Kitchen Remodeling Features that Make Your Guests go “Wow!”
Have you ever dream of owning one of those kitchens that make others envious? Utilizing today’s kitchen remodeling experts and all the features available, it isn’t hard to achieve a kitchen remodel that will make your guests say, “Wow!”
Gone are the standard kitchen sink, appliances, and counters. Instead, there are great features available and many that can fit within any kitchen size with a smart layout and kitchen design. A few exclusive options include a pot filler, a kitchen island complete with countertop burners, a unique dishwasher drawer, a warming drawer, and a custom built in wine refrigerator that will add function and originality to your kitchen making it the favorite room in the house.
Pot Filler. Many cooks today find it hard in a conventional sink to fill large cooking and stock pots. A new addition to kitchen space is a pot filler which can be added wherever you can run a cold water line. The faucet is mounted high enough on the kitchen backsplash to provide a flow of water to even the largest stock pot. The faucet design itself can bring a great look to any kitchen and is sure to be noticed.
Island Cooktop. While this isn’t a brand new concept, done right, it can bring a great focal point to your kitchen that will be the envy of every serious cook. Built into a large island, it opens up the work space and leaves room for amenities below such as the wine refrigerator, warming drawer, or the dishwasher drawer, which are highlighted below.
Dishwasher Drawer. For smaller kitchens, this can be used in lieu of a full-size dishwasher. More often, it’s used in addition to a regular dishwasher and is a handy appliance that offers efficient cleaning to just a few dishes. It is often wooden-paneled to match your cabinets, giving it the look of a regular drawer than can pull out.
Warming Drawer. If you have a large family or like to entertain, a warming drawer adds a lot of functionality and can be added to your center island or right next to your ovens. Although it requires a reinforced cabinet, your remodeling contractor can ensure that it matches your cabinets. This extra touch adds sophistication and value to your kitchen.
Wine Refrigerator. A custom built-in wine refrigerator is a must for any wine lover. It saves space in your refrigerator and makes entertaining in the kitchen even more fun.
An experienced designer can ensure a kitchen remodel not only adds work space and flow to your kitchen but will also add some customized features that will add value to your home and leave your guests wanting to come back often.
At 4YourHomeServices we can help design and create the perfect remodeling experience for you. Contact us and we will put you in touch with a professional designer who will be happy to assist you with your upcoming remodeling project.
For more information on remodeling projects contact 4YourHomeServices, The Bath Masters… We make you want to go to the bathroom! And Love It…
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Home Remodeling Budget Tips
The prospect of a home remodeling project is exciting for most home owners. Remodeling upgrades breathe new life into your home as well as improve the functionality and efficiency of your spaces. They can even save home owners money in the long run. It is not uncommon for cost to get out of control if the home owner isn’t mindful of their remodeling budget. Unexpected issues with materials or contractors might arise mid-project or you may decide to go for that last-minute upgrade to enhance the space. Keeping your budget on track is crucial if you are watching costs. These tips will help home owners devise a solid remodeling budget and help keep it under control.
Be realistic: Home owners often want the moon and the stars when they decide to remodel their home. No expense seems too much or fixture too extravagant. The first step in setting your budget is to be realistic. Most home owners can’t afford the gold-plated chandelier and likely neither can you. Take a look at your savings and be honest about what you can afford.
Do your research: You might be surprised as to what remodeling upgrades cost out there on the market if this is your first remodeling project. Don’t estimate the cost of materials when establishing your budget. The likelihood is that you will be way off, and your budget will be wrecked. Get on the Internet or drive to your local hardware store to learn about your options, including their cost. Price out your materials in order to secure the best deals.
Hire a professional: Weekend warriors tend to think they can do it all themselves; however, bigger projects can quickly get out of hand. Consider the scope of the project as well as the technicality of it before you decide to do it yourself. While a professional contractor will add to your overall budget, they will likely save you time and could save you money in the long run.
Give yourself some padding: Unless you are one of the lucky few, your remodeling budget will go over due to incidentals and the unexpected. It doesn’t mean you are a bad home owner. Things just happen! Prepare for this during your initial budget planning by adding a 10 percent cushion to your budget. This will protect you from being caught off guard by unexpected costs, and will keep your project moving forward.
Your remodeling budget can quickly get out of control if you haven’t set firm restrictions during the planning phase of your home remodeling project.
At 4YourHomeServices we can help design and create the perfect remodeling experience for you.
