Tag Archives: Custom Remodeling

Lighting Trends

Posted on February 21, 2013 by admin

Over the years, lighting has not only become a functional piece, but the focal point and statement of a space.   It is usually a rule of thumb to splurge on your lighting fixtures because they are the jewelry pieces of your home.  They make a huge difference and bring a touch of glamour whether it’s in your kitchen, dining room, bedroom, or bathroom. Drum Lighting Fixtures Drum pendant lighting has been popular for some time now, and continues to rise in popularity.  In the first picture, is one that is made of natural linen and emits a subtle sophistication to a room, whereas in the second image, the pendant hangs like an elegant center piece above the dining table.   … Continue reading →

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WoMan Cave Guidelines

Posted on January 15, 2013 by dfoster

Let’s face it, girls, we work hard to make everyone happy, at work and at home, and we work hard to keep our houses looking their best.  Don’t we deserve a place in our homes that is just for us, reflects our personality, and a place where we can go to get away from it all?   Why do men get a special room in the house called the “man cave” and the “woman cave” has not become mainstream yet? All man caves typically have similar purposes: a comfortable place for watching sports without interruption.  Some may be decorated with their favorite sports teams, or their favorite collections, but I can safely say that they all have a big screen TV, … Continue reading →

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Making Your Home Accessible to Aging In Place

Posted on November 13, 2012 by swolf

The oldest of the Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) reached the age of 65 last year in 2011 and by 2030 the number of Americans over the age of 65 will soar to 72.1 million, 1 out of every 5 Americans!  Given those numbers there is no question why we get so many calls here at Foster Remodeling on how to remodel an existing home to make it more comfortable and accessible for the homeowners as they age.  In fact, according to a recent AARP survey, 73% of respondents strongly agreed with the statement “What I’d really like to do is stay in my current residence for as long as possible”.  Most homes, especially in Northern Virginia, … Continue reading →

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Need Help Visualizing?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by mlee

Are you having a hard time envisioning the finished product of your space before it’s actually, well, remodeled?   We here, at Foster Remodeling Solutions, use a design program called Chief Architect to help visualize not only your dream kitchen or bathroom, but any interior or exterior space. Chief Architect is a very useful building and drafting software that helps develop 2D floor plans as well as generating a 3D model of the space at the same time.  The cool thing about this program is that you can place specific desired materials and finishes to your countertops, cabinets, walls, you name it!  Do you want to see how a dark cherry cabinet correlates with a white granite countertop in your kitchen … Continue reading →

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Making Bedroom Space With a Northern Virginia Home Renovations

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

As your family grows and grows up, bedroom space becomes more important. Small children can share a room, but as they get older, privacy issues and places to put clothes and possessions usually cause problems. Finding extra space for another bedroom can come from a number of sources, depending on the current size of your home and how well developed the space already is. A Northern Virginia residential remodeling project can make better use of the space you have, and create space you may have overlooked. Aside from the obvious changes of the guest room to a nursery or the computer room to a bedroom, renovation to other areas of your home can create another bedroom and relieve stressful living. … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on November 29, 2011 by dguy

I recently decided to explore the idea of having a contractor do some work on my own personal home. Specifically, I was interested in having a patio and some retaining walls built in my back yard. As someone who has worked in the remodeling and construction business for over 18 years you would think I would have had no problem making a decision on who to contract for the work. Well, to be honest, it was a very difficult task and one that required me to reflect on what it must be like for a prospective client looking for a contractor to do work on their own home. The initial hurdles were determining the right design and putting something on … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget Zoning When Planning a Home Remodel

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

There is more to creating Northern Virginia home additions than putting together some ideas and having them built. Northern Virginia municipalities require various building and construction permits, depending on where you live and what you are building. There are building inspections, plan approvals, electricity codes, water requirements and other zoning restrictions. Although it would be less time consuming to simply draw up plans and start adding on to your Northern Virginia home, it’s wise to follow the rules. When structures do not meet the guidelines, the plans must be redrawn to meet requirements or might even be taken down or changed to meet with compliance. Foster Remodeling is familiar with the area requirements when it comes to zoning and codes … Continue reading →

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Remodeling your Split-level home

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

Split-level homes first appeared in the 1930s but became popular after World War II, in the 1950s and 60s. Today, many split-level homes feel dated and in need of remodeling. The classic split-level home generally includes a one-story side and a two-story side. In the single story, you may have the entry, living room, kitchen and dining room. On the two-story side, you usually have bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs, and a family room, laundry room and garage downstairs. As a result, you have three (sometimes more) levels in the home, with half-flights of stairs connecting each level. Another common split-level design is the split-entry. This is basically a two-story house with an entry in between. When you enter a split-entry … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Remodeling 101

Posted on September 20, 2010 by gdomedion

The kitchen is the most used room in your home! When it comes to remodeling there are many challenges and opportunities. Over the years many things have changed in how we use our kitchens. It used to be a place to cook and that was it! Now the kitchen is the center of your home and it is used for more than just cooking. When you entertain, how many people try to fit in your kitchen? Is the living space adjacent to your kitchen open or does a wall separate it. Many times a small amount of Interior Remodeling can create a Great Room and the addition of an island or peninsula can also improve the storage. Sometimes to achieve … Continue reading →

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Trends in Interiors – The Great Room

Posted on August 17, 2010 by swolf

Trends in Interiors: Part 1 As times change so do houses, and the way we use them! Nowadays many of us live in homes built during an older generation. These traditional homes have a more formal layout in which the different functions of a house are compartmentalized into different areas. So there are formal living rooms, dining rooms, etc. all separated and divided per function. As times have changed we have seen trends emerge in the field of interiors and here are just a few areas we can highlight when thinking of remodeling your current home to fit your needs and the needs of your modern family. The Great Room The Great Room Concept is one that has really become … Continue reading →

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