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Where to Start with Your Bathroom Remodel

A quality custom bathroom remodel is a pretty large project. Unlike the cheap plastic overlays or fiberglass inserts you see in a big box store that can be done in a day or two (and you get what you pay for), a full, customized bathroom remodel takes longer (30 to 90 days) and costs more, but offers superior quality and craftsmanship that will last decades. Most homeowners don’t know where to start when contemplating remodeling a bathroom, so here we will walk you through the initial process you should take before starting a bathroom remodel

A Little Something Extra

Most of what we include in our “Pro Tips” is how to design a kitchen remodel that is “practical” and “efficient.” But what if you have the luxury of extra space and budget? Why not add a little something extra? Here are a few “extras” and “nice-to-haves” that we’ve done to consider for your kitchen.

Efficiency is Essential in Remodeling a Smaller Kitchen

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.

Home Remodeling: Choose Quality Over Price

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.

5 Luxury Home Remodeling Ideas

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.

5 Tips for Designing Your Home Office

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.

Modernizing an Older Home

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.

How to Plan for Building a Custom 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.