Naples, Florida Remodeling Blog

What does aging in place mean? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aging in place is "the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level." As we age, it's essential to consider what will make you feel the most comfortable living in your own home. In this blog post, we'll be guiding you on how to live comfortably and independently inside your own home!

1. Consider your surroundings

 

Consider your surroundings for a moment. Do you feel confident in your environment? The community you're living in? We all want to feel comfortable in our own homes. Especially as we age. As we get older, our household needs change. It's something most everyone will experience in life. We find that what once was useful and convenient will not be anymore. That's okay! That's one of the many ways we help our clients. When we sit down at our initial consultation, we go through all your concerns and your vision for your home. We take our expertise and combine ways to make your vision and dream happen in a way that is convenient for you! 

2. Switching Old To New

 

Certain areas in our home become less and less convenient over the years. Things that can be dangerous or uncomfortable to deal with on a day to day bases. For example, going up and down the stairs, reaching tall cabinets, or standing up in the shower. These are areas that we help with! With the right team of people behind you, these are areas that can be fixed to match your current lifestyle needs. Find the independence you crave once again without compromising the elegance of a well-designed home. There are certainly many ways to make your home feel luxurious and convenient all in one package.

3. Finding The Right Home Care

 

 

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It's interesting to look back at the beginning of 2020 and the design trends that came with the new year. It's almost as if those trending natural elements such as wood and earthly colors predicted the need between human connection and nature. When the unpredictable began early last year, we soon discovered that we were surrounded by nothing but noise and chaos. From the constant news updates on our TV screens to having to limit the social interaction we all crave, we quickly discovered our desire to be immersed in the calming environment we were initially born into...nature!

As we swim quickly out of 2020 and jump happily into this brand new year, it's the perfect time to take a look into this year's remodeling design trends!

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Well, folks, we have made it to the end of yet another year. A wild ride of a year, to say the least. There are many different lessons this year has taught us. It has taught us all how to work pretty much every video-calling platform there is; it's taught us to cherish sharing an environment with our co-workers and to spend more quality time with family & friends every chance we get. There are many different lessons 2020 has taught us, and despite the negative, there is always a positive perspective to look at.

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In the last blog post, we talked about the trending colors for this 2020 year! Today, we're sharing exciting ways you can implement those trending colors into your home. Here's a little refresher on the 2020 colors: Earthy shades of greens and blues. Brown based colors like buff, mocha, and ivory, as well as jeweled tones. These are more than just pretty colors. They stimulate a sense of comfort to our brains, bringing us back to our roots with colors from the earth around us.

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Over the past few months, we've been taking the necessary precautions we need to ensure client and employee safety. We hope that you and your family have been staying safe during this difficult time. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, we were working diligently on a 2020 Design Trend Seminar that focused on the trending colors and styles of the new year, as well as how to implement them into your home. Since we haven't been able to gather over the last few months and enjoy each other's company while learning about these trends, we're happy to share them in blog form with you today!

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You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing the flooring for your Naples kitchen remodel. There are many options that include exotic woods (even bamboo) and engineered woods (By the way, here’s an article that gives you a comparative overview of natural and engineered wood flooring). When it comes to higher-end remodeling projects, however. The choices generally narrow to include conventional hardwood or stone. Let’s take a look at the best kitchen flooring for your Naples remodel with these two styles to consider.

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Kitchens used to be hard-working rooms set aside for food preparation. Today, they form the heart of the home in terms of activity and style. They are still hard-working rooms, but they fulfill so many roles—from food preparation to casual dining to upscale entertaining. So what are the essential elements of a great kitchen? Consider these things when remodeling your Naples kitchen.

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This is the time of year when many homeowners begin thinking about remodeling their kitchens. Quite often they want some insight into the newest trends in kitchen design. Nobody wants to go through the trouble of a kitchen remodel—only to end up with a kitchen that looks dated. But it can be a bit of a challenge to accurately predict which trends will stand the test of time.

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Not only are kitchens the heart of Naples homes these days, they are also often showpieces for the entire house. At Reed Design-Build we’ve done more than our fair share of kitchen remodels (click here to take a look at some of the gorgeous kitchens we’ve been fortunate to create for our clients).  But there’s a big, beautiful world of kitchens out there. Take a look at six kitchen designs that made our jaws drop.

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If you want to create the perfect kitchen for your Naples home you have all kinds of options.  There are more styles and layouts and designs available to you than you can imagine. But before you jump into specific plans, materials, and finishes, there are some issues you’ll want to think about first. Here’s a look at 5 steps to getting the Naples kitchen you really want.

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