For many years our clients focused on raising brilliant children. Now with the kids grown up and developing lives to their own, it was time to treat themselves. An entertainment/gourmet kitchen was the ticket. The first course of action was to get rid of the load bearing wall that separated the kitchen from the family room. This created space for an over-sized entertainment island! The kitchen features Custom Cabinets, Quartz …
2020 Kitchen Color Trend
As you begin dreaming and planning for that new kitchen with your project manager, there’s a fun trend to consider. While white on white is still on point, have you considered beautiful blue? A shade of blue brings interest, comfort and a focal point that will stick around for a while. According to Better Homes & Gardens Julianne Hilmes Bartlett’s December 05, 2019 article, Shades of blue will continue to be popular in the new year. …
Rustic Portland Home Redesign
The unique design demands on this project did not prevent our company from delivering a timely and beautiful finished home to our customers. Different to sitting across the table from a homeowner during the design process, our team created a design from another country and time zone! Our homeowners, living abroad, made the design process exclusively different. While uncommon, this was not impossible. They had a clear date of return to the US, …
2017 Portland Remodeling Contractor
2017 promises to be a great year for home values in the Portland market, and many homeowners are taking advantage of tentatively low mortgage rates to look at refinance-remodel options for their existing homes. This year presents a unique opportunity with rates expected to rise, and the timing is great as this year we're seeing some exciting trends in the remodeling industry. As a premier Portland remodeling contractor, Leitner Construction is …
2016 Remodeling Trends
A recent study published by Houzz looked at remodeling trends in 2015-2016 and found that most remodeling projects undertaken in 2016 focused on renovating or updating kitchens. More and more, kitchens and open spaces are becoming en vogue for homeowners, providing space for cooking, entertaining, socializing, working and more. According to Houzz, 2/3 of homeowners are spending 3 or more hours a day in the kitchen. Of these remodels, the goals …
Rustic Charm In Lake Oswego
This beautiful home remodel in Lake Oswego was purchased by a couple from out of state who wished to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Phase One of this fresh update includes old-world style reclaimed beams and a mantle rescued from a local dilapidated barn. The great old reclaimed beams arrived complete with 100-year- old chisel marks, adding a rustic flavor to the living space in the home. Leitner Construction further remastered …