Kitchens
How to Stay Sane During Your Renovation – Part One If you’re considering a major renovation such as your kitchen, bathroom, or closet; mental health is probably low on your list of priorities. But a major renovation equals major stress on you and your family. As a design consultant, I’ve seen the “ugly side” of renovations where […]
“How to Choose a Countertop Part Three” In today’s blog, we’ll continue our countertop discussion. In parts one and two, we reviewed the pros and cons of natural stone and discussed the most popular types you can select between. We’ll now move on to the most popular type of countertop material: manmade stone. Manmade stone […]
“How to Choose a Countertop Part Two” In this blog, we’ll continue our discussion on how to select the perfect countertop for your kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere else you might be considering putting stone. Custom closets, fireplace surrounds, feature walls, and outdoor lounge areas are also great places to utilize stone. In our last blog, […]
“How to Choose a Countertop Part One” When planning for a kitchen or bathroom renovation, your countertop color and material are one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make. As the average person only experiences a major remodel once or twice in their lifetime, it can be difficult to figure out which stone […]
“Why We Decline Business – Part Two” In the first post of this two-part blog series, we began the discussion of why we decline business. We’re grabbing this sensitive subject by the horns to give more insight into what happens behind the scenes in the remodeling industry. It’s a touchy subject, as when we buy […]
Why We Decline Business Part One The idea of a company declining business is a touchy subject for most consumers. Continuing our analogy from the last blog where we discussed why we don’t give free kitchen, bathroom and closet renovation estimates; imagine going to a farmer’s market and walking up to a vendor to buy […]
What Questions Should I Ask My Contractor During the First Meeting? As one of the design consultants with Mayflower Construction, I’m usually the first person a new client meets. I show up at their house, view the bathroom or kitchen in question, talk through their ideas, and give my presentation on what it’s like to […]
How to Plan for a Kitchen Remodel If you’re seriously considering renovating, chances are it’s an idea that’s been floating in the back of your mind for quite some time. A kitchen renovation, especially, isn’t a decision you make overnight, as it’s a large investment you’ll have to look at every time you step foot […]
How to Design a Small Kitchen – Part Two In part one of this two-part series, we explained the importance of setting a realistic budget for a small kitchen renovation. In this blog, we’ll focus on the unique choices made in our two tiniest Mayflower kitchen remodels that make them stars of our portfolio. The […]
How to Design a Small Kitchen Before Mayflower transforms a dated galley kitchen from drab to fab! We discussed how to make a small bathroom feel luxurious in the last blog, so it’s only fitting to share the same love with the small kitchens of America! Just like how not all of us have a […]