Research credibility- Google the company, do they have a website or other social media that expresses who they are as a company? Are they personable and present themselves professionally? Search their Oregon CCB number for clean records and current licensing. Call references and read reviews if any are online. Does the general contractor have subs [...]
Three steps to guide you into a smooth remodel. Discover a look. Such as contemporary, traditional commercial, etc. Visit the library and check out some magazines or browse the bookstore, walk a home show or even find a remodeling tour. Do some image research on the web. Write down and make copies of the little [...]
7 tips towards a stress free remodel. . The professional team you are working with must be able to communicate well and understand your needs wants and especially those don’t wants. That team should come highly recommended or have a good referral list to call. Research the vendors and subcontractors that the company uses. There [...]
Do you have an expensive TV? Do you have a computer with valuable info that is not on a surge protector? Don’t lose your valuable and expensive appliances or electronics to a power surge or outage. You may think you are in an area where power surges don’t happen but it can happen anywhere and [...]
Do you live in the NW and dread the dark winter hours? These tips may help brighten things up in your home. As popular as the darker granite and marble may be, and how they can really add nice and warm contrast to your space, avoid replacing horizontal surfaces with dark materials if lighting is [...]
How much light is right for you? If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen good lighting is very important. Direct lighting on your workspace is important but keep in mind that shadows appear if the light source is directly above your head. Task lighting is great to light those dark places and [...]
Think of how your space will be used. How tough are the products you are purchasing? Will they withstand the use and abuse in your kitchen? If something gets damaged how easily will it be to repair? Keep away from poor quality cabinets and hardware if you plan on investing in a high end granite [...]
When laying out your new kitchen configuration keep in mind the size of walkways in your kitchen. Each space will vary but it is highly recommended to thoroughly think this through. Think about how the space will be used or how many people will be passing through the space. Another thing to look at are [...]
An easily over looked detail is the distance around opened cabinet and appliance doors. A cabinet door opening too far and hitting another cabinet, drawer, handle or appliance is never a good surprise when your new kitchen is complete. Keep in mind that most doors on cabinets and appliances open beyond 90 deg. When possible [...]
What does it mean to be certified? Affinity Home & Design is now certified with the CCB to properly remodel homes built before 1978 in Oregon. Homes built before 1978 most likely contain lead in certain surfaces such as paints or finishes. When contaminated surfaces are disturbed, lead becomes airborne and the results are hazardous. [...]
