Take the Stress Out of a Kitchen Remodel
We all have that one friend whose kitchen remodeling project went wildly out of control. Blown budgets, missed deadlines, poor craftsmanship, and above all, a lot of stress. Most kitchen remodeling stress can be avoided with proper preparation and realistic expectations. When you partner with a professional kitchen remodeler like Marvista Design + Build in […]
Read MoreHow to Manage a Kitchen Remodel – A Homeowner’s Guide
The best kitchen remodelers in Pittsburgh are the ones that take time to understand your renovation dreams, expectations, and budget. A good remodeler asks the right questions and listens carefully, making note of even the tiniest details. One question a good remodeler asks is how involved you’d like to be in the project. As a […]
Read MoreThe Effect of COVID-19 on Home Design
What will home design look like through the remainder of this decade? The Wall Street Journal recently asked hundreds of interior designers to peer into their crystal balls to identify the trends that will dominate home design from now until 2030. Here are some highlights: Homes will tip their hat to mother nature. Natural light, open windows, […]
Read MoreThe Latest Kitchen Remodeling Trends
Houzz.com recently surveyed 2,600 individuals who completed a kitchen remodel in 2019 or planned to undertake one in the next three months. Style Trends A large majority of homeowners (85%) change the style of their kitchen when they renovate. In 2019, transitional was most popular, selected by 21% of homeowners, followed by contemporary (16%), modern […]
Read MoreThe Cooks Have It
There is nothing more exciting and anticipated than a brand new kitchen for the home chef. We find an increasing number of clients in Pittsburgh who are passionate cooks. Almost all are skilled and capable of producing restaurant-quality dishes to the delight of their family and friends. We understand home chefs looking to create their […]
Read MorePainted or Stained? That Is the Question
When planning the kitchen of their dreams, homeowners in Pittsburgh often wonder if they should select painted or stained cabinets. There is no right answer. The choice of stained or painted cabinets depends on the look and feel that a homeowner desires. Both paint and stain have pluses and minuses. The choice really depends on […]
Read MoreElements of a Well-Designed Kitchen
When you finally decide to create the kitchen of your dreams, your adrenaline surges. You are excited by the opportunity to select the perfect cabinets, all the right appliances, and the finishes that enable you to make a personal design statement. You smile envisioning the wonderful and lasting memories that you will be able to […]
Read MoreEstablishing Realistic Timelines for Your Kitchen Renovation
HGTV, DIY and other home improvement television shows, social media sites and the Internet are a great source of inspiration. Unfortunately, they also are a greater source of misinformation. Timelines and budgets are entirely unrealistic and often lead to frustration and disappointment among our clients in Pittsburgh. Viewers see the entire home renovated in seven […]
Read MoreBathroom Safety Tips for National Bath Safety Month
As an experienced home remodeling company, we can confidently say that National Bath Safety Month should be taken seriously! Just consider a couple of these statistics: Nearly 200,000 Americans are treated in the emergency room for bathroom-related injuries annually. 81% of injuries in the bathroom are caused by a fall. These numbers and stats are […]
Read MoreWhat Color Countertop Is Best for Your New Kitchen
Selecting the color of countertops for a new kitchen needs to account for how you want the space to look and feel. The options are unlimited, but our experience indicates that homeowners in Pittsburgh, PA typically gravitate to: White quartz, Corian or laminate Speckled or flecked white, cream and lighter colored quartz, Corian or laminate […]
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