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Lane Homes & Remodeling, Inc. 12536 Patterson Ave. Richmond, VA 23238
Richmond: (804) 784.0012
e-mail: [email protected]
www.lanebuilt.com
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About Us
Since 1984, Lane Homes & Remodeling, Inc. has provided our clients with creative, award-winning design solutions that meet their individual needs and objectives. From the initial design phase through your full one-year warranty, we are dedicated to providing you with the best possible construction experience. |
Services
� Additions � Kitchens � Baths � Master Suites � Sunrooms � Florida Rooms � Garages � Renovations � Porches � Decks � Attic Build-Outs � Basement Build-Outs � Whole House Remodels
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Prep Tips Before Remodeling
As you eagerly await the start of your remodeling, don't forget to prepare for the construction! Sometimes it's the biggest, littlest details that get overlooked.
Whether it's a kitchen or a bedroom, these areas are part of our daily life. As you pack up to move out, don't pack everything. Move your everyday, will need items in a functional place throughout the duration of your renovation.
Pets and children are both curious by nature. Wherever the construction takes place, make sure the area is safe and clear. This may require gates to separate the construction and play zone.
Renovating is a fun, exciting process. Being prepared can help alleviate unnecessary stress.
Looking to get started, or just have questions? Please feel free to give us a call; we look forward to helping you with all your renovation needs.
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New Design Directions for Kitchens |
This year the International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) joined forces for one fabulous Design and Construction Week in February. Co-locating in Las Vegas, the building industry trade shows attracted more than 75,000 attendees. Remodelers, kitchen & bath designers, and builders crowded together in the aisles, anxious to see and experience all the new product introductions from cabinet and appliance manufacturers, etc. A fascinating display in the Merillat Cabinetry booth was this sunny kitchen from 1946. Orville Merillat, company founder, built this kitchen by hand from birch wood. His wife, Ruth, applied the finish. The countertops are the original, missing only the metal edging. The appliances are all from the same time period. Even though this retro-kitchen fills our hearts with nostalgia, we cannot help but say, "You've come a long way, baby!" The many exciting kitchen exhibits at the show made that very clear. From doors and drawers that open automatically with just a light touch, to touchless kitchen faucets, to smart-phone enabled ovens--today's kitchens offer unprecedented convenience and functionality.
The results of the 2014 National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Design Trends Survey presented at KBIS provided further insight into new design directions for kitchens. According to the report--cleaner, more contemporary designs will dominate in 2014. Homeowners are increasingly requesting universal design amenities and easy maintenance features. The following kitchen features are expected to grow in popularity this year:
- Style
- 1. Contemporary
- 2. Transitional
- 3. Shaker
- Color Schemes
- 1. Grays
- 2. Whites and off-whites
- Wood Cabinets
- 1. Maple or bird's eye maple
- 2. Alder
- 3. Walnut
- Cabinet Finishes
- 1. Painted colors other than white
- 2. White Painted
- 3. Dark natural stain
- Faucet Finishes
- 1. Polished chrome
- 2. Satin nickel
- 3. Stainless steel
- Faucet Type
- 1. Pullout
- 2. Touch-activated
- Cooking Appliances
- 1. Microwave drawer
- 2. Convection
- 3. Gas cooktop
- Refrigerators
- 1. French door
- 2. Freezer-bottom
- 3. Built-in cabinet depth
- Electronics
- 1. Docking/Charging stations
- 2. Home office area
- 3. Flat-screen TV
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- Countertops
- 1. Quartz (by a large margin)
- 2. Butcher Block and other wood (tied)
- Backsplashes
- 1. Glass
- 2. Ceramic or porcelain tile
- 3. Natural stone tile
- Flooring
- 1. Wood
- 2. Ceramic or porcelain tile
- 3. Natural stone tile
- Sinks
- 1. Granite composite
- 2. Stainless steel
- Dishwashers
- 1. Integrated dishwasher
- 2. Two dishwashers in one kitchen
- 3. Drawer-type
- Storage Features
- 1. Trash/Recycling pullouts
- 2. Pullouts/rollouts
- 3. Spice pullouts
- Lighting
- 1. LED Lighting is way out in front
- 2. Incandescents
- 3. Halogen
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