Outdoor Living- Trending Items
These are the most popular items people are asking for when remodeling a outdoor space
Kitchen Design Basics
Clients often ask us about the concept of “the triangle” when considering a kitchen remodel. Basically, the classic “triangle” is composed of the sink/dishwasher, the refrigerator, and the stove/oven, and kitchen designs paid careful attention to the flow between these three elements. What has happened recently, however, is that kitchen remodels have often become larger, Read more
Is Good Design Expensive?
Clients often ask us whether good design needs to be expensive. Here at Design Build Specialists, we don’t think it has to be. " Good Design" has two main elements Structural Design: Good design incorporates the needs and lifestyle of the homeowner with effective use of space planning and the right product selections. We believe that Read more
Bathroom Remodel Trends
Bathroom remodels are always popular because it is a space we use every day and is relatively inexpensive compared to other remodels. Bathrooms offer a good “bang for the buck”. Trends Walk in showers with no curbs Free Standing Tubs Very Nice Tile Features If there is one theme we are seeing it is an emphasis Read more
Outdoor Living is Sweet – Building Outdoor Living Rooms
Outdoor living that brings the back yard into your everyday lifestyle is very desirable. In the past, outdoor living meant creating a deck where the barbeque was placed. It was considered a space you used when you had company over on a warm day. Now, people are considering the back yard as an extension of the indoor Read more
Adding a Second Unit to a San Rafael Home
Adding a second unit to a home in San Rafael Couldn’t we all use a little more “elbow room?” You’ve realized that your home needs some extra space to put up guests or a growing family. Or you need some extra room so that you can take care of your in-laws. Or how about creating Read more
Enjoy Your Summer on Your Patio Deck
Spending time outdoors is one of the best things about summer. If you have a deck, it’s a good chance that you spend as much time as you can on it. To enjoy the space for the years to come, you must take proper care of the deck. However, anything we have outdoors is going Read more
New Technology Makes Door Replacement Extremely Affordable
Doors are a great way to easily improve the look and feel of a house. When you replace a dated front door, it adds to the charm of your property and helps increase its value. When you then also update the interior doors, it’s amazing how something so simple can utterly transform the look of Read more