It’s been an amazing year; if we had to describe it in one word, it would be ‘unity.’ Aesop’s Fable, “The Bundle of Sticks,” is about discovering the strength in unity – and that’s something we really learned this year. The year started with a lot of change internally: We said goodbye to someone who
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From Norman Rockwell paintings to imaginings from ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, one of the most wonderful family traditions is gathering around the fireplace during the holidays. The fireplace is quintessentially Christmas and one of the most popular elements of a living room remodel. Today’s fireplaces offer all the warmth and comfort of tradition and
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For years, we’ve gone into houses where the homeowner has either painted over their wallpaper or simply wanted it gone as part of their remodel. But seemingly overnight, what was considered old has become new once more: Wallpaper is all the rage again! What’s behind this trend and how do you incorporate it into your
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This may be the spooky season, but there is nothing scary about booking your remodeling project. In fact, we pride ourselves on making sure you know, up front, all the details of your project, including the estimated cost. You Don’t Have to Be Scared of Change Change can be scary, especially when you’re transforming your
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April Bettinger was featured in The Seattle Times discussing finding and hiring the best remodeling contractor.
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We are continuing our series on finding your style. In this month’s blog, we’ll explore some questions that can help you better identify and define your style. Defining your style helps us determine what you want in your design-remodel. Be sure to read part one of this series, to better understand how passionately our designers
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Our team also spends a lot of time researching finishes, materials, and products, so when something special stands out in our mental catalog, we like to see how it might fit in with your personal style. Taking a Broad ViewTo help you get started on your style-defining journey, we will often ask, “how do
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You’ve reached the third and final post of our renovate or relocate blog series! First, we explored current market conditions in the Sammamish, Bellevue, and surrounding areas and how they factor into the decision to move. Next, we weighed the pros and cons of moving vs. remodeling. Today, we’ll discuss another decision you may face
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You’re ahead of the game if you’re planning to hire design-build professionals for a whole house remodeling project! If you love your area and the general layout of your home, remodeling is a terrific method to personalize your home and get what you want out of the house you’ve established a life in. Most homes
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Part Two of our Series, Renovate or Relocate: Pros & Cons Welcome back to our three-part blog series on the important decision of whether to relocate or renovate! Part one covered the existing market conditions and why they might affect your decision. This month, we’ll weigh the pros and cons of both choices, and you’ll
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