Does it make financial sense to spend more than $150,000 on a lavish, 1,100-square-foot outdoor kitchen and living room?
For Keith and Liz McLaughlin it did when a “perfect storm” of factors converged: The couple and their three sons needed more space for entertaining; they decided they would be living in the house at least until their youngest, now 11, graduates from high school; and the rising value of their Thousand Oaks home generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in equity.
Trending features incorporated in this remodel:
Open Space- Large Pantries-Farm House and Single Sinks -Deep Cabinet Drawers-Over Sized Light Fixtures -Stainless Steel Appliances w Colorful Knobs-Easy Maintenance Surfaces-Built in Seating Benches-Two Toned Cabinetry-Smart Home Technology-Large Format Floor Tile
Before the remodel, this kitchen was out dated, closed off, lacked sufficient storage space and needed a smarter layout.
When contemplating a remodeling project, the length of time it will take is an important consideration. The answer varies depending on the job size, if structural work is involved and how busy the construction industry is.
Westside Remodeling’s designer, Alana Busse, once again is sharing with you a great post from the DuraSupreme Cabinetry blog. Here are some timely tips by Karen Wistrom for designing an attractive and functional mudroom.
Virginia Dudasik completely agrees with the above sentiment and therefore hosted a Christmas Open House in her freshly remodeled kitchen. Virginia is a designer, a member of the Conejo Association of Professional Interior Designers (CAPID) of which I am also a member, and she is our project photographer.
Remodeling your entire home provides a fresh, new look, but it also may be a larger investment than your budget can handle right now.
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this month, my thoughts turn to thankfulness for my family. What a joy it is to bring family members together this time of year!
Our clients’ lovely home is located on a golf course, and they delight in the incredible views of the greens, the sunset over the ocean and the Channel Islands in the background.
Spicing up dinner time with a few zesty recipes might be a bit more fun in a new luxury kitchen. After all, who wouldn’t enjoy a kitchen facelift that incorporates deluxe granite or natural quartz countertops, custom wood cabinets, and stainless steel appliances?
Alana Busse asked us to repost this recent Dura Supreme blog entry, since it is so useful and informative. She thinks it will be of great interest to you, and she wants to share.
