Refinancing For A Remodeling Project
With a strong local real estate market and interest rates hitting all-time lows, refinancing for a remodeling project might be a smart move.
Interiors
Staying At Home Changing Remodeling
Any shortcomings in your home that previously bothered you, may now be amplified as you spend more time in your living space.
Neil Kelly’s 2020 Home Design Forecast
Pinterest and Instagram offer a wealth of ideas, but what are people doing with real homes? Neil Kelly designers predict home design and renovation trends for 2020.
Our Favorite Remodeling Projects From 2019
As a new year approaches, it’s fun to take a moment and look at just a few of the wonderful remodeling projects we completed in the last 12 months. Here is some of our best work from 2019.
Remodeling For A Growing Family
Do you have a growing family? If you have more kids and pets (or even your neighbors’ kids and pets) on the way, make sure your home can handle all of their needs. Space Invaders A growing family can be a great time to evaluate how you enjoy—and maximize—your space. Here are some great ideas… > Read more
Design Ideas To Explore In 2019
While trends may come and go, quality materials and smart design never go out of style. Here’s what Neil Kelly’s remodeling experts can’t stop talking about — the top design ideas of 2019.
Our Favorite Remodeling Projects From 2018
As we get settled into a brand new year, it’s fun to take a moment and look at just a few of the wonderful remodeling projects we completed in the last 12 months. Here is some of our best work from 2018.
Remodeling For Kids and Pets
If you have kids or pets in your home, don’t forget about them when you start a remodeling project. Here are some tips when considering your beloved two- and four-legged family members during the remodeling process.
Finished Basement: Easy Fixes To Engineering
Thinking of turning that musty, unused basement into a new living room, entertainment room or accessory dwelling unit (ADU)? Here’s what you can expect when you work with us on your finished basement.
Financing A Home Remodeling Project
At Neil Kelly Company, we’re proud to partner with Portland-based Umpqua Bank. Here the lender walks us through some of the most common financing scenarios — and a few surprises you haven’t heard of — to ensure your next project is a success.
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Overheard
Tub or Shower? “If it turns out the tub is only used for watering house plants, or worse, for the cat box, I say NO! I have learned over the years, there are ‘tub people’ and ‘shower people.'” — Kathleen Donohue, Bend Design Consultant
Small Kitchen Design: “It’s often beneficial to have a mobile surface like a prep table on casters or a table that folds out from the wall.” — Karen Richmond, Portland Design Consultant
Backsplash Tile: “Something about a handmade ceramic tile makes me swoon. The imperfect edges of each tile allow the grout to show off, and the subtle tone variations from tile to tile add character.” — Erika Altenhofen, Portland Design Consultant
Regional Differences: “In California, people are very interested in keeping up with the neighbors and resale value. In the Pacific Northwest, there is a greater attention to craftsmanship that I find really inspiring.” — Jamie Smugeresky, Seattle Design Consultant