(Pic: via GE Appliances’)

Lately, we have been raving over GE Appliances’ chic French-door single convection oven. These French doors aren’t just aesthetically pleasing – they are equipped with Bluetooth technology that allows you to control the oven’s functions directly from your smartphone. With this new technology, you can now save time on cooking dinner by preheating the oven via your phone on your way home from work. How is that for convenience?!

White Appliances

White is the new stainless. Inspired by the glossy finish of smartphones, Whirlpool has released their Ice Collection appliances that give a fresh and clean feel to any kitchen. Plus, an all-white kitchen can make smaller spaces appear larger! To achieve the ultimate modern look, pair the Ice Collection with Wellborn Cabinet’s Bishop door style with a white finish. If you prefer a darker kitchen, the Ice Collection also has black variations of the appliances!

Personal Brewery

Craft beer enthusiasts – you can now brew any style beer you’d like with your very own microbrewery. PicoBrew has released a personal craft beer brewery that allows you to brew 5 liters of fresh beer right from the comfort of your home. The process, which you can track from your smartphone app, takes only a couple hours with a fermentation and chilling period of 7-10 days. Once it is perfected, be sure to invite all your craft-beer-loving friends over to show off your delicious concoctions…and your beautiful kitchen! 

Pet Center

(Pic: via Wellborn)

Although this is not quite an appliance, those of you who have furry friends in the family know how finding space to incorporate your pet’s necessities in an appealing way can be difficult. Wellborn Cabinets has a beautiful solution by having a pet center in your laundry room! This will help you keep all the not-so-pretty items hidden away out of sight, yet conveniently organized. Our designers can take this a step further by installing a ‘feeding center’ inside the cabinetry too – the possibilities are endless.

Steam Ovens

Steam ovens are increasing in popularity because they offer great flexibility when cooking a range of diverse foods. With a steam oven, you can bake breads, set custards, bring back to life your leftovers by restoring its moisture, and so much more. Our great option is Wolf Convection Steam Oven because of how intelligent this combined oven is. Its one-of-a-kind technology can sense the size of the food you are cooking (or steaming) and automatically adjusts the temperature and set cooking time so your dish comes out just the way you want it. Better yet, you can also input the time you want your food to be ready, and the oven will take it from there!

With these tech-savvy appliances, we can design a smart home customized to your lifestyle! For any design build inquiries, feel free to send an email to designer@strobeldesignbuild.com or call our design center at 727.321.5588 to schedule a design consultation.

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The first, and probably the most important, step is to research your desired project. Sure it seems easy to fall in love with the farm-style open concept layout you saw on HGTV, but not every house is alike structurally to support such designs. Take the time to research projects. Acquire information from magazines, online reviews, word of mouth, social media, etc. and come up with a general idea of what exactly you are looking for. Doing this background research will provide you with a good sense of price range, what the job entails, return on investment, and various options on products/materials that can be used.  It also doesn’t hurt to research property values in your neighborhood to ensure your remodel is coinciding with similar homes in your area.

An imperative detail to remember is that these projects will not be completed overnight. Depending on the size of the remodel, timing can range anywhere between a few weeks to a few months. Plan your living situation around the timeframe given to you by your contractor. Maintain communication with your design build team to establish availability, modes of communication, and to create a communication plan. At Strobel Design Build, our clients can always be kept in the loop through phone calls and emails. But what happens when you’re out of town but want to see the progress on your home? That’s never a problem at Strobel! Through our online and cloud-based portal, you can not only communicate 24/7 with our team, but also access a secure, online personal webpage with all project schedules, product selections, construction progress, and more details on your home’s remodel! Also, think about the remodel in a long-term manner. Is this the house you plan on raising your family in? Life can change in the blink of an eye-it is best to ensure your project will not only work for right now but also for your lifestyle in the long run.

Stick to your budget. If you plan on turning your mid-century modern home into a craftsman, make sure you are able to financially support it. Make a realistic budget and stick to it. At Strobel Design Build, our team will discuss your budget and plans with you, and determine if it’s feasible for your desired outcome. Our designers will work with you to create alternative options to best fit your budget. Your personal profile on our online portal will also keep an up-to-date balance of your budget throughout the project.

Lastly, remember the cardinal rule of remodeling: always keep your design in mind. Your design is the guide for the entire project. Consider what you dislike about your current living space and how you intend to utilize the new space. This goes with doing your research. Don’t be afraid to show us, your designer and remodeler, pictures and share your likes and dislikes. Professionals do not simply recreate a photo – we see what you want and determine a way to not only make it look aesthetically pleasing, but to also see what will benefit you from your newly renovated space, whether it’s functionality, storage, or if it properly expresses your personal style.

With the help of the experts at Strobel Design Build, and our award-winning team, you no longer have to