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Kids' room - transitional kids' room idea in Chicago

Bedroom - mid-sized transitional guest carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea in Omaha with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Chicago.

Sofie Barfoed © 2015 Houzz

Inspiration for a large industrial freestanding desk dark wood floor home office library remodel with brown walls and no fireplace

Brittany R. Lanzone Principal Designer Allied Member ASID NKBA Member  RAE DESIGN GROUP 282 W. Main St., Rockaway, NJ 07866 (973) 586-8300 Fax: (973) 586-8301 www.raedesigngroup.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! facebook.com/RaeDesignGroup Brittany R. Lanzone

Bookshelf lined hall with arches.
Example of a southwest hallway design in Albuquerque

This San Carlos home features exciting design elements like bold, floral wallpaper, and floor-to-ceiling bookcases in navy blue: --- Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/bold-design-powder-room-study

This San Carlos home features exciting design elements like bold, floral wallpaper, and floor-to-ceiling bookcases in navy blue: --- Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/bold-design-powder-room-study

Kerri Fukui
Living room library - mid-sized scandinavian open concept light wood floor living room library idea in Salt Lake City with white walls

Photo: Lauren Andersen © 2019 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in San Francisco

Amy Bartlam
Example of a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor family room library design in Los Angeles with blue walls

Inspiration for an eclectic home design remodel in Seattle

Stacey Brandford
Example of a small trendy built-in desk light wood floor study room design in Toronto with white walls

Mountain style freestanding desk carpeted home design photo in Orange County with white walls

Upgraded countertops are one of the most valuable assets you can have in your home. Granite remains the favorite choice for kitchens and bathrooms, and the benefits it offers are abundant. Not only do granite countertops invite daily enjoyment and utility, they can also increase the value and desirability of your home, and give you a higher return on investment (ROI) than many other remodeling projects. Return On Investment Remodeling Magazines Cost vs. Value Report, which provides an annual look at individual remodeling projects and their ROI, reported that a minor kitchen remodel returns 79.3 percent ROI. Countertops are a key element of the remodel, along with items such as cabinets, appliances, and flooring. Upgrading bathroom countertops to granite has a similar impact, with a 70 percent ROI on a minor bathroom renovation. The ROI is an important factor for those looking to renovate because it presumes an easier home sale at a higher home price. "Granite or marble countertops will make a home more appealing to buyers than will older countertops made from materials like laminate or wood," said the New York Times. Easier To Maintain Granite countertops are also easier to maintain than many others, which can help indecisive remodelers make a choice. "Marble is softer and more porous than the nearly indestructible granite, and so it can etch (scratch) and stain in a way that granite usually won't," said the kitchen. Quartz is considered among the easiest surfaces to take care of and is also a growing trend; add a glass mosaic tile backsplash to create a fancy and functional kitchen. Looking to express your more modern side? Try a recycled glass countertop to create a showstopping kitchen that is also friendly to the Earth. A Better Alternative Cabinet Refacing: The Smart, Financially Sound Choice Brand new cabinets are something most of us would love to add to our home. But when we see the cost, those cabinets are often off the table. New cabinets cost thousands of dollars at a minimum and can rise to numbers rivaling a luxury car. Refacing costs a fraction of the cost of new cabinets while providing a fresh new look to your space. New cabinets can be budget busters "Most cabinets range from $500 to $1,500 per cabinet box," said Better Homes and Gardens. "Based on an estimated 30 cabinets in an average-size kitchen, you can be looking at a cost of about $15,000-$45,000." If you're planning a small or midsize renovation, that could eat up your whole budget. Refacing instead of replacing can save you money and time, allowing you to use those funds in another area or simply lowering your renovation cost. "Fans of refacing say this mini-makeover can give a kitchen a whole new look at a much lower cost than installing all-new cabinets," said HGTV. "Cabinet refacing can save up to 50 percent compared to the cost of replacing. Jaymi Naciri is the award-winning author of hundreds of original articles focused on real estate, interior design, and home improvement. Granite Kitchen & Bathroom Countertops at Granite Transformations Ventura provides products made from engineered stone, quartz & recycled Glass Photo Provided by Granite Transformations Corporate

Study room - small modern built-in desk dark wood floor study room idea in Los Angeles with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage freestanding desk home office library remodel in Salt Lake City with gray walls

Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Salt Lake City