For more information on remodeling projects contact your Denver Remodeling Contractor, 4YourHomeServices, The Bath Masters… We make you want to go to the bathroom! And Love It…
What to Expect During Your Kitchen Make-over
Are you dreaming about remodeling your kitchen into your “dream kitchen?” It isn’t as simple as hiring a contractor and getting your new kitchen in a weekend. Remodeling a kitchen is a huge undertaking that involve many details, decisions, and steps to creating the kitchen that you want. It helps to be aware of what to expect and prepare for the unexpected before starting such a large, exciting endeavor.
Setting a budget and accounting for additional expenses, expecting delays, and learning to overlook the mess are all tips to help prepare you for what to expect during your kitchen remodel.
Be Budget Wise. A good rule of thumb for budgeting a kitchen remodel is about 15 percent of your home’s current market value. However, it’s wise to expect additional expenses that aren’t included in your budget. Your chosen materials might be more expensive that first thought. Plan your budget on 80 percent of what you want your total budget to actually be. Labor and installation are two main cost categories, but don’t forget about those miscellaneous expenses such as changing your mind about paint color or dishes and towels to match your new updated kitchen. And, of course, include the cost of dining out since you will not be able to utilize your kitchen for awhile.
Expect Delays. Being prepared for unforeseen delays can help cope with the frustration you may encounter during your kitchen remodel. Sometimes, delays that are outside of the contractor’s control can come up whether it’s out of stock materials on backorder, faulty existing construction that now needs to be brought up to code, weather delays, or change in laborers could happen. Develop a good working relationship with your contractor and maintain constant communication.
Make Peace with the Mess. Once it gets to the stage of gutting your kitchen, which involves the demolition or deconstruction of all your old cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring and lighting, it’s going to get messy – very messy. Be prepared to make peace with the fact that there will be dirt and dust everywhere even after the demolition process is finished. Expect the whole area to be dusty and messy for the majority of the construction. Make it clear to the contractor that you expect the jobsite will be cleaned up at the end of the remodel.
At 4YourHomeServices we can help design and create the perfect remodeling experience for you.
For more information on remodeling projects contact 4YourHomeServices, The Bath Masters… We make you want to go to the bathroom! And Love It…
Get Trade Secrets by Hiring a Professional Designer
A home remodeling project isn’t complete without adding the final design touches, including paint colors, window treatments, lighting fixtures, and home accessories to name a few. A homeowner taking on a home remodeling project has a lot to consider. Adding a touch of flare to the finished look of their remodel should not be one of them. A professional designer can bring a lot to the table and will allow the homeowner to sit back and let someone else handle all of the details. Here are some of the many benefits of hiring a professional designer to top off your home remodel with their expert design skills:
An extra pair of eyes to keep track of the details: You have little time for anything else when you are in the midst of a home remodel. Between keeping your daily schedule on track and working with contractors to get the project finished, you are probably too overwhelmed to stress over choosing the right paint color to match the cabinet finish. A professional designer will allow you to rest assured that all of the details will be taken care of and that your home will be left looking modern and new again. Don’t think a designer will completely push you out of the design process or that you can’t be involved with these important decisions. You can be as hands on as you want when you hire a professional. You can discuss your role in the design process when you meet for your consultation.
A professional designer can save you money: A professional has been through the home remodeling process a hundred times or more. They know the tricks of the trade to cut corners and save you money while delivering an ideal space. Plus, they are often privy to industry discounts that can save you money on the latest paints, fabrics, and home furnishings to fill your home.
A professional can save you time: You are busy with your own career. There is little time to spare to go back and forth on designing decisions. Hire a professional that is experienced to ensure the project is done right the first time.
A professional designer can be a real asset on a home remodeling project. They will work with the Denver area homeowner to understand your style and needs and create a finished project that you will be proud to call home.
At 4YourHomeServices we can help design and create the perfect remodeling experience for you. Contact us and we will put you in touch with a professional designer who will be happy to assist you with your upcoming remodeling project.
For more information on remodeling projects contact 4YourHomeServices, The Bath Masters… We make you want to go to the bathroom! And Love It…
Discover the Home of Your Dreams with a Free Remodeling Consultation
Many people hope the home of their dreams would become a reality with just a snap of the fingers, but they realize this is just wishful thinking. It is not how a remodeling project is completed. Home remodeling projects involve research, planning, time, and money in order to achieve your dream home. Many home owners put off remodeling projects and make due with their outdated, inefficient spaces because they are simply overwhelmed with the prospects of a home remodeling project. Homeowners just don’t know where to start, and they simply don’t have the time to devote to establishing a project plan for a complete home remodel. If you desire a home remodel but don’t know where to start, then it is time to call in the professionals for an in-home consultation so you can see what you’ve been missing. 4YourHomeServices Design’s team of expert designers and trades people are ready to meet with you to discuss your needs and will even complete a free in-home consultation.
