For most, the new year is a time to change life for the better. To focus on things like a new diet to lose weight or purchase a gym membership that never actually gets used and eventually becomes a pain to get rid of. Make plans to travel to exotic destinations or focus on major upcoming life events like a wedding or graduation. But oftentimes, many skip what is most obvious for a change… one’s own home.
Remodel #2130 Part II: The Progress Report by Project Manager, Paul Moore
You know we love sharing projects that INSPIRE! So we’re back with an update and completion of last month's blog, Featured In-Progress Remodel #2130.
The scope for this Littleton, Colorado project consists of a complete kitchen remodel, family room upgrade, new powder room, new large pantry, and a dream mudroom with two entrances - one from the garage and the other from the front door. After completing this project, this home is not only a new wonderful living space but now the perfect home for entertaining! So let’s do a tour…
The original plan was to open up the kitchen area as much as possible by removing a wall and allowing the existing 10-foot high ceiling to create a clear view of the family room. However, once we discovered the kitchen had a scissor truss ceiling, our opportunity for this remodel really opened up!
Scissor trusses meant none of the interior kitchen walls were load-bearing and could be removed. We adapted our initial plans, removed the existing kitchen walls and ceiling, and opened up the room.
The result is a true open concept for the entire main level, complete with 24-foot vaulted ceilings - instead of the initially planned 10 ft ones. See for yourself!
Featured In-Progress Remodel #2130 by Project Manager, Paul Moore
If you follow Maverick, you know we love to share our amazing home remodels to help you feel inspired for your very own home remodeling projects. Well, we’re back with a current home remodeling project in progress that you will love!
This home remodeling project in Littleton, Colorado, consists of a full kitchen remodel, a family room remodel, a brand new powder room, a new large pantry, and a dream mudroom with two entrances, one from the garage and the other from the front door.
The original architectural design of the house is unique, to say the least. Not only are there octagon-shaped rooms in the kitchen and family room, but there are also angles in the walls that connect to the ceiling, which drastically shortened the height of the room. Our original plan was to open up the kitchen area as much as possible by removing a wall and allowing for 10-foot high ceilings creating a clear view of the family room.
With an established goal of raising the kitchen ceilings, the demo quickly began. Well, you can imagine our surprise when we discovered a scissor truss ceiling above the kitchen!
Bring The Outdoors Inside
Ask anyone in Colorado why they love living here, and we guarantee “the great outdoors” will be one of their top replies. And we couldn’t agree more!
That’s why we don’t let our love for CO’s natural beauty stop at our front door. Spending so much time in our homes these past few years has forced us to look at our living space differently. It’s not uncommon to get tired of what you see!
We say throw those doors open, let the sunlight, scent of pine, and mountain air in, and incorporate our love for the outdoors inside.
Show off your love for the outdoors and bring Colorado’s natural beauty into every room with these 8 tips:
Get Your House Ready For Winter
Don’t give your home maintenance the cold shoulder!
Between the snowfall outside and the holiday hustle and bustle inside, keeping your home looking and functioning great as you transition into winter months is key! Before you reach for your wreaths or start decorating the mantel, follow these steps to harden your home against harsh winter conditions.
Remodeling Trends for 2023 You’ll Want to Steal
We’ve peered into our crystal ball and have seen home design trends for 2023. And let us tell you, the future looks BRIGHT! …and nature-inspired, sustainable and multi-functional. Are you ready for some fresh changes to your home? Get a first look at a few of the trends that will shape home design and remodeling in 2023. Let’s dive in, shall we?
How to Choose the Right Color Palette for Your Home
The saying goes, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet," but would a house of a different color be as inviting?
Whether you realize it consciously or not, color is fundamental to the world around us: in nature, in fashion, in your loved one’s features, and at home. Choosing a hue can be powerful because of our personal associations with colors and how subjective our perceptions are. If you ever disagreed about the color of an object (maybe a certain dress is blue/black or white/gold), you know what we mean.
Just as your taste in clothing and type of car reflect your personality, so do the colors of your house and the rooms inside. Color psychology has the power to affect your mood, energy levels, and that of your guests.
Things to Consider Before Starting A Remodel
What to Know: Home Remodeling in Colorado
Ever visited a friend’s place after a remodel and experienced house envy? Cue the ride home, and you’re laying out your vision to your partner, and before you know it, you have grand plans for a new open concept kitchen, new windows, or maybe a new jacuzzi tub. Here are a few things to know before laying the groundwork for your remodel.
Some of Our Favorite Projects
Since 2002, NARI (The National Association of the Remodeling Industry) has commemorated National Home Improvement Month each May to celebrate home improvement and make it easier for homeowners to find qualified experts. To celebrate, here are some of our favorite remodels from over the years. Get inspired!
Creative Financing for Home Remodeling
You’re at your friend's newly remodeled home and all you can feel is jealousy. We’ve all been there… They have the kitchen you’ve always wanted, their floors are stunning, their fireplace is out of this world, and you can’t even formulate words for their bathroom. House FOMO (fear of missing out) is real and you’ve just experienced it.
What Lurks Behind The Wall?
Every building has a history within its walls. And sometimes, working on your home can lead to surprising discoveries... good and bad! Identifying problems quickly is the key to preventing extensive damage in the future, and a remodel is the perfect time for making repairs. While you are focused on finding that ideal kitchen cabinet or granite countertop, let the professionals deal with what might be under those cabinets and inside the walls!
Whether you’re revamping elements or gutting an entire room, here’s a checklist of things to look for during your next remodel.
Getting Creative With Kaye Puckett
July 4th Maverick Essentials
It’s time to CELEBRATE Independence Day! And after a year of almost no celebrations, the time has come to light up the grill, crack open a beer, watch fireworks, blast Martina McBride’s “Independence Day” and relax!
The Fourth of July is a national holiday we recognize each year to mark America’s Independence Day. It’s the time of year that family and friends come together to share and appreciate the freedoms we have today while also celebrating the love we all share for our country.
Our Maverick Fur Family
Celebrate National Home Improvement Month with Maverick!
Recognizing Home Improvement since 2002
Every year since 2002, our industry has celebrated National Home Improvement Month throughout the month of May. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), has led this initiative to celebrate the home remodeling industry while creating an environment to help homeowners find experts to assist them in their very own remodeling journey.
Maverick Behind The Scenes
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a home remodel? Us too!
Just kidding! We know a thing or two about home remodeling. And when you think that BTS is a film-only thing, think again! A lot goes on behind the scenes of a home remodel and you’d be surprised at how organization, communication and dedication play an incredible role in the success of a home remodeling project. It’s kind of like a movie score.
Featured Remodel #2013 by Project Manager, Paul Moore
Realistic Construction Timelines | 2021 Edition
It goes without saying, people were VERY ready to kick off 2021! The feeling of a New Year brings about many new opportunities including a reset on the previous year. The ability to make New Year’s Resolutions, or what we like to call, New Year’s Commitments is refreshing. But as we entered 2021, we started feeling the impact of the previous year’s experiences.
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H2-OHH YEAH
March 22nd, 2021 officially marks the United Nations World Water Day. This year the focus is on the value of water, specifically what water means to each of us as humans that inhabit this beautiful planet of ours. So what a better way to not only talk about how important water is in the home, but how incredibly fortunate we are to live in this beautiful state. Colorado happens to be a headwater state and the origin of four major river basins, which supply water to seventeen downstream states and two countries. Now that’s worth recognizing!
