Scott Hochuli

In Phoenix, we’ve been seeing some eye-catching home remodeling trends that are very exciting. People are making the most of their space with additions, home renovations, and luxury upgrades and the market is noticing. Not only do these changes greatly improve your own satisfaction and enjoyment of your home, but they also offer a great resale value to future buyers when you are ready to sell. Customizations that are unique to your needs can also give you the freedom to express your personality while updates and modernizations keep your home current and lively.  

Today's housing market is leading most homeowners to avoid buying and selling, and instead, they're focusing on remodeling the homes they're already in. Because of this, many homeowners want to tackle multiple home improvement projects, which makes it challenging to determine which project to begin first. If you've got several projects on the priority list, we've provided some questions to ask yourself so you know how to decide and conquer one project at a time. 

Remodeling a home takes a lot of careful planning and thoughtful design, along with a team of skilled contractors, to get the job done. The design-build process integrates the expertise of a designer and contractor who work as a team to design and execute your finished space. For many reasons, this method far exceeds the outdated and traditional design-bid-build process.  

Your kitchen is more than just a function space. It's the place where family and friends gather to eat, laugh, cry, and share bits and pieces of their lives. Here, you'll keep the pulse on your family's lives as they come and go throughout the day. More than any other room in your home, the kitchen is the place where memories (and meals) are made. In fact, we believe it's the most important room in the entire house. Let's look at some of the best reasons to remodel your kitchen. 

There is a difference between a home with a handful of high-end upgrades and a true luxury home. The distinction comes from the beginning, in the quality of the design and the finishing touches. 

At Hochuli Design & Remodeling Team, we bring luxurious elements into even the most ordinary aspects of a home to make them extraordinary. These eight essential features of luxury home design can showcase your style, from highly practical upgrades to the splurges you make for yourself and your hobbies. 

When people decide it's time to update or personalize their home with a remodel, it is not uncommon for them to begin in the kitchen.  After all, for many families, the kitchen is the centerpiece of their home and is the spot where they spend the most time talking, eating, and entertaining.  In addition, because the kitchen is such a heavily used space, a kitchen remodel can also be a suitable place to start home renovations, as you can make the space more functional while giving it a face-lift.  

Ask About Scheduling Restraints 

Although it is rare for remodeling contractors to have a "slow season," there certainly are times of the year when you can expect the most delays. The busiest times for remodeling professionals are typically in the summer and the few months before the holidays. As a result, it may take longer if you're trying to remodel your kitchen during this time. This is because it's harder to get subcontractors on the schedule, and shipping materials may also take more time due to demand. 
 
This is why you're usually better off planning a kitchen remodel about a year in advance with a kitchen designer/remodeling contractor. When you approach your project in this fashion, you can choose a time that works best for you, and you benefit from being one of the first people on the schedule. 

The remodeling process can cause you to feel a range of emotions that might make you feel like you're on a wild rollercoaster. With each new phase, you may feel the rising and dipping of excitement, worry, and exhilaration as your home begins to transform.  If you're starting a new home remodel, the best thing you can do is prepare to know exactly what to do every step. Then, it's best to just buckle up and enjoy the ride! Let's look at the highs and lows of the remodeling rollercoaster of emotions. 

Remodeling your home can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Sometimes just getting started is the hardest part. When you hire a contractor like Hochuli Design and Remodeling Team to do the job, we make it our mission to walk with you every step, so your renovation process is smooth and as stress-free as possible. Together, we'll make sure your Phoenix, AZ remodel looks exactly how you'd envisioned it, without any surprises.  

If you feel like your home does not give you the room you need to get around or live comfortably, investing in a home addition is a worthy consideration.

There are several benefits to a home addition. Physically expanding the size of your house in Phoenix is an opportunity to create more space for an extra bedroom for your growing family, a functional multipurpose room for work and play, or much-needed storage space. With proper planning and execution, expanding your house or adding an extra room can change how you use—and see—your residence and allow your family to live comfortably and enjoy your home for years.