The first step during a remodeling consultation is to determine exactly what the you as the homeowner envision for your future room. 4YourHomeServices will ask the right questions to define your goals and get you on track. We will work with you to determine the scale of your project based on your conversations.
The free remodeling consultation will also include general ideas as to how to execute your home remodel. Your project manager will share his/her thoughts as to how each space could be improved and the steps needed in order to achieve the intended result. You will discuss design elements that would improve the functionality and efficiency of your space, including the addition of new appliances and fixtures as well as reorganizing the layout of the space. We will also discuss the various materials that can be used during the remodel to achieve the best results.
Your free remodeling consultation will provide you with a project estimate that will outline the cost of services along with materials. If you choose 4YourHomeServices to complete your home remodel, we will work hard to stay within the budget set out by the initial estimate. 4YourHomeServices considers a home remodeling project to be a team effort, and we will work with you every step of the way to ensure you are left with the home of your dreams after a 4YourHomeServices remodeling project.
At 4YourHomeServices we can help design and create the perfect remodeling experience for you.
For more information on remodeling projects contact 4YourHomeServices, The Bath Masters… We make you want to go to the bathroom! And Love It…
Home Remodeling Trends for 2012
The New Year is a time for resolutions. People resolve to save more money, lose weight, travel more; the list of resolutions is endless. Most resolutions fall flat by mid-year. Make a resolution that sticks in 2012 – commit to remodeling your home in 2012. Home remodel trends can breathe life into your outdated space. Here are some home remodeling trends that will take off in the New Year.
Create a chef’s dream kitchen: The kitchen is the heart of any home. It is where your family congregates for meals and where friends meet and mingle over cocktails. An outdated or inefficient kitchen will leave you avoiding the space and not using its full potential. A kitchen makeover will improve the functionality of your space and can save you money in the long run with energy savings. Modifying the kitchen layout, installing energy efficient appliances and fixtures, and adding better lighting are just a few ways to enhance your space.
Open up your floor plan: Older Denver-area homes often have boxed off rooms creating a lot of small spaces. Open up your floor plan by tearing down non-load bearing walls. This will create larger, more functional rooms for entertaining as well as day-to-day living.
Go green: The average homeowner cares about the environmental footprint they leave on a daily basis. Incorporate your sustainable practices into your home. Install energy efficient appliances and double-paned windows and use eco-friendly materials such as flooring, cabinets, and paint.
Create a spa retreat: Treat yourself to a spa day every day with a bathroom makeover. Soaker tubs and Jacuzzis provide you with needed relaxation. Installing soft lighting will enhance the mood, and new countertops will make you feel like you are living in luxury.
Focus on the floors: Remodel trends across the country are focusing on floors. Take out old carpet and replace with hardwood flooring or other bare flooring materials. This will improve the look of your home and help curb allergies as dander and dust often become trapped in carpet.
Expand outdoors: Take advantage of the outdoors in warm weather with the addition of a deck or patio to your home. These outdoor spaces are a great way to entertain guests and enjoy nature.
Updating your home by following remodel trends is a great way to improve the functionality and efficiency of your space. It also works to improve the market value of your home.
At 4YourHomeServices we can help design and create the perfect remodeling experience for you.
For more information on remodeling projects contact 4YourHomeServices, The Bath Masters… We make you want to go to the bathroom! And Love It…
Confessions of a Home Remodeler
Ok maybe confessions isn’t the right word. Secrets? Not right either. Because if we here at Reither Construction share too many insider tips, then you wouldn’t need our awesome home remodeling services, right!? However, what we will share is some inside info on a recently completely bathroom remodel, what’s hot now in home remodeling and try to make it entertaining along the way. Ready?
The Customer’s Always Right, Right?
As always, we work hard to accommodate our home owners’ needs when remodeling. We aim to please! Our most recent gig, a bathroom remodel, was in a Parker CO home. The client wanted to update their master bath adjacent to the master bedroom. They wanted a more modern look and to increase the bath and shower space (John is that what they wanted?). Although in this case the client chose to temporarily vacate their bedroom, it wasn’t necessary. We can work around you. No need to sleep on the couch or bunk with your tween-ager! This client was also often home time while we worked. Not a problem either. It’s their house after all! And sometimes kiddos are around while we’re working? That’s fine with us! The John Reither and his team members all have families, so the pitter patter of little feet doesn’t bother us in the least!
Many of our clients live in neighborhoods with strict covenant rules. We know some of those rules can be a bit intrusive, but then do you really want to look at your neighbor’s Grandpa Gump’s RV parked street side year round! Probably not! So for this project, like many, we made sure our tools and equipment were tucked out of site inside half of the garage, abiding by the rules and still allowing room for the client to park their car!
