This custom kitchen renovation required full gutting out to create an improved layout for better form and function. The renovated kitchen design features LED lighting, undercounter and display upper LED lighting, new cabinetry and countertops, and more. The spacious new island integrates a dining table and seating. Antique French doors salvaged from New Orleans open into the pantry with plenty of adjustable shelving and enough room for a desk and cabinetry across from the shelves. This project also involved a custom fireplace with granite hearth designed and built by Huckins Construction. …
Biloxi, MS Custom Kitchen Remodel
The couple we worked for doing this Biloxi, MS kitchen upgrade are on our favorites list. We had the privilege of creating a stunning luxury master bathroom for them a few years ago so when it was time to do the kitchen, we got the call. It's good to know the appreciation and enjoyment flows in both directions. We always cherish that when we help people improve their homes. The existing kitchen was monochromatic and that needed to change. The result is a brighter, enhanced design which included new custom cabinetry for ample and well organized storage and use. New flooring was also installed throughout the house. An image gallery is shown below which includes a couple shots of the previous kitchen. …
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling with Granite
One of the most popular countertop options for luxury kitchen and bathroom remodeling is granite. There are other durable and luxurious choices but granite is especially popular for a lot of good reasons. Not surprisingly, the prices and quality of granite differ greatly—well, sort of. The prices for high quality granite that has the beauty and prestige you desire do not vary all that much at all. The artistic flare, creativity, design skill, and craftsmanship experience of the individual contractor can and does vary in price and finished quality, but that's to be expected. What probably will surprise you is how little cost difference there will usually be if you were to respond to one of those package deal specials you see advertised. Discerning buyers know to expect a …
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Independent Living Home Modifications
Home modifications for elderly/seniors and people with disabilities is first of all our specialty but more importantly, it's about your safety, dignity, and independence. It is officially dubbed “aging in place remodeling” but you may or may not be familiar with that term depending on the stage you are at in your quest to have the needed modifications made to your home. The first item listed above stating it's about your safety is the most important not only because your relatives may be worried about you, there are hardcore statistical reasons for you to be concerned about that. Addressing fall risks in your home is the highest priority. One in every four adults age 65 and older falls Falls are the leading cause of accidental death among senior adults An older …
Custom Tile and Shower for Your Bathroom
One of the ultimate luxury experiences you can provide for yourself is a custom shower with every amenity you could ever dream of; and some you may not know you could dream of. Another advantage to this investment in your well being is you get to enjoy the experience every time you take a shower. However, having a custom shower designed and created is not without challenges and the need for due diligence before selecting a contractor. Due to the price difference between a custom shower and a more standardized option, contractors with the experience and skill are no more common than custom showers themselves. If you're in our gulf coast Mississippi service area, the solution is easy. At the risk of a shameless self promotional plug, custom showers and custom tiling expertise are among …
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What to Expect When Doing a Kitchen Remodel
When you're ready to turn your dream kitchen into reality, what should you expect? What does that process look like? Admittedly, we can't answer for every kitchen remodeling contractor but we can help you understand what you should be able to expect—how the process works with our company. Let's also clarify we're approaching this topic from the perspective that you are seeking a quality custom kitchen remodel because dream kitchens don't typically come in canned package deals like you see on billboards. One of the primary things every reputable contractor will tell you is your kitchen is subject to the highest environmental demands of any room in your home. Heat, humidity, steam, water, electrical safety, etc. If you live in an “older” home, you should expect some restructuring to …
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Accessible Kitchen Design and Remodeling
Designing a kitchen so homeowners can live independently at home requires one principle that stands highly above all the vast design choices that will easily make your head swim when trying to create your kitchen. That is, it must accommodate the homeowner the kitchen is being designed and remodeled for. Everyone's needs are different. We could maybe blow our horn at this point since N. Huckins Construction is all about custom home remodeling rather than pre-packaged or canned solutions banged out in volume, but accessible kitchens are especially in need of custom design that truly meets the requirements of the individual homeowner. For someone with mobility challenges, one inch can make a surprising difference. During one of our consultations where we would determine the needs and …
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What is Aging in Place Remodeling?
What exactly is aging in place (or accessibility) remodeling? The terms are well enough known in the construction and remodeling industry, but many homeowners wouldn't know these terms until they try to find the service and happen to stumble on them while looking with more homeowner friendly terms. Those terms serve to answer the question too. Here are some search terms you might use when trying to find aging in place remodeling: Room addition for aging parent to move in Remodel home for aged parent to move in Remodel bathroom for safe wheelchair or walker use Remodel home instead of moving to facility New shower to reduce risk of falling Remodel home to live independently as long as possible Maybe you even found this post by using a search term like that and it's …
