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4 Features to Add to Your New Home Build

January 27, 2021 by WL Construction

There’s a lot to think about when you start the beginning steps of building a new home. However, one of the best parts about building a new home is that you can customize it however you’d like. When designing your dream house, you can use your creativity to add some cool features to your home.

Here are some construction ideas that you can add to your new build:

Add Built-In Shelving

You can never go wrong with adding shelving to your home. There’s no better time to add extra storage to your home than during a custom build. Consider installing built-in shelves for a sleek and spacious way to organize and decorate your room.

Install Higher Ceilings

If you’re looking for a way to open up your home, consider installing higher ceilings. High ceilings also give your home a more luxurious feel and appearance. If you enjoy decorating with wall art, having high ceilings will help make those finishing touches stand out and look more dramatic.

Add a Mudroom

As you’re designing your new home, consider everything that you might want/needs. Many new home builders love installing mudrooms in their new homes, so they have a place to store coats and muddy shoes without having to trudge through the main parts of your home. Luckily, if you’re on a tighter budget, mudrooms don’t need to be that big. Even just a small, closet-sized space can make a world of difference.

Create an Upstairs Laundry Room

When you’re building your new home, keep convenience in mind. You frequently use your laundry room, so it makes sense to consider building one on the second floor of your home. Having the convenience of a laundry room on the second floor will save you fewer trips lugging baskets up and down the stairs.

Building Your New Custom Home

Do you have a vision of what your dream home looks like? Well, what are you waiting for? Contact the professionals at W.L. Construction to make your dreams come true.

From a kitchen remodel to a custom home, we are here to help!

What Are the Top Renovation Trends for 2021?

December 30, 2020 by WL Construction

There is no better time to change up your home than the start of a new year! As we get closer to the new year, it’s time to start thinking about the latest home renovation trends for 2021.

Check out a few of the predicted 2021 renovation trends:

Multi-Zone Kitchens

Your kitchen can become quite chaotic when too many people are in there. Your kitchen, however, should have the opposite effect. It should be a place where you can relax, unwind, and spend time creating and experimenting with different dishes. That’s why multi-zone kitchens are becoming more and more popular.

Multi-zone kitchens have two access points, so no one gets trapped in or blocked from entering the kitchen. There might even be dedicated areas for baking, prepping, and separate stations for those to eat in this kitchen layout.

Light Woods

One of the biggest remodeling trends for the new year will be incorporating light woods throughout the home. It will be common to find light woods used on your walls, ceilings, and floors. Because shades of navy blue are predicted to be a popular color scheme among households in the new year, adding light wood accents will help create an elegant and contemporary look.

Stylish Home Offices and Nooks

This year, many of us had to make a quick adjustment to start working from home. And because there are still plenty of people working and participating in virtual learning, family members of all ages would benefit from having a productive workspace in the home. If you haven’t dedicated a place to work within your home, it’s time to do so!

Two-Toned Cabinets

For years, following a monochromatic color scheme has been the trend, but this year, you’ll have more room to experiment. Two-toned cabinets are predicted to become popular in 2021.

Homeowners can try out this trend by painting cabinets installed in one area different colors. For example, you can paint the overhead cabinets one color and your sink base cabinets another. This trend will be popular among household kitchens and bathrooms!

Home Renovation Projects for 2021

If you’re looking for a fresh start this new year, contact W.L. Construction! We take pride in transforming homes, land, and businesses for customers looking for new ways to utilize old spaces or create new ones.

4 Improvements to Consider for Your Next Bathroom Remodel

December 17, 2020 by WL Construction

If you’re looking for a way to add value to your home, consider renovating your bathroom. Your bathroom is one of the most used rooms in your home, so it’s important to focus on renovations that will serve you and your family for years!

If you’re ready to take the next steps to remodel your bathroom this year, consider making one of these changes to improve your bathroom’s functionality and comfort.

Upgrade Your Bathrooms Hardware

Are your faucets and drawer knobs outdated? Replacing your bathroom hardware with current design trends can make your bathroom look flawless and brand new. Gold accents, brushed metals, stainless steel, and nickel are all popular hardware choices.

Add Additional Shelving Everywhere

Built-in storage in your bathroom is one of the most functional additions you can make! Everyone always loves when rooms have additional storage. If you have a master bathroom, try adding shelves between the sink. It’s the perfect solution to help you keep clutter off of your counter, store your everyday items, and adds style!

You can add additional hooks to your sink or the back of a shelf to increase storage space. It’s also the perfect place to hang bath towels, hand towels, or robes!

Update Your Shower

You use your shower every day, so it’s worth making it stand out. You can start by upgrading your bathroom tile. In recent remodels, clients, add tiles with matte finishes, steel gray colors, and fun geometric shapes.

You can also use this opportunity to add the sleek sliding glass doors or the shower bench you always envisioned.

Are You Going to Use a Bathtub?

If you enjoy taking baths, it’s worth the investment to add a soaking tub into your bathroom. However, if you don’t typically enjoy using your current bathtub, it may be time to remove it. Bathtubs take up a lot of space in your bathroom, so remove it and use the space for something else if you don’t plan to use it.

Keep in mind that bathtubs also provide amazing spa-like relaxation. If you plan to put your house on the market soon, you may want to consider adding a bathtub.

Is It Time to Remodel Your Bathroom?

If you’re ready to remodel your bathroom, make sure you contact W.L. Construction Inc. We want to help give you the bathroom you always dreamed of!

