If you finish your basement, you can add up to double the amount of space you had to begin with. You might already have a finished basement, but perhaps it doesn’t fit your current needs. Either way, a basement is a good space for a family room. You can relax in a cozy space that…
Upgrading your home before you sell is a great way to boost the value and sell your home faster by making it more attractive. If you are considering a bathroom upgrade, check out these five excellent options to consider. 1. Install a Glass Shower If You Have Room Glass showers are highly desirable because of…
However, the devil is in the details. Attention to the details can take your remodel from beautiful to spectacular. Below are five details that will give a house remodel wow factor. 1. Staircase Railings Multi-story houses typically have a staircase that starts in the foyer. Such a staircase represents an opportunity to create a feeling…
If you want to create a more efficient home in your upcoming remodel, you have all sorts of options, from choosing more energy-efficient appliances to adding new siding that prevents energy transfer. But don’t overlook one of the best ways to improve your home’s efficiency and boost your overall mood: natural light. When you increase…
When you are summer cleaning, you may want to assess any unused space to renovate to improve your home’s value. Instead of the basement, as is usually the case, you may want to renovate the attic. Bringing new life to your attic presents its own unique set of challenges that you should keep in mind…
If you work from home, particularly if you’re starting out, you understand the numerous difficulties that come with that career lifestyle, such as balancing time between home and work, or getting rid of distractions. If you add a dedicated office space to your home, whether by remodeling an attic or basement, or as a home…
Technology is changing every part of our lives – the way we enjoy our time at home, even the way we stay safe. Because of this, smart homes are becoming more popular every year. They help cut electrical bills, turning homes green and conserving precious resources. Let’s look at some of the smart technology available…
Having a home with a smaller kitchen may seem restrictive, but with the use of the right remodeling strategies, smaller spaces can be just as attractive and efficient as larger ones in terms of design power for a kitchen. Here are a few home renovation tips to help you optimize the potential of your small…
Today’s Feature Friday presents, Miss Bonni’s Kitchen from Lake Forest, IL. What better way to start off the new year, with a brand new kitchen remodel? This beautifully modernized kitchen will make you want to reconsider the functions of your own kitchenette! With the tastefully finished flooring from Eleganza, our designers used a Wood Land…
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service DESIGNfirst Builders has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review sitein 2014. “When life inspires your home, your home inspires life. Let DESIGNfirst Builders do just…
