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Follow along as we remodel our century-old bungalow.  The contractor becomes the client.After nearly two decades in the business of remodeling homes, we decided it was time to make our own home improvement dreams a reality. And so we finally took the leap, building an...

Pssst, how about a secret door in your home remodel? The New York Times recently ran a story about the popularity of secret doors leading to hidden rooms in home remodeling. Hidden doors and secret rooms have become an increasingly popular feature in American homes,...

Nate's Notebook: Our First in a Series of Reflections of a Remodeling Contractor It's nice to reflect on what I love about my job, and with the hustle and bustle of the day-to-day, it doesn’t happen enough. I’d like to take the opportunity of this blog post to do just...

We shuffled the deck on this hodge-podge jigsaw of a bathroom. This bathroom suffered from a bad case of "make do with what you've got" (see the "before" photo below.) We upgraded the room in multiple ways: rotating the tub 90 degrees with a new tile surround, freeing...

Building this dream kitchen meant a chimney running through the center of the house had to come down. Removing obstacles gives a fresh perspective A mid-century renovation hadn't provided much cabinet storage or counter space in this kitchen, especially around a busy...

​Accent walls add interest to your living space while offering solutions to design problems. Are you searching for the best place to hang pictures so they don't look randomly placed or cluttered? Use an accent wall as a backdrop for your favorite artwork or to create...

As the construction team moves through each stage of your remodeling project, milestones are hit, and items are checked off the master task list. With the end of the project in sight, one final step is a walk-through with your contractor to take note of any items that...

The space-saving convenience of an under-counter refrigerator drawer is a versatile appliance that can be a functional and fun addition to a kitchen remodel. There are times when your refrigerator just isn't big enough. Bring home a seasonal haul from the farmers'...

We're proud to announce that Rosalie Remodeling is a winner of a 44th-annual Master Design Award. Our remodel of a vintage home in Evanston won Silver in the Whole House Less Than $300,000 category in competition with residential remodeling companies nationwide....

The homeowners' dream of an entirely new kitchen was realized with this remodel, incorporating an improved layout, fresh cabinetry, and the surprise reveal of a hidden window.  To begin this project with a clean slate, we took the kitchen down to bare walls. The most...

Widening one doorway had an expansive effect on an entire home remodeling project.  ​Enlarging the entryway between the kitchen and dining room dramatically improved the visual impact and sense of spaciousness in this remodeling project. Now, from the living room,...

Before the remodel, this home suffered from a dated circular layout that was cramped and inefficient. Transforming the dark foyer with the addition of an entryway to the light-filled breakfast room off the kitchen dramatically improved the feel and flow.   During the...

Once you've invested in remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, proper countertop maintenance will keep them clean and looking great while extending the lifespan of your investment.   Regular cleaning and care vary depending on the countertop material and whether it's...

This vintage bathroom remodeling project needed a lot of TLC to bring it out of the dark wood-paneled doldrums. First, we mounted the new sink off the floor and replaced the cramped step-in tub with a spacious shower. Next, we incorporated the window into the shower...

​Peeling away the onion layers of your home's past can unlock decorating trends, carpentry technologies, or personal messages from the last century. Previously, we mentioned how not all surprises unveiled in a vintage home demo are an unwelcome part of the remodeling...

Remodeling a kitchen or bathroom is a tricky balance between maximizing space and squeezing in all the features you want. The biggest conundrum just might be doors vs. drawers in your base cabinets.   One could argue that choosing between storage cabinets with doors...

Our dramatic remodel of a 117-year-old home includes an exposed beam in the new kitchen ceiling, clad with beautiful wood planks reclaimed from the original floor. This blending of old and new creates a unique focal point honoring this home's history.  When...

​It might seem at first that a heated towel rack is an indulgence you can forgo, but this single addition to your remodeled bathroom has numerous benefits beyond toasty-warm towels. Who doesn't love wrapping themselves in a warm bath towel right from the shower on...

Look closely at the detail on this white tile bathtub surround. The pattern is subtle and perfect for a serene bathroom.  4D Nature Wall Tile (8" x 8") by Marca Corona in matte white.​The three-dimensional design of leaves and branches on this Italian-made porcelain...

When you hire Rosalie Remodeling, you've hired a builder who sees the creative possibilities in every room redesign. Here are three examples from a recent condominium remodel. ​Who says you have to drag your laundry to another part of the house to get the job done?...