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Ten Best Cost-Effective Updates for Kitchens
- On April 25, 2019
- By Habitar Design Team
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You want to make your kitchen look great (or at least better) and you don’t have much of a budget, no problem. I have about 20 years of experience in construction and renovation and some amazing transformations can be done on a tight budget. Here’s a few to give you the most bang for your buck.
Read More»Popular Kitchen Design Trends In Chicago
- On April 08, 2019
- By Habitar Design Team
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If you are looking to update your kitchen then you should consider the most popular design trends in Chicago right now. The kitchen is becoming more and more the focal point of every home. It’s where people spend time together. With this in mind, you want your kitchen to be a place where people flock to. Here are the most popular kitchen design trends in Chicago right now.
Read More»Top Condo Interior Design Trends in Chicago
As one of the premier design spots in the States (and the rest of the world) Chicago leads where others follow. So, when it comes to the top interior design trends for condos in Chicago, the world sits up and takes notice. Without further ado, let’s take a look at what is trending right now –
Read More»Top Kitchen Tile Trends for 2019
- On March 10, 2019
- By Habitar Design Team
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Making the Most of Space
If you only have a small area to cover, then using large tiles make the job cumbersome and means you’ll have to cut just about every tile you place. Hard work! But we can make things easier if we just take a step back and consider what we are doing. Smaller rectangular shapes in sizes such as 2×12 are ideal to make a small space like a backspash not only look fab but a breeze to redecorate. The eye is always drawn to the sink when you walk into a kitchen. If you want to make the most of this space, then think small rectangles and you’re on the right track.
Read More»How to Pick a Great Chicago Interior Designer
After so many design awards and accolades, we are proud to be among the best interior designers Chicago has to offer. Experience has taught us that clients who put in the time up front and find the right match are much more likely to be happy with their design services – and with their end product. Here’s a list of tips to help choose the right interior design firm for you.
Read More»4 Custom Built-In Painting Ideas for Your Space
Custom built-ins and bookcases are a natural focal point in a room. They take up a significant amount of space as well as store and display many of your items.
Why not take advantage of that fact? Updating with a simple coat of paint can make a huge impact, completely changing the look of your entire room.
Here are 4 painting options that will transform your subtle shelving to something more colorful and bold without breaking the bank.
Read More»Dramatic Chicago Home Interior Design Remodel
If you needed some convincing that a whole home interior design remodel is worth it, look no more.
These Chicago home owners went for a whole-house renovation, and the results are stunning!
Read More»Kitchen Renovation Inspiration! Contemporary & Clean in Chicago
Peruse photos of a newly finished kitchen renovation project from the Habitar Design team!
Read More»Elegant Kitchen & Bath Renovation for a Chicago Gold Coast High-Rise
Whether your home renovation is in Chicago or elsewhere, it often helps to spend time looking at before and after renovations in other people’s homes.
You can get a sense for the possibilities in your own kitchen or bath, see fixture and tiles being used in real settings, and get inspired! Keep reading for floor plans and photos detailing this Gold Coast high-rise renovation.
Read More»Incredible Modern Kitchen Renovation in a Chicago Home
You won’t believe this incredible modern kitchen renovation! Our design team worked collaboratively with our sister company over at Stratagem Construction to create this amazing transformation.
Read More»Have a Little Space? Top Tips from Karl Sponholtz, Senior Interior Designer
Designing and choosing furniture for a little space can be challenging. Whether it’s a smaller apartment, small living space, or even a tiny home, your decor choices can make a big impact on whether your room feels cozy (great!), or claustrophobic and cramped (not so great).
Read More»Contemporary Bathroom Remodel: Stunning Before & After Photos
You won’t believe this bathroom remodel transformation! We recently renovated this bathroom for homeowners in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. They wanted a fresh, contemporary master bath to enjoy.
Read More»How Much Does a Home Renovation Cost? A Comprehensive Guide to the Process From a Chicago Interior Design Company
Home renovation cost isn’t money out the window. In fact, it can be the opposite. Think of home improvement as a long term investment, and you will reap the benefits. Working with a reputable interior designer and home remodeling company helps!. Keep reading, and you’ll be guided through the interior design and construction process and costs, from start to finish.
Read More»Remodeling Your Kitchen? These are Key Guidelines for Kitchen Island Design
Kitchen Island Seating: How to Choose the Perfect Design for Your Remodel
Ah, kitchen island design. If you’re remodeling your home, it’s the perfect time to make a big design change in your kitchen layout. Out of a whole WORLD of ways to incorporate islands into kitchen designs, which seating option should you go with? Will you like it? Feeling a little trepidation, maybe?
Don’t worry—you’re in luck, because we curated our favorite kitchen island design and countertop seating ideas. Read on to find out our top 3 picks! Plus, get some inspiration from kitchen remodel projects that we created from design through construction.
Read More»This Beautiful Chicago Home Renovation Will Make Your Jaw Drop
Sometimes, a partial home renovation isn’t enough. And in this case, these Chicago homeowners invested in an entire home remodeling that completely transformed a standard two flat building into a beautiful house—a well designed, dream home that will last well into the future.
With a fresh, open layout (we even moved the staircase!), custom kitchen cabinets, and so many perfect details to enjoy, this home is now worth far beyond the cost of renovation and the original house value.
Now, let the photos do the talking.
Read More»Should You Choose Open Shelving in a Kitchen Design?
- On September 13, 2018
- By Habitar Design Team
- In kitchen
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Kitchen renovation and design can be intimidating—and exciting! Open shelving is a big trend, which you already know if you’ve been searching for dream kitchen ideas. Should you go for it?
As an experienced home remodeling company in Chicago, we have quite a few luxury kitchen designs under our belt that take full advantage of floating shelves.
Keep reading our top 5 reasons to choose open kitchen shelves! Plus, real-world inspiration from our own design portfolio.
6 Kitchen Updates to Maximize your Home Value
- On August 08, 2018
- By Habitar Design Team
- In kitchen
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Selling your house? Or perhaps your new kitchen leave a lot to be desired? Maybe you’re thinking of remodeling the kitchen to maximize resale value, but have no idea where to start. Read on for six simple, but effective, kitchen updates that won’t cost a bundle and will make buyers go “wow!”.
Bold, Blue Bathroom with Hand-Painted Fireclay Tiles
- On April 24, 2018
- By Habitar Design Team
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Sometimes all you need is a bold tile pattern to make your space truly unique. For this Chicago bathroom remodel, our homeowners were not afraid to go nautical. Designer Kapan Shipman went all in, using Mayan Blue Fireclay tiles in Ogee Teardrop and Half Offset patterns.
Read More»Pros & Cons of the Top 5 Kitchen Layouts
What kitchen layout will you love? When preparing for a kitchen remodel, there’s lots more to consider besides “do you like to cook” A good kitchen remodel not only plans for homeowner usage but considers existing plumbing and piping layouts, foot track, and effective storage solutions. By carefully planning a new layout, or making existing changes to your current layout, you can drastically cut down on costs, while still getting the kitchen of your dreams.
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