Well I just went through the fun and sometimes intimidating process of picking interior paint colors for my new home. I love color and I have been a graphic designer for years so I enjoying working with color.

When I started with the task of picking colors for my new house, I knew I wanted color. So first I started with a theme . I live in Southern California near the ocean and have chosen Beach-y - Tropical with a modern twist as my theme.

Second, I used things I collect for inspiration. I collect the vintage jadeite dishes that Martha Stewart has made so popular. So naturally when I discovered that Martha Stewart had a paint color called Jadeite I knew that would be one of my colors.

Free Home Remodeling Design Software Comparison Review

When is ‘FREE’ really free? When it’s in reference to free home remodeling software! Heads up home renovators and remodeling enthusiasts – there really is something free in this world. Here are three home remodeling software packages with free versions that you can use with no strings attached:

• FloorPlanner
• Plan3D
• Google SketchUp

Looking for free kitchen design software?

Our 2D and 3D Free Home Remodeling Software Comparison Reviews

Well I’ve struggled with what advice I should give you all. I’ve been through the remodel process now and I’ve supervised at least a dozen others in the past year. I have a wealth of advice to give you so if you have any particular questions just ask. Leave a message for me on our blog.

The most consistent compliment we get on our home is how cool it is for a little house. Our house is just over 1100 sq.ft. but because of a few things we have done it feels much larger. I thought I would give you all a few tips on how to maximize your space and make your home feel much larger than it actually is.

Well, the online world anyway.

So many people write to us and tell us how great they think our site is. I can’t help thinking that they must not see many good sites then, because there are SO MANY MORE great home remodeling and design websites out there, it’s amazing to think that we even rank among them.

10 Best Home Design Blogs

For the past while Home Rejuvenation has been asking people to vote on what they feel are the best design blogs out there, and the results came in today. Here’s what their email this morning said:

“Based on 4931 votes polled over the last month, the 10 most influential design bloggers are revealed! “

Read their post on the “10 MOST INFLUENTIAL DESIGN BLOGGERS“.

Our congratulations to all the winners!

Who I Nominated

The “how-to” videos here at RemodelingMySpace.com are a fantastic way to learn a new skill to help in your renovation adventure or to brush up on one that you already have a little knowledge about, but still aren’t quite sure. These videos range from changing a light switch to a dimmer, to installing dry wall.

Just the other day here at Project Kraemer Lane, we had a plumbing question while working on a bathroom project that was answered through these how-to videos, and we’re happy to report that we’re one step closer to finishing!

Another excellent resource for do-it-yourselfers are the seminars that the large home improvement stores like Lowe’s and The Home Depot offer. They can range from beginner to intermediate and they cover a wide variety of topics including:

• Plumbing 101
• Painting Techniques
• Laying Tile
• Installing an Electrical Outlet
• Gardening
• Hanging a Ceiling Fan

And, if there’s a topic you’re interested in and would like it to addressed in future, speak with the store’s manager and ask for it to be considered. The best part? The sessions are FREE! So no more excuses–get to work!

We’ve been cooking up small kitchens photos.

We’ve been at it again. In order to bring you more free resources and design ideas, we’ve been hard at work collecting kitchen images of all kinds… modern, French, white, red, dark, country, funky and more. And since so many have asked for pictures of small kitchens, it was our first priority. From elaborate yet simple modern small kitchens, to as basic as it gets, we have small kitchen pictures for you to peruse to get those creative juices flowing and get some ideas for your small kitchen…. because whether it be an apartment, condominium or cabin kitchen, small kitchens need design love too!

Here’s just a sample for your small kitchen design pleasure….

It seems our research shows that ‘French Country Kitchens’ are one of the most popular design choices for kitchen remodeling or renovation projects. Not only are French country kitchens warm and inviting, but they also offer simplistic practicality for storage, workspace and design.

If you’ve been thinking about remodeling your kitchen with the French country theme, have a gander at our recently posted ‘French country kitchens photo gallery’, or get a good idea of what makes up a comfy kitchen from the South of France by reading our support article, ‘How To Design a French Country Kitchen‘. Here you’ll learn about color schemes, building materials, accents and accessories, furniture and fabrics, lighting and storage used in a French country kitchen.

While you may NOT want ‘la cuisine française de pays’, you can get some great ideas for creating ample storage space, texture ideas, the country ‘feel’, and ways to save money.

Right from the experts - those brave souls who are remodeling their own spaces and just so happen to be contestants in the Remodel, Blog & Win online contest!

1. Do The Work Yourself - Sam from Off Like a Herd of Turtles has done some calculating and figures he and his wife, Kim have saved themselves a minimum of $150/square foot because he’s done the work himself. He’s also going above and beyond minimum code requirements.
→ continue reading "7 Ways To Save BIG MONEY on Your Remodeling Project"

That’s right! We’re giving you access to post on our blog!

We’re opening up the ideaBlog to the most creative, inspiring, idea generating remodeling gurus out there… YOU! We want The ideaBlog to be a place where you can share your tips, tricks, ideas, know-how and inspiration for remodeling your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, garden, garage, or anything around the house. All you have to do is register for free, and start posting your pictures and ideas!

Hello world!

Welcome to our online home where we have opened our doors to provide a place to share our remodeling ideas with you, as well as a place to let you share your remodeling ideas with others.

You’ll also find idea inspiring posts from contestants in our “$5000 Remodel, Blog & WIN” contest, where these amazingly devoted individuals share their remodeling secrets, techniques, ideas and pitfalls. They will show you that people just like you can make your remodeling dreams come true!

Have you been inspired by something you’ve seen on our site? Do you have some great remodeling ideas that you’d like to share with the world? Register for our site, and start sharing your ideas with the world! We have a photo sharing gallery coming soon, too!