Discovering your personal style and taste can be one of the most difficult parts of starting a new project. You may be asking, "What exactly does it mean for something to be 'mid-century modern' or 'farmhouse'?" or "How would I describe what I'm looking for?" It’s easier to find inspiration pictures ... Read More about Finding YOUR Design Style
Design Directions for a Brand-New Year
While some styles remain timeless, it does seem that each new year delivers fresh directions and applications in the home design realm. After researching what to expect for 2022, we have discovered a few trends that appear to be rising to the top, surfacing repeatedly in various home design journals ... Read More about Design Directions for a Brand-New Year
Home for the Holidays
Let Holiday Gatherings Inspire Your Kitchen Remodel The holidays bring to mind warm memories of gathering with family and friends. Often it is during these times of entertaining that people realize what they would change about their kitchens. Over the years, we’ve added lots of features ... Read More about Home for the Holidays
Future of the Farmhouse Kitchen
As remodelers, we see a lot of home design trends come and go. Some trends turn the corner as quickly as they come, while others become staples and stand the test of time. The farmhouse trend is one that has been around for quite some time now and isn’t showing signs of going away anytime soon. The ... Read More about Future of the Farmhouse Kitchen
Our Favorite White Paint Colors
We spend a lot of time with homeowners choosing paint colors. Picking the right paint color can be a challenge! Paint can look different on one wall versus the one right next to it, all because of the way light falls or where cabinets are placed. We’ve found that one of the hardest colors to choose ... Read More about Our Favorite White Paint Colors
Home Design Trends for 2021
As the year starts to wind down, our design team has been reflecting on the new trends we've seen this year and where we think they will be going in the coming months. With 2020 being the strange year that it has, we're seeing many new or adjusted wants and needs from homeowners. In some areas, ... Read More about Home Design Trends for 2021
What Kind of Range is Right for My Kitchen?
We get a lot of questions about gas versus electric ranges when it comes to kitchen remodels. Both have advantages, but they have some disadvantages as well. Like most kitchen remodel decisions, choosing what is right for you depends a lot on how you work in your kitchen. We broke it down into a ... Read More about What Kind of Range is Right for My Kitchen?
Changing Times
As we have been adapting to how to do business during COVID-19, we’ve been able to reflect on our years of working in the Willamette Valley. Since 1990, we’ve been committed to designing and building the spaces of our clients’ dreams. We’ve seen a lot of changes in the area, been through a major ... Read More about Changing Times
Powell Construction Among “The Best Cape Cod Builders in the U.S.”
We are excited that this week we have been included in an article from Home Builder Digest featuring the best "Cape Cod" style remodels in the United States! From the article: "When it comes to home renovations and additions, Powell Construction has had the opportunity of working with a wide variety ... Read More about Powell Construction Among “The Best Cape Cod Builders in the U.S.”
Cracking the Code on Countertops
Countertops make up a large portion of your kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, etc. They can make a statement or blend with the rest of the space. With endless materials, finishes, patterns, and colors you're bound to find one that complements your space. There is no right or wrong countertop ... Read More about Cracking the Code on Countertops
Achieving the Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse style homes have gained popularity over the past decade. However, people are now leaning towards a more modernized farmhouse style rather than the traditional, rustic theme. The modern farmhouse style has a fine balance between industrial and rustic elements. Choosing particular plumbing ... Read More about Achieving the Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Kitchen Trends 2020
For many, the kitchen is the hub of the home. It's where you eat, work, and gather, and spend a majority of our time. Kitchen trends and design styles are always changing, but some are timeless, and meant to last as long as the rest of your home. These are just a few of the trends we are beginning ... Read More about Kitchen Trends 2020
Bathroom Trends 2020
Much like kitchens, bathrooms need a cosmetic overhaul every decade or so to keep up with the times. But in recent years we've seen timeless bathroom styles that age as gracefully as the rest of your home. Whether your style is modern, contemporary, farmhouse, or traditional, there is a bathroom ... Read More about Bathroom Trends 2020
Tile in the Kitchen
Choosing backsplash can seem like an overwhelming decision. Your backsplash should speak to your style while tying in with the rest of the space. This is where you can choose to go with something bold and bright for a fun pop of color, or tone it down with neutrals. There are a variety of colors, ... Read More about Tile in the Kitchen
Home For The Holidays
There are many things to consider with the holidays approaching quickly. One thing many of us overlook is our holiday decorating. Everyone has their own style when it comes to decorating, but many of us don't do enough planning and end up with too much or too little. Consider these "do's and don'ts" ... Read More about Home For The Holidays
Choosing the Right Lighting for Your Home
Choosing the right lighting creates both a beautiful and functional space. Some lighting can make us feel relaxed and comfortable, while other lighting is meant to increase productivity. There are many things to consider when making lighting selections in your home. Determining what the space is ... Read More about Choosing the Right Lighting for Your Home
Staying True to Your Home’s Character Through Remodeling
A home is much like a person - it has an identity and character all its own. As you approach the redesign of your home, it’s important to stay true to your home’s character. A good remodel looks like it has always been that way. Once your project is complete, if your friends and neighbors ask you to ... Read More about Staying True to Your Home’s Character Through Remodeling
5 Things to Think About Before You Remodel
One thing we hear a lot from our clients during a kitchen remodel is that they didn’t realize how many little decisions there would be to make along the way. Luckily, your Powell Construction designer can help you through all of them! Here are our top 5 suggestions for things to think about before ... Read More about 5 Things to Think About Before You Remodel
Vibrant Blue Kitchen Remodel: After
This remodel changed the way these homeowners are able to use their home. With a cozy breakfast nook at the front of the house and a beautiful outdoor space in the back, these clients craved a connected space. Lacking an open floor plan we set out to give them a well lit, updated, open kitchen where ... Read More about Vibrant Blue Kitchen Remodel: After
Kitchen Styles
One of the things we hear from homeowner after homeowner is that they like having a designer to help guide them because they don’t really know what their “style” is. We get it – when you look up “design styles”, there are so many options! We’ve broken kitchens down into three broader categories, as ... Read More about Kitchen Styles
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