Maximize Your Kitchen Island: Design and Storage Tips
Kitchen islands are an extremely common occurrence within kitchens. They offer additional storage, prep space, and even seating—but they can also quickly become cluttered or underutilized. Whether you’re building a new kitchen or reorganizing your existing space, here are some smart ideas to make your kitchen island both functional and organized. When the decision […]
Recommendations for Paint Colors in Bedrooms
Bedrooms are a space that exudes who a person is, while also being a calming environment to sleep. Bedrooms are used everyday, and what color they are painted is quite important. It will be the color that a person sees every day, when they are both waking up and falling asleep. It’s important that the […]
How to Design the Perfect Home Office in 2025: Tips for Comfort, Style, and Productivity
Home offices are very common in 2025, and many people don’t prioritize the space as much as they should. It’s important to have a clear area for work, and to make it comfortable yet stylish. Approximately 20% of United States employees work from home. About 98% of employees desire to work from home for […]
Lighting 101: Understanding the Various Types and Their Uses
Whenever you are redoing a space, one of the biggest questions is: what type of lighting will you implement? There are so many styles, colors, and types to choose from, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the options. Here, Penn Construction & Design will go over the various types of lighting, and hopefully it provides […]
Top Design Trends 2025
2025 is a big year for design trends. There are many trends that are emerging, and they are shifting away from what was previously popular. The biggest shift is that Delaware County homeowners are shifting away from minimalism and cool colors, instead they are moving towards maximalism and neutral colors. The shift is coming […]
How To Form A Great Relationship With Your Contractor
How To Form A Great Relationship With Your Contractor You’ll need trust and a whole lot of patience. So you’ve accepted recommendations, then thoroughly vetted and interviewed and hired someone to help with your renovation. Now how can you assure that you’re getting the best work out of your contractor? By taking some careful steps […]
5 Tips When Remodeling Your Home
There are so many different sections to consider when remodeling a home, which can be overwhelming. Especially if you’re a first-time homeowner or this is your first remodel. It’s good to have a base of where to begin and how to go about it. Here are 5 Tips to take into consideration when remodeling your […]
Get ready for outdoor living with warmer weather on its way!
Consider options, contractor installation for hardscapes If you’re rushing to remodel your backyard before summer, slow down and think carefully about what hardscape will make your yard look as if you spent a million on it even if you didn’t. The hardscape can be the central feature in most Arizona backyards where plantings and lawns […]
Historic Renovation: Bridging the Gap
Sullivan Building & Design Group consolidates colonial farmhouses into contemporary residence with rustic appeal. AUTHORS Kyle Clapham VIEW GALLERY Photo: Cider Press Woodworks Two distinct stone buildings, sited just 40 feet apart, had been vacant for years after serving as individual houses on an old peach farm. Zoning for the property allowed only one home […]
The Case for Raising the Roof on Philly Rowhouses
Originally Published on phillymag.com City dwellers are building up rather than moving out. And while the add-ons might wreck the rhythm of our rowhouse blocks, they beat the alternative. Maybe you know a Philly couple with this dilemma: They’re thrilled with their rowhome but need a tad more space — maybe there’s a kid on […]