In a Design-Renovate Firm, your professional Interior Designer and General Contractor are housed under one roof, giving you the best of both worlds in one place. (As a husband and wife team here at CKD, we are also quite literally housed under the same roof!) Here’s why this combination will make a world of difference in your next renovation…

As promised, I am back to share more of the Waterfront Kitchen Renovation with you, and I’ll be the first to say that this kitchen was designed for a challenging client—us! Today I’m giving you a tour of the features we chose and why they were (are) important for creating the lifestyle we want most.

This waterfront home renovation was a special project—it was for us! Steve and I rescued this house on the Emerald Coast about 2.5 years ago. I say “rescued,” because the house took a beating during Hurricane Ivan in 2004. You'll never believe what it looks like now…

What features may or may not appear in a bathroom renovation and how long does a project really take? The answers are up to you! Here’s everything you need to know…

When taking on a renovation for the first time, there are a few situations you might be surprised to hear are completely normal. Today we’re looking at 5 such scenarios to help you feel properly prepared and well-equipped for a renovation that is successful and stress-free.

We specialize in making large projects manageable, enjoyable, and personal. Every step of our design process is collaborative: we want your opinions. We invite your feedback. We learn from you, get to know you, and design with you in mind — from our very first meeting to your final reveal. Today I’m sharing how it all works...

This client loves to entertain and was eager to trade her olive green 1970s kitchen for a fresh, functional space she’d be proud to invite people into! Come witness the transformation…

Did you know there are more factors involved in a kitchen renovation than in any other room? It’s true: the kitchen is the most complex room in the house. Here’s what you need to know…

In a recent post, I shared some of the features of older kitchens and offered up some tips for giving your kitchen a fresh update. Today, I want to go beyond the kitchen to share a few more updates that we see ALL the time when remodeling older spaces. Do any of your spaces have these common characteristics?

A dream kitchen or master bathroom remodel isn’t just about reconfiguring the floor plan, opening up the space, or adding a functional island. It’s also about the interior design. Here’s how to discover the aesthetic you’ll love long into the future…

Last week, we talked about how the kitchen has become a gathering place for family and friends and I shared 5 updates for a bright, fresh kitchen. Today I’m sharing a recent CKD remodel that brings together all five of these updates in a spectacular way!