Give us a call today at 541-738-2602 to learn more about our services.

Benefits of Building a Home

November 18, 2020 by WL Construction

As the housing market becomes more competitive, it can be hard to find the home of your dreams. Recently, there has been a stronger desire for families to look into custom building their homes. A brand-new home has plenty of advantages and is worth the time and energy it takes to build it!

Here are a few of the many benefits of building a custom home:

Building Allows for Personalization

The biggest advantage to building your home is that you can personalize it exactly the way you want. Often, when homes are pre-built, making affordable changes that suits your needs can be challenging. However, when you build your home, no decision is out of your control!

Creating a Custom Floor Plan

When you purchase a pre-existing home, you will likely have to make significant changes such as knocking down walls if you want to change your floor plan. This process usually involves spending a lot of time, money, and effort to get exactly what you want.

When you’re custom building your home, you can choose how big or small you want each room to be. Also, you can pre-determine the location of each room in your home. So, if you wish for the master bedroom to be on the first floor of your home, you can do that!

Increasing in Privacy in the Home

Everyone loves their privacy, and designing your home allows you to create the highest levels of privacy possible. Everything is in your control, so if you want to add architectural features to make you feel more comfortable, you can. Also, you have the flexibility to add features such as trees and privacy fences to increase privacy in your yard.

Building a New Home Can Be Less Costly

Regardless, if you’re buying a home, it’s going to be a significant investment. Although purchase an older home may seem like a cheaper option, sometimes older homes require a lot more maintenance and repairs than a custom-build home. There is much more relief building a brand new house because you won’t have to worry about fixing time and money consuming foundational problems.

Creating Your Custom Home

If you’re thinking about creating a custom home, contact W.L. Construction to help with the job! We have the perfect balance between building the home that you’ve always dreamed of. Contact us today to learn more about how you can create your custom home.

4 Tips for Basement Remodeling

November 2, 2020 by WL Construction

Is your basement unfinished? If so, it’s time to start remodeling! Your basement is a large area that’s great for storage, but you can also use it to make another enjoyable room in your home. If you’re thinking about remodeling, let us help!

Use these basement remodeling ideas to help increase your living space:

Create Another Family Room

Because basements are usually large, they are a great space to host get-togethers for the whole family. Add a T.V., maybe a pool table, and other games and activities for the entire family to enjoy.

Plus, make sure you include floor lamps, a coffee table, and comfortable couches for your guests to gather around.

Add a Bedroom to Your Home

Is it getting a little too crowded upstairs? A basement bedroom is an excellent addition to your home, and it’s the perfect spot for a new guest room. Depending on your basement’s size, you can typically fit either a double or a twin bed comfortably. Plus, don’t forget that you can add extra decor to make it feel just like a cozy bedroom.

Keep in mind that building codes require that basement bedrooms have emergency exits that lead outside. This can be either through a door or window.

Finishing Your Basement Ceiling

Because unfinished basements typically have exposed pipes and ductwork, it’s best to cover them up if you’re trying to make it a livable space. You can easily conceal the open ductwork with drywall or paneling.

Drywall is an excellent option because it brings the same look as your rooms on your home’s main level. Plus, you can paint it in different colors to help give it a smooth finish.

Add Built-In Storage

Since most families use their basement as extra storage space, you may not want to sacrifice that space to make another room. However, it is possible to have both!

As you remodel, plan for attractive, useful storage to incorporate into your basement. Whether that’s decorative shelves or built-in storage closets, we promise you can still use your basement as a storage space even if you want to make it another room of the house.

How to Design Your Perfect Basement

Are you looking to finally finish your basement? Contact W.L. Construction today at 541-738-2602 to start designing your perfect basement. We’ll even give you a free consultation!

3 Ways to Transform a Spare Room in the House

October 19, 2020 by WL Construction

Whether you recently moved into a larger home, or you just became empty-nesters, you should appreciate the extra room in your home! There are plenty of ways to utilize these additional rooms and not let space go to waste.

Here are a few of our favorite ways to make the most out of your extra space:

Create an In-home Office Space

Wouldn’t you love to have an at-home office space? Whether you intend to work from home or not, having an office space can be a beautiful addition to your home. Offices are great because they help make your home look more modern, and it’s a quiet space for you to spend some productive downtime.

An office is excellent for finishing up work, studying, or reading. Plus, it’s easy to furnish. All you’ll need is a computer, a workspace, some office supplies, and whatever else you may see fit.

Add a Walk-In Closet

Most families often struggle with finding extra closet space in their home. Nearly everyone has probably fantasized about having a walk-in closet, and we’re here to tell you that your dream could come true! If you have a spare room in your home, transform it into a walk-in closet. You can even complete the look by adding full-body mirrors, chairs, and an island to store extra accessories.

Create a Home Gym

Because workout equipment can be big and bulky, it’s hard to find a nice place to store them. If you have the extra space, save money on a gym membership, and create your own at home gym. Purchase your desired equipment, hang a mirror on the wall, and add a television to make the perfect workout area in your home.

Contact WL Construction to Build Your Dream Space

If you have a spare room, let us help you remodel it! At WL Construction, we can help you design and build your home remodels. It is always nice to have your builder be completely involved in the design phase of your new construction or remodeling project because it means that you’ll spend less overall and get better, more cohesive results.

Are you ready to get started? Contact us online today!

How to Make the Most of Your Laundry Space

May 22, 2020 by WL Construction

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!

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

March 23, 2020 by WL Construction

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

This 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.