The early 1960s was a time of simpler home designs with minimal architectural details. While this mid-century split-level home in Rocky River, built in 1961, had classic design features, it had seen its fair share of wear and tear. Its facade had faded, the roof had aged, the windows had lost their luster and the…
Approaching your home remodel without a budget is like going to a casino with your life savings. The odds are stacked against you, but you’re hoping for a big win. In other words, it’s a risky proposition. Without a budget, you’re more likely to overspend, make impulsive decisions and end up with a project that takes…
For many of us, prioritizing our health and well-being is more than a trend. It’s a way of life. It’s no surprise that more homeowners today are incorporating wellness and self-care elements in their home remodels. Spa-like bathrooms with therapeutic amenities are among today’s popular health-inspired home design elements. Whether you’re going with a professional…
The Full-Home Refresh What home remodeling trends are at the top of your wish list right now? According to Rocket Mortgage, the most popular renovation and remodeling trends in 2022 include features like vast banks of windows for creating more natural light indoors, built-in storage throughout the house for added convenience and in the kitchen,…
Meet the Designer: Leslie Alton In this special blog series, you’ll meet Dover Home Remodelers’ talented designers: Enjoy a glimpse at their work, inspirations and beautiful home remodeling project highlights. Blend a trained artist, an interior design junkie and a genuine people-person, and you get the ultimate resource for creating uniquely fabulous living spaces in…
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…
Update your lower level. Ideas for basement flooring, walls and more. Baby, it’s cold outside. This is the time of year when many of us in Northeast Ohio are looking to update our living spaces as we’ll be spending a lot of time indoors for the next few months. I’m getting lots of traffic in…
Renovate without dating your home. Here’s how. Tune into virtually any digital channel and you’ve got home remodeling inspiration at your fingertips. Home design TV networks, blogs and social media channels are great sources for the latest trends and innovations in home renovation and design. But, will incorporating these what’s-hot-now design elements into your remodel…
Understanding the Home Renovation Timeline We’ve become an instant-gratification society. So many of the things that we need or want are available at our fingertips–flight updates, groceries, directions. It should be no surprise that when I meet with new clients, they expect to have their kitchen renovation or new bathroom completed in warp speed. But,…
Our team at Dover was honored with the 2019 NARI Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award: 2nd Place, Residential Addition, for this beautiful project. For the next few weeks, designer and guest blogger Amy Tilow will take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of this award-winning renovation which includes a 560-sq.-ft. addition featuring an expanded, remodeled…
