Accessories: Adding colorful accessories to an otherwise neutral space can totally change the space, making it much more interesting. A room without some pop of color can feel rather ordinary. Bright colors for spring are very popular this year. Blue is everywhere in many different hues. The great thing about color is you can keep…
The holidays are just around the corner, so what better way to prepare you for the festivities than to provide you with some simple advice, to make sure your holiday gatherings are something to remember. 1. Prepare the perfect turkey: Want to make sure your holiday turkey is perfect this year? Chef Jessica Hansen from…
5 Quick and Painless Remodeling Projects New paint: adding a fresh coat of paint can completely transform a space from dull to fabulous! Don’t stop with the walls though. If you are sick of your old oak cabinets, then paint them and voila you have a brand new kitchen! There are so many color options…
1. Not spending enough time in the design phase. When remodeling your bathroom, you must not only think of aesthetics but you need to consider functionality as well. Is a large shower important or are you a bath lover? Think of how you want to use the space and what the most important qualities and…
What makes a cabinet great? Metke Remodeling & Luxury Homes partners with several of the area’s finest custom cabinet companies. We work with these companies because their commitment to quality and value is on par with our own. In this way, we can ensure every project has the cabinets and solutions that best fit the…
It’s time to look at a few products for your home. My initial experience with the Vacuflo system was shocking. I was vacuuming up some wood shavings from the long handles being installed on the new cabinets. In a matter of seconds, one of the 8” long handles still in its package flew across the…
Guest Blog by Lora Trautman, Contract Furnishings Mart There are many new looks and finishes in natural stone, porcelain tiles, and glass mosaics. Fun patterns like herringbone and hexagon, and finishes like lappato and unpolished, in the same lines, work great together to give a unique look. Large-format tiles are coming into style from the…
It’s Oregon, it’s raining and where are you? Sitting comfortably curled up on a sofa by your gas fire table, under a beautiful wood ceiling outdoor entertaining space? Watching the game, enjoying a recently cooked meal from your outdoor kitchen, sipping from a glass of your favorite beverage? Once only enjoyed in warmer climates, beautiful,…
We have just received news this week that we will not be able to extend the lease on our rental home. This means we have 78 days to complete the house or make a double move – we are still in framing! Some of you HGTV watchers may be thinking NO PROBLEM… they redo kitchens…
