glass wine vault under staircase
| |

Under-Stair Wine Vault Illuminates Sarasota Home

Something Missing Something seemed missing in this two-year-old home in the Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores district. The architectural new build was built with the modern homebuyer in mind with sustainable materials, smart technology, and a minimalist design. Despite the conscious craftsmanship of the contemporary styles of today, the homeowners still felt something was missing. What was…

Kitchen with wood cabinets and island
| |

Fascination at Lakewood Ranch Kitchen Remodel

A Fascinating Kitchen This Lakewood Ranch kitchen is a Cabex favorite because of the unique countertop. It’s a granite with colors of beige, light green, and gold in a pattern called Fascination. There’s just so much movement to it, which isn’t all that common in countertops. This kitchen is definitely one of a kind. With…

Retro laundry room with green cabinets
| |

Fresh Mint Breathes New Life into Lakewood Ranch Laundry Room

This Laundry Room Gets a Good Rinse Usually, it’s the kitchen or master bathroom you want to hand off to a designer to design a much more eye-catching and unique space that would rival anything your neighbors have. This isn’t the case for this particular Lakewood Ranch home. The homeowners decided it was their laundry…

Living room with entertainment center by the window
| | |

1970s Interior Dissolves into a Retro Memory at Sea Gate Condos

Dissolving into a Retro Memory Panoramic views of the Gulf are no longer the only magnificent views coming from this penthouse in Longboat Key’s Sea Gate Club Condominiums. A bland 1970s interior dissolves into a retro memory after a complete condo remodel. The remodel brought a modern, waterfront-inspired style to the unit that rivals the…

Man and woman talking over wooden fence
| | |

How to Notify Your Neighbors About Your Remodeling Project

What Designers Recommend It takes a whole team of designers and builders to remodel a home. Even if your remodeling project stays confined within your own four walls, your neighbors can’t help but get involved whether by hearing demolition noise or passing your contractors in the street. For that reason, many design professionals recommend notifying…

Modern bathroom with blank banner
|

Bathroom Design Trends For 2022

Forget the white subway tiles and outdated vessel sinks. The latest jaw-dropping baths are all about color and natural designs. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, 2022 bathroom trends are pushing the envelope in color, patterns, finishes, and materials. The latest bathroom design trends welcome features like open concept showers and lots of…

Drywall and painting
| | | | |

Remodel vs. Renovate: What’s the Difference?

Aren’t They the Same? We generally tend to use the terms remodeling and renovating interchangeably when talking about updating our homes. Did you know there are actually some key differences between the two terms? As a matter of fact, it might not really matter which term you use when talking with friends or family about…