Selecting The Right Tile For Your Bathroom
Bathroom tile comes in many exciting varieties—from glass to natural stone—so it can be challenging to narrow down your selection. Here are a few tips.
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Prepare Your Home For Spring
One thing we love about the Pacific Northwest is its distinct seasons. Sure, it rains for a substantial portion of the year, but we still enjoy refreshing changes to the outdoor landscape every few months. While there’s much to appreciate about the shifting weather, it’s also a sign your home needs some routine maintenance. Oregon… > Read more
How To Create A Stylish Bar or Beverage Station
If your home is a gathering place for friends and family, here are some ways to create a functional and stylish beverage area.
How To Select The Right Countertop For Your Kitchen
Countertops come in an overwhelming number of varieties. Here is how to select the right countertop for your kitchen.
Choosing Stylish Cabinets For Your Kitchen
Here’s how to make smart cabinet choices that integrate well with the rest of your home, give you the quality and style you’re looking for, and last a long time.
Augustana’s Solar Genesis
Learn about the path Augustana Lutheran Church followed to become one of the first “solar sanctuary” churches in the nation. Neil Kelly is proud to have supported the development and installation of this remarkable non-profit solar project.
Kitchen Storage Ideas to Get You Organized for Good
One of the biggest motivators in starting a kitchen remodeling project is storage. Maybe you just don’t have enough cabinets or pantry space, or maybe the small kitchen storage space you do have isn’t fully functional or well thought out. A kitchen with all the organizational bells and whistles is a true playground for those… > Read more
Neil Kelly’s 2022 Home Design Forecast
Get ahead of the trend with the Neil Kelly design forecast for 2022. Pick up on interior and exterior trends and ideas for the next year.
Average Kitchen Remodel Cost in Seattle
Many Emerald City homeowners want updated kitchens, but how much does a kitchen renovation cost? Our team looks at the factors that impact kitchen remodel costs.
Our Favorite Remodeling Projects From 2021
With a new year just around the corner, it’s fun to look back at the work we completed in the last 12 months. Here are some of our favorite remodeling projects from 2021.
5 Steps To Planning Your Bathroom Remodel
Even though bathrooms can be one of the smaller spaces in your home, there is still a lot of work and planning that goes into renovating them. Remodeling a bathroom is an exciting process with big rewards. When the project is finished, your home will be more functional, pleasant, and likely increase in value. But,… > Read more
Where Do I Start When Renovating a House In Seattle?
A home renovation is a large undertaking, especially in a big city like Seattle, where weather, traffic, permits and building materials can be a challenge. That’s where an experienced design/build remodeling firm can help.
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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