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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.
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.
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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Seeing the Big Picture
It's easy for me to get lost in all of the details that must be decided on when designing a room. It's a hazard of the job. That's why I...
Seeing the Big Picture
It's easy for me to get lost in all of the details that must be decided on when designing a room. It's a hazard of the job. That's why I...
Purchase Like a Pro - How to Avoid Interior Des...
I made my share of mistakes when I first became an interior designer. One time I ordered the wrong granite countertop for a large custom-built pantry. The granite was delivered...
Purchase Like a Pro - How to Avoid Interior Des...
I made my share of mistakes when I first became an interior designer. One time I ordered the wrong granite countertop for a large custom-built pantry. The granite was delivered...
What to Buy For Your Interior Design Project
There's a lot to purchase for a renovation or remodel. It's easy to become overwhelmed. Here's how to gain clarity and control: work with checklist. Not just any checklist. One...
What to Buy For Your Interior Design Project
There's a lot to purchase for a renovation or remodel. It's easy to become overwhelmed. Here's how to gain clarity and control: work with checklist. Not just any checklist. One...
The Ebb & Flow of Interior Design Projects
To ebb is to recede, and to flow is to rise. The tide ebbs when it is pulled away from the shore, and it flows when it is pulled back....
The Ebb & Flow of Interior Design Projects
To ebb is to recede, and to flow is to rise. The tide ebbs when it is pulled away from the shore, and it flows when it is pulled back....
When to Purchase the Furnishings & Fixtures for...
Here's a question I wish I were asked more often, "When should I buy...?" When should I buy the appliances for my new kitchen? When should I buy the shower...
When to Purchase the Furnishings & Fixtures for...
Here's a question I wish I were asked more often, "When should I buy...?" When should I buy the appliances for my new kitchen? When should I buy the shower...
How do you budget for a renovation or remodel?
Budgeting for a remodel is one of the toughest tasks designers, DIY and professional, face. Developing an accurate budget for your project is a little bit of work, but it...
How do you budget for a renovation or remodel?
Budgeting for a remodel is one of the toughest tasks designers, DIY and professional, face. Developing an accurate budget for your project is a little bit of work, but it...