Sliding barn doors have become an increasingly popular remodeling choice among homeowners. A trendy option over traditional doors, barn doors can be used in a variety of ways and come in various styles and colors.
Some of our recent clients fell in love with this new trend while collecting inspirational photos on houzz.com, and quickly decided they wanted to include a barn door as a part of their kitchen design – complimenting their spacious new pantry!
Upon their initial decision to install a barn door, the clients met with our interior designer, Stephanie, to choose just the right style of door, hardware, and paint color. After some deliberation, they settled on a rustic door with a teal finish. The clients couldn’t wait to have the door installed, as it would really add a pop of color and personality to their newly remodeled kitchen!
Our talented project manager, Michael, built the actual door from scratch, and then carefully applied several coats of paint, ensuring that the finished look would match the sample we provided the clients. They wanted a rustic, washed-out look that would really give their pantry some character.
After allowing the paint to dry for a few days, our craftsmen fit and mounted the finished door on the sliding hardware that they installed above of our client’s new pantry. The clients are ecstatic with the finished look!
Stay tuned for more updates and photos from this job, as the rest of the home remodel is yet to be completed!
In the meantime, you can check out our Houzz.com ideabook, “ Barn Doors,” for more inspiring photos!
Kind Regards,
Mike
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The process of remodeling your kitchen is exciting, but can be quite a shock to a family’s daily routine. You don’t realize how much you really use your kitchen until you can’t use it anymore! Here are some tips to help you, and your family, survive your kitchen renovation:
1. Relocate Your Necessities (AKA: The ‘Junk Drawer’)
Every family has what is referred to as the ‘junk drawer.’ It holds things that you might use on a regular basis, but none of which have a particular place they belong. Ink pens, scratch paper, batteries, matches, rulers, calculators, tape, magnets, glue, school supplies, rubber bands… the list goes on! If this drawer is in your kitchen, make sure you move those items to a place that is more accessible while the kitchen is off limits.
2. Create a Temporary Kitchen
Bedrooms, garages, laundry rooms, or even spare bathrooms will work. Utilize your refrigerator if it needs to be out of the kitchen, or purchase an inexpensive free standing mini fridge. Add a small microwave, a coffeemaker, or even a toaster oven. Think about necessities and easy, no-mess meal prep options.
3. Paper is Your Friend
Head to the local big box store and invest in a supply of paper plates. Be sure to pay a little extra for the heavy-duty ones. Plastic cups and utensils, paper towels / napkins are also a wise purchase, along with some handy wet wipes! It may seem wasteful, but eating on disposable dishware for a few weeks beats having to wash dirty dishes in the bathtub!
4. Plan on Some Healthy Outdoor Cooking
If you don’t already have an outdoor grill, you can spend as little as $40 on a small charcoal grill. Grilling is fast, easy, and can be healthy! There are tons of options for grilling – from meats to vegetables, even fruit! This will keep you from getting bored or burnt-out from eating the same things on a regular basis.
5. Stock up on Frozen Foods
While you wouldn’t want eat frozen dinners every day, it’s still cheaper and can be healthier than going through the drive-thru. Include a pre-bagged salad and pick up some of those handy microwave veggie steamer bags and you’ve got a decently tasty, healthy AND quick dinner (minus the messy kitchen!)
Remember, the average kitchen renovation takes four to eight weeks. It might be inconvenient for a bit, but taking these few extra steps will make the whole process much easier for everyone. Stay positive and see the light at the end of the tunnel — a beautiful new kitchen that you and your family will enjoy cooking, eating, and hanging out in for years to come!
Warm Regards,
Mike
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We recently completed a full house remodel for some wonderful clients of ours in the DFW area. The couple lived in the same home for nearly 25 years and agreed that it was time for something new. They initially considered moving to a new home, and even went to check out some new construction that was recently for sale. Unfortunately, the locations of these new houses were far away from the area they had grown to love over the years, and also meant they’d be further from their family, friendly neighbors, established activities, and the beautiful trees their mature neighborhood offers. They decided that remodeling was a better choice, as it would allow them to stay in their home that holds years of fond memories, and still take advantage of the latest designs, colors, flooring, and appliances.
