In last week’s blog , we gave you six “don’ts” to help you avoid common budgeting blunders for your home remodel. This week, we’re giving you five “don’ts” to help you veer clear of construction chaos.

In last week’s blog , we gave you six “don’ts” to help you avoid common budgeting blunders for your home remodel. This week, we’re giving you five “don’ts” to help you veer clear of construction chaos.
Beyond Googling project prices and allocating estimated finances, most Chicago North Shore home-owners don’t know all the steps involved in planning budgets for a successful home remodel. Today, we’ve compiled a list of “don’ts” to help you avoid financial mishaps before and during your remodel.
Let's take a look at all basic kitchen floor plans and discuss how you can choose the ideal kitchen layout for your Chicago North Shore area home.
At BDS Design Build Remodel, excellence is our number one commitment. Our clients choose us because they recognize that we are industry leaders, and today, we’re proud to announce that this same quality has earned us national recognition—BDS has been named a recipient of Remodeling’s 2017 Big50 Awards.
There are many reasons to remodel your basement. Maybe you have children, grandchildren, or aging parents moving in and want to create a multi-generational-friendly living space. Maybe your teenage children want their own independent living area. Maybe you simply want to make better use of your space by installing a hobby room. Whatever your renovation reason, we’ve assembled a list of tips for basement remodeling in the Chicago North Shore area.
What’s in a name? Quite a bit. It’s never easy to evolve as a company, but when you’re certain the evolution is in the right direction, the result is well worth the growing pains. About a year ago, we changed our name from "BDS Construction" to "BDS Design Build Remodel" to more accurately reflect our internal changes as one of the top design build remodeling companies in Chicago’s North Shore area.
Kitchens are by far the busiest zone in the home. Because of this, your kitchen remodel in the Chicago North Shore area can demand more planning time than any other area of your home. Let’s go over some basic design and layout ideas for what has become one of the building blocks of many kitchens: the island.
Mother-in-law room additions are becoming increasingly popular, in large part due to their versatility. Increased housing costs are prompting many Chicago North Shore area residents to look for less expensive living solutions, and that often means moving back in with family or downsizing living spaces.
Nothing provides rejuvenation like being able to begin and end your day in a space that provides relaxation and comfort. And what better place to introduce this tranquil ambiance than in your private luxury bathroom? Today we will share high-end upgrade ideas to transform your morning and evening rituals into serene, spa-like experiences.
There are essentially three mainstream flooring options in use today: wood, tile, and carpet. Even within these three reliable materials, however, there is great variation. We’ve assembled a brief guide explaining the pros, cons, and best uses of each.