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During the holiday season, you may be hosting relatives or throwing a festive party. Does your home need any upgrades to accommodate family and friends? Here are some remodeling and design ideas to help make the most of your space during this—and every— season.
It’s a color that creates a sense of calm and tranquility. And Neil Kelly’s award winning designers have been using Pantone’s “Classic Blue” in their remodeling projects for many years.
Winter is right around the corner. Are we likely to have snowmageddon again? Maybe, maybe not. But now is a good time to cover our Top 5 Winter Safety Tips!
As summer vacations fade to pleasant memories you may want to work on your fall home checklist. Oh, you don’t have one of those? Here are the top 5 things you can do — in the fall — to get your home ready for winter.
Want to add a little luxury to your life? Incorporating a freestanding tub into your master bathroom adds instant spa-like atmosphere.
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
Window repair and maintenance is often dismissed until it’s time to do a serious home remodel or repair. Do your windows need some love? Here are a few warning signs suggesting it’s time to replace the windows.
See where Neil Kelly designers look for color inspiration, from local artisans and manufacturers to paint suppliers — even mother nature.
Do you tend to be conservative when it comes to color? Be bold and read on for helpful tips about how to add more vibrancy and more colors to your home.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon honored the Kelly Family with the “Humanitarian Award” at a Benefit Dinner and Awards Celebration in Portland on April 24, 2019.
Are you yearning to spend more time outdoors? Extending your outdoor living space is a smart way to increase the useful square footage of your home at a much lower cost than adding heated area. Neil Kelly design consultants provide ideas to improve your home’s outdoor appeal.
Whether you are living in a small space—or want to declutter a larger one—you may be experiencing some storage challenges. Here are a few design ideas that can help you keep your clutter under control.
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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