
Nip Tuck Remodel Is at Your Service
Over the last year, we have been talking about how homeowners decide to remodel their homes – how they need to find their why and the steps they can take to find a good contractor to partner with. And we’ve spent a lot of time talking about our core values – what we...

Black Is the New Chrome
It wasn’t that long ago that everyone who was remodeling a kitchen or bathroom wanted chrome, whether it was appliances, faucets, or accessories. Shiny and silver, polished and new was the “in” look. But like all trends, the chrome look came and went. While there have...

The Remodeling Industry Doesn’t Stand Still and Neither Does Nip Tuck Remodeling
At Nip Tuck Remodeling, there are a number of core values we adhere to, including transparency, integrity, communication, and collaboration. But one of the most important core values that the Nip Tuck team holds dear is that we never stop learning. This has been a way...

Collaboration: The Key to a Great Contractor Experience
For the last several months, we’ve been exploring the core values that Nip Tuck Remodeling uses to guide our work not only with clients but with colleagues, the community, and each other. Our six core values – transparency, integrity, communication, collaboration,...

Nip Tuck Remodeling Receives Two Awards in Excellence
The Remodeling Excellence (REX) and Trades Remodeling Excellence (T-REX) Awards were presented by the Remodelers Council of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, the oldest Remodelers Council in the nation, on May 4th at the Seattle Design...

Communication Matters when Remodeling Your Home
Communication matters! In fact, I would say that it is the foundation of a strong relationship with your design-build team. We’ve talked extensively about how important communication is between the homeowner and the contractor – from avoiding contractor horror stories...

Hiring a Kitchen Designer
Are you thinking about remodeling your kitchen? The kitchen continues to be one of the most popular remodeling projects, because it’s a central gathering point in most homes. It’s easy to unlock your dream kitchen; the possibilities are endless. We are...

Inspiration from the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show
In February, Allison and I attended the 2019 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS19). It was filled with inspiration for this year’s remodeling season, and we just have to share some of our favorite discoveries. There were designs we’d never imagined, like this Dolce...

Why Integrity Matters with Your Contractor
We have been exploring what it takes to have a good relationship with your contractor – you know, the person who may be in and out of your home over the course of six months or longer, transforming your space into something you will have to live with. Trust is...

Is Your Dining Room Collecting Dust?
We have recently completed three projects in the Sammamish and Issaquah areas to do one thing: reclaim the dining room and formal living room as usable space. A common issue with many Eastside homes is that the formal dining rooms and living rooms in these homes are...

A Good Contractor Is a Good Advocate
Trust. Communication. Integrity. Reliability. All of these traits are necessary to establish a good relationship with your contractor, but it’s using those traits to be your trusted partner that makes the entire remodeling experience more positive. What Do We Mean by...

Resolving to Be Better than Before
“Habits are the invisible architecture of daily life. We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence, and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.” Changing habits is tough to do. Did you know that most...