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Modern vs. Contemporary – What’s the Difference? Design-Build Tips for Your Custom Home

So you’ve heard the words “Modern” and “Contemporary” used in terms of architecture and design.  When it comes to designing and building your home, which style do you prefer?  Did you know that there is a difference between the two?

When you define the words, they both seem to mean almost the same: 

  • “Modern: Of or relating to present times as opposed to the remote past.”
  • “Contemporary: Belonging to or occurring in the present, at the same time.”

But when we talk of architecture or interior design, believe it or not, there is a difference.  

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Your Front Door Is Your Home’s Best Introduction: Custom Home Design-Build Tips

There are so many things to consider when designing your custom home.  Whether you are working with a designer or a custom home builder, doing a large remodel or building from the ground up, you have much to look at and many decisions to make.  There is, however, one item that could be a good starting point in your home design – and indeed, may be one of the most crucial design items you select.

We’re talking about first impressions.  

Do you want to make your house appealing before a visitor has even walked into your home?  

One of the focal points of the exterior front of your house which contributes a lot to curb appeal is your FRONT DOOR!

 

Front Door Custom Home

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Five Ways to Make Your Home Holiday Perfect

holiday table settingIt’s that time of year again. Time to get out the holiday silver, the crystal, and the holiday linens. Soon your kitchen will be filled with the smell of pumpkin and clove, the sound of laughter, and the warmth of friends, family, and other visitors. Before the festivities begin, why not give your home the care and attention it deserves? Not only will it add to the holiday ambiance, it will be a gift to yourself and your family that will last for years. Our designer has a few design tips to re-decorate your home in preparation for the holidays. With just a few simple upgrades, you can transform your home into the epitome of luxury and beauty for years to come.

Here are five ways to make your home holiday perfect:Read More »

Is Remodeling My Rental Property Worth It?

remodeling rental propertyOwning a rental property means taking responsibilities and some risk. But, as they say… no risk, no reward. Let’s help you get that reward, even when remodeling your rental property.

As a landlord, you are well aware that your rental place can become outdated or can even be cared for in less than optimal ways. Sometimes tenants complain and sometimes the place can be vacant for a long while. Remodeling that rental property may just be the solution.

Of course, sometimes you’ll wonder if remodeling is worth it. You may get nervous about the risk of spending the money and then not reaping the rewards. But in the end, keeping your rental property up to date and Read More »

Five Luxury Home Remodeling Ideas

Luxury Home Kitchen

Everyone enjoys a little luxury at home. Or a lot of it. You can upgrade your home in a major way or just add a few features at a time to lift its appeal. These five luxury home remodeling ideas will make your home (more) luxurious and add to its value while improving your quality of life.

Go Eco-Friendly

Being friendly to the environment and lessening our carbon footprint is good for the planet and Read More »

The Smartest Remodeling Tips for Your Tampa Vacation Condo

Depositphotos_5966966_sOwning a vacation condominium in the Tampa area means using it yourself sometimes and renting it out the rest of the year to other vacationers. It is vital to maintain the value of your investment and keep the income flowing in. So, follow the smartest remodeling tips to keep your condo attractive and also able to withstand the wear and tear of many vacationers.Read More »

Remodel Your Home to Prep for Storm Season

When rain falls in Tampa, it may cool us off from the heat, but storm season also packs a big punch. The sheer volume of water that falls in a short time is known to cause plenty of damage.

Is your home up to the task for the rainy season? You know the downpours are coming, and that they pound everything relentlessly, so it pays to check your home regularly and remodel where necessary to be sure you’ll stay protected from expensive problems.

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5 Remodeling Ideas to Beat the Summer Heat

When the summer heat gets into your home, it can make you feel like you’re a melting, sticky puddle and can overload the air conditioner until your energy bill goes through the stratosphere. But a little remodeling can make an enormous difference to your comfort and your bills.

Simple Remodeling for the Exterior Walls 

Florida home exterior walls

Some of the daytime warmth stored in your home’s exterior walls will eventually make its way inside, even through the best insulation. Heat stored in the walls will really make its presence felt after sundown and keep the day’s warmth in when things outside are cooling off.

But you don’t have to redesign or replace entire walls to reduce the amount of heat getting inside. For any area that is often baked in sunlight, consider either painting it a more heat reflective color or add exterior blinds, shades and sails to keep the sun off.Read More »

Turn Your Empty Nest into a Fresh and Luxurious New Space

home remodelingYour kids won’t stay with you forever, and for most couples, that’s a good thing! Time will come when one by one, they’ll move out of the house to embark on their own life journeys—either to attend college, begin a new career, get married, or a combination of these and other adventures. When this actually happens, parents are often left in an “empty nest” that may seem too large or poorly laid out for their needs. Look on the plus side: you have the luxury of more space to call your own, and some well-planned home remodeling can make it happen.

Sure, be sentimental for a little while about the kids’ abandoned rooms, but hey, you’ll get over it. Once you’ve boxed up those last few teddy bears, sports day ribbons and rock band posters, you’ll be ready to discover a whole new freedom.

Home Remodeling Ideas for the Empty Nest

Create your Own Master Suite

Ever since you got married, you’ve been making do with that small room you call the “master” bedroom. Well, now may be the best time to create a real master suite! Consider those empty rooms your kids once occupied; with tearing down a fewRead More »

Formal Dining Rooms in Luxury New Homes: Hot or Not?

Luxury New Homes - Nelson Construction & Renovations Inc.Modern-day living has become a lot more relaxed, with a trend towards the casual. In keeping with that attitude, home design has also undergone a shift to a more laid-back style, which is seen even in the layouts of luxury new homes. If you prefer the ambience of candlelight and a glittering chandelier in a formal dining room, however, this doesn’t mean that you should completely eliminate one from your plans.

Are Owners of Luxury New Homes Opting for Less Formal Dining?

These days, very often the answer is absolutely! The choice to do away with formal dining is influenced byRead More »

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