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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 Eventually, however, one aspect of any home that can become not only outdated but dysfunctional are its bathrooms.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…
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It’s amazing what adding just a little space can do when it comes to redesigning a room. There are times, however, when creating that additional space uncovers unanticipated structural challenges. Of course, turning a challenge into an opportunity is the hallmark of a good remodeler! Vision The goal of this kitchen remodel was to increase its…
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Remodeling can be a bit like a potato chip…it’s hard to stop at just one. This lower level guest bathroom was part of a larger remodel project, and with so many other rooms getting a makeover, it was hard to resist this long overdue update. Vision While our primary objective was to give this bathroom…
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Somewhere in the evolution of home design, kitchens were relegated to a “separate but equal” status in the hierarchy of home life. This is especially apparent in the example of this North End home, in which we reunited an isolated and lonely kitchen with a larger family space as part of a more extensive remodel.…
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When Don and Patty moved from California to Boise, it wasn’t with the goal of either upsizing or downsizing their household; they moved to be closer to their children and grandchildren. They rented a home in southwest Boise with idea of eventually finding a more permanent place to live. Although the kitchen fell short of…
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If every time you walk into a room only to find that it irks you, it’s probably time to consider a remodel. This doesn’t mean that you have to start tearing walls down, however. It might be enough to simply move a window to completely transform the layout of a space…as was the case in…