimator/Project Manager Raised in the Portland area and longtime friend, Chris Warden brings over 20 years of experience in the construction field to Leitner Construction. Chris has been part of a framing and siding crew, studied architectural design and been a project manager and operations manager for a custom home builder. He has experience in design, planning, and overall operations and specializes in high-end, modern remodeling …
Flexible Lighting
When remodeling, adjustable lighting is an important and transforming trend in the kitchen or any space. The ability to dim lighting levels and color temperature is on trend and here to stay in kitchen renovation! Hardwired lighting comes in all sizes, shapes and finishes. Pictures show great examples of counter top lighting and recessed lighting for a nice bright workspace in the kitchen as well as the latest trend of pendants with black …
Range Hoods
Choosing A Range Hood, Tim Leitner What type of range hood is right for my remodel? The three most common types are (1) an island hood vent, (2) wall mounted hood vent, and (3) down draft. The third option of a down draft or popup I personally do not recommend unless it is absolutely esthetically or architecturally impossible to use one of the other options. This is simply physics...pulling cooking odors coming out of the top of a pan or …
Kitchen Trends: Mega Islands
One of my favorite trends in the last 10 years has been the “Mega Island.” Quartz and Granite slabs are usually available in sizes 5’ x 10’ and larger. Generally, this dimension has been available so that 2 standard countertops and back splashes can be cut out of one piece; however, these large slabs make an amazing centerpiece for kitchens. These mega islands can have sinks, cooktops, or any other kitchen feature, but …
Africa New Life – “Let Every Child Dream” Educational Sponsorship for Children
Tim and I had the opportunity to visit a child we sponsor in Rwanda, Africa early this spring. We had just begun sponsorship in Oct. of last year. To be honest, child sponsorship had never been on our radar. Africa New Life and our local church ran a campaign to fill a huge need in Huye, Rwanda. The campaign goal was to sponsor 250 children in 2 1/2 years. We exceeded that goal in 2 weekends. There are 282 children sponsored at the time of …