Is it really almost March already? Wow. This year is flying by! We’ve been so lucky to host and be involved in a number of events so far in 2010. Here’s a short recap:

January was an exciting month for us. On top of hosting a seminar on design trends,  Schloegel Design Remodel was also very excited to hear we won eight awards at the 2009 REMYs:

Best of Show $75,000-$150,000: Bath Remodel
Best of Show Under $75,000: Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel $40,000-$80,000 - Winner & All Star
Whole House Remodel $250,000-$500,000 – Winner
Bath Remodel over $60,000 – Winner
Lower Level Finishes over $100,000 - Honorable Mention & All Star
Interior Remodel $50,000-$100,000 - Honorable Mention & All Star
Designs and Plans - Honorable Mention

We were also excited to be able to sponsor a team in the Kansas City Children’s TLC Groundhog’s Day run.

I am trying to apply a 2nd layer over the original plaster wall in order to sound proof a room. I was going to use 5/8" Quiet Rock. My concern is how to remove the window trim. Also, if I put a 2nd layer of Quiet Rock over the original plaster will I have to do anything different with the trim to make sure it still fits around the window?  Will the added layer create too much distance between window & trim?

Thanks, Ken

Ken,

Ken,
You are correct in thinking that you will have to make an adjustment to accommodate the new wall thickness.

I was driving to work this morning when I came across a snowy, icy surprise.  Kansas City had a light snowfall on Saturday night but all the homes, roads and trees are now clear of snow (as you can see from the trees in the background and the bit of the house next door that shows up in this picture).  In fact, in this area of Kansas City, the snow does not even cover all the grass.

There are a million different reasons to redesign a space. We recently read a blog that reminded us of one of the most common reasons: functionality. Does a wall in your home just not make sense to you? Or maybe a closet could be better placed somewhere else to open up a room.

Jake Schloegel redesigned his own business model to better serve his clients in a down economy. New products, new services help redefine his business.

We are having fun with the remodeling and decorating book from 1954!!

In this blog we are showing two “cellar” remodels that were high style in 1954 and one that Schloegel Design Remodel completed in 2010.

Do you think things have changed much?

The National Association of Home Builders released their 5 tips to a successful home remodel yesterday. It reminds us that Spring is a big time for remodeling, and planning is in full effect. You may even be contemplating a home or room redesign right now.

We are thrilled to announce our innovative new online presence that will allow you to interact with us in brand new ways and also to keep abreast of the latest trends and developments.

Much more than just a new website or blog, our new online presence will provide easy and convenient new ways to stay informed, shop, learn and network.

NARI’s (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Kansas City chapter just recently relocated to its new offices to 8015 Shawnee Mission Parkway.  Several Certified Lead Carpenters of SDR volunteered their time in the remodeling of the new office.

(Editor's note: Welcome to our Design Matters category. Here, you will be able to read blog posts from our expert design staff as it shares the latest design trends, tips and resources. The following is a sample of what you can look forward to seeing more of in the future.