Tag Archive: home remodeling
Stick with Stucco
Posted on July 15, 2019One of the best things about an existing stucco exterior is that it’s somewhat uncommon in Chicagoland, making your home unique. It can be tempting to second guess the use of stucco on your home renovations, but don’t. “When adding on to your home, you might consider cladding the addition in siding to save money,… more
The Suite Life for Sisters
Posted on July 12, 2019There are two little girls in Winnetka who are definitely living the Suite Life. Normandy Designer’s Troy Pavelka and Kathryn O’Donovan created a “sister suite” above the garage that gave these girls their own bedrooms, a hangout space and their very own bathroom to share. There are some special touches to this bathroom that keep… more
Embracing the Character of a Living Finish
Posted on November 7, 2014When beginning your home remodeling project, selections can be the most crucial aspect. This is even more true when choosing materials that have “living” characteristics, that may change naturally over time. Understanding the characteristics of your material selections is important when you are deciding whether or not you’d like to preserve the original look of… more
Taking The Kitchen Island To The Next Level
Posted on September 4, 2014The kitchen island is one of the most popular elements that people request in a new kitchen remodel. Without a doubt, kitchen islands can provide additional work, storage, and dining space; but many people may not know that a few modifications to the typical kitchen island can make them serve even greater functions in the… more
