Home remodeling requires a lot of decisions. But before you shop for materials, colors, and finishes, you’ll need to decide if your remodel will require design-build expertise. This article discusses the differences between a design-build project and a basic remodel and gives examples to illustrate each one. What does a design-build project include? A design-build [...]
Living in your home during a remodel causes stress for everyone involved. The constant activity, dust, and noise wreak havoc for those who appreciate their quiet lives. But if you don’t have the option to live elsewhere for the duration, here are a few tactics to create peace amidst the storm. Ask Questions and Be [...]
Understanding the Differences Remodeling your home is serious business, requiring seasoned experts. Whether you’re renovating a bathroom or kitchen, creating a room addition or den, or transforming your backyard into a luxurious outdoor space, you’ll need a team of professionals to handle the various aspects of the design and build process. But who is who, [...]
These days, Southwest Florida homeowners are paying close attention to how their surroundings affect their physical, mental, and even spiritual health. They have gained a new appreciation for the impact their homes have on their lives—particularly in the wake of COVID-19. Consequently, new trends in home remodeling have emerged which incorporate wellness-focused design improvements throughout [...]
Many homeowners who are in retirement or planning for it find that it makes sense both financially and emotionally to stay put and renovate their home for easier living. Not surprisingly, bathrooms are one of the most important rooms to consider renovating when planning for long-term living in your home. And, focusing on your bathroom’s long-term [...]
Custom cabinets in a kitchen, bathroom, or throughout your home can be a perfect solution for a modern upgrade that provides distinctive design and functional convenience. It can achieve the desired result of having "a place for everything”. Particularly true in a kitchen, the demand for specialized storage can become acute if space is not [...]
For a room addition or extensive remodel, a homeowner basically has two choices: Hire a team of design and construction professionals (to include an architect, designer, project manager, contractor, etc.) on your own and independently of one another; or work with one point of contact with one team of in-house design and construction specialists from [...]
Bonita Springs, FL, October 1, 2018—Mike Spreckelmeier, Owner & President of Progressive Design Build, along with Dave Wherry, Progressive’s Marketing Director & Vice President, returned last week from the annual Remodeler’s Summit, an industry think-tank event in New Orleans where top remodelers convened to discuss and explore the latest industry trends and provide mutual input. Mike [...]
As much as you may be thrilled by the idea of a remodel, you may also be intimidated by how long the process can last. While renovation shows on TV finish everything in the blink of an eye (giving you a skewed perception of a realistic renovation timeline), your friends may have complained about how [...]
Predicting Fantastic New Looks in Home Remodeling DesignAt the beginning of every year, trends are a highly anticipated, most talked about topic. From fashion design to home design, everyone wants to know about the latest and greatest upcoming textures, colors, patterns and styles. As a home remodeling firm in Naples, Florida, Progressive Design Build is at [...]
