Remodeling

Everybody thinks their kitchen is too small, but there are some spaces that are truly limited in size – say, under 150 square feet. Believe it or not, small kitchens pose more of a design challenge compared to larger kitchen remodels. With larger kitchens, we have the luxury of space for appliances and storage, for an island, and for more countertop area. In contrast, efficiency of space is essential for a smaller kitchen remodel. Here are a few things to consider.

Everybody thinks their kitchen is too small, but there are some spaces that are truly limited in size – say, under 150 square feet. Believe it or not, small kitchens pose more of a design challenge compared to larger kitchen remodels. With larger kitchens, we have the luxury of space for appliances and storage, for an island, and for more countertop area. In contrast, efficiency of space is essential for a smaller kitchen remodel. Here are a few things to consider.

Everyone’s definition of luxury is different. For some it’s simply adding a couple of features that make a home more functional and up to date, while for others, it’s a complete remodel of a room, rooms, or the entire house. Either way, upgrades in a home make it more luxurious, more comfortable, and adds value. Below are five ways to make your home more luxurious.

The pandemic has changed the way we work, possibly forever. Working from home, once a necessity, has now become commonplace and homeowners are looking to convert their temporary home office set ups into more professional, functional, and more permanent spaces. Nowadays, home offices need to be more that just a desk, chair, and a lamp in whatever free space is available around the house. So, below are five design tips for designing a home office remodel.

One of the unique qualities of our area of Southeast PA is the abundance of older homes. Within the same town you can find Early American farmhouses, colonial brick homes and row homes, large Victorian Era homes, Mid-Century style, and then Contemporary new construction. One of the most common challenges we come across is in modernizing an older home.

Looking to build your dream house? It may seem like a daunting task, and, yes, it can be complicated, but if you are organized and work with the right design-builder (like LBK!), then it can be a truly satisfying process. Below we will discuss a three-step process that you can use to help your build go more smoothly.

Many of our clients love their houses but simply need more room for various reasons, like an elderly parent is moving in, the family has grown so they need another bedroom, or the kids have graduated college and have moved back home and need their own space. Whatever the reason, a home addition can add more square footage (and value!) to your home without the hassle of uprooting the family from the neighborhood or school district that they love. Here are a few ideas to consider.

Do you love you home and its location, but life and its changes have made it where it’s just not quite right? Maybe your kids are now teens and need more space, or you need to move an aging parent in to take care of them, or sometimes you just get tired of a dated, traditional floor plan. Whatever the reason, it is almost always possible to alter your house’s floor plan to meet your current needs.