We didn’t realize how much Covid-19 would affect us or our lives last year. Families sought out productive in home space for remote work, school work and video meetings. It’s looking as though this reality continues as we push into 2021, too. Homeowners are considering expansion of kitchens with many families not only cooking and eating from home more, but also to serve as a hub for students. Outdoor expansion to include outdoor …
The Best Flooring Options for Pets (and Kids for that Matter!)
As you are working with your project manager for your developing remodeling project, it’s worth the time to consider the best flooring applications for your home. Whether you have big droolers or small sharp nailed jumpers, new and in training or geriatric pets we have suggestions for the best flooring plan. Although it is hard pressed to secure “waterproof” or “scratch proof” flooring there are certainly a handful of “water resistant” …
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Country Living with an Empty Nest!
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 …