People typically have less commitments and more free time during the winter months, making it the prime time for a home remodeling project…so let’s talk kitchens.

A “dream kitchen” is one item on most people’s wish list. Something cozy not cramped, family-friendly yet functional. When you think about your kitchen, what are some things you’d love to change? It might be the layout, more cabinet space, or just the overall flow of the room. If everything from your floors to your light fixtures are outdated, we can help. Think about the following tips and how they might play a role in your remodel:

• Your kitchen doesn’t necessarily have to be larger in order to function better. With kitchens being the heart of the home for a lot of families, they also play double duty for things like doing homework or entertaining. Your kitchen—despite its size—can be a multi-tasker if you plan carefully. Space-saving solutions that bump-up the functionality include built-in workspaces, banquette seating, and more.

• If you’re remodeling on a budget, but are still looking for that wow factor, splurge on one special luxury. You don’t have to go overboard on every purchase to make a statement. Spending a little more on a wine cooler, backsplash, or appliance will make the space that much more special, custom, and truly built for you.

If you’d like to discuss a kitchen re-do—or any interior project—schedule a free initial consultation. It’s not too late to get your remodeling job priced and finished.

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One family had us build 4 houses as their family grew, and we recently finished a commercial build out for their new company, Babyology.

Another family had us build, starting with the family patriarch, and we have built for one of his son’s and daughter’s.

A doctor in Anchorage had us build his first house, and we did 5 remodels/additions to his house. H later referred us to build a house for his brother in law.

Another client in Anchorage is still in their house we built in 1980, and we have done 4 remodeling projects at that house. We recently did a major remodel to their kitchen to accommodate the grandchildren, and we have completed 4 commercial remodels for their business. We are now working for two of their children, currently remodeling 2 projects for them.

We remodeled and built a new corporate addition to a dental office, and continued to build/remodel 5 additional offices for them, also building a new house for one of the dentist partners.

We built a home in Douglas Hills only to come back 20+ years later to do an addition and remodel.

We can only tute our own horn so much, but when our customers tute theirs it speaks volumes.

In the market for a custom home, remodel or addition? Just starting dream, that OK too. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.

My experience over the years has varied. We have been involved with architectural firms. individual architects, draftsmen, and drafting firms. All have a place in the market, and many times the project itself dictates the firm or person that should be used.

If you are thinking of working with a building contractor, many times it is wise to get their counsel first.

If you have already decided to work with; lets say a draftsman, look at some plans he has finished in the past. Ask for references. Ask if he does work for builders. Ask those builders how they feel about that particular draftsman.

DO NOT BASE you final decision solely on price. Some draftsmen do not produce a good detailed sets of plans, and it becomes apparent when trying to obtain building permits. It also allows for interpretations in the field, that should be detailed for field crews. Much like a successful business needs a business plan, your building project needs a good set of building plans.

A good quick check is:

Are the beams sized and the dimensions detailed, or does the plan have the notation: “verify in field”, or “builder to verify”,or even notes like “lumber salesman to verify”. Obviously this draftsman does not know what he is doing, or does not want the responsibility of detailing the plans. Do you really want him designing your project?

Contact us to take your home from concept to completion today.