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Farmhouse minimalist, an aesthetic bridging modern and rustic styles. This beautiful interior design style is inspiring for many, so take a look at this product guide for inspiration into making your home emulate this style.

Steal This Look: A Farmhouse Bedroom with Modern Furniture - Remodelista One of our favorite all-time design destinations? The minimalist farmhouse retreat Casa No Tempo in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal. Today we're taking a look at

Making the most of meals during a kitchen remodel can involve some crafty thinking. Here are a few tips to keep things easy while your kitchen is out of commission.

8 Steps to Surviving a Kitchen Remodel Living through a kitchen remodel isn’t always fun, but these steps will help you work around a kitchen in disarray

Looking for inspiration for your bathroom remodel? See what MRM has to say about different vanity and sink types, plus some of our favorite vanities from past remodels.

Bathroom Vanity and Sink Ideas: Tips from an Expert Seattle Remodeler Remodeling a bathroom offers an opportunity to blend style and functionality with your personal aesthetic. A well-chosen vanity is a focal point that can bring a touch of elegance and luxury to your bathroom. With a variety of options to choose from, vanities provide both essential functionality and...

Check out this very nice write-up on a well-built New York passive house.

Writer David Noland's Passive House in Cornwall Adventure writer David Noland built a small, super energy-efficient home in Cornwall to age gracefully in.

Contemporary lighting design is an exciting topic for us, and we're always eager to explore new concepts when designing for a remodeling project.

Take a look at this overview of some mesmerizing new lighting ideas:

8 Trends in Contemporary Lighting for 2024 Wooden shades, gorgeous glass and slim profiles were among the lighting looks at the recent ICFF trade event

Thinking about redecorating your outdoor space for spring and summer? Here's an extensive list of ideas to help you get the ball rolling:

Get Creative With These Wallet-Friendly Outdoor Decor Ideas Get ready to invite the whole crew over for an outdoor gathering at your place!

Model Remodel is proud to have taken home 7 awards in this year's Remodeling Excellence (REX) Awards by Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties 🏡 We're grateful for this honor and it's always amazing to see all the top-notch work being done in the remodeling industry!⁠
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Scroll through this post to see the awards we received, and be sure to click on the links beneath each photo to see the individual project pages.

Take a look at these 80 DIY Ikea upgrades that will give your home a truly unique character:

The 80 Best IKEA Hacks for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, and More From BILLY to IVAR, MALM to TARVA, these IKEA hacks are the best of the best.

With spring on the move, it's time for a few housekeeping items to keep the home ready for the seasons ahead. This helpful list is a nice reminder!

To-Dos: Your April Home Checklist Kick spring cleaning into high gear, and troubleshoot cooling and irrigation systems for the warmer months ahead

Is bamboo a sustainable building material? Generally hailed as an eco-friendly option, this fast-growing plant has become a game changer for many industries, including construction and remodeling. Take a look at this thorough review of bamboos many benefits.

Is Bamboo Sustainable? All You Need to Know About Eco-Friendly Bamboo — Sustainable Review Discover why bamboo is one of the top sustainable materials today. Explore the sustainability of bamboo and its eco-friendly benefits. Learn how the bamboo fabric is an excellent sustainable choice.

Model Remodel is celebrating 22 years of remodeling in the Seattle area! 🏡 We owe it all to our amazing clients and our hardworking team. To all the homeowners, families, contractors, and co-workers: we want to give our sincerest thanks! 💙

Model Remodel put incredible precision and care into this beautiful Mercer Island full house remodel. Upstairs you'll find a brand new addition with over 500 square feet of new living space, including the stunning primary suite and steam room bathroom. A folding door in the primary bedroom opens up to breathtaking views. On the lower level, a private ADU features its own full kitchen, fireplace, and private wrap-around deck. The beautiful details in this home are too plentiful to list, so please take a look at the project page on our website for the full picture, plus before-and-after shots.
Full project here: https://modelremodel.com/portfolio/serene-sustainable-dream-home-remodel/

Addicted to midcentury design? Take at 25 inspired examples to get some ideas flowing:

25 Midcentury Living Room Ideas That Stand the Test of Time | Hunker For over 70 years, the retro yet classic style of midcentury design has remained a favorite in the world of interior design. Here are 25 picture-perfect spaces that prove there's no such thing as one right way to create a stunning midcentury living room.

Home tour! There are tons of incredible design choices in this rustic renovated apartment:

This Gorgeous Small Barcelona Apartment Has Must-See Floors and Ceilings And the sunroom is absolutely dreamy.

