This beautiful home built in 1817 in a charming Westside Cleveland neighborhood has it all: original woodwork, fabulous built-ins and loads of character. But the cramped, old-school kitchen needed more functional, usable space for practical everyday living. The homeowner partnered with Dover Home Remodelers to update her kitchen. Her vision was a lighter and brighter…
The kitchen is undoubtedly the heart of the home. It’s where we cook meals, gather with family and friends and increasingly work from home. Given its essential role, it’s no surprise that many homeowners prioritize modernizing an outdated kitchen. Creating an updated kitchen that is both stylish and functional not only elevates the look and…
Imagine a classic colonial built in 1950, with great bones and original hardwood flooring, in a desirable Westside Cleveland community near Lake Erie. While there was a lot the homeowners loved about this beautiful home, its choppy, compartmentalized first-floor layout made the space feel small and cramped. They met with our team at Dover to…
Remodeling your home can be incredibly rewarding, making a big impact on your lifestyle and your everyday happiness. But a home remodel can also significantly increase the value of your property when you decide to sell. When you remodel your home, you can increase the value of your home by making it more appealing to…
Choosing kitchen countertops is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make when remodeling your kitchen. Good Housekeeping argues that countertops are the most important element in a kitchen remodel: “Not only do you interact with them every day, but they’re one of the first things a person notices when they walk into the space,…
If you’re in the market for new tile for your home, you want a product that looks great and matches your unique design style — you also need it to stand the test of time to get the most out of your investment. So, which is the best tile option for style, durability and performance?…
Moving on from the ample great room and sunroom renovations we shared last week, it’s time to head to the kitchen. Not only is the kitchen where everyone ends up at a party, but it’s also the hub of this family’s home and the centerpiece of their whole-house remodel. Kitchen Goals For their new kitchen,…
Picking up where we left off in the last blog: This Cleveland-area kitchen remodel pays homage to the home’s historic charm while creating a new open-concept space with modern-day functionality. We created harmony in the disjointed kitchen-living space by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room, adding an island and reworking the kitchen…
Kitchen remodeling trends come and go. As a designer, homeowners almost always ask me about trends when preparing to update their kitchens. My advice: If you’re in the market for a kitchen renovation, check out the trends on the up. But then take it one step further, asking yourself a few questions: Do these trends…
Every house can benefit from more room to store life’s essentials. But unfortunately, there are so many things that we need and use every day that it is nearly impossible to store everything in an organized way (hello, kitchen junk drawers). But with a creative eye, our designers have found unique solutions to common household…