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CJ and Melissa hadn’t intended to live in their North End home for more than a few years when they purchased it back in 2005. At the time, Melissa recalls, there just wasn’t much on the market — and when homes did come up for sale, they were often snapped up on the first day.…
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For an active Boise couple, retirement meant re-examining their lifestyle and priorities. It also meant rethinking their home’s suitability for the next chapter in their life story. Vision For our clients, retirement didn’t mean slowing down — it simply meant having more time to pursue other interests beyond their professions. Given their active role in…
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We approach every remodel project with the intent of having a dramatic impact on the lives of our clients. You might say that we are in the business of amazing. Vision Our client wanted a dining area that would fit her entertainment aspirations, but her current dining room was just too small to meet her…
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The most usual challenge with remodeling old homes is dealing with infrastructural wear and tear. Sometimes, however, an equal challenge can be found in dealing with previous remodel efforts. In the case of one North End home, we were faced with both! Vision This North End home had a long history, beginning with an original…
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In reading our stories about kitchen remodels, you’d be forgiven for coming to the conclusion that we have a thing about drop ceilings. Suffice it to say that we’ve removed more than a few of them in our career. It’s not a bias per se, it’s just that they generally serve no other purpose than…
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Our clients loved their Southeast Boise neighborhood, and while the Tuscan-inspired exterior of their house was attractive, the carry over of that theme into its interior created a number of issues for the couple from the day they bought it. Although our initial focus was the kitchen, this ambitious remodel soon extended well beyond. Vision…
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It’s important to keep in mind that retrofitting a space is more complex than building something from the ground up. This is true even when adding onto your home, as it will still require blending the new structure into an existing one and connecting all the necessary services (e.g., electrical, heating and plumbing, etc.) to…
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We understand the difficulty making decisions, allowing newly-met people into your home, seeing your house under demolition and construction, and above all trusting a remodel contractor with your investment. Understanding what you’re going through helps us cater to your needs and our unique process allows us to work together on your remodel.
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A little extra square footage can make a huge difference in the functionality of a space — as can the addition of high-end amenities and finishes. In the case of this remodel, the combination of the two transformed a kitchen from barely adequate into an exceptional entertainment area. Vision Our clients enjoyed entertaining, but their…
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When folks are considering remodeling, the question that often arises is should we stay and remodel, or should we find what we want and move. Let’s assume your home is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,100 square foot home. You would like to add another bedroom and bathroom because one of your bedrooms is small…
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We are pleased to announce that STRITE design + remodel has once again been recognized by NARI of Idaho as “Remodeler of the Year” in the category of completed projects totaling $1 million or more over the past 12 months. We’re certainly no strangers to this recognition, and you might imagine that receiving this news…
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Like so many homebuyers, Janet and Russ had to carefully weigh the allure of their ideal home against its affordability — and like so many homebuyers, their decision was to stretch their budget to accommodate a house they knew they could live in and love for many years. There was indeed plenty to love about…
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The paradox of remodeling is finding limitless opportunity in constraint. It’s kind of a zen thing — and if you’ve been doing it for four decades, it definitely colors the way you look at so called obstacles. Just ask STRITE president and “field marshal” Bob Mundy — a man for whom challenges are but thinly…
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Even after 30 years, our clients loved their home in the foothills above Warm Springs Avenue in Boise. The floor plan gave it an intimacy that one of them described as like “living in a treehouse.” Eventually, however, one aspect of any home that can become not only outdated but dysfunctional are its bathrooms. It…
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It’s tempting to believe that award winning design is all about epic transformation. The true “design aficionado,” however, appreciates that great remodel design is first and foremost about solving problems in an esthetically satisfying way. Think of it as the perfect union of right and left brain — and then read about this North End…
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Remodeling old homes is rewarding, but it definitely has its challenges. The wear and tear of years can present structural issues along with the basic deterioration of pipes, wiring, and building materials. In the case of a home that is on a historic register, these challenges can be exacerbated by the need to place historical…
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Professional remodeling companies come in different shapes and sizes, from one guy in a truck to the full-service, design-remodel business like STRITE that has a staff of designers, project managers, and others who ensure that every detail of your project is completed to your standards, on budget, and on time. STRITE is the most ideal…
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We like to think of our business as more than just a craft. It’s the art of the possible. The very best remodeling jobs are the ones that deftly combine solid design and quality craftsmanship to address a need…and then go beyond the utilitarian to the imaginative. This case study is a good example. Vision…
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As important a center of family life as our kitchens have become, there are some that make you wonder if they weren’t designed as an afterthought. This kitchen remodel not only dramatically improved its utility and appearance, but took advantage of views of the outside to enhance its sense of spaciousness and light. Vision The…
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Many remodels can be thought of as “cosmetic surgery” — but there are some visions that can only be realized through a more structural approach. At times like this, homeowners truly appreciate having a remodel partner with a solid portfolio of construction experience. Vision The owners of this foothills home not only wanted to give…