In this small kitchen, salvaged is stylish. Take some inspiration from a modern minimalist design. We love the plywood fridge!

Steal This Look: A Modular Salvaged Kitchen in Sonoma - Remodelista Get the look of this makeshift plywood kitchen from a San Francisco interior designer who built his own off-the-grid Sonoma retreat.

"'Passive house' is a high-performance construction standard that targets sustainability. Buildings that are certified as passive houses can maintain their interior climate and temperature without an active heating or cooling system."

Read more:

How Owning a Passive Home Could Slash Your Energy Costs The passive-house building standard relies on lots of insulation and intentional design to use as little energy as possible for heating and cooling.

"As long as sourcing, production, and construction methods are considered, concrete makes for an incredibly sustainable material..."

Read here for some ideas on how to use concrete in your home remodel!

Sustainable Material Spotlight: Concrete From textured walls to industrial-style flooring, concrete makes an excellent choice for eco-conscious clients searching for high style and low maintenance.

Wondering how to clean your hardwood floors based on the wood and finish type? This detailed guide will help get you on your way!

How to Clean Hardwood Floors Gleaming wood floors are a thing of beauty. Find out how to keep them that way

Struggling to nail down your aesthetic? Take a look at this list that touches on a ton of interior design styles, from cottage to maximalist.

Interior Design 101: A Comprehensive Guide To Your Favorite Styles An interior design dictionary, if you will.

With spring around the corner, here are some ideas for revitalizing your outdoor space!

How to Turn a Tiny Patio Into the Backyard Escape of Your Dreams Every inch counts.

Resale value after a remodel is often a big factor in the decision making process. If you plan on eventually selling your home, you'll want to consider how your remodeling project will affect the value of your home. This article is a great starting point for consideration, but always feel free to reach out to us to talk through the finer details based on your specific needs.

5 Remodels That Make Good Resale Value Sense — and 5 That Don’t Find out which projects offer the best return on your investment dollars

"With a few strategic upgrades and regular maintenance, you can significantly enhance your home’s ability to conserve energy."

Take a look at the full article for the complete list of helpful tips.

How To Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Home’s Exterior To achieve peak energy efficiency, you must prioritize exterior changes. Here are some ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home’s exterior.

Let's talk kitchens! 🥖🥗☕
There's a lot that goes into a kitchen makeover, from layout to materials, colors, and cabinets. Here are some fresh ideas about some of the most common kitchen-related remodeling topics.
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Kitchen Ideas: Remodeling and Renovating in 2024 Dreaming of a kitchen that sparks joy, ignites culinary creativity, and wows your guests? Whether you're reimagining a cozy nook or a spacious culinary haven, the possibilities for kitchen remodeling in 2024 are endless. So, grab a cup of coffee and let's dive into some creative and practical ideas....

Thinking about appliance upgrades? Here's a good place to start with a short list of quality electric stoves.

The Best Electric Stoves Of January 2024 Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, how much you'd expect to pay for a pro and what to ask when hiring experts.

"Mass timber is a composite building material made from smaller pieces of wood that are glued, nailed, or connected via dowels. Its strength is competitive with traditional building materials like concrete or steel, and its ability to sequester carbon makes it a far more sustainable option."

Check out this great write-up on the state of mass timber in the construction industry. Learn about the benefits as well as the challenges of using mass timber, and see examples and explanations of how this sustainable material is used around the world.

Mass-Timber Construction: How Wood Is Changing the Future of Building With its inherent beauty, remarkable versatility and exceptional strength, mass timber is emerging at the definitive sustainable building material of the 21st century.

If you don't have time for a deep clean, here are 10 decluttering ideas to hold you over until spring cleaning 🛋

10 Decluttering Projects You Can Do in 30 Minutes or Less Don’t stress about the mess — just take one countertop or bookcase at a time

This gorgeous addition totally transformed the main living space in this home 🏠️ From the lovely living room to the fully remodeled kitchen, this project is filled with amazing details. The smoky green paint adds a calming and sophisticated feel to the space, and a cozy eating nook in the kitchen provides a place to relax with some breakfast and coffee. See the full project details here: https://modelremodel.com/portfolio/transformative-addition-with-tasteful-interiors/

Great sustainability meeting today with the MRM team. Here are some great fall and winter energy saving tips to keep you informed!

Fall and Winter Energy-Saving Tips Tips for saving energy and money during the fall and winter.