Without question, the kitchen is one of the most used rooms in your home. It’s a workspace for creating meals. It’s often a place where you grab a quick meal or a snack. It’s where you entertain family and guests. If you have kids, it’s often where homework and school projects get done. It’s that kind of diverse utility that has shaped the design of kitchens over the years. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the major kitchen design trends for 2020.
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Topics: Custom homes, kitchen design, Building a New Home, Home Design, Custom Home Features
Creating an Incredible Great Room in Your Rochester Custom Home
Posted by John Graziose on Tue, Dec 3, 2019 @ 14:12 PM
One thing that makes a custom home so special is that you can customize (or personalize) features in your home in a way that makes it comfortable and convenient for you. Customizing your home also lets you emphasize design elements that reflect your personal sense of style. Your great room is a place that lends itself well to customization. Let’s look at some ideas for creating an incredible great room in your Rochester custom home.
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Understanding the Process of Building Your Rochester-Area Custom Home
Posted by John Graziose on Fri, Jul 12, 2019 @ 08:07 AM
Building a custom home is an exhilarating adventure, offering a unique opportunity to create a space that perfectly matches your vision and lifestyle. Unlike purchasing an existing home, the custom home-building process involves a series of critical decisions and steps, each pivotal in shaping the final outcome. At Gerber Homes, we’re dedicated to guiding you through this journey, ensuring your dream home becomes a reality with joy and confidence.
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What’s Your Kitchen Personality? How to Match your Rochester Kitchen to Your Persona
Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Apr 13, 2019 @ 10:04 AM
There’s little doubt that the kitchen in your Rochester home has a huge impact on the look and feel of your entire home. It’s why homeowners pay so much attention to the details that go into creating their dream kitchen. That’s true whether you’re building a new home or remodeling your existing Rochester kitchen. Your kitchen, however, should be a reflection of what’s important to you. It should reflect your personality. What’s your kitchen personality? How can you match your Rochester kitchen to your persona?
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Which Remodeling Trends Matter Most For Your Rochester Home?
Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Aug 1, 2018 @ 08:08 AM
Every year industry experts talk about the newest trends in the remodeling industry. You’ll hear about these trends on home improvement sites such as houzz.com or on remodeling shows on television. A lot of what you’ll hear or read tends to focus on interior design: What are the “hot” colors this year? What kinds of backsplash materials are “in?” Which hardware finishes are most popular? Those are all interesting and important items to consider, but which remodeling trends matter most for your Rochester home?
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