While owning a home can be a wise investment, it can feel like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, a home provides stability and permanence. On the other hand, as our needs and wants change over time, our homes can’t always keep up. This can leave homeowners facing a difficult decision: remodel or move. …
Home remodeling is a popular way to improve your home’s value and functionality. However, taking on a home remodel yourself can be a complex and challenging process fraught with potential pitfalls. If you are considering a DIY remodeling project, you need to be aware of the potential mistakes you could make. This blog post highlights…
Tile backsplashes have come a long way from their purely functional beginnings. Today, they are a key design element in a kitchen, adding personality, style and a touch of luxury to your living space. What is the current trend for kitchen backsplashes? This blog explores four stunning tile backsplash designs that can transform your kitchen…
Matte-finish tiles have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. A 2023 survey by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) found that 72% of designers specify matte finishes for their clients, up from 58% in 2020. Matte tiles offer a sophisticated look that can add a touch of luxury to any…
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 Given its essential role, it’s no surprise that many homeowners prioritize modernizing an outdated kitchen.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…
The home is our sanctuary, where we can relax and recharge. As our lifestyles change and consumer habits and design aesthetics shift, our homes should too. Staying current on modern home design trends can help you make informed home remodeling choices that add comfort, style, and value to your home. In 2024, expect a shift…
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?…
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…
