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Do you have big, family dinners? Do you like to entertain? If so, you probably spend a lot of time around the table in the dining room. The dining room is a place for gathering, feasting, socializing, and making memories. Although you’re probably focused on the food and company, you want the room you’re spending time in to feel inviting and comfortable.

If your dining room is outdated, too small, or run down, you probably don’t like to bring guests in the room. This room, like all the other rooms in the house, is an extension of you, so it should be styled and designed as you’d like it. Sure, it may not be as frequently used as the kitchen, living room, or bathrooms, but it is a room that has a purpose, and it should not be forgotten.

Our renovation team at Sunset Builders & Maintenance wanted to share with you some ideas on how you can make your dining room a stand-out room that reflects your tastes, size needs, budget, and style.

• Install molding on the ceiling and walls for texture and design elements.
• Paint an accent-color wall to add some drama or fun to the room.
• Install a sound system in the room so you and your guests can listen to music while you eat and talk.
• Build a window seat for adding seating and a unique design element to the room.
• Install built-in shelves and wine racks into the walls for storage and to save space in the room.
• Design rounded archways to enter the room for a unique look.
• Remove doors to give the room a more open, spacious look.
• Install a chandelier over the table that reflects your style whether it’s modern, vintage, glitzy, minimalistic, or country.
• Install a large mirror in the room to make the room appear larger.
• Build a closet in the room to store linens, silverware, tableware, glassware, etc.
• Install a dimmer to control the light in the room – different events require different light settings.

How do you envision your new dining room? We are eager to hear your ideas and have the skillset to make your ideas come to life. Our team will work with you from concept to the finish to build the ideal dining room to fit your life. read more

Home renovation is whatever you want it to be. If you want to update a kitchen, that’s home renovation. If you want to transform a bedroom into a mancave, that’s a home renovation. Whatever you want to renovate, our team is ready for the challenge. For this article, we wanted to talk about home offices. With longer work weeks and remote jobs, more people are opting for home offices in their homes. Unfortunately, many homes aren’t built with an extra room for a home office in mind; however, we can turn one of your existing rooms into a home office or find empty/wasted space in your home and transform that into an office area/space for you.

We can create a custom home office for you based on your budget, space, and needs – some people require more space than others. You want your home office to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing, since you’ll be spending a lot of time in there.

Our renovation team at Sunset Builders & Maintenance has put together some home office ideas that you may want to incorporate into your home office. read more

A bedroom doesn’t have to be just for sleep. In fact, people spend a lot of time in their rooms for many other reasons. From watching TV and reading a book to socializing with a loved one or scrolling through your phone, a bedroom provides a space to relax, unwind, and be happy.

Since you want to turn to your bedroom to relax or “escape,” you want to design the room to be welcoming while also suiting your needs and wants. You want the room to give off positive, peaceful vibes. You want the room to be able to house your belongings. You want the room to reflect you.

The design of your bedroom is just as important as any other room in the house, even if guests don’t see or frequent this room at all.

As a professional renovation contractor, we wanted to share some bedroom renovation ideas for you to consider if your bedroom needs a makeover. We want to help you design the bedroom of your dreams.

• Choose colors that make you happy. If you want peaceful colors, choose whites, light grays, and light blues. However, bold colors can make a bedroom fun and happy.
• Add depth and volume to a room by adding elements and texture like printed wallpaper, wood beams, molding, etc.
• Add additional or bigger windows to the bedroom to bring in additional light and the illusion of more space.
• Build shelving and cabinets into the walls to save floor space and create more storage. These shelves can also be open-shelves, which can bring a decorative element to the room.
• Add a skylight for added light and character.
• Create a sitting area space in the room separate from the bed area so you have a space to talk, read, and relax without being in bed.
• Install a heated floor, so on those colder winter nights, you won’t step onto a freezing ground.
• Paint the walls, closets, and cabinets neutral (timeless) colors that won’t get boring, while using throw pillows, throw rugs, and décor to experiment with fun designs, materials, and prints.

When it comes to bedroom renovation, the ideas are endless. We can’t wait to hear your ideas. When you are looking for top-quality craftsmanship and service, as well as a company you can trust, count on Sunset Builders & Maintenance to renovate your bedroom. read more

Every year, there are new home trends that pop up. Some trends appear year after year. When renovating a home, it’s important to make the space reflect what you like and what’s in your budget.  Using trends in your home isn’t a bad thing, but remember, if it’s a bold choice or too “trendy,” you may get bored of it. Stick to trends that seem more timeless.

Our team at Sunset Builders wanted to share with you some current kitchen trends people are into that you may want to add into your kitchen remodel!

• Neutral color palettes are popular all over the kitchen including the walls.
• White quartz is a popular counter top material.
• White is the number one choice for counter tops.
• Ceramic and porcelain tile are top picks for backsplashes.
• The brick pattern is the top should for a backsplash.
• White is the most popular color for backsplashes.
• Ceramic or porcelain tile is the number one choice for floors.
• Black stainless appliances are becoming popular for their sleek appearance.

When getting a kitchen remodel? Do you know what the number one upgraded kitchen feature is by homeowners? Counter tops – followed by backsplashes and sinks. Like stated above, quartz is the number one type of counter top these days followed by natural stone (granite used to be number one). For backsplash materials, natural stone is the next popular choice after ceramic and porcelain tile.

Due to their popularity, there is a good chance you will add some of these popular kitchen features to your kitchen remodel. However, it’s YOUR kitchen, so choose and install whatever materials and features you prefer! read more

A bathroom doesn’t just have to be a bathroom.  With the right design elements and features, a bathroom can be an escape – your own personal oasis. A bathroom can be a place for you to relax, unwind, catch up on reading, shows, self-care, grooming, and more. We spend a lot of our lives using the bathroom, so we might as well create a space for ourselves that is inviting.

How can you transform your bathroom from blah to your own personal spa? Here are some tips:

• Update your faucets, handles, and racks to be gold, rose cold, or ornate for a fancier look.
• Install a clawfoot tub with a caddy laying atop it.
• Install open shelves to place candles, towels, soaps, and décor.
• Bring air plants and succulents into the room.
• Install a fireplace and sitting area in one part of the bathroom.
• Arrange candles throughout the room.
• Lay down rugs for a sophisticated look.
• Hang large artwork in the bathroom.
• Put soaps, lotions, shampoos into dispensers – you can pick any colors or patterns you like to match the room.
• Find different ways to be creative with how you store and hang towels. For example, build a ladder is a nice design element that can also hold your towels.
• Declutter the room by storing items in drawers and closets for a cleaner look.
• Use whites, nudes, blues, and grays to create a spa-like feel.
• Install a waterfall shower.
• Install a makeup vanity, away from the sink, with big lights for you to sit an pamper yourself at.

Looking to create a luxurious, spa-like bathroom? We can turn your ideas into a reality. At Sunset Builders & Maintenance, we are experts in bathroom remodeling. Let us transform your bathroom!

We do home renovations, including, kitchens, bathrooms, and more, in Sanibel Island, Fort Myers and all surrounding Southwest Florida areas. Call us at 239-233-2152 or click Fort Myers bathroom remodeling page to view some of our remodeling projects and learn more.

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