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Hot Outdoor Living Trends for 2023

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An outdoor kitchen outside a home

Spending time outdoors is vital for both our mental and physical health. It’s nice to decompress and get fresh air, but it’s especially great when you can do so in comfort.

Outdoor living – patios of all sizes – allows us to enjoy the serenity of the outdoors and the comfort of indoors. Plus, it gives you a space to entertain friends and family. If you’re planning on adding an outdoor area to your home, consider some of these hot trends:

Outdoor Kitchens

This has been a hot trend for years now and for good reason: outdoor kitchens add to your quality of life in a significant way. They’re incredibly convenient when hosting company, and they allow you to prepare more food and a wider variety of meals than just a typical grill. Plus, cooking outside can be a relaxing and pleasant experience, especially during the summer.

Merging Indoor and Outdoor Space

One of the recent trends in the world of outdoor living is blurring the lines that separate indoor and outdoor spaces. You can accomplish this by equipping your patio or outdoor space with furniture, flooring, and even décor that match your home’s interior style. You can accomplish a seamless transition between inside and outside with an enclosed veranda, partially covered garden, or with folding glass doors.

Work From Home Space

The number of people who work from home is significantly higher in the United States than it was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. While working from home can be convenient and save you time, it can also wear on you a bit. It’s not easy to be stuck inside all day with no commute or office banter to break up the monotony. Working outside can be a nice change of pace, provided your outdoor space is properly equipped for it.

Sustainable Materials

More than ever, homeowners are concerned with being good stewards of the environment. Many are doing this by buying sustainable home décor, using biodegradable materials, and purchasing solar-powered lights, among other things.

If you’re planning to have a patio or outdoor space built at your Corvalis, OR area home, WL Construction is the place to call. We can help you in the design process and also perform the pork to bring your dream outdoor space into reality. Call 541-738-2602 today for a free consultation!

Reasons to Have a Professional Design Your Remodel

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Couple Admires a Remodeled Kitchen

If you’re planning to have some area of your home remodeled, there’s a good chance you have some ideas in mind for what you want it to look like. Maybe you have some colors or materials or even just a new setup that you prefer.

Whether you have fully fleshed out idea of what you want your remodeled space to look like or not, it’s smart to use a design professional. There are quite a few benefits to doing so, including these:

You Get Their Expertise

A professional interior designer will have the ability to take your vision and make it work for the space you have in your home. They’ll be able to see in three dimensions to find design opportunities you likely never would have thought of. With a professional designer, you’ll get someone who keeps up with the latest trends in the industry, ensuring your home is on the cutting edge of design.

Save Time

While you want the perfect remodel, you don’t want to wait forever for it. That’s where a design professional comes in. They’ll be able to use their experience to show you the quickest and easiest way to accomplish your dream remodel. You won’t have to spend hours researching the impact of different choices you could make, what materials to use or what applications you need. Instead, the professional will have that information ready for you.

Maintain Your Vision

You may think that hiring a professional means they’d come in and create a design that’s totally their own, erasing your vision and reducing the project to a cookie cutter remodel. But you’d be mistaken. They’ll take your vision and turn it into a functional three-dimensional space.

If you’re looking to remodel your kitchen, bathroom or any area of your home, WL Construction is the place to call. We can help you with the design before completing the construction work as well. Call 541-738-2602 today for a free consultation.

What to Consider Before Remodeling Your Basement

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An unfished basement

Remodeling your basement can be an exciting project, but also a daunting task. There is a lot of planning that has to be done before any work can begin. There are many considerations be made in that planning process. Here are a few of them:

What to Do About Moisture

Basements tend to be damp places. Most underground basements have concrete floors that are built directly on top of dirt. Moisture seeps through the concrete floor and walls, leaving your basement moister than the rest of your house. But there are ways to alleviate this: you can use water lock paint, fill in any gaps with caulk and purchase a dehumidifier.

Understand Building Codes

Whatever municipality you reside in will likely have building codes that dictate what you can and can’t do with your basement remodel. This may affect creating separate rooms, what appliances you have, entrances and exits. Whether you’re doing it yourself or hiring a professional, ensure that you have every permit that you need.

What Amenities Will You Want?

If you’re looking to flip your basement from a damp storage area to a cool hangout spot, you’re probably going to need to make a few upgrades. You’ll likely need more and better lighting. You probably want to figure out if you’ll be able to keep it warm enough in the winter and cool enough in the summer as well.

