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Countertops 101

There are so many different surfaces available these days, choosing a countertop material can feel overwhelming. Here is a quick guide to some of the most popular choices. Engineered stone is currently the most popular selling surface in the industry. These products are quartz composites, ... Read More about Countertops 101

Budget Bathroom ideas

Have you been thinking of a bathroom remodel but think it’s not in the budget? Bathroom remodeling doesn’t have to break the bank - especially if your into DIY projects. Here are some low-cost remodeling ideas from Oregon Remodelers Association to give this important space a fresh look. Limit ... Read More about Budget Bathroom ideas

Bathroom Design Tips

Have you been considering a bathroom remodel but don’t know where to start?   Do you feel overwhelmed by choices? Do you and your partner have different ideas? Fortunately, the Oregon Remodelers Association has put together a list of questions to help guide the design process of your new bathroom. ... Read More about Bathroom Design Tips

Bathroom Design Trends

Do you and your partner battle for bathroom counter space and quality time in front of the mirror each morning? Luckily, the latest bathroom remodeling trend is the installation of double vanities. These offer double the space, double the storage and double the style. A bathroom remodel can improve ... Read More about Bathroom Design Trends

Lighting in Layers

When renovating your space, an important component to remember that can change the whole feel of the space, both physically and emotionally, is selecting the appropriate lighting. How you light a room can change the design and ultimately its use. Correct lighting can increase your quality of life ... Read More about Lighting in Layers

Feel Good in your Home

Have you ever thought much about the simple truth that where we are affects how we feel? Why are we drawn to some places and put off by others? The space in which we live or work, influences our mood. Some places, quite plain and simply put, feel like home. Sometimes this can have less to do with ... Read More about Feel Good in your Home

Spiral Staircase Addition

    Powell Construction has just finished building a small addition to a cute little getaway home on the Oregon Coast. This addition was only a 6-foot by 6-foot, two story addition, but that was big enough for what the homeowners wanted – a spiral staircase. The primary function for this addition ... Read More about Spiral Staircase Addition

Islands Can Add Some Spice to Your Life (published in Willamette Living Magazine, Feb. 2014)

This is a great example of a well-planned kitchen island. Does it feel like something might be missing in your kitchen? Does your kitchen feel too small or even too large to be functional? If you’re nodding your head in agreement, consider adding an island or an eating bar to your existing ... Read More about Islands Can Add Some Spice to Your Life (published in Willamette Living Magazine, Feb. 2014)

Best of Houzz 2014 Award!

Houzz Announces that Powell Construction has been voted by the Houzz community as a winner of “Best Of Houzz 2014 awards!” Powell Construction won in the Customer Satisfaction category Houzz (www.houzz.com), the leading platform for home remodeling and design, today announced the community’s picks ... Read More about Best of Houzz 2014 Award!

Green Finishes – Countertops

Countertops can make or break a great kitchen design and thanks to some new and improved products on the market, now the ecofriendly homeowner has options for a beautiful, functional, and green kitchen.  Here are some tips to keep in mind when selecting an environmentally friendly countertop. First, ... Read More about Green Finishes – Countertops

Green Finishes: Interior Paint

A new coat of paint can transform a room with minimal time and money, and in these economic times, who doesn’t like the sound of that?  However, all paints aren’t created equal and some paints are more “green” than others. According to the EPA, the quality of our indoor air is worse than the ... Read More about Green Finishes: Interior Paint