Upon browsing the Houzz.com website, they gathered inspiration and ideas to use for their remodel. They found Medford Remodeling’s profile and were excited that a quality Design Build firm with over 30 years of experience was located just down the road! They called us up to schedule a consultation and couldn’t wait to get started! After several meetings with our designers and our interior specialist, Stephanie, we finalized the plans with our clients and got started on the remodel.
Flooring was a big concern for the clients, as they knew they wanted a hard surface to replace the mixture of tile and carpets they previously had. With the help of our interior specialist, they decided on a stylish luxury vinyl plank flooring that offered affordability, durability and low maintenance. We installed this beautiful flooring throughout their entire home.
The clients also knew they wanted to repaint the inside of their house, but were unsure about the color. With our help, they chose a neutral beige, which looked great with their new flooring and white trim!
One of the first things visitors saw upon entering our client’s home was a large television located in their family room just to the right of the entry. The massive flat screen sat atop some open cabinets and seemed overwhelming in such a small room. The clients wanted to make the TV look more like an attractive focal point instead of an overpowering detail.
Our creative craftsmen put doors on the open cabinets and then built a frame of shelves to surround the TV. They also installed custom LED lighting in the shelves with an adjustable fader to control brightness of the display. What a beautiful statement this piece makes!
The next room the clients wanted to address was the dining area. The dining room wall had a cut out looking into the kitchen, which was not the best use of space. Our clients decided they would like to close that window and extend a bookshelf across the length of the wall. This would provide a creative way to display their book collection while adding visual interest to their dining and living room.
We designed, built, painted and installed a custom bookshelf, complete with strategically placed can lights to spotlight the new display.
Next up was the breakfast area and kitchen. The clients had previously used the breakfast area like a second living – it included a small couch and coffee table in front of the built-in fireplace.
They selected new furniture (which is still being delivered) to match the fresh paint and flooring, and also added some new décor for an updated feel.
The kitchen was a big part of the reason they wanted to remodel their home in the first place. While it was functional, the previous kitchen lacked the detail and visual appeal the clients desired. After sharing their ideas with us through Houzz.com and working with our interior designer to select the right products, we demoed the whole kitchen and installed the new design.
The remodeled kitchen includes the vinyl plank flooring and new paint used throughout the house, as well as new cabinetry and hardware, quartz counter tops, stainless steel fixtures and appliances, mosaic tile backsplash, can lights, a built-in beverage bar, a built-in microwave, a remodeled island with additional storage space and electrical outlets, a wall-mounted flat screen, and an expanded pantry with custom sliding barn doors.
Like the kitchen, the master bathroom also needed significant updating. The shower and bathtub were the client’s main concerns, as they were both very small and old fashioned.
The client’s remodeled master bathroom includes an expanded and remodeled shower, complete with frameless glass, pebble tile, and marble. As for the tiny tub, it was replaced by a luxurious 6 foot soaker! They absolutely love their new spa-like bathroom!
We also updated the client’s home office and guest bathroom. For the home office, the furniture was functional, but certainly needed some refreshing. We applied a fresh coat of white paint to the desk and the display case, which really stood out against the new wall color and flooring.
The guest ball was dark, had wallpaper on the walls, and dated appliances. We updated it with a new counter top, faucet, mirror, toilet, paint and flooring. What a difference!
Not only do our clients get to stay in the area they love, close to friends and family, but they also get to enjoy their home like it’s a brand new house!
If you love your home and don’t want to move, but need to update your space, contact us today! We’d love to work with you to design and create your dream home!
