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Home automation is one of the top remodeling trends for 2020, a trend that is driven by a variety of factors, including millennials’ desire for tech integration in their lives, a chance for seniors to age in place, and lower energy bills. But there is a huge variety of technology available, so how do you…
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If you’ve been dreaming of a kitchen refresh, a new decade is a great time to make your dreams come true! We’ve been working with homeowners in the Treasure Valley for over 40 years, and we have consistently been recognized as Remodeler of the Year by the National Association of Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) Idaho chapter.…
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If you find yourself with a little extra time on your hands, but tearing out a kitchen sounds too overwhelming, then a project that can be completed in an afternoon or over a weekend might sound just about right. Freshen up rooms, clear out some clutter, and fall in love with your home all over…
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Remodeling your bathroom can completely change the look and feel of your home. Before undertaking your bathroom remodel project, there are a number of things you should think about. Pre-Planning Pre-planning your bathroom remodel should include thinking about the size of your space, the features you are looking for, your personal style, and your expectations…
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Since your kitchen is one of the most-used spaces in your home, it should be useable, beautiful, and somewhere you’d want to spend hours of the day. There are many reasons you may want a new kitchen, but here are some tips to know if you’re ready for a kitchen remodel. You Don’t Have Enough…
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If you are thinking of buying a new home, you should always consider if remodeling your current home is a better option. Buying a new home and remodeling both have their pros and cons, but here are six reasons you should opt for a home remodel vs. buying a new home. You Can Get Exactly…
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Finding a remodeling contractor can be an overwhelming process at times. Whether you are looking for a bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel, or whole home renovation, there are a few things you should consider when choosing your Boise remodeler. Referrals Nearly half of all remodeling contracts are the result of a client referral, according to the…
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Picture a Highlands ranch house (circa 1980) perched atop a foothills vista. You might think such a site would make for the quintessential Boise home — and you’d be quite right, except for the fact that it was poorly situated, both inside and out. Undaunted, our clients bought their home not for what they saw,…
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It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who has worked in or with the remodeling industry that we live and die based on case studies, testimonials…and, of course, reviews. All of which have served STRITE design + remodeling well over our 40-year history. Very well, indeed. So much so, that when asked how we…
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However little we may credit our powers of visualization, there are spaces we encounter that whisper to us just what they were meant to be. Sometimes they shout. In the case of our clients Keith and Deborah, one home’s intention was loud enough to be heard during a jog through the Boise foothills. “We loved…
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In residential design, many rooms are no guarantee of having room. At the heart of this seeming paradox is functional intent — and in the case of one Southeast Boise couple, the intent was to fill an empty nest with friends and family in an unobstructed space. What stood in the way of that vision…
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It was bad enough that this ‘80s style bathroom was weighed down in oak and somber finishes — it was also strangely configured. We breathed new life into its design by opening it up and letting the light shine in! Vision Here was a master bathroom that enjoyed a killer view of downtown Boise —…
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Every picture tells a story…and the pictures associated with this remodel tell quite a few — which should come as no surprise given the history of this home. Our job was to bring those disparate stories together into one seamless tale of beauty, comfort, and grace. Mission accomplished! Vision This home was moved to its…
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Is it really a compromise when everyone involved gets more than they bargained for? Based on their experience, our clients Paul and Becky would probably tell you that when you trust your remodel partner and keep your eyes on the prize, no one has to settle for less than everything they wanted. It’s an experience…
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Well designed and constructed homes may age with grace…but they still age. As with humans, dealing with the “ravages of time” may require replacement, but it can also be achieved at a deeper cosmetic level — without the trauma of surgery. Think of it as optimizing the best of what you have by giving it…