Every year, there are new home trends that pop up. Some trends appear year after year. When renovating a home, it’s important to make the space reflect what you like and what’s in your budget.  Using trends in your home isn’t a bad thing, but remember, if it’s a bold choice or too “trendy,” you may get bored of it. Stick to trends that seem more timeless.

Our team at Sunset Builders wanted to share with you some current kitchen trends people are into that you may want to add into your kitchen remodel!

• Neutral color palettes are popular all over the kitchen including the walls.
• White quartz is a popular counter top material.
• White is the number one choice for counter tops.
• Ceramic and porcelain tile are top picks for backsplashes.
• The brick pattern is the top should for a backsplash.
• White is the most popular color for backsplashes.
• Ceramic or porcelain tile is the number one choice for floors.
• Black stainless appliances are becoming popular for their sleek appearance.

When getting a kitchen remodel? Do you know what the number one upgraded kitchen feature is by homeowners? Counter tops – followed by backsplashes and sinks. Like stated above, quartz is the number one type of counter top these days followed by natural stone (granite used to be number one). For backsplash materials, natural stone is the next popular choice after ceramic and porcelain tile.

Due to their popularity, there is a good chance you will add some of these popular kitchen features to your kitchen remodel. However, it’s YOUR kitchen, so choose and install whatever materials and features you prefer!

We look forward to hearing about your kitchen remodeling ideas. If you are looking for top-quality craftsmanship and service, as well as a remodeling company you can trust, count on Sunset Builders & Maintenance to renovate your kitchen.

We do home renovations, including, kitchens, bathrooms, and more, in Sanibel Island, Fort Myers and all surrounding Southwest Florida areas. Call us at 239-233-2152 or click Sanibel home remodeler page to view some of our remodeling projects and learn more.

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A bedroom doesn’t have to be just for sleep. In fact, people spend a lot of time in their rooms for many other reasons. From watching TV and reading a book to socializing with a loved one or scrolling through your phone, a bedroom provides a space to relax, unwind, and be happy.

Since you want to turn to your bedroom to relax or “escape,” you want to design the room to be welcoming while also suiting your needs and wants. You want the room to give off positive, peaceful vibes. You want the room to be able to house your belongings. You want the room to reflect you.

The design of your bedroom is just as important as any other room in the house, even if guests don’t see or frequent this room at all.

As a professional renovation contractor, we wanted to share some bedroom renovation ideas for you to consider if your bedroom needs a makeover. We want to help you design the bedroom of your dreams.

• Choose colors that make you happy. If you want peaceful colors, choose whites, light grays, and light blues. However, bold colors can make a bedroom fun and happy.
• Add depth and volume to a room by adding elements and texture like printed wallpaper, wood beams, molding, etc.
• Add additional or bigger windows to the bedroom to bring in additional light and the illusion of more space.
• Build shelving and cabinets into the walls to save floor space and create more storage. These shelves can also be open-shelves, which can bring a decorative element to the room.
• Add a skylight for added light and character.
• Create a sitting area space in the room separate from the bed area so you have a space to talk, read, and relax without being in bed.
• Install a heated floor, so on those colder winter nights, you won’t step onto a freezing ground.
• Paint the walls, closets, and cabinets neutral (timeless) colors that won’t get boring, while using throw pillows, throw rugs, and décor to experiment with fun designs, materials, and prints.

When it comes to bedroom renovation, the ideas are endless. We can’t wait to hear your ideas. When you are looking for top-quality craftsmanship and service, as well as a company you can trust, count on Sunset Builders & Maintenance to renovate your bedroom.

We do home renovations, including bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and more, in Sanibel Island, Fort Myers and all surrounding Southwest Florida areas. Call us at 239-233-2152 or click Sanibel home remodeler page to view some of our remodeling projects and learn more.

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Home renovation is whatever you want it to be. If you want to update a kitchen, that’s home renovation. If you want to transform a bedroom into a mancave, that’s a home renovation. Whatever you want to renovate, our team is ready for the challenge. For this article, we wanted to talk about home offices. With longer work weeks and remote jobs, more people are opting for home offices in their homes. Unfortunately, many homes aren’t built with an extra room for a home office in mind; however, we can turn one of your existing rooms into a home office or find empty/wasted space in your home and transform that into an office area/space for you.

We can create a custom home office for you based on your budget, space, and needs – some people require more space than others. You want your home office to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing, since you’ll be spending a lot of time in there.

Our renovation team at Sunset Builders & Maintenance has put together some home office ideas that you may want to incorporate into your home office.

• Install built-in shelves to hold books, folders, and other items you need for work, especially if you cannot fit a big desk or drawers in the room.
• Think about lighting. Are you an artist that needs a certain kind of light? Do you stare at a computer screen all day? By letting us know your occupation, we can design the best lighting plan for the room.
• If you like a high-class, old-school look, choose dark woods for the walls and floors – the room will look professional and sleek.
• If you have the space, create a sitting area where you can take a little break in the room if you don’t feel like venturing to other parts of the house.
• Install a mini fridge in the room for snacks and drinks, so you don’t have to leave the room for a quick drink.
• Install more or bigger windows if possible. You don’t want to feel cramped and isolated when you work. Windows will give you a view, but also help your office space appear bigger.
• Let us know how much technology will be in the room. Computers? Printers? Scanners? Screens? Phones? By knowing what and how much technology will reside in the room, we can install outlets in appropriate places, and even make them hidden.
• Decide if you need a lock on the door to keep the kiddos out from bothering you – they mean well but sometimes you must buckle down and meet a deadline! Also, the lock can prevent family/strangers from accessing confidential information.

Need a home office? Let us create one for you! We will sit down with you and create an office space that makes sense for your space and work.

At Sunset Builders & Maintenance, we do home renovations, including bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, dining room, home office, and more, in Sanibel Island, Fort Myers and all surrounding Southwest Florida areas. Call us at 239-233-2152 or click Fort Myers home remodeler page to view some of our remodeling projects and learn more. We look forward to hearing from you!

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