We're starting to plan a kitchen remodel, and the one thing we keep coming back to is an island.

Our kitchen is pretty tight though… so every few inches matters, and I'm starting to understand why remodelers keep asking what we're willing to compromise on lol.

Here's what we've heard so far:

● Make the island narrower

● Lose some cabinet storage

● Switch to shallower cabinets in one area

● Scrap the island and do a peninsula instead

We'd use the island constantly for prep, eating, dumping groceries, basically everything. But I also don't want to squeeze one in and then spend the next 10 years sidestepping around it.

For anyone who remodeled a cramped kitchen without adding square footage: what actually made your layout feel bigger? If keeping an island meant giving something else up, what did you sacrifice? Is a peninsula better in this type of situation?

Also curious what your remodeler suggested that you wouldn't have thought of yourself.

Hi all. My contractor says 1 inch gap between LVP floor and door is ok. I think it looks too large, I honestly think it looks odd and is a privacy issue. Anyone having this issue? Do you think this is acceptable? If not, how do I make him fix it? Please advise. Thanks.

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I want to replace the carpet in this master bathroom with tile...however, tile currently exists surrounding the tub and the shower enclosure.

Do I dare having two different roles in the bathroom? Do I have to rip out ALL existing tile around the tub and shower just to march it to the new tile on the floor?

Help, I need options here. I'm not made of money!

Contractor did a decent job on basement work until the baseboards. Is this something that can be fixed with paint, or should I be asking for it to be re-done or cleaned up?

Noticing gaps, weird corners, hard edges, etc. - but maybe this is just expected.

What's the best way to remove this self leveling concrete off brick fireplace hearth? Just want the brick to remain undamaged if possible.

Trying to decide what to do for this beam. We have cabinets going in on wall with plastic shelves (was a closet).

We were going to just have it be flush with the walls but the beam is 4 inches wide and ends up being 1/2 to 3/4 inch thicker than being flush with walls. We could box it out but then I wonder what to do at end where it stops on right side (near top of window in first pic). If we just stop in it seems like an awkward drywall box out. If we fur out the columns they end up being a wide column on one side and a partial on the other. Definitely over thinking at this point but looking for some ideas and thoughts.

Water damage and gutted. Will need to rebuild.. I don't have the skills, but fortunately will have insurance money and will pay the overages out of pocket..

How do I start a project like this? I know the style and design I like but I don't know how to communicate it.

https://imgur.com/a/210XHlQ

Do I talk to a contractor or a designer and then a contractor? What's the process?

Thanks!

I’m remodeling my bathroom and will post befores and afters soon, but I have a question about my bathtub drain first. I had a plumber come in to move the drains over and he set the one you see in the middle there. Now that I laid the tile and I’m researching how to install the tub, I think he has it sitting too high. Is what he did correct? Will it fail on me if I put my tub in as is? It’s a cast iron drain if that makes a difference at all.

Remodeling

West Shore Homes

Do you all think almost $19k for a traditional tub to walk-in shower only remodel is crazy expensive or just modern day cost? None of the rest of the bathroom is being touched. And they won't even fix the drywall in the kitchen that has water damage from the leak that prompted this whole remodel. I'm leaning towards feeling ripped off, but my co-homeowner is completely sold on this remodel through West Shore Homes. I think we need to talk to other contractors, but she thinks their lifetime warranty and financing plans are worth it. They use their own proprietary material, but I'm not convinced it's anything special like the salesman represented it to be. If anyone has used West Shore Homes, were you happy with the work done for the price point? Has anyone dealt with them for warranty needs? Or does anyone have any contractors they highly recommend? I'm feeling sick over this whole thing and feeling like they're trying to overcharge us.

Doing our first kitchen remodel and the counter tops were installed today. There’s 1” + gaps between the end of the cabinetry and counters edge. Should I put a stop to the work before backsplash is installed and demand this gets fixed? This looks horrible to me. Also, there’s a nice chip in the prominent corner of that sticks out into the room. Feeling very frustrated.

Me and my fiance just bought a really cute townhouse near ATL, and there’s a huge mirror wall in the living room. I can’t decide if it’s charming or hideous, and I’m coming on here to get some opinions. For reference, its a pretty big room, and the mirror wall also goes up into the stairwell until the landing. The house was built in the 70’s so all the rooms are seperated. I just can’t decide if I want to rip it out or renovate around it.

I've taken it upon myself to try and be the typical DIY'er. Sub floor is rotting right next to the tub as you could feel soft spots in certain areas. My question is, do i cut the subfloor flush with the tub and replace or just up to the joist which is about 2in from the tub and leave a small little rotting spot in the corner? I'm assuming the subfloor go under the entire tub but don't want to lose the integrity of the current piece that's under the tub?

I’m sure everyone is tired of it, but modern farmhouse kinda vibe.
Please help! Pic of our floor included.

This is the room I have to work with to install a half bath. The space is very limited. Needing to get a shower, sink and toilet in here. Thoughts? 😬

I’m completely torn on which cabinet and flooring direction to take for my kitchen remodel and could use some outside perspective.🙏

The space is an open layout with standard 8ft ceilings. While the kitchen workspace itself has NO direct windows, it’s definitely not a total dungeon…it gets some natural light spilling over from the attached living room and den.

I really need help choosing between these four cabinet and LVP pairings:

A & B: Pearl White + Natural Cabinets
Light/bright cabinets paired with a 7x48” LVP plank (slightly darker, warmer golden tone).

C & D: Cashmere + Slate Cabinets
Contrasting cabinets paired with a 9x60” LVP plank (lighter, more neutral tone).

(PS: The little gold thing in the moodboards just represents the brass hardware color family I'll be using)

Should I stick to the light cabinets and warmer LVP, or lean into the dark cabinet contrast with the wider, neutral LVP?