John’s team is happy to report the project went smoothly and without a hitch, resulting in a beautiful, stylish, modern bathroom for the happy clients! Here are somehandsome pics of the finished bathroom remodel!
For a complete look at this project, visit http://4yourhomeservices.com/2011/08/10/almost-finished-with-another-bathroom/
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
We sure as well hope not, but that is a funny song! It’s mid-August now and the few short months of hot summer days will, sadly, soon come to and end! Many Denver-area schools districts have already opened their doors. (We know some of you stay-at-home-parents are kinda happy about that – c’mon be honest!) Before you know it the Aspen leaves will reveal their brilliant color in the High Country and the holidays will be here! Wouldn’t it be nice to spiff up the kitchen and impress your snooty Aunt Emma onTurkey Day or maybe remodel the basement to better accommodate the relatives when they visit for a Colorado Christmas?
What’s Hot?
We told you we would share a few ideas. We bet like many home owners you enjoy watching home remodeling shows or maybe the Food Network programs? We here at Reither Construction have a friend who could watch the Food Network programs for hours. She just can’t get enough of Paula Deen or Rachael Ray or Bobby Flay (who she thinks is a hottie ?or maybe just say cute?). Maybe you envision yourself as “The Next Food Network Star.” Wouldn’t it be fun to putz around in a gorgeous revamped kitchen and practice your show ideas for your demo tape?
Celebrity Chef Nigella Lawson says about her show “I know the crew so well, so I forget I’m being filmed. It’s like cooking with a friend in the kitchen – you’re talking, as you do, and maybe you’re telling her about this wonderful way to prepare lamb chops – it’s more natural, more honest.”
It’s also enjoyable to kick back and watch one of the many HGTV home shows for remodeling ideas. Or maybe you enjoy the watching the harried adventures of Jeffrey on “Flipping Out” on Bravo or the long-running “This Old House” series on PBS.
HGTV has many fabulous remodeling ideas on their web site. Check out HGTV’s Inspiration newsletter to see what colors are hot for fall and get some nifty tips and ideas. Also check out our web site and John’s Blogs for more cool ideas! We’re on top of things in the home remodeling world!
Phone John
Many of you have used our services (thank you!) in the past and know the outstanding quality of our work. So grab your phone and ring up John today at 303-912-2364 and chat with him about your remodeling ideas. Talk is FREE after all! Plus he might just give you a discount! You can also email John at reitherconstruction@mho.com. And when you’re at your next, and maybe last, summer BBQ, tell your neighbors and friends about Reither Construction and the top notch they did for you!
Enjoy the rest of your summer! Swim, camp, hike, bike, relax – whatever floats your boat!
By Writer Lisa Jager
20 Eco Friendly Home Trends
Whether you are remodeling your house or embarking on a campaign to green your life, chances are some of the tips below will be helpful.
1. Upgrade or replace your inefficient heating system. This could save you a lot of money.
2. Add insulation. In 2010, the government will give you a tax break up to $1,500 for energy efficient home improvements.
3. Replace old windows with energy-efficient ones. This is also eligible for the tax break.
4. Replace your water heater with an on-demand system or a solar water heater.
5. Add a programmable thermostat. This will help you avoid heating or cooling the house when no one is home or everyone is asleep.
6. Install CFL bulbs in all your lights.
7. Put in low-flow shower heads and faucets.
8. Use low-VOC paints and carpeting. This will help maintain healthy indoor air quality.
9. Seal up cracks and holes in the walls to prevent energy leakage. Check for leaks in your air ducts too.
10. See if you can Freecycle or donate unwanted items rather than throwing them away.
11. Use recycled glass materials for tiles, countertops, and floors. Recycled aluminum and paper products are also available for various home uses.
12. Consider bamboo or cork for flooring.
13. Bring in natural light, even if you have to add a skylight.
14. Visit flea markets and yard sales – or check out Freecycle and Craigslist – to find old materials – doors, lamps, etc. that you can re-use in your house.
15. Compost your organic waste.
16. Look for Energy Star rated appliances.
17. Consider installing solar panels. The federal government will give you a tax break – and states and local municipalities often have their own programs.
18. Consider a cool roof: a white one to reflect light or a green one with plants growing on it.
19. Buy drought-tolerant plants, bushes and trees; this will save on watering costs.
20. Build your deck from recycled plastic or composite materials.
Reither Construction, Denver areas leader in home design and residential remodeling. Our business is rooted in providing superior craftsmanship and excellent service to every customer, and it has been that way from the very beginning nearly 18 years ago. So call us today for a free design consultation.
