Looking to make a worthwhile renovation that truly improves your home’s style and functionality? Look no further than custom built-ins! This popular home upgrade is a fuss-free way to enhance the appearance of your interiors while streamlining the storage you use every day.
Here’s why built-ins are our go-to customization for Tampa homeowners while adding top-value features: Continue reading “Why Built-Ins Are the Ultimate Home Upgrade for Style and Functionality”
When you think about home design, lighting may not come to mind first. But, it’s absolutely crucial in creating your dream Tampa home! Beyond illuminating your living spaces, lighting can set the mood in each room and highlight specific design elements.
Let’s explore the year’s top lighting trends and how they can shed new light on your next renovation project!
Smart Lighting
Smart lighting systems grant you greater control over your lights by connecting to a smart home device or app. Smart lighting can also operate with voice commands, making it easier than ever to illuminate your spaces. You may want to consider smart lighting for your Tampa home for its unsurpassed convenience and customization. Continue reading “Illuminate Your Space: Total Design Source’s Lighting Trends”
Welcome to Total Design Source’s comprehensive guide to plantation shutters, where style meets functionality in window treatments. Plantation shutters are a timeless and elegant choice for any home, offering a perfect blend of aesthetics, privacy, and light control. Read on to learn more!
Plantation shutters are characterized by their wide louvers, which provide a classic and sophisticated look to any room. Unlike traditional blinds, these shutters offer a seamless and clean appearance, enhancing both modern and traditional interiors. Available in various materials such as wood, faux wood, and composite, plantation shutters can be customized to match any decor. Continue reading “Shutter Style: Total Design Source’s Guide to Plantation Shutters”
Is your home’s flooring looking a bit worse for wear? Or, perhaps it no longer suits your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. In any case, the experienced team at Total Design Source in Tampa is here to help you find the perfect flooring fit.
The following flooring types are among the best for aesthetics and durability. Read on to learn if they could be the right match for your Florida home! Continue reading “6 Best Floorings for Aesthetics and Durability”
With the rise of DIY, many homeowners are taking on renovation projects on their own. While DIY renovations can be fun, fulfilling, and budget-friendly, certain projects are better (and more safely) left to the pros, including:
When they’re designed and installed professionally, closets can seamlessly organize your belongings and simplify your daily routines. But, creating and installing a functional closet isn’t a simple task. To get the most out of your closet (and avoid costly errors), it’s best to leave it to the pros – especially if you’re interested in a built-in design. Continue reading “Home Renovations to Leave to the Pros”
Remodeling your home is an investment in your future, whether you’re bringing your dream home to fruition or planning to sell the property for a profit. As such, ensuring the success of the remodel can secure your return on investment.
From a single-room remodel to a complete home transformation, we’re here to help streamline the process. Here are our top tips to make sure that your remodel goes off without a hitch: Continue reading “Tips for a Successful Remodel”
While shopping for a home, you’re faced with many options and dilemmas. One such option is to purchase a fixer-upper. A home that needs renovations requires more planning and forethought but can be an excellent investment in your future.
If you’re considering buying a home that needs renovations, take a closer look at these common issues:
Given that home design trends change, some home sellers don’t bother to update their interiors before putting the property up for sale. Thankfully, issues like outdated fixtures and paint colors can be addressed relatively cheaply and easily. Continue reading “Common Issues To Look For When Buying a House That Needs Renovations”
Kitchen design trends are always fluctuating. Homeowners looking to remodel their space can consider these trends to create a modern space that suits their style and needs.
Some of today’s most prevalent kitchen remodel trends include:
Taking a hard turn from the minimalist approach, exposed shelving to show off your kitchen’s most attractive crockery is a clear trend in 2023. With open shelving, your kitchen items can become decorative features that are no longer hidden away in closed cabinets and drawers. Continue reading “Current Trends in Kitchen Remodels”
Embarking on a kitchen remodel is an exciting (and fruitful!) process. But, it also involves many moving parts, making organization, coordination, and communication key. In this article, we’ve compiled some of the tips that homeowners wish they knew before getting started.
The further along you get in the kitchen remodeling process, the more difficult it will get to change your mind. For example, once the plumbing has been moved (if relocating plumbing is part of your plan), you typically can’t turn back. So, take all the time you need to settle on a floor plan before construction starts, and make sure you’re wholly confident in your choices before the contractors come. Continue reading “Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Kitchen Remodel”
Remodeling your bathroom could have a larger impact than you think on your home. In addition to boosting your home’s value, a bathroom remodel can make your bathroom cleaner, safer, and more beautiful.
Even on a tight budget, a remodeling project can transform your bathroom. Here are our top tips for bathroom remodel:
If your current bathroom has dingy dated cabinets, it is time for an upgrade.. You can find space-saving storage cabinets that suit your bathroom’s style, or even consider built-ins for complete space efficiency. Continue reading “Budget-Friendly Bathroom Remodeling Tips”