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By Louise Gomez Burgess on March 14, 2012
One of the best parts of my job is meeting the people who have had their home remodeled by Hardline Design and Construction. Design and renovation/remodeling effects people. It effects how people move around in their space and how they interact with that space. Even simple changes can have profound impacts on every day tasks.
I had been in the Downey home before, when I went to photograph the “Before Work” photos. I had even seen the design plans Sarah drew up and mentally knew what to expect. I knew where the large sliding glass door would be moved, where walls would be removed and what changes would be made. Last week I went to the Downey home again to photograph the “After Construction” photos. I was greeted at the door by Bridget, a very charming and gracious woman. I stood in the doorway speaking with her for a moment when I stoped the conversation with a rather loud, “WOW!” Nothing, and I mean Nothing prepared me for what I was about to see.
What I had remembered about the Downey kitchen was that it was a very small kitchen for two people who loved to cook. I also remembered the living room was walled off from the rest of the house – but not anymore!
Posted in Blog, Home Improvements, Kitchens | Tagged 1960s Kitchen Remodel, Before and After Kitchen Remodel, Design Services, Design Services in Portland oregon, Hardline Design and Construction, Kitchen Remodel, Kitchen Remodel in Portland, Oregon, Portland Oregon Construction, Portland Oregon Design, Remodel Portland Oregon, Sustainable Design, Vintage Home Remodel, Vintage Home Remodel Portland Oregon
By Louise Gomez Burgess on February 14, 2012
There is something seductive about a gleaming kitchen with new floors, cabinets and fixtures. I look at magazines and yearn for the look only to see a price tag that makes my heart break (and that is not even mentioning what it would do to my budget). We understand that at Hardline Design and Construction and we know there is a way to work towards the bathroom of your dreams while working to stay within budget.
Posted in Home Improvements, Kitchens, Money Saving Tips | Tagged Design Services, Design Services in Portland oregon, Hardline Design and Construction, Money Saving Kitchen Design Ideas, Money Saving Tips, NE Portland Oregon Remodelers, Portland Oregon Construction, Portland Oregon Design, Portland Oregon Remodeling, Sustainable Design, Vintage Home Remodel Portland Oregon
By Louise Gomez Burgess on December 16, 2011
We asked question, we read reports and we checked references – not only for the different companies we were asking to give us a bid but also for the different models of furnaces. We discovered we wanted a Carrier furnace because they rated well and they would be less expensive to operate in the long run because their filters were less expensive then the other furnace manufacture we were looking at. In the end, we went with Climate Control because their bid was fair for the amount of work they would be doing and their bid was very detailed about where all the costs were coming from. Their crew also kept our house very clean and they were very professional but also just plain nice to work with. Plus (and a major plus at that) their referrals and also their ratings on the Energy Trust website were very good.
Posted in Blog, Home Improvements | Tagged Build, Choosing A Furnace, Deciding on a New Furnace, Design Services in Portland oregon, Energy Efficiency, Hardline Design and Construction, Home Design, Portland Oregon Construction, Portland Oregon Remodeling, Remodel Portland Oregon, Saving Money on Heating, SE Portland Oregon Remodlers, Vintage Home Remodel
By Louise Gomez Burgess on December 7, 2011
Homemade and inexpensive holiday ideas gathered by Hardline Design and Construction.
Posted in Blog, Family, Holiday Design Ideas, Home Interior Design | Tagged Cheap Holiday Design Ideas, Design Services, Design Services in Portland oregon, Green Design, Hardline Design and Construction, Holiday Design Ideas, Portland Oregon Design
By Louise Gomez Burgess on November 17, 2011
Hardline Design and Construction: Bryan and Susan’s Porch Addition. Porch addition to a vintage 1940s home that never had a porch. Creating a front porch that looks original to the home.
Posted in Blog, Home Improvements, Porch Addition | Tagged Arts and Crafts Remodel Portland Oregon, Design Services, Design Services in Portland oregon, Green Construction, Green Design, Hardline Design and Construction, Home Design, Mid Century Modern Restoration, NE Portland Oregon Remodelers, Old Home Renovation, Porch Addition, Portland Oregon Construction, Portland Oregon Remodeling, Sustainable Design, Tudor Style Porch Addition, Vintage Home Remodel, Vintage Home Remodel Portland Oregon, Vintage Home Restoration
By Louise Gomez Burgess on November 10, 2011
As the writer and photographer for Hardline Design and Construction I come with my own set of skills. I love interviewing clients who have begun and or completed their renovation projects. I love sharing their photos with you and telling you their stories. I have always been a big Do-It-Yourselfer. I grew up in a [...]
Posted in Blog, Home Improvements, Kitchens, Money Saving Tips | Tagged Design Services, Design Services in Portland oregon, Hardline Design and Construction, Money Saving Tips, Portland Oregon Bathroom Remodel, Portland Oregon Construction, Portland Oregon Design, Portland Oregon Kitchen Remodel, Portland Oregon Kitchen Restoration, Remodel Portland Oregon, Renovation, SE Portland Oregon Remodlers, Sustainable Design, Vintage Home Remodel Portland Oregon
By Louise Gomez Burgess on November 3, 2011
Hardline Design and Construction can help you with your kitchen renovation or restoration. If you are looking for ways to liven up your kitchen but don’t want to do an entire remodel, there are select projects you can choose that will have a big impact. Choosing to redo your kitchen backsplash or kitchen flooring will make a big impact.
Posted in Blog, Home Improvements, Kitchens, Money Saving Tips | Tagged Beaverton Oregon kitchen remodel and restoration, Design Services, Design Services in Portland oregon, Hardline Design and Construction, Home Design, Kitchen Backsplash installation, kitchen flooring installation, Kitchen Restoration, Money Saving Tips, Mt Hood Oregon Kitchen remodel and restoration, Portland Oregon Design, Portland Oregon Kitchen remodel and restoration, Sustainable Construction, Vintage Home Remodel Portland Oregon
By Louise Gomez Burgess on October 31, 2011
Create a Custom Look From Old and Tired Furniture: Reverse Stencil Project, Hardline Design and Construction in Portland and Mt. Hood, Oregon
Posted in Home Improvements, Home Interior Design, Money Saving Tips | Tagged Custom Furniture for Less, Design Services, Design Services in Portland oregon, Green Design, Hardline Design and Construction, Money Saving Tips, Portland Oregon Design, SE Portland Oregon Remodlers, Sustainable Design
By Louise Gomez Burgess on October 20, 2011
Hardline Design and Construction can help with room staging, design and construction. Mill End Fabric Store in Portland and Beaverton, Oregon offers a huge selection of fabrics for home sewing projects and designers.
Posted in Blog, City Secrets, Home Interior Design | Tagged Design Services, Design Services in Portland oregon, Designer Fabrics, Green Design, Hardline Design and Construction, Mill End Fabric Store, Money Saving Tips, Mt. Hood Remodeling Services, NE Portland Oregon Remodelers, SE Portland Oregon Remodlers, Sustainable Design, Vintage Furniture Reupholstery, Vintage Home Remodel Portland Oregon