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Nominate Cabex Construction for Best of SRQ 2023!
Best of SRQ is Back Nominations are now open for the 2023 Best of SRQ Local Readers’ Competition. With your help, we took home “Best Contactor” and “Best Kitchen Designer” awards in 2021 and 2022. Thank you to all of your nominations these past two years, and thank...
Why is October National Kitchen and Bath Month?
October is the Time to Remodel October means it’s time to turn those thoughts of remodeling into action. It is officially National Kitchen and Bath Month, which basically is a great time to take the first step toward that remodel you’ve been putting off or thinking...
Why Choose Elmwood Custom Cabinetry?
A Unique Human Touch Elmwood is a custom, high-end cabinetry brand with a reputation for fine craftsmanship that stretches back to 1973. The Elmwood team of artisans and experts lends a unique human touch to every project, working with designers to help create iconic...
Custom Fireplaces Glow Bright at Ritz Residences
Floor to Floor at the Ritz At the west end of Fruitville Road is the towering new Ritz-Carlton Residences. It’s the epitome of luxury living, but did you know the interior of these condo units don’t exactly look all that luxurious when they’re newly built? That’s why...
1960s Artist Retreat Will Become Modern Home
A 60-Year-Old Retreat It was originally built as an artist’s retreat back in 1960. Today, this home in Siesta Key’s Boyd Park is not just a retreat, but just that, a home. But this 1,600-square foot home is just not spacious enough for this family. It’s time to...
Most Common Requests from Sarasota Homeowners
The Big Three Sarasota homeowners are savvier than ever when it comes to knowing what they want. Thanks to home improvement shows and online sources like Houzz (you can find us there too!), it’s easy for homeowners to find all kinds of ideas about how they want their...
A Pearl in Oyster Bay Part 1: Kitchen & Baths
Time For Another Remodel Nestled in the middle of Sarasota’s Oyster Bay on almost ¾ acres of land is a home waiting for a makeover. Built in 1957, this home was actually updated in 2012 to include an open floor plan, a dining and entertaining area with hardwood...
Live Well with These Wellness Designs
Well, Well, Well… Health and well-being are topics on everyone’s minds. Wellness-oriented spaces in home spaces are being used much more than just for relaxation and pampering. Designers are creating spaces that deliver not only an aesthetic level but an environment...
George Diaz Joins Cabex as Sales Manager
Welcome, George! Cabex Construction announces and welcomes George Diaz as Sales Manager & Senior Designer. As Sales Manager, George will be implementing strategic sales plans to expand Cabex’s customer base while overseeing the team of Senior Designers. George...
Top Wallpaper Trends to Wrap Yourself In
No Longer Grandma’s Wallpaper Wallpaper. The word, for some, causes cringing and snarling due to the thought of the horrendous stripes and floral patterns of old. We’re here to tell you that these types of patterns are indeed no longer in vogue. However, the use of...
The Arrival of the Modern Fireplace
Purely Decorative Living in Florida, we don’t really have a burning need for the traditional fireplace. That’s not stopping Florida homeowners from desiring a fireplace element inside their homes. The only difference with the fireplaces that homeowners are requesting...
Top Shower Designs for Your Bathroom
What Homeowners are Looking For Bathroom designs are ever evolving. Of course, the basic layout of the shower and/or tub, toilet, cabinets, and sink remains the same, but the style, colors, and overall feel of these items is what’s always changing. We know that...
Q Premium Natural Quartz Brings Modern Elegance
New in Our Showroom! While selecting materials for your remodel, chances are, you’ll be eyeing quartz for your countertops. Natural quartz is a favorite for homeowners because of its high-glamour styles, eclectic color choices, and life-long durability. New in our...
Midnight Blue Sets on Lakewood Ranch Remodel
New Design for Lakewood Ranch Home Lakewood Ranch homes are always exciting to work in. They reside in a more luxurious part of Sarasota and Bradenton, so it’s thrilling to take these outdated interiors and upgrade them into a luxurious design to match the aura of the...
Ritz Condo is Custom Crafted with Leather, Fire & Quartzite
Creating That Wow Factor A Ritz condo surrounded by the best that Sarasota has to offer from boardwalks to marinas to restaurants to Sarasota Bay should have nothing but the best when it comes to its interior. The new Ritz-Carlton Residences in Downtown Sarasota...