5 Tips for Remodeling To Build a Master Bedroom Suite Addition
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Tips for Remodeling To Build a Master Bedroom Suite Addition

If you are tired of your standard-sized, poorly-lit bedroom and want to upgrade to a luxe master suite, a home designer can help you plan your home remodel. If your home designer determines there is no space for such an upgrade, one option may be to build an addition to your existing home. 


When done right, a home addition allows you and your family extra space to live comfortably. Here are 5 tips for remodeling your home to build a master bedroom addition. 

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5 Ways To Customize and Remodel Your Home To Boost Curb Appeal
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Ways To Customize and Remodel Your Home To Boost Curb Appeal

If your home looks underwhelming from the curb, it might be time to consider a custom home remodel. Whether you are revamping to boost curb appeal, remodeling to add to the resale value of your home, or simply remodeling so you can love your house even more, the front porch and curb appeal are some of the best places to invest and customize. 

Read to the end to discover 5 ways you can customize and remodel to boost curbside appeal. 

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Remodeling Your Home to Age in Place and 5 Tips to Get Started (2024)
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

Remodeling Your Home to Age in Place and 5 Tips to Get Started (2024)

Remodeling to age in place remains a popular request with our clients. We also see clients wanting to design their new construction custom homes with aging in mind.Creating plans to age in place gracefully is not just for “old people.”  You have a lot of time, money, memories, and energy invested in your home. Creating a home that allows you to age in place means your home will grow with you, you can be comfortable as you age, and you’ll be assured that you have a forever home that will accommodate you no matter what happens. 

Here are 5 tips that we’ve generated to help you get started planning your custom home remodel to age in place. 

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How an FHA 203(k) Loan Can Help You Afford Your Customized Dream Home
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

How an FHA 203(k) Loan Can Help You Afford Your Customized Dream Home

If you’re still in the budgeting stages of trying to figure out how much home you can afford, there may be another option to get more with your buying power so you can finance the home of your dreams. 

Whether you’re purchasing a fixer-upper or you have located a home that you love that just needs an updated kitchen, an FHA 203(k) home may be for you! 

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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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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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How a Creative Home Designer Can Help You Remodel Your Home For Your Current Needs (2022)
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

How a Creative Home Designer Can Help You Remodel Your Home For Your Current Needs (2022)

Do you hate carrying groceries through your foyer and living room? Maybe a mudroom adjacent to the garage would be helpful. Is your laundry room on the opposite end of the house?
No one enjoys losing laundry on the journey between the utility room and the closet. A creative home designer might suggest building a laundry room that connects through the master bedroom or master bathroom suite.

A brilliant home remodel from a creative home designer can help you enjoy your home instead of having your home work against you. Simplify your life by remodeling your home so it fits your current needs and lifestyle.

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5 Remodeling Ideas Guaranteed to Add Curb Appeal to a Ranch-Style Home (2022)
Kimberly Bastian Kimberly Bastian

5 Remodeling Ideas Guaranteed to Add Curb Appeal to a Ranch-Style Home (2022)

Ranch Style homes were popular between the 1940s and the 1970s. Ranch-style homes may not have been on this year’s “hot list” but many solid ranch-style homes are still on the housing market today.

If you own a ranch-style home, you may be looking to add curb appeal for a future sale. Other reasons for adding curb appeal to your ranch-style home may be to increase the value of the home or improve your home’s aesthetics for your own enjoyment.

If you are a homebuyer, you may be looking at remodeling options to add curb appeal to a potential investment property.

Here are 5 home remodel ideas that are guaranteed to add curb appeal to any ranch-style home.

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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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