Kitchens
2022 Holiday Edition Once a year, we like to take a break from our standard blogs to reflect. It’s so easy to get caught up in “business as usual” and the day to day worries of being a small business. With all the world events this year and the uncertainty surrounding the projection of our […]
The Ideal Mayflower Client Part One There are hundreds of home improvement companies in the DMV area each offering their own set of services and unique way of presenting themselves to potential clients. To help clients decide whether Mayflower might be a good fit, we’ve come up with a list of questions to consider and […]
Why We Don’t Offer Labor Only If you’ve got a friend who’s in the business and willing to hook you up with discounted materials, it will be very tempting to purchase everything yourself and try to find a labor only contractor. We sometimes offer our material discount to our own family and close friends and […]
“Is a DIY Kitchen or Bathroom Renovation for Me”? Part Two In this two-part blog series, we’re focusing on what aspects to consider before jumping into managing your own bathroom or kitchen renovation. It’s very tempting to save money by sourcing your own materials and hiring various handymen, plumbers and electricians to help you put […]
“Is a DIY Kitchen or Bathroom Renovation for Me”? Part One As much as a DIY kitchen or bathroom renovation contradicts our business model, we do realize it’s a popular alternative to hiring a design-build firm like us. With all the home improvement shows and YouTube tutorials making it look fun and easy, many prospective […]
Why You Shouldn’t be Afraid to Reveal Your Hand So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and renovate your kitchen and bathroom! You’ve watched home improvement shows, collected design magazines, searched the internet for inspiration, and have a clear vision for your improved home. Now that you’re prepared to make your dream a reality, it’s […]
What Goes into Picking Kitchen Materials If you’re considering a kitchen renovation, your material selection will be just as important as the physical placement of all your cabinets. You want to create a kitchen within your budget that is the perfect mix of style and functionality. You also want your new kitchen to feel and […]
How to Choose a Countertop – Part Four Selecting a countertop is one of the major decisions in any kitchen, bathroom, fireplace or master closet renovation. Not only is it a prominent feature in the room, but it may equal or sometimes even exceed the cost of your cabinets. In parts one and two of […]
Stop Waiting on That Estimate As one of the design consultants with Mayflower, I become the face of our company as I’m often the first representative clients meet when considering us for their kitchen or bathroom renovation. I come to their home for the very first meeting, help with the design and material selection, prepare […]
How to Stay Sane During Your Renovation – Part Two If you’re renovating, you’ll want to make sure you have the best possible experience. In addition to having your project well planned, preparing adequate financing, and choosing a great contractor; it’s also important to prepare mentally. In part one of this two-part series, we discussed […]