Kind Regards,
Mike
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One of the most popular trends we are seeing among our kitchen remodels is the microwave drawer. This design concept is relatively new, but is really making an impact in the world of kitchen appliances! With increased convenience, functionality and aesthetic appeal, it’s no surprise how quickly this style of microwave is catching on. Have doubts? Here are 5 reasons to invest in a microwave drawer:
Unlike the former appliance, microwave drawers are installed below the counter top (hints the name ‘drawer’), providing you with coveted counter and cabinet space. That’s right, no more bulky, awkward microwave taking up your precious counter space!
Homeowners are drawn to microwave drawers because they offer a new level of convenience. No one likes reaching up high to pull a hot bowl out of an overhead microwave! Instead, your heated dishes are easily accessible at counter level, where you can simply reach down into the drawer and safely lift out your hot bowls, plates, mugs, or snacks. You don’t have to worry about carrying your hot, full dish across the kitchen to set it down, since the drawer sits directly under the counter to begin with. Also, the sliding drawer automatically opens and closes at the push of a button, without the wide swinging door of the previous design.
Overhead microwaves, and even countertop models, can be very dangerous for children trying to pull out hot dishes or beverages from above. Having the microwave drawer at a kid-friendly level makes it easier for them to safely handle hot items. Most models also come with a safety lock for households with toddlers or children too young to cook on their own.
If you consider yourself a ‘microwave chef’ and don’t ever use the oven, you can replace it with a microwave drawer installed beneath a range cooktop. This will provide you with even more cabinet space, which can be very helpful if you have a small kitchen.
Having a sleek, stylish microwave drawer sitting just below your clutter-free work surface will make all the difference in the aesthetic appeal of your kitchen. With your microwave flushed against your cabinets or hidden in the island, you and your guests will be able to focus on the architectural qualities of your kitchen instead of the appliances.
If it’s time to replace your microwave oven or if you’re ready to upgrade the look of your kitchen, a microwave drawer is the way to go! Contact us today to get started!
Also, here a link to our Ideabook for microwave drawers on Houzz.com! Browse through beautiful kitchens that have already taken advantage of this new trend!
Warm Regards,
Mike
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One of the most popular trends we are seeing among our kitchen remodels is the microwave drawer. This design concept is relatively new, but is really making an impact in the world of kitchen appliances! With increased convenience, functionality and aesthetic appeal, it’s no surprise how quickly this style of microwave is catching on. Have doubts? Here are 5 reasons to invest in a microwave drawer:
It Saves Space
Unlike the former appliance, microwave drawers are installed below the counter top (hints the name ‘drawer’), providing you with coveted counter and cabinet space. That’s right, no more bulky, awkward microwave taking up your precious counter space!
It is More Convenient
Homeowners are drawn to microwave drawers because they offer a new level of convenience. No one likes reaching up high to pull a hot bowl out of an overhead microwave! Instead, your heated dishes are easily accessible at counter level, where you can simply reach down into the drawer and safely lift out your hot bowls, plates, mugs, or snacks. You don’t have to worry about carrying your hot, full dish across the kitchen to set it down, since the drawer sits directly under the counter to begin with. Also, the sliding drawer automatically opens and closes at the push of a button, without the wide swinging door of the previous design.
It is Safer for Children
Overhead microwaves, and even countertop models, can be very dangerous for children trying to pull out hot dishes or beverages from above. Having the microwave drawer at a kid-friendly level makes it easier for them to safely handle hot items. Most models also come with a safety lock for households with toddlers or children too young to cook on their own.
It can Replace an Unused Oven
If you consider yourself a ‘microwave chef’ and don’t ever use the oven, you can replace it with a microwave drawer installed beneath a range cooktop. This will provide you with even more cabinet space, which can be very helpful if you have a small kitchen.
It Improves the Look of your Kitchen
Having a sleek, stylish microwave drawer sitting just below your clutter-free work surface will make all the difference in the aesthetic appeal of your kitchen. With your microwave flushed against your cabinets or hidden in the island, you and your guests will be able to focus on the architectural qualities of your kitchen instead of the appliances.
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