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Pet-Friendly Home Renovations

Pet Cuddling

Incorporating pet-friendly features into home renovations can make living more enjoyable for you and your four-legged companions.

Feeding Stations

Feeding Time
Feeding Time
Feeding Time

Water bowls can be automatically refilled by installing an additional water line to the feeding station. Hidden compartments provide storage for pet food, treats, toys and leashes.

Sleeping Areas/Pet Nooks & Hideaways

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Feeding Time
Feeding Time
Feeding Time
Feeding Time
Feeding Time

Washing Stations can be designed with raised platforms or floor-level entry, usually featuring handheld shower heads. These are great for those who have larger breeds that enjoy the outdoors. These are often located in a mudroom or the garage.

Pet Doors/Built-In Pet Gates

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Feeding Time
Feeding Time
Feeding Time

Flooring Options

Hardwood Flooring – Speaks Warmth

Hardwood Flooring – Speaks Warmth

Pros:

They can last for decades, even centuries, if they are well maintained. The material can be sanded and refinished multiple times.

Cons:

Hardwood flooring tends to be the most expensive. Prone to dents/scratches, expands/contracts which can lead to cracks, squeaky boards and splinters.

Laminate Flooring - Adheres Easily to Subfloors

Pros:

- Resistant to scratches/dents
- Most durable flooring option
- Least expensive

Cons:

- Cannot be refinished
- Plastic like feel

Laminate Flooring - Adheres Easily to Subfloors

Vinyl Flooring – Hard to Tell Apart from Real Wood

Vinyl Flooring – Hard to Tell Apart from Real Wood

Pros:

- Durable top layer
- Affordable
- Resists stains/scratches/dents
- Waterproof

Cons:

- Cannot be refinished, so once it starts to wear out, you would need to replace
- Expensive

Carpet – Softens a Room

Carpet – Softens a Room

Pros:

- Most Comfortable
- Cost-Effective
- Wide Range of Colors/Patterns

Cons:

Holds dust/dirt, unpleasant for allergy sufferers

Stone Flooring – Adds Value

Pros:

- Lots of Character & Uniqueness
- Durable
- Doesn’t Fade

Cons:

- Expensive
- Many types of stone flooring require sealing to resist stains

Stone Flooring – Adds Value
Concrete Flooring – One-Of- A Kind with Stencils/Dyes

Concrete Flooring – One-Of-A Kind with Stencils/Dyes

Pros:

- Unique
- Durable
- Easy to Maintain

Cons:

- Pricey
- Needs to be resealed yearly to prevent stains

Cork Flooring – Soft/Forgiving/Great for Kids

Pros:

Most Comfortable Material
Water Resistant

Cons:

Prone to Fading Under Intense Sunlight
Cheaper Quality will Damage Easily/Shows Scratches

Cork Flooring – Soft/Forgiving/Great for Kids

Linoleum Flooring – Great Appeal

Pros:

UNIQUE
VERY COMFORTABLE
RETRO CHARM
RESISTS FADING

Cons:

NOT AS DURABLE AS VINYL
CAN SCRATCH/DENT
YOU CAN APPLY A WAX FINISH TO HELP PROTECT THE SURFACE, BUT THEN YOU ARE ADDING TO THE MAINTENANCE

Linoleum Flooring – Great Appeal
Kitchen After

10 Kitchen Upgrades Worth the Investment

New Floors
Buyers prefer when the flooring feels seamless or has smooth transitions from one room to another.

Fresh Coat of Paint
New paint makes the home feel move-in ready.

Kitchen Cabinets
Replace the fronts or paint them to make it look more expensive.  If you plan on doing other expensive upgrades, you might consider replacing the cabinets.

Cabinet Hardware
Consider changing out the hardware to soft-close.

Appliances
Replacing your appliances.  They should match in finish, as well as brand when possible.  Stainless steel remains the favorite!

Faucet
An inexpensive and budget-friendly way to update your kitchen.  Modern faucets now have high-tech features, like touch-free activation.

Lighting
A thoughtful lighting plan can transform your space, emphasizing its features and making it more inviting.

Kitchen Island
Provides extra space to prepare food, serves as a gathering space, and gives you more storage.

Countertops
If you have laminate tops, it is a good idea to upgrade, but if they are in good shape, you can make it look high-end by adding your flair.

Backsplash
If you have one that is outdated, it is worth replacing it. If you do not have one, it’s definitely worth installing one.

5 Tips Bathroom Tile

5 TIPS

For Selecting

Bathroom Tile

Choosing the right tile combination can be discouraging with all the ideas out there.  These five tips will guide you, making you feel confident in your selections and the vision you have in mind. 

  1. Pick a tile that you love and must have in your design. 
  2. Choose no more than three different tiles.  Keep in mind you can use them in different sizes too, adding character. 
  3. Stick to a color palette that suits your space.  Two to three colors are a good rule of thumb. 
  4. Keep in mind the shape, size and pattern of the tiles and how they will fit into your design/layout. 
  5. Pick a tile that is durable, water-resistant and easy to maintain.