For many homeowners, design choices can be overwhelming. Selecting surfaces, fixtures, and colors can seem like a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. To make design choices that won’t look outdated five or ten years from now, approach the design selection process by taking a look around you. Which colors and textures in your home do you love? Which pieces (such as furniture and artwork)…
Whether you’re replacing your backsplash as part of a complete kitchen remodel or simply refreshing your above-the-counter space, a new backsplash is a great investment. This update can transform the entire look of your kitchen—and it’s functional, too. The backsplash protects the wall behind the sink and underneath cabinets against water damage from splashing and spills. Beyond its practicality, the kitchen backsplash is prime real estate for expressing…
Spring has sprung. Along with the promise of a new season comes a collective excitement for reviving our homes, fueled by a year spent confined within four walls. If you’re looking for a home refresh, there are few better ways to lift your spirits and express your personality than through color. Color can create a mood. In home design, color can make a small space…
We first posted this blog about master bathroom renovation in 2017, with the intent of answering the age-old bathroom design question: Tub or no tub? Now three years later, I’m still getting that same question from homeowners. So, I’ve updated the previous blog to include some up-to-date design details along with new photos. Enjoy! The…
Go on Houzz or tune into HGTV and it’s right there: Beautiful home renovation inspiration featuring tile. When I meet with customers to talk about design and product selections for their home remodeling projects, tile is usually part of that discussion. From backsplashes to shower enclosures to flooring applications, tile is a versatile product choice…
Go with the Faux: The Appeal of Luxury Vinyl Flooring Vinyl flooring is having a moment. Once considered an economy flooring product, today’s luxury vinyl offers a host of performance benefits—and a whole lot of style. Using contemporary hi-definition printing technology it’s possible to capture the finer detail within real hardwood and natural stone flooring…
Family First: Remodeling solutions for today’s busy lives This post is an updated version of a Dover blog originally posted in 2014. It’s crazy that here we are four years later, and this content is still relevant: No matter how big or small our home space is, we all need smart, storage and built-in conveniences…
Break out of the armoire: Trends and tips for displaying your TV With the advent of wireless connectivity, the television is no longer relegated to the family room. Families today are enjoying their favorite sitcoms in the kitchen and catching the early morning news in their bathrooms. Here are a few suggestions to harmoniously work…
This blog series provides a glimpse into a recent project managed by Dover Home Remodelers; it details the challenges, solutions, and the customer selections and design style that shaped this luxe master bathroom renovation. Gladly leaving the outdated brown bathroom behind, this post is on a clean, clear path toward a brighter space, and picks…
BLOG #1 of 3 IN A SERIES This blog series walks through a recent project managed by Dover Home Remodelers; it details the challenges, solutions, and the customer selections and design style that shaped this luxe, designer-inspired bathroom remodel. Some remodeling projects are enjoyable because they pose unique design challenges, while others are fun…