Choosing Quality Kitchen Cabinet Material
Choose the right materials for your remodel. Learn more about the different types of kitchen cabinet materials from the kitchen remodeling team at Neil Kelly.
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Wish Granted: A New Accessible Bathroom for Alice
Earlier this month, our Eugene team was honored to partner with Make-A-Wish Oregon to grant the wish of a local 18-year-old—a wish that transformed her home and the lives of her family. Alice lives with a rare genetic disorder and is unable to walk or talk. She relies on her parents’ help for self-care. Alice’s… > Read more
Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of Home Remodeling
If this is your first time remodeling, it’s completely normal to be feeling a little scared or nervous. This is a big investment and you want to be sure your money is well spent. Just like buying a home, the remodeling process is emotional and full of highs, lows, and expectations. As your trusted team… > Read more
Do I Need a Permit For a Home Remodel?
Navigate the maze of permits for your home remodel with Neil Kelly! Learn what’s required for your project and let our team ensure your project is hassle-free.
What Are The Benefits of Linoleum Flooring?
Discover the advantages of linoleum flooring for your next remodeling project. Dive into its durability, eco-friendliness, timeless style, and more.
6 Benefits of Hardwood Flooring
Elevate your home effortlessly with hardwood floors! Discover the timeless style and durability of hardwood flooring with these 6 advantages.
Neil Kelly Honored Among Oregon’s Most Admired Companies
The Oregon business community has, for a very long time, been populated by admirable companies. Admirable both for the impressive products and services they provide, as well as the other benefits they bring to the state, like jobs, revenue, prestige, charitable giving, and a more stable economic future. For 18 years now, The Portland Business… > Read more
2024 Home Design Trends Forecast
Some home design trends quickly come and go while others stick around and solidify their appeal over the course of ten years or so. As we remodel homes across the Pacific Northwest, we see the following home design ideas being popular in 2024 and likely shaping our current decade overall. Color, Pattern, & Texture We’re… > Read more
Neil Kelly Wrapped: Our Favorite Remodeling Projects of 2023
It’s been an exciting year of kitchen renovations, bathroom reconfigurations, and whole-house updates! Our designers, project managers, and carpenters have been on a roll from Seattle to Central Oregon bringing our clients’ dreams for their dwellings into reality. Let’s take a look back at some of our favorite remodeling projects completed in 2023. The One… > Read more
3 Steps to Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit
Thinking about building an accessory dwelling unit on your property? Consider these three steps when building your ADU space.
Solar Makes Switching From Gas to Electric Pencil Out
In our climate-conscious era, homeowners (in Oregon especially) are looking for ways to improve energy efficiency and sustainability, and transitioning from gas to electric power sources is a compelling solution. This shift not only addresses environmental concerns but also offers benefits in terms of convenience and cost savings. And when combined with the integration of… > Read more
What You Need To Know About Home Additions
Need more space? Neil Kelly can help you prepare and plan for your home addition, ADU, or conversion.
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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