Testimonial – Another Completed Job!
Reither Construction has earned a high recommendation for being a true professional contractor. Through fine workmanship and a team who was “on time” each day, our laundry room project was completed as predicted by the initial schedule. This was all done while, as usual, several changes were made.
I would highly recommend Reither Construction. Although our project was small in scale, I have personally seen other much larger and more complicated projects Reither Construction has completed with the same respect and professionalism.
Dave and Laura Baker
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Almost Finished With Another Bathroom
Our current job in Parker Colorado, Thank you Brett and Megan Knox!
Pre Construction, layout of tile work.
Building a custom shower pan and tub deck.
Setting tile in the shower, tub deck and vanity.
Performing the grout work.
Almost complete! Need a shower door and some touch-up work…
At 4YourHomeServices we can help design and create the perfect bathroom environment for you.
For more information on bathroom remodeling projects contact 4YourHomeServices, The Bath Masters… We make you want to go to the bathroom! And Love It…
Counter Intelligence
More and more, home owners are choosing higher quality materials for their kitchen countertops. These high end materials come in a wide variety of choices, styles, and colors to choose from and are popular among designers because they are extremely attractive and offer durability. Counter surfaces such as granite, marble, concrete, and natural quartz are materials that can be found in old and contemporary kitchens alike. Granite is the most durable of all, and is impervious to scratches, staining and heat blistering or cracking. Marble is the traditional favorite for rolling dough and making pastries, and is smooth and cool to the touch. Concrete is another extraordinary material that is practical, expressive, and aesthetic all at once. Quartz surfacing provides a nearly indestructible material that is ideal for homeowners who want a beautiful surface. And finally, glass is showing up in ultra modern kitchen designs. The highly polished surface is available in almost limitless colors, shapes, thicknesses and textures. In addition, it can handle hot pots without cracking.
Reither Construction, LLC is the Denver areas largest full service residential remodeling company. Our business is rooted in providing superior craftsmanship and excellent service to every customer, and it has been that way from the very beginning nearly 18 years ago. So call us today for a free design consultation.
Testimonial – Last Completed Job
To whom it may concern:
I recently employed Reither Construction to do a complete remodeling of my master bedroom bath area. This was an extensive project which included demolition of the old bath area, removal of a wall, replacement of plumbing and electrical locations, addition of a new electrical panel, construction of a new shower area, extensive tile work to include a heated tile floor, and a custom suspended vanity area of unusual design. John and his team are skilled tradesmen who perform their work on time, within budget estimates and are delightful to work with. I couldn’t be more pleased with the results of their work, and do highly recommend Reither Construction for any remodeling Job.
Linda Williams
Lakewood, CO
At 4YourHomeServices we can help design and create the perfect bathroom environment for you.
For more information on bathroom remodeling projects contact 4YourHomeServices, The Bath Masters… We make you want to go to the bathroom! And Love It…
Choosing Paint Color
When you’re planning a home remodeling project, you should have a color scheme in mind for every room. But, choosing the actual paint shade usually comes at the end of the home renovation process. Looking at all the choices in the paint store can be overwhelming. But, here are some hints to help you decide:
Coordinate – Hold off on choosing a precise shade until you have rugs and furniture selected. That way you can be sure to create a unified look. Take samples of your carpet, upholstery, and tile to the paint store with you. 
Choose a Finish – Glossier finishes reflect light and are easy to clean, making them a good choice for trim or kitchen and bathroom walls that need to be cleaned more frequently. A matte finish is better at hiding flaws in the walls and creates a softer look by absorbing more light.
Atmosphere – What kind of mood do you want to create with your room? If you want a cozy feeling, darker colors might be the way to go since they can make the room feel smaller. If you want the room to feel larger and more expansive, lighter colors on the walls will help. 
Bright vs. Neutral – A very bright color on walls can feel overwhelming and frenetic. Sometimes it’s best to pick the most neutral version of your desired color and use the brighter shades for accents.
Trim – Most people prefer white or off-white for trim around windows and doors to draw attention to them, but you don’t have to follow suit. A lighter shade of your wall color can be lovely while still drawing the eye. Dark trim and light walls can be striking but sometimes hard to pull off well.
Take Your Time – Don’t choose a paint color right away; take those samples home with you and think about them. Although paint is relatively easy to change, repainting a room can be an annoyance. Be sure you’re happy with the paint before you begin.
Reither Construction, LLC is the Denver areas largest full service residential remodeling company. Our business is rooted in providing superior craftsmanship and excellent service to every customer, and it has been that way from the very beginning nearly 18 years ago. So call us today for a free design consultation.
