Category: Exterior Remodeling

A Guide to Mid-Century House Exteriors

Clean lines and minimalist facades are often mid-century house exterior design.

Mid-century modern architecture continues to captivate homeowners with its sleek lines, minimalist aesthetic, and timeless appeal. From the 1940s through the 1960s, this architectural style emerged as a symbol of innovation and progress. Today, many homeowners seek to replicate the classic look, even in newer homes, with mid-century modern exteriors. Hallmarks of Mid-Century House Exteriors…

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Maximizing Outdoor Space

Maximizing Outdoor Space

Designing Functional, Cozy, and Inviting Extensions of Your Living Area In recent years, the concept of home has evolved from a mere shelter to a sanctuary—a place where we not only live but also work, play, and find solace. As part of this transformation, outdoor spaces have gained significant attention, becoming integral extensions of our…

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Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Designs

A beautiful covered porch to illustrate luxury outdoor kitchen designs.

Elevate Your Outdoor Living Experience As upscale homeowners with a taste for the finer things in life, you understand the value of creating an outdoor oasis that seamlessly blends sophistication with functionality. A luxury outdoor kitchen is more than just a place to cook—it’s a statement of style and sophistication. In this blog post, we’ll…

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Creating a Serene Outdoor Oasis: Tips for Patio Remodeling

Transforming your outdoor patio or deck into a serene oasis allows you to enjoy nature’s beauty while creating a peaceful retreat right at your doorstep. Whether you have a small balcony or a spacious backyard, revamping your outdoor space can provide a tranquil escape from the daily hustle and bustle. In this blog post, we…

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Renovations That Increase Home Value

Picture of a modern remodel of a home lit up at night to illustrate renovations that increase home value.

Renovating your home is a big decision that often comes with an equal amount of excitement and apprehension. It’s understandable to feel both emotions because not only do home renovations improve your living experience, but they can also be a significant investment. That’s why it’s essential to make sure that the renovations you make are…

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Best Renovations to Increase Home Value

A brand new luxury kitchen with plenty of cabinets, an island, and large dining table to illustrate best renovations to increase home value.

After you’ve been in your home for a few years, do you start looking at ways you can improve it? Or do you know all the changes you want to make to your home before you make that first mortgage payment? Either way, you want to make sure your home improvement projects give you the…

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The four biggest mistakes people make when designing an outdoor kitchen

Jeff and Teresa Metke in Metke Remodeling and Luxury Homes Design Studio Lake Oswego, OR

Not assessing the site for the kitchen. It is important that you look at the relationship between your indoor kitchen and outdoor kitchen. Here are some questions you should consider while accessing this relationship: Is there a path that makes it easy to transport items in between the two spaces? Do you wish to use…

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How to Make Your Outdoor Space Year-Round Entertainment

Exterior shot of a covered patio with built in heating lamps

We all know and love the beauty of the summer weather in Oregon—letting the day melt away with the company of family and friends, and then watching the sun set in the evening while music plays in the background. What could beat that? Summers are the best time to utilize your outdoor space for entertaining,…

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Designing The Perfect Outdoor Entertaining Space

It’s Oregon, it’s raining and where are you? Sitting comfortably curled up on a sofa by your gas fire table, under a beautiful wood ceiling outdoor entertaining space? Watching the game, enjoying a recently cooked meal from your outdoor kitchen, sipping from a glass of your favorite beverage? Once only enjoyed in warmer climates, beautiful,…

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