Callier & Thompson Blogs

When to Say Goodbye to Dated Kitchen Appliances

The kitchen remodel of your dreams likely does not include your dated appliances. Did you know that they’re also driving up your energy bills? Replacing old appliances improves your home’s energy efficiency, saving you money each month. How do you know when it’s time? Keep reading to learn when to say goodbye to your old…

Read More

Top Ways to Update Your Kitchen This Year

Remodeling your kitchen can help your home feel personalized, updated, and modern. It is also an opportunity to upgrade your appliances for efficiency and elevate to a sleeker design. Keep reading to find out kitchen remodeling ideas that will look great in your home.  Kitchen Remodeling Ideas for a New Look This Year Bold Accent…

Read More

Induction vs. Gas Cooktops

Few things transform your kitchen experience, like a new cooktop. Over time, our taste, talent, and culinary style evolve, and what you cook on is as important as what you cook with. Induction cooktops have been blazing a trail in the remodeling industry and rivaling gas appliances for star status. If you’re considering an upgrade but unsure if…

Read More

Which Element Affects the Cost of a Kitchen Remodel Most?

Breathing new life into the heart of your home brings value to your largest investment and joy to all who enter. While there are rules of thumb regarding the overall cost as a percentage of the home’s value, estimating the breakdown of a kitchen remodel can be a little complex. Of course, there are several…

Read More

How to Avoid Common Kitchen Remodeling Mistakes

We’ve written a lot about remodeling trends, custom cabinetry, appliances, and how much you should expect to invest. Diving into a sea of colors and finishes with infinite possibility is exhilarating and a big part of why we love what we do! But, it’s crucial not to be so distracted by pretty things that you…

Read More

Custom Cabinetry – Why Do Some Cost More Than Others?

One of the most important decisions you’ll make during a renovation will be your cabinetry selection. Beyond function, cabinetry is a critical part of the structural foundation of your kitchen or bath. On average, about one-third of your kitchen remodeling budget will go toward cabinetry, and that cost is determined by factors such as wood…

Read More

Is a Galley Workstation For You?

So much of our life happens in the kitchen. We plan our days over coffee, share stories with our kids, enjoy a bottle of wine with friends, and, of course, try new recipes and recreate family favorites. Wouldn’t it be terrific if you could expand a small footprint into a multi-functional culinary center? How about…

Read More

Interior Cabinet Accessories

What do you wish for most in your kitchen or bath? Is it more counter space? Better storage? Less clutter? Interior cabinet accessories might be the key to making each of those wishes come true. Unlike cabinet hardware, which adorns the outside of your doors and drawers, cabinet accessories are the genius additions that stay tucked…

Read More

Do You Need Permits for Your Remodeling Project?

Remodeling is a fantastic way to refresh the home you love and add value to your investment.  If you’re considering your first remodel, or it’s been some time since your last, you probably have questions, and we’re here to help!  One of the most common questions homeowners ask is: Do I need a permit to…

Read More

Cabinet Hardware – The Jewelry of the Kitchen or Bathroom

Remodeling is a grand adventure for homeowners and designers alike. Whether you’re looking to improve a clumsy design and enhance functionality or add to the value of your investment by bringing it into modern times, you have options. While 2020 may have fallen flat in a thousand ways, it did spur a rise in the…

Read More