4 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Poolside Decking Materials in Bay Area
The addition of a pool to your outdoor space is an exciting change. The pool is a great source of entertainment for children and adults, be it a place to exercise, or a hangout for your family and friends to get together. The construction of a deck with high-end materials go hand in hand in transforming […]
Building an ADU in the East Bay: What budget to consider in building one?
An ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, is a small, independent living space attached to or located on the same property as a single-family home. ADUs are a popular option in the East Bay Area of California due to their flexibility and potential to provide additional living space or rental income. However, the key is understanding the […]
Should You ADU in the Bay Area?
The Bay Area is talking about ADUs in real estate, but what exactly are they? Granny flat. In-law unit. Guest house. Tiny home. These are all what builders, planners, and realtors officially refer to as accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. Whatever you want to call them, they’re the best option to put money into your […]
5 Key factors that affect the cost of your Bay Area bathroom remodel
If you are considering hiring professionals for your bathroom remodeling, you may be wondering what the remodelers, designers, and general contractors do to determine the estimated cost for your specific project. You may be wondering about what percentage is allotted for the labor cost, what percentage of the cost goes to the supplies and materials, and […]
Redefining Trends in Bay Area Upscale Kitchen Remodels
Since your kitchen is the hub of daily living, a well-designed kitchen is a great place to promote family values, foster the social aspect, as well as encourage healthy living. With many years of experience in the high-end kitchen remodeling business, we’d like to present a selection of our most loved designs and products in the hopes […]
My Sweeten Story: A Plywood Kitchen is Loaded With Personality
We experienced massive delays due to the supply chain issues. All our orders for appliances and materials varied in delivery times. It ended up adding about 3-4 months of just wait time before we could start the renovation. Even with the extra time, our backsplash showed up the day before they were scheduled to be […]
A Bathroom Floor in Penny Tile Is Simply Elegant
If you’re looking for an instant “wow” factor in your bathroom, consider a graphic tile pattern. A bathroom floor in penny tile makes a visual impact and can easily be the main design feature. Yet, in a neutral color, it can be a supporting player to another focal point. As one of the most popular […]
A Fireplace Remodel Is Simpler Than You Think
A fireplace remodel can be as simple as painting, staining, or whitewashing the existing brick surround. You can also add a new set of doors or a new mantel, refinish the existing mantel, remove the existing mantel, and resurface the hearth. The whole project is about improving the aesthetics of those three parts of the […]
Storage for Small Kitchen Appliances and Cookware
Homeowners renovating their kitchens are prioritizing deeper cabinets below countertop level. Deeper draws provide more storage than multiple smaller draws with the option to hold bigger appliances and cookware. As a result, it means less storage is needed in the hard-to-reach upper levels. Trends and circumstance like the pandemic has people cooking at home more. […]
My Sweeten Story: An Office Kitchen Becomes a Busy Family Hub
The biggest challenge was living at home during the renovation. With two young children, it was hard to get by without a kitchen. We stayed at my mom’s apartment over a few of the weekends, but weeknights were a struggle. Luckily, the contractors were friendly with the kids! As first-time renovators, we knew absolutely nothing […]
