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Top 7 Questions Homeowners Ask About Custom Kitchen Cabinets—Answered by Reno’s Award-Winning Designers

Ready to replace dated, builder-grade boxes with cabinetry that looks and feels as refined as your lifestyle? You’re not alone. Every week our design studio fields a flurry of questions from homeowners who want a show-stopping kitchen but refuse to suffer the contractor chaos they’ve heard about at dinner parties.

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How to Avoid Contractor Horror Stories: 9 Red Flags That Predict Remodeling Disasters

The good news? Most contractor disasters are entirely preventable when you know what warning signs to watch for. After helping hundreds of homeowners transform their spaces without the typical contractor chaos, we've identified the red flags that predict trouble—and more importantly, how to protect yourself from them.

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Timeless vs. Trendy: Creating Kitchens That Won't Embarrass You in 10 Years

Nothing feels worse than watching your significant investment become an embarrassment. You've likely already tried the DIY route, scrolled through countless Pinterest boards, and maybe even hired a handyman for quick fixes. But deep down, you know the truth: creating a kitchen that maintains its elegance and functionality for decades requires a completely different approach.

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How to identify problems with a room and fix them with good interior design

Want to be more creative? Make it easier.

Touch-worthy design in a visually saturated world

The ebb and flow of interior design projects

Color Schemes Inspired by Nature, Part I

Color Schemes Inspired by Nature, Part II

Color Schemes Inspired by Nature, Part III

Why interior design projects lose momentum

Where do creative interior design ideas come from?

How Function Follows Progress

What You Like is Perfect

"A Little Bit Deco" Nursery

Taking a Step Back: Part I

Taking a Step Back: Part II

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How to see the big picture when you're designing a new room

The Things that Make You Happy

The Visual To-Do List

Creativity is pushing boundaries

Your interior design ideas will get better-Just stick with it!

Inspired by Texture

Lines of sight, in nature and interior design

A sense of place

Overcoming interior design paralysis or how to get unstuck

Commit to just one baby step

When you and your spouse disagree about your remodel

A Guide to Kickstarting Your Remodel

Tips For Preventing Delays In Your Remodel

How to get a bigger bathroom and a better closet without adding on

Truth: It’s best to give the contractor some grace

Truth: There will always, always be surprises in a renovation job

Truth: Know that you have to show up!

Perfectly Imperfect

Truth: You need to literally think outside the “box”

Given the Choice, We'll Pursue the Easy (and Wrong) Task

Art should be created for life and interior design is everyday art

What it takes design an extraordinary room

Bathroom Luxuries, Part III: Can I just get a minute to myself

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Timeless vs. Trendy: Creating Kitchens That Won't Embarrass You in 10 Years

Timeless vs. Trendy: Creating Kitchens That Won...

Picture this: You're hosting your annual holiday party, and as guests flow into your kitchen—the heart of your home—you notice their polite smiles and quick glances around the space. That...

Timeless vs. Trendy: Creating Kitchens That Won...

Picture this: You're hosting your annual holiday party, and as guests flow into your kitchen—the heart of your home—you notice their polite smiles and quick glances around the space. That...

What it takes design an extraordinary room

What it takes design an extraordinary room

There's more to this quote than fits on the graphic, and I think it's worth sharing...especially since it's the key to creating an extraordinary room.

What it takes design an extraordinary room

There's more to this quote than fits on the graphic, and I think it's worth sharing...especially since it's the key to creating an extraordinary room.

Gray, Yellow and Green Kitchen Tile, Custom Cabinets, Plumbing

How to warm up a gray and white kitchen with ye...

"What can I do about my gray and white kitchen? It feels so cold, almost institutional."

How to warm up a gray and white kitchen with ye...

"What can I do about my gray and white kitchen? It feels so cold, almost institutional."

Fred Guitierrez Shepherd PMC and The Homeowner's Institute

Truth: Know that you have to show up!

Know that you have to show up! Full attention cultivates relationships that build trust. Start by showing up with curiosity, honesty, and a willingness to learn from the strengths of...

Truth: Know that you have to show up!

Know that you have to show up! Full attention cultivates relationships that build trust. Start by showing up with curiosity, honesty, and a willingness to learn from the strengths of...

Barn Raising in Amish Country by Randy Fath

Who should lead your remodel team?

"Pick a leader" doesn't usually make the to-do list. So, leadership falls to whomever steps forward. Maybe it's the homeowner, maybe not. That's a scary thought when you're spending thousands of dollars...

Who should lead your remodel team?

"Pick a leader" doesn't usually make the to-do list. So, leadership falls to whomever steps forward. Maybe it's the homeowner, maybe not. That's a scary thought when you're spending thousands of dollars...

Paint deck fanned out

Bathroom Luxuries Series, Part I: Choice

Do you dream of an exquisite powder room or an ethereal master bathroom? If so, you're not alone.

Bathroom Luxuries Series, Part I: Choice

Do you dream of an exquisite powder room or an ethereal master bathroom? If so, you're not alone.