Referral Rewards/
Donation Our business could not survive without the loyal clients we are privileged to work with. We thank you with a gift certificate or a donation to your favorite charity. This month's rewards go to:Muriel & Charles, Annandale
Debbie & Jim, Reston
Josh & Stephanie, Annandale
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Contact
Schroeder Design/Build
9514-B Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA
(703) 449-1700
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About Us
Schroeder Design/Build is a full service, family owned remodeling company serving Northern Virginia since 1986. Since conception, our culture has been based on honesty and integrity while transforming dysfunctional space or creating new space to suit each client's needs.
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Our Services
We offer the design/build process to help you create your dream space -- such as a kitchen, a bathroom or additional space for a growing family. We are with you every step of the way!
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To Our Valued Clients,
Greetings! We are excited to launch our new electronic newsletter, which will replace our hard copy issue. We hope you enjoy and any suggestions are welcome. It has been a few issues since I have been able to contribute a message, due to a wedding, honeymoon, etc. While being away, it allowed me to reflect on why I/we are doing this business. There are may other professions that are not as strenuous or demanding. Of course, some are even more so.
My sister is participating in her 4th Susan G. Koman 60-mile walk for breast cancer research. We are all very proud of Beth's commitment to this humanitarian cause. When SDB made a contribution towards her team, I realized why we love remodeling. We are in the business of helping others. We help bring our client's dreams for their family to life through their home. As a small business, we have the ability to help our community and contribute towards invaluable causes. As of this spring, Schroeder Design/Build is celebrating its 26th year of helping others!
Andrew Schroeder |
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Ceilings Are a Hot Topic
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Speaking at the 2012 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in April, Maxine Lauer from Sphere Trending exclaimed, "Ceilings have never been so hot!" This trend also was evident in the three show homes built this year for Builder magazine's Concept Home 2012. Each home was designed with a different age group in mind -- from Boomers to Gen X to Gen Y -- yet in every case the ceilings exhibited great style and imagination. As homeowners have become aware of the powerful effect a beautiful ceiling can have on the total look of a room, they are putting more emphasis on that fifth wall.
As with any decorative element in a room, before you plan your ceiling design, you should first take note of the style and dimensions of the room. Think of the entire room as a three-dimensional space, rather than envisioning your ceiling as a separate feature. Heavy wooden beams may look out of place and overbearing in a tiny room. The same treatment would be perfect for a large room with a high ceiling, since beams make a larger space feel more intimate. In an open floor plan, varying the ceiling heights can help you delineate specialized areas -- like a dining area -- without having to use furniture or walls to make this distinction.
There are many different ceiling treatments you can consider for your home, from coffers, to embossed tin, beadboard, fancy moldings, floating screens, tray ceilings, and beams. Incorporating texture is also an important design trend today. Add texture to sections of your ceiling using wallpaper, fabric, faux painting or woven wood. Keep in mind that a dark color will lower the perceived height of your ceiling, whereas a light color will seem to lift the ceiling even higher.
Another popular way to create visual interest on your ceiling is through lighting. LEDs have greatly contributed to this trend, since they do not add heat to the room and will usually last much longer than other bulbs before needing to be replaced. Tray ceilings often conceal recessed lighting, creating a soft indirect glow on the ceiling. Lighting can be used to add drama as it accents key architectural features that may not otherwise be noticed in a high ceiling. |
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