Blog | Colorado Springs Bath & Kitchen Remodeling

A: Unless you live in a custom-built home with a luxurious bath and dressing room, you probably wish your bathroom were larger. Without adding any more square footage, you might feel less cramped if you use some of our tips to make your small bathroom look and feel larger.

A:  The old idea of buying a home, creating equity then upsizing every four years has changed for a lot of people. Although Colorado Springs has not seen as low drops in the housing market as other parts of the county, we were not immune and many people are realizing that they now need to stay put in their current homes for longer than they originally planned.

A: Both Granite and Quartz are gorgeous stone countertops that are extremely durable, heat and scratch resistant and similar in price, but that is where the similarities end.

A: Technology resources in a home are becoming a necessity, just like a refrigerator and stove it’s hard to live without them. Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) offers some Electronic Tips for your home environment.

Q: Do you have any tips for helping me age in place?

A: According to AARP, 83 percent of people 45 and older are homeowners. A survey conducted found that three quarters of those people expect to remain exactly where they are for the rest of their lives.

Q.  I love to entertain, I want to remodel my kitchen to make it easier having company over, do you have any tips?

A.  Whether you aspire to be an Iron Chef or just a microwave magician, the kitchen can be a wonderful place to entertain guests. The following will help you start thinking about how to transform your kitchen into a social hub:

Q: I’m looking into having some remodeling done in my house. How many bids should I get?

A: If you needed heart surgery, would you consider asking three surgeons to submit bids and then go with the lowest?  Of course not! Yet, many homeowners think nothing of spending thousands of dollars and opening their home to a remodeler they have selected based solely on price.  A remodeling project is not a life threatening operation.  But it could have a big effect on the family’s well being and financial health.

Fluff and fold in a luxe laundry room.

There’s an enter-at-your-own-risk zone in every Colorado Springs home where socks mysteriously disappear, pocket change is recovered and people occasionally emerge in pink when a red bandanna goes astray in a load of whites.

The average American household does six loads of laundry per week, according to a study conducted by Procter & Gamble. Clearly, the laundry room is a hangout for more than just clothes.

Today’s woman views her home so much more than just a place to eat and sleep. It's her sanctuary from the world, a reflection of herself, a gathering place for her family.
The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, and when it comes to remodeling, a woman possesses a significant amount of influence on the decisions to be made. If you were to ask a woman what she desires in her new kitchen, and what she ultimately achieves from the remodeling process, what would be her answers?
I spoke with several Colorado Springs women (DreamMaker clients) to gain insight on what women really desire from their kitchens.