These seminars for homeowners focus on the remodeling process and help to promote the company's expertise in design/build and distinguish it from competitors. More
An interior designer offers her perspective on what makes a successful partnership with a remodeler. More
A name change, succession plan, and staff restructuring prepare John Kiernan's remodeling company to weather future economic storms. More
Hiring full-time designers can not only improve the client experience but give a boost to your bottom line as well. During the last decade, especially as public awareness of the design/build model has continued to grow, many remodelers have decided to make design a major part of their company's service offering. More
In the beginning, there was light, and that is how it should be. “Lighting design shouldn't be an afterthought,” says Kathy Presciano, a lighting specialist with GE Consumer & Industrial, and a former commercial interior designer. More
Built in 1922, the Orlando, Fla., home was located a few blocks from the city's historic section. The homeowners wanted to add modern conveniences and decor, yet retain the home's original look and feel. They tapped Victor Farina, president of Farina and Sons, in Orlando, to find a way to mesh these goals. Farina, in turn, called an interior designer experienced in historic renovations. More
Architect Doug Walter, contractor Tom Owens, and interior designer Kristi Dinner teamed up to modernize this tiny powder room. The key to gaining more space was replacing the in-swing door with an out-swing unit. More
It all began when an interior designer friend asked architect Stephen Muse whether an interior wall could be moved to increase the size of a wet bar in this 1970s home. More
