McClurg's Home Remodeling Blog

A new year means new design trends for your home. If your kitchen needs an update, now is the perfect time to look at what’s trending in 2019 so you can stay ahead of the curve, and have a kitchen that’s both functional and stylish. There are several new kitchen design trends that show no signs of going anywhere soon. Whether you want to give your space a modern pop of color, or you’re envisioning a simple yet rustic atmosphere, the new ideas we provide below provide something to suit every style and will help you create a room you’ll love.

If your kitchen needs some TLC, but you’re not ready for a full-on remodel, not to worry! There are plenty of updates you can make that will improve both the style and functionality of your home’s kitchen, whether you’re making improvements for the upcoming holidays, or you’re simply seeking out some inspiration to get started. Between cooking, eating, and entertaining it’s likely that you spend a bulk of your time in the kitchen. Below, we cover 5 updates that can make a big impact on improving the look, feel, and functionality of your space.

With a new year comes new design trends. If one of your resolutions in the new year is to give your home an upgrade, this is the perfect time to keep an eye out for design inspiration. While the weather is snowy and cold, you can start compiling ideas you’d like to show your trusted design-build contractor, who can help you find the designs that will be best suited to your home. Whether you’re thinking about doing a home addition or a home remodel, we’ve compiled a list of the most popular predicted design trends for 2018. Below you’ll find ideas for every room of your home, from the bathroom to the kitchen, and everywhere in between.

A kitchen remodel is by no means a small project, but it can be a worthwhile one if your kitchen is outdated, you aren’t happy with the layout, or it no longer matches up with your lifestyle or meets your current needs. After all, besides the bathroom, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home, and functionality is a must if you want to do any cooking or entertaining. There are many factors to take into consideration before starting a kitchen remodel to ensure that it goes smoothly. Start off by asking yourself the 5 questions below, and you’ll be well on your way to a positive remodeling experience.

If you missed some of our home remodeling articles during the year, now is your chance to catch up.

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Kitchen islands are often the most important “work station” in modern kitchens. Islands evolved from the standard kitchen table. In homes today, islands serve a variety of functions and add style to a kitchen.

This month’s featured project is from a colonial style home built in 2000 in Manlius, NY. The home’s small, narrow kitchen had become outdated and inefficient. Working with the homeowners, we redesigned the kitchen and added new space to create more storage, seating, workspace, and a place for people to gather.

Many homes, both old and new, often have irregular spaces in bathrooms and kitchens.

In bathrooms, especially second story bathrooms, rooflines and the placement of fixtures can create irregular spaces.

In kitchens, taking down a wall to expand the space or building an addition onto an existing structure can also create irregular spaces.

Here are several ideas to show you ways to optimize irregular or unusual spaces in baths and kitchens and the solutions we’ve found for homeowners in Central New York.