We’ve all been there. You buy a home, settle in, and at some point down the road you realize there are things about the floor plan that don’t work for you. The closed-door kitchen might feel isolating. Certain walkways turn into awkward log jams when you try to entertain. More often than not, homes that […]
Category: Trends
Goodbye Jetted Tub, Hello Custom Shower
There’s a heated debate happening in master bathrooms across Northern Colorado. It has nothing to do with the classic seat-up, seat-down battle of the sexes or the more subtle over-or-under paper roll preference. We’re talking about bathtub versus shower – jets versus steam – in the ultimate battle to earn and defend coveted space in […]
Create Backyard Escapes with Hardscapes
After such a rainy spring, it felt good to soak up some sunshine and summerlike temps this week. The best part? No more Seattle jokes (we hope). The warm weather inspires many of us to whip our overgrown backyards into shape. But according to a report by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), homeowners […]
In-law Suites Increase Property Value
With Mother’s Day around the corner, we thought it might be timely to talk about one of the hottest trends and debated topics in building today: the mother-in-law suite, also known as a granny flat, in-law unit, alley house or its less savory planning term, the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). An ADU is broadly defined […]
Old World Meets Old Town
Another HighCraft remodel was featured in the Winter 2015 issue of Fort Collins Magazine. The editor has a candid conversation with a great client in “Old World Meets Old Town” on page 38. Be sure to check out the homeowner’s candid renovation confessions and spoon-licking recipe for cheesy shrimp and bacon grits on page 40. […]
3 Ways to Conquer Your Fear of Color
We shared tips for choosing paint color in a past blog “Prime Yourself to Paint.” But what happens when you want to try something REALLY bold – whether it’s paint, tile, cabinets or fabric – but you’re afraid to commit? Here are THREE WAYS to conquer your fear of color: 1. TRY SOME SAMPLES It can be […]
Green Remodeling
We all know it’s important to do our part to conserve Earth’s resources. We also know it’s smart to make choices that promote our personal health and wellbeing. Green remodeling, when done right, can easily serve both purposes. First of all, remodeling an existing home is inherently more eco-friendly than new construction because you are […]
Design Trends vs. Fads
Shag carpeting. Pepto-pink bathrooms. Popcorn ceiling texture. Thankfully, these home remodeling fads came, and mercifully, went. Unfortunately, many of us are living with the aftermath. A brand new year is right around the corner, and many homeowners are resolved to rip out that hideous carpet and replace those avocado and harvest gold appliances. But how do […]
Holidays Highlight Kitchen Shortcomings
The kitchen is command central for food prep, but the holidays test the capacity of our kitchens like no other time of year. Hosting Thanksgiving, baking treats for co-workers, making hors d’oeuvres for parties, and cleaning up after large meals gives our kitchen a real workout in November and December – often shining a spotlight […]
Media Room vs. Home Theater
We’re seeing this more and more … especially in basement remodels. Homeowners are looking for ways to remove the television from the upstairs living room, they want a larger entertainment “zone” in their house, and they want an ample media screen as the primary focus of the new room. For those who go this route, many […]
