McDonald Remodeling
Design Blog
Finding the right remodeler – In our client’s own words
As informative as it can be to sit down with us to discuss your project and the process, sometimes it’s great to hear from someone going through the process from your side of things…
Additions & accessory dwellings add value and utility
Creating additional space in your home with the right remodel adds more than just square footage. Taking the approach of building an addition one step further…
Choosing a surface for your lifestyle
Choosing a countertop for your remodeling project can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience with all of the possibilities. Whenever I meet with a new client, I like to find out about their lifestyle to help determine the best choice. Do you have a perfectionist...
Today’s kitchen – a place for everything
Life runs more smoothly when you are organized! Having a place for everything saves time and money. This may come naturally to some, but we find its easier when you have the right tools. Special planning for kitchen storage is a major part of our design...
An Outdoor Sanctuary for the Season
Spring is on its way and our thoughts turn to our outdoor surroundings. Some of our favorite projects are when we connect the outdoors with the indoors. An outdoor space can be simple, like this deck we designed to capture lake views and breezes. An...
Room for a hobby or two
Ever wonder when you will have the time to organize that collection, finish the scrapbook, play your guitar? Maybe it isn't time you need, but the place! A room of one's own can be a dream come true. Creating & Crafting This hobby room was designed with sewing in...
Tile: on trend, timeless and transformative
Adding a tile backsplash to your kitchen or using tile creatively in your bathroom can really transform your home. Our design studio is always looking at the latest tiles and trends available, so we thought we'd share! Encaustic Tile We are loving these encaustic...
Everything about the kitchen sink: ideas and trends
Kitchen remodels are one of the most popular home remodel, and the kitchen sink can be a key centerpiece of your new kitchen. Below, we explore some of the major kitchen sink options in terms of style, material, placement, and configuration, including some of the...
McDonald Remodeling receives COTY Award for Kitchen Remodel
McDonald Remodeling of Inver Grove Heights Receives a COTY Award from NARI Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN, December 1st, 2014—The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named McDonald Remodeling, in Inver Grove Heights, 2014 Minnesota Chapter...
McDonald Remodeling Receives 2014 ROMA Award
McDonald Remodeling of Inver Grove Heights Receives a ROMA Award from the Builders Association of the Twin Cities St. Paul, MN, October 23rd, 2014 – McDonald Remodeling of Inver Grove Heights,MN has been awarded “Remodelers of Merit Award” by Builders Association of...
Out of a spy novel: secret rooms
Home remodels don't have to be all about practicality. They can also include elements of whimsy and fun—like a secret room, accessible from a hidden doorway of some kind. Reasons for doing so are varied. They could include security, such as a place to store valuable...
Your dining room, reinvented
It is becoming increasingly common for homeowners to convert dining room spaces into other living spaces. Libraries, dens, and work spaces are just a few of the new uses for rooms formerly reserved for dining. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal...