Categories Blog, Recent Work

Lexington Kitchen Renovation

Out with the old, in with the new! A home remodel is the perfect way to kick off the spring season and we’re excited to share this stunning kitchen renovation. Our team worked with the homeowners to open up their ally, kitchen, and entryway, not to mention an added small bathroom and closet. Everything from the light blue tiles and the beautiful light fixtures to the brick wall, they all help to create this welcoming and beautiful space.

Check out the before and after below to see the full kitchen, dining room and entryway transformations – You’re going to want to scroll through all of the photos for inspiration!

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After:

Let us know what you think about this kitchen renovation and home remodel! Do you love the colors and open kitchen concept as much as we do?
Thanks for reading,
The McDonald Contracting Team
Categories Blog

3 Reasons Why We Love Mudrooms

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Any homeowner with a mudroom will tell you that it is one of the most useful and convenient rooms in the house during these incredibly busy months especially when we have no clue when all this snow and cold weather will come to an end! So let’s prepare for those late season snowstorms that love to surprise us in these last few months of winter so that we can truly optimize our household space. Here are three reasons why a mudroom addition is essential to your home.

Great for Storage:  Something every homeowner seems to always need is more storage in their house. And since winter is a time where we accumulate the most stuff whether it be gifts, clothing, shoes, shovels, etc. we are in desperate need of a place to put it all. Installing a mudroom will optimize the space of your home by providing you with convenient storage space so you can be as organized and efficient as possible during these hectic months. It will also allow your family, especially if you have kids or frequent guests, storage space to put boots, jackets, and other articles of winter clothing.

Keeps the House Cleaner: When everything has its place, the entire house is much cleaner, which makes for a happy homeowner! A mudroom will guarantee you a much more pristine household since everything that is normally spewed across the floor and furniture as people trample their way in will be neatly placed in their designated spots in the mudroom. It also saves you from breaking out the mop every day to wipe up the muck, mud, and melted snow that kids and guests tend to track all across your nice floors. A mudroom will allow you to contain all of the clutter into one space as opposed to the rest of your house.

Provides More Comfort for Guests: Having a mudroom also provides an entryway where both guests and family can completely unload before settling into your home. When there is no middle ground between the outside of your home and the main living space, guests can feel overwhelmed and out of place if there is not a more informal area to drop coats, bags, shoes, etc. It’s time to please your guests and yourself by considering the storage, cleanliness, and comfort bonuses behind adding a mudroom to your home!

Let us know if you need help with designing your very own mud room!

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Categories Blog, Tips

3 Tips For Renovating Your Bathroom

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”80″][vc_column_text]Today we’re sharing three great tips on how to add value to your bathroom.

recessed tile shelfInvest in new tile: With so many great tile designs and choices today it’s easy to choose a tile that will make your bathroom look great.  Our team is well experienced in pulling up old flooring & tile and adding tile that really improves the value of your bathroom.

Tip: Think about adding in recessed shelving into your shower… this is not only adding value to your bathroom but its genius!

 

 

bathroom1Paint goes a long way: One of the simplest ways to brighten up your bathroom is to give the walls a fresh coat of  paint.  We love the idea of pulling off old wall-paper and brightening the space with a great new paint color.

Tip: Make sure your bathroom has proper ventilation. If not, the high levels of humidity can damage your paint.

 

 

Green-Glass-Tile-ShowerRegrout your tiles: Discolored, cracked and/or chipped tile is a sign the grout needs to be replaced.  If your grout is cracked your allowing for water to get behind or under the tile, which may cause mold damage.

Tip: Don’t waste your time trying to clean off the mold damage. Getting rid of mildew and mold in grout and caulk with topical treatments is difficult if not impossible in that all too often it has grown beneath the surface of what we are trying to clean.

 

 

Let us know if you have any questions about a remodeling your bathroom! Thanks for reading – McDonald Contracting

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