LBK Design Build

Renovating your home can quickly become overwhelming when you’re trying to coordinate designers, contractors, selections, schedules, budgets, and countless decisions on your own.

That’s where a design-build team changes the experience.

With design and construction working together under one roof, your project is planned with the full picture in mind from the beginning. Decisions can be made earlier, potential challenges can be addressed before they reach the jobsite, and you have one team guiding your project from the first conversation through the final walkthrough.

Compared with managing a DIY renovation or coordinating separate professionals yourself, that level of collaboration can save valuable time, reduce costly miscommunication, and make the entire process feel far more manageable.

Thinking about your next remodel? Call us or click the link in our bio to schedule your appointment and learn how working with a design-build team can save you time and, ultimately, money.

Knowing how to tackle projects around your home starts with knowing what you can confidently DIY and when it’s time to call in a professional.

Beth Allen, owner of DIY HIP Chicks, joined us on Elevate & Renovate to talk about where that line falls and why understanding your own skill level is such an important part of being a confident homeowner.

That same idea is at the heart of our upcoming LaDIYs Who Brunch seminar. We’re creating a space for women to build practical skills, gain confidence around their homes, and better understand both what they can handle themselves and what to look for when hiring someone to help.

Ready to feel more confident tackling projects around your home? Join us Saturday, October 17 from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM for LaDIYs Who Brunch. Brunch is included for all registrants! Seats are VERY limited, and registration is required for attendance.
🔗Reserve your spot today through the link in our bio!

When it comes to a luxury kitchen, there are plenty of upgrades worth considering, but which ones would our Lead Designer choose when they go head-to-head?

We put Alyssa through a rapid-fire kitchen trend face-off, comparing everything from full-height stone backsplashes and statement range hoods to hidden pantries, paneled appliances, workstation sinks, custom cabinetry features, and more.

The best part? There is rarely one universal “right” choice. The features that make the biggest impact are the ones that support how you cook, entertain, organize, and live in your kitchen every day.

Which trend do you think should have won the gauntlet? Comment below and tell us which one you’d choose for your dream kitchen!

Thinking about an addition? There’s more to consider than square footage alone.⁠
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We asked our Project Consultant, Mike, to break down three common misconceptions homeowners often hear when they first start exploring an addition.⁠
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1. Price per square foot can be a helpful starting point, but it doesn’t tell the full story. A 500-square-foot living room addition can look very different from a 500-square-foot bathroom addition when it comes to materials, plumbing, fixtures, and overall scope.⁠
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2. There can also be costs outside of the addition itself. Depending on your property and municipality, things like zoning requirements, septic upgrades, site preparation, or stormwater management may need to be factored into the project.⁠
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3. Adding space doesn’t always mean building out. In the right home, building up, such as adding space above a garage, can open up possibilities you may not have considered.⁠
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With today’s housing market, we’re seeing more homeowners explore additions as a way to stay in the neighborhood they love and the home where they’ve made memories, while creating the extra space and function they need for what comes next.⁠
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Could an addition give your home the room it needs to grow with you? Call or click the link in our bio to schedule your appointment today and talk with our expert team about the possibilities for your home.⁠
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Bold or neutral? The best answer might be somewhere in between.

In this clip from Elevate & Renovate, Mike and Julie break down what we’re seeing across the industry and with our own clients: homeowners are embracing personality, but with a thoughtful eye toward how each choice works within the home as a whole.

That might mean introducing a bold cabinet color on an island instead of throughout the entire kitchen, carrying a statement finish into smaller accents, or pairing stronger design choices with quieter elements so the space still feels balanced and cohesive.

Great design doesn’t mean playing it safe or going bold everywhere. It means knowing where to make an impact and how to tie those decisions together throughout your home.

Watch the full episode of Elevate & Renovate on our YouTube channel, and subscribe so you never miss an episode or more expert insight from industry professionals!