Project Summary of Kitchen Remodel in Eden Prairie
As a design and build company, kitchen remodeling is at the top of our list of expertise. Kitchen remodels that we complete usually involve a complete demolition, from the wall board down to the framing, followed by adding new everything. Recently, we completed a kitchen design and remodel in Eden Prairie. Click here to see […]
Where Should You Start When Remodeling Your Kitchen?
Once you make the decision to remodel your kitchen, you may be asking yourself, where should you start? Finding the correct answer to this question can be daunting. Most people think, or have read on the trusty internet, that you should start with demolition. However, demolition is not the first step. Design is the most […]
How To Manage Home Remodeling Expectations: Photo Filters vs. Real Life
Providing high quality design-build services for our clients is extremely rewarding yet challenging. The challenging part is that, no two clients are the same. With many years of experience, I know that I can’t expect each client to be the same. The one area of focus for myself and my team is to manage the […]
How To Create A Schedule For Your MN Home Remodel
If you know me, you know that I am big on defining a budget for your remodel early on in your remodeling process.How do you determine if your budget is reasonable for work you want to have completed? Design first! You have basically two choices. First Choice, work with an interior designer to have plans […]
Home Remodeling & Budgets: How To Determine Your Remodeling Spend
How does Excel Builders define a budget? A couple weeks ago, I completed an in-home consultation and I asked for the home owners for their budget. In this particular case, they did not give me their budget, and I still moved forward with the Design- Budget meeting. Unfortunately, I regret my decision to move forward […]
Recent Kitchen Remodeling Projects: Excel Builders
As a Design and Build Company, our primary focus is remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and whole home remodels. Today I want to discuss some of our past kitchen projects we have completed. One of our projects, was this Chaska kitchen remodel. The design focus originally was to keep the appliances in the same location and […]
Implementing A Niche In Your Shower/Tub Remodel Project
Niche Dictionary result for niche /niCH,nēSH/ noun noun: niche; plural noun: niches; noun: one’s niche; plural noun: one’s niches 1. a shallow recess, especially one in a wall to display a statue or other ornament. synonyms: recess, alcove, nook, cranny, slot, slit, hollow, bay, cavity, cubbyhole, pigeonhole, opening, aperture; mihrab When it comes to bathroom […]
Home Remodel Design Truths: Trust The MN Home Remodel Experts
Trent is out of town this week, so that leaves this week’s blog in my hands.I want to share some with you and like it or not, I am going to give it to you straight. Hopefully you like it!Design Truth # 1 Sometimes you simply cannot have it all, when it comes to your […]
Kitchen Remodeling Project & Island Installation For Your MN Home
If you are planning a kitchen remodel, the topic of an island has most likely been discussed. As with many of our kitchen remodels, the island is a very important design discussion. The size of your existing kitchen will depend on the size and shape your island. Perhaps an interior wall could be removed to […]
Ideas For Your Basement Remodel
When finishing your lower level, or in Minnesota as we call it a basement. There are many factors to consider in the design phase that may influence your budget. These areas may include a theater room, family room, game room, wet bar, bathroom, or a bedroom.In this blog, I am going to address these areas […]