What Will You Need in the Long Term?

If you’re a young, new homeowner, you may want to your remodeled basement to be a fun bar/party area where you can invite your friends over for some fun. But what if you want kids in a few years? Likewise, if you’re a parent, you’ll probably want the basement to be a fun place for them to play. But what happens when they grow up and move out. It’s important to be flexible in your design so that the space can be updated for multiple uses throughout the years.

If you’re looking to have your basement remodeled, the professionals at W.L. Construction are here to help. We can design and build the perfect basement for your family. Call us at 541-738-2602 for a free consultation.

How to Make the Most of Your Laundry Space

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Whether your laundry room is spacious or a tucked-away corner in your home, it’s important to make sure your area is an enjoyable space. Because you spend a lot of your time in the laundry room, the last thing you want is to have an area overrun with clutter. To help keep your space under control, follow these organizational tips!
Tips for Organizing Your Laundry Room

Add Shelving to Unused Spaces

Consider adding some shelving to help organize and create more space in your laundry room. Once you’ve installed your shelving, you can use this area to store your laundry supplies, and add decorative baskets to keep things tucked away. Plus, if you have children or pets, shelving helps keep cleaning products out of their reach!

 

Create a Folding Station

No matter the size of your space, you should always try and find an area to create a folding station. Having a designated spot to fold your clothes can help relieve some stress and make folding a more enjoyable task. For an option that doesn’t take up too much space, try mounting a small piece of a counter onto your wall! This will help make your folding area look sleek and modern, while still conserving space.

 

Add a Laundry Drying Bar

As you know, not all clothes are meant to go in the dryer. They could even get ruined if they aren’t dried correctly. One way to help preserve the quality of your clothes is to air dry them! Create the perfect space inside of your laundry room to conveniently air dry your clothes by adding a drying bar or rack.

Consolidate Your Laundry Products

It’s easy to start to collecting different types of laundry products. We’ve all done it! However, when it comes to the necessary laundry products, you don’t usually need too many. Consider selecting one detergent that works well with all fabrics rather than multiple specialty products. Also, make sure you’re choosing a scent that you know you’ll enjoy until you run out of your detergent.

 

Are you looking to revamp your laundry area? Let us help you create an organized and spacious laundry room! Contact W.L. Construction today at 541-738-2602 to start designing your dream room.

Predicted 2020 Patio Trends

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With the start of spring, it’s now the perfect time to start thinking about your backyard remodel! During the warmer months, you spend a lot more time outdoors, so you might as well make it an enjoyable space. Each year designers share their predictions of the top trends for the year, and we want to help you incorporate them to create the patio of your dreams. Let’s look at what’s trending for your backyard patio in 2020!

 

Indoor Living, Outdoors

2020 Landscaping TrendsThis year is all about bringing your indoor space outside. That’s right, large sofas, comfy accent chairs, and patterned throw rugs will all be encouraged to incorporate into your outdoor space. The idea is to create a cozy spot in your yard for you to lounge for hours!

 

LED Lighting in Your Yard

For lighting, be prepared to see LED lighting in various forms around your yard. The goal is to keep your lighting both sleek and minimal. One way to incorporate LED lighting into your yard is by highlighting certain features in your yard. For example, if you have a large tree or a garden area, these are both great areas to spotlight. As well as spotlighting, it will also be popular to add strips of light to help highlight your walkways and steps.

 

Modern Fire Pits

Hosting a bonfire is the perfect way to gather your closest friends. Fire pits help make your space feel cozier, and they provide just enough heat to keep you and your friends warm on a cooler night. Plus, propane fire pits can easily tie into your outdoor furniture décor and can be used as a statement piece. If you want to be creative, try adding two twin fire pits to your yard!

 

Mixed Furniture Materials

Mixing and matching materials like concrete, oak, and metals will be strongly encouraged in 2020! Incorporate these materials through your furniture and accent pieces like baskets, benches, and other décor. You should also expect to see patterns and shapes incorporated in your furniture and rugs.

As for furniture patterns, stripes will be very popular this year. Use this pattern to help add lines of contrast in your outdoor living space!

There are so many different features the W.L. Construction team can incorporate into your outdoor living area when you rely on us to be your patio contractor! Let us help you create the patio of your dreams and give us a call at 541-738-2602.