Introduction to Cork Flooring by Remodel West
RemodelWest has been designing and remodeling homes since 1992. Just recently we have noticed a trend in using cork material as a flooring solution. We thought we would take the opportunity to share a few quick facts about Cork.
- Cork is a 100% natural flooring options. The bark of cork oak trees is harvested with zero negative impact on the environment and grows back naturally in 9-12 years.
- Have allergies? No problem! Natural substances found in cork resist the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.
- Cork flooring is one of the best choices when thinking about the acoustics in the room. It has the best natural sound insulation and actually absorbs sound reducing noise.
- Cork is naturally fire resistant.
- Cork is naturally
Los Altos Custom Home Remodel
Remodel West completed this Los Altos home remodel in 2012. This project consisted of a full remodel of the kitchen, laundry room and bathroom with an addition to the living room and an indoor/outdoor living area.
Cabinetry
The kitchen was designed to serve the needs of a busy family with the expectation of some entertaining in their future. The overall design inolves two different cabinet finishes provided by Crystal Cabinets. The perimeter of the kitchen is a slab door style with a custom finish, while the outside of the island, floating shelves and ceiling design is a slab door style with a standard darker finish. The cabinetry facing the living room matches the entertainment center designed for the family …
RemodelWest on Flickr
Remodel West uses various tools to display finished projets through the internet. Perhaps one of the more facisnating libraries belongs to our Flickr site. This site provides the opportunity to not only see the finished project photos but also to see what the project looked like before and as our construction team was in progress.
Here is an example from one of our bathroom remodel projects:
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…RemodelWest’s Los Gatos Project Featured on Houzz!
The Houzz website has been an amazing resource for our clients to explore
and communicate their needs and wants
during the remodeling process.
Just recently, RemodelWest was featured in an article on the www.Houzz.com website.
Read the article here
Read more about this Los Gatos project
See more photos of this Los Gatos project…
RemodelWest Featured on www.Houzz.com
When designing your dream home, it can seem overwhelming to create a picture in your mind of all the possibilities and what they will look like.
RemodelWest uses several tools to help homeowners get a grasp on the possibilities that best fit their needs and wants. In particular, www.houzz.com, has been a valuable resource for both homeowners and designers to communicate their wishes and expectations for the outcome of their remodel project.
Just last month, RemodelWest’s work was hand picked by the writers of Houzz for a featured Ideabook.
Check out our Houzz page: http://www.houzz.com/remodelwest…
Bathroom Remodeling and the Costs
The cost of bathroom remodeling often surprise homeowners. I believe it must stem from the size of the room and therefor the perception that it must be inexpensive. There are a few ways to tackle a bathroom remodel and it’s first a good idea to understand what the definition of a remodel is. RemodelWest approaches a bath remodel by completely removing all existing materials within the space. This means we tear out all the cabinetry, tile, flooring, sheetrock and even the plumbing and electrical wiring. It’s common for bathrooms to have water damage at the tub/shower locations and around the toilet. So this is not a face lift approach but more about getting access to the skeleton of your home…Before and After Gallery of RemodelWest Projects
Over the past couple years, Remodel West has made some amazing transformations to homes in the area. These projects include kitchen remodels in Cupertino, Los Altos, Foster City, Los Gatos and Saratoga and bathroom remodels in Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and San Jose.
Take a look at the before and after video and let us know what you think of these projects.
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Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel in Cupertino
RemodelWest recently completed a home improvement project in Cupertino. The project consisted of a full kitchen and two bathroom remodels. When searching for a company for a remodel, homeowners must first decide how they want to plan and design the project. At Remodel West, we see your project from the beginning to the end. Our comprehensive approach to remodeling is what encouraged this Cupertino family to hire RemodelWest for their design and construction project.
Early during the design process a possible burden was brought to our attention. There was a beam running through the middle of the kitchen that really limited the flexibility of design. While assessing the existing conditions of the property
…Remodel West is Progressing Through the Design Process with a New Project in Palo Alto
Remodel West Design Inc. is busy designing a remodel project for a family in Palo Alto, California. Take a look at the most recent version of design on the exterior of the house.
RemodelWest’s Design Process consists of several meetings with the homeowners to discuss various elements of their project.
At this point designers have met with the homeowners to: 1. Review design drawings at various stages 2. Material Selection: current ideas include concrete flooring throughout the home, western red cedar siding and the possibility of implementing a radiant heated flooring system 3. Visit cost of the project
Stay tuned for updates!…