5 Signs It’s Time to Consult a Kitchen Designer
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Signs It’s Time to Consult a Kitchen Designer

Whether you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen or you are dreaming up a new kitchen for your custom home build, a kitchen designer has seen it all. They can design a flawless, functional kitchen that works within your home’s design and constraints. A great kitchen designer will be able to create a custom kitchen just for you that has accounted for every minute design detail and considered every current design trend.

A kitchen designer or a home designer may be the partner you need to see your custom home creation or custom home remodel through to completion.

Here are 5 signs it’s time to consult a custom kitchen designer like the ones at Creative Home Designs in Norman, Oklahoma.

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How Radiant Floors Can Elevate Your Home and Boost Your Resale Value [And Why You Should Add Them When You Remodel Your Bathroom]
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

How Radiant Floors Can Elevate Your Home and Boost Your Resale Value [And Why You Should Add Them When You Remodel Your Bathroom]

Radiant floors are a great way to add resale value to your home. They are a great feature to highlight on a listing when selling your home and they are the perfect bathroom upgrade, adding a layer of comfort and luxury to your existing home design. 

Plus, if you are already planning a custom bathroom remodel, the bathroom floors will most likely need to be replaced. If you’ve already removed your tile or laminate, you might as well add heated floors while you have the chance! 

Here are 5 reasons to consider heated flooring when designing your customized home or planning your home remodel. 

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4 Trends For Your Luxury Bathroom Remodel [+ 2 Bonus Ideas]
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

4 Trends For Your Luxury Bathroom Remodel [+ 2 Bonus Ideas]



A gorgeous bathroom can make you feel well-put-together and fresh for a new day. Whether you own your home and live in it, are looking to upgrade a vacation home, or are ready to maximize your Airbnb profits; a bathroom remodel can be just the thing to turn your house into a luxury home. 

Here are 4 current trends in luxury bathrooms to consider when remodeling your home plus two bonus tips.

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Historic Renovation in the Plaza District
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Historic Renovation in the Plaza District

The Plaza District area is also known for its mid-century bungalows and 100-year-old buildings. With these buildings surpassing the 100-year mark, we have seen a rise in recent years of clients wanting to renovate these historic, charming properties. Many of these homes were constructed with quality products that cannot be sourced or matched today.

Here are 3 great reasons why you’ll love a home that has been historically renovated in the Plaza District.

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5 Tips for Renovating a Historic Home and How to Get Started
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Tips for Renovating a Historic Home and How to Get Started

Historic Preservation in America took off in the 1960s when the federal government created the National Register of Historic Places. By the 70s everyone was eager to register their old Victorian Homes and Log Cabins. There was also a rise in historical societies and history museums at that time.

So you’ve purchased a historic home and don’t know where to begin or you’re considering purchasing a historic home and want to know what you’re getting yourself into.

Here are 5 tips for renovating a historic home.

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Home Remodeling: Where Do I Start?
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Home Remodeling: Where Do I Start?

So you’ve decided to remodel your home. Maybe you have already begun to dive into home improvement magazines or Pinterest boards for inspiration. Maybe you’ve browsed paint samples and made a trip to the hardware store to scope light fixtures. Home remodeling can be a daunting experience so you may be wondering where to begin.

Here’s what we suggest.

Decide what your goals are with your remodel. Home remodels can turn into lengthy endeavors. Having goals and a vision in mind can be beneficial because when the doubt creeps in you’ll have something to remind you why you’re tearing your house apart!

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Remodeling Your Home to Age in Place and 5 Tips to Get Started (2022)
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Remodeling Your Home to Age in Place and 5 Tips to Get Started (2022)

Many aging folks these days are choosing to Age in Place rather than move to a retirement home or community. Planning for the future in this way will help you feel confident as you age and allow you to spend your later years in your own house with the grace and dignity that you deserve.

We have generated 5 tips to help you get started planning your Age in Place remodel.

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Remodeling Your Kitchen: A Plan for Every Budget
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Remodeling Your Kitchen: A Plan for Every Budget

If you are looking to sell your home, a good realtor will tell you that kitchens sell homes. If your home isn’t quite ready to put on the market and is in need of a few renovations in order to get it ready to sell, the kitchen is the best place to start.

Here are 5 genius tips to remodel your kitchen on any budget.

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7 Straightforward Remodeling Tips to Elevate Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

7 Straightforward Remodeling Tips to Elevate Your Home’s Curb Appeal

With the ever-tightening housing market, buying or building a new home may seem out of the picture for the time being. Remodeling parts of your home (or your entire home) may prove more feasible for your budget. Or you may find yourself looking to remodel your home to get more out of your home’s resale value. The great thing about remodeling is that you can remodel room by room or piece by piece without needing to find alternate housing.

Here are 7 remodeling ideas to boost curb appeal.

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Do You Need an Architect or a Home Designer?
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Do You Need an Architect or a Home Designer?

Architects and designers both design buildings but bring different skill sets to the table. Depending on what you are building, there may be a clear standout option. Let’s look at what each professional does and then we’ll look at some building scenarios to determine if you need to hire an architect or a home designer for your next project.

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