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Envision Design San Diego Kitchen Remodel – Before and After

Here at Envision Design, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional customer experience during your home remodel. Here are a couple of stories from a few of our former clients:

We recently received this kind letter from one of our former clients:

We wish to express how happy we are with the work that Envision Design performed on our house, garage, and granny flat; painting, caulking, and rebuilding the gazebo. The workers were very professional, polite, and meticulous in their work…They did a beautiful job restoring our home to its original beauty.”

-Larry and Kathy W

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6 Bathroom Remodel Upgrades to Enhance Your Shower Experience

Are you ready to take “the plunge” and do a little bathroom remodeling? Great! Envision Design is here to support you. We have taken the time to compile a list of our 6 favorite ideas for your upcoming bathroom remodel.

1. Incorporate shower storage
There is nothing more convenient than having storage built into your shower. Gone are the days of corners crowded by shampoo bottles! [Read more…]

5 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Window Replacement Today

Exterior remodeling projects are extremely lucrative for homeowners because curb appeal is the first thing that a buyer notices about a home. Window replacement is one of the most beneficial projects that you can undertake as a homeowner. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, a new set of windows can return homeowners around 78% of the project expenditure upon resale! In this post, we are going to discuss the 5 five biggest reasons why you should consider a window replacement for your home. [Read more…]

Eco-Friendly Renovations

Going Green is a huge trend in our society today. From recycling paper and plastics to reducing our need for fossil fuels, most Americans consciously try to reduce the impact they have on the environment. It ought to be no surprise then that Going Green has made its way into home remodeling and is quickly gaining speed.Everywhere you look more and more contractors are using green methods to remodel homes. Living rooms and basements are made to be more Eco-friendly and sustainable. Kitchens and bathrooms are being renovated with recycled glass tiles and paper counter-tops. More and more builders are finding ways to introduce more sustainable materials into their tool box everyday. So what can you do to make sure you next remodeling project is an Eco-friendly one? Here are a few tips:While your remodeling, there are a lot of small adjustments you can make that have less of an impact on the environment. More importantly, many green renovations are also better for your budget as they can significantly lower your overall renovation costs.

Always plan your renovations carefully so you don’t need to make costly or wasteful changes afterwards. Implementing a clear plan does not require sacrificing flexibility, however it will help to reduce unnecessary adjustments later.

Work with a contractor with green renovation experience. Your contractor should have a record of past green remodels that demonstrate their own ability to deliver environmentally-friendly and sustainable renovations.

Particulary when remodeling an older home, look out for asbestos and if any is found hire a trained specialist to remove it properly. Asbestos is extremely dangerous and should be handled by trained individuals only. Keep your remodeling mess and dust in the area you will be remodeling, put up plastic barriers at the doors and windows to keep the dust and mess from escaping into other areas of your home.

Use recycled materials whenever possible. During demolition take careful attention to the materials that are being taken out and take into consideration whether or not you can use them again in the remodel. If you can’t reuse them, consider donating them to a local charity, or contact your local recycling company to find out which materials you can recycle and which must be thrown away.

Always look for recycled materials first before purchasing new materials. You will be surprised what a little search on the internet can turn up.

Look for more Eco-friendly or sustainable materials. Woods that grow quickly are a great option for flooring because they are more sustainable to our environment, Eucalyptus, cork, and bamboo are great options.

Inevitably, it is very hard to make next renovation a eco-friendly one. As you can see they are several ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and make our environment a more sustainable one. Speak with one of our Envision Design Experts today and you will get even more tips on how to make your home more sustainable.