Home Remodel
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Not every remodel project has to be a full-scale makeover. Sometimes the goal is simply to change the esthetics of a space to reflect a different set of circumstances in one’s life — like the departure of children for college and the big world beyond. Vision When our client’s children were still living at home,…
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“Outgrowing” a home is a common motivation for remodeling it — especially as households expand with the addition of children or extended family members. When it comes to aging, however, the concept of outgrowing a home takes on an entirely new meaning — a reality that our clients Pete and Diane discovered with regard to…
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While people often think of home remodeling as synonymous with building an “addition,” there are a number of reasons it makes sense to remodel besides adding needed living space. Some of the most common reasons that we have seen in our 40 years of residential design and remodel experience are the following. Updating the Look…
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This master bathroom suffered from some bad feng shui. Fortunately, we’ve learned from years of experience that small changes can yield big results…if you know how to make them count. It’s a zen thing. Vision It was bad enough that this bathroom was cramped and dark. To make matters worse, it had doors that did…
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Remodeling your home, whether we’re talking about updating the look of a guest bathroom or a second story addition, is a big decision…and quite possibly one of the biggest lifestyle investments you’ll make outside of the original purchase of your home. We naturally expect that our clients will have a lot of questions during the…
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At Strite design + remodel, we believe that a hallmark of good design is finding simple solutions that yield big enhancements — both in the functionality of a living space as well as its esthetics. This bathroom remodel is a prime example of that philosophy. Vision With this bathroom remodel, our client was looking for…
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“Begin as you mean to continue” is a great philosophy for living in general. In remodeling, however, intentionality in execution begins with intentionality in design. In the case of some remodel projects, the number of options that face a designer require the kind of scrutiny that only 3D modeling can provide. Vision Our clients wanted…
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In thinking about the process of a home remodel, I’m reminded of an old blues song: “Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.” The inescapable fact of any significant home makeover is that in between the “before” and “after” is the rather messy “during.” Walls come down, soffits are demolished, plumbing…
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A beautiful deck can add a lot to ones quality of life…until it ages to the point of becoming a hazard. Remodeling to the rescue! Vision When a deck begins to wobble, it has become more than just an eyesore. It’s just plain dangerous. Our client wanted us to not only make it safe, but…
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When a family increases by one child more than the number of bedrooms, it’s time to consider a larger home — but that doesn’t mean buying a new one. Think of this situation as an opportunity to customize, as well as add on. Vision Our client’s family had increased by a child, and with only two…
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We traditionally think of kitchens in very functional terms. After all, this is the space from which we feed our families. But it is also a space in which we interact with them, as well as with guests. It’s not surprising, therefore, that when our clients ask us to remodel their kitchens, they often not…
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A three-quarter bathroom makes plenty of sense when it is the only bathroom in the house besides the master bath. After all, you want your overnight guests to have a place to bathe that doesn’t involve them traipsing through your bedroom. But when a three-quarter bathroom is one of several with a shower and/or tub,…
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If you are at all familiar with the Strite culture, it should come as no surprise to learn that our most rewarding remodel projects are often our most challenging — and among our most challenging are those associated with hillside lots. Vision Our clients’ home was notched into a hill with a second level that…
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NARI of Idaho offers Tips for a Homeowner to Stay on Top of a Home-Improvement Project. The first step to take is pre-planning, which can be started by making two lists about the room that you want to remodel: Things that you like and things that you dislike. Then, write out: Features you wish you…
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During the Cold War era, America was constantly reminded of the effects of nuclear fallout. Television, radio, newspapers, and even our schools conveyed the frightful details. As a result, the masses sought protection by building shelters able to withstand the radiation and often stocked them with supplies like food and water. The December 1961 Popular…
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It’s amazing what you can do with a little bit of underutilized space — especially when you apply it to as utilitarian but important a purpose as a laundry and mud room! Vision This interior remodel was the result of a larger project, during which we reclaimed space from a former master shower and tub…
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For those who enjoy patio living, Boise can present some seasonal challenges — especially for those used to more temperate climes. Thanks to a patio roof addition, however, a Treasure Valley couple was able to enjoy life in the great outdoors. Vision Our clients had kept a second home in Mexico, but eventually decided to…