Having high-end finishes in your home signifies an elevated standard of living, showcasing a commitment to quality, aesthetics, and comfort. It means that you have invested in top-tier materials, craftsmanship, and design to create an environment that exudes sophistication and luxury. High-end home finishes are often found in upscale homes, custom residences, or properties that…
Have you ever wondered how much of a difference interior decorating–furniture, lighting, and décor–can make? Changing these elements can be a simple way to transform a space without the time, money, and mess of moving walls. Unique accent wall ideas can update an entire room with little fuss or muss. Beyond paint colors, accent walls…
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…
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…
It’s often played for laughs in tv shows or movies, the long process of going through a home remodel. In reality, continual delays, cost overruns, and levels of uncertainty in traditional remodeling processes are anything but funny. With a design-build construction process, many of those stumbling blocks are removed and you can get back to…
In almost every home remodel, there are two sides to the equation. The design phase of the renovation and the construction phase. In the past, these were often handled by two entities, a design firm and a general contractor. Today, design-build contractors are becoming more popular, but you may be asking yourself, “design-build vs general…
Is your home feeling “blah” lately, but you’re just not ready for a full-blown remodel? There are plenty of things you can do right now that can give a room–or even the whole house–an immediate facelift without having to break the bank. With a few easy ways to update your home, you can breathe new…
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the most popular home renovation trends in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re planning a small update or a complete overhaul, these trends can provide inspiration and ideas for your next project….
Guest Blog Engineered wooden floors are known for being highly durable, cost-effective, and easy to install. They also require very little maintenance and will significantly increase the home’s equity. Wood flooring comes in many different styles, so you can easily get a design that matches the current style of décor in the room. You don’t…
November marks the season of giving thanks, and we at Metke would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to one of our favorite subcontractors, Fisher Roofing. Fisher has been in business for over 30 years serving the greater Portland metro area. Current owner Michael Hampton started as a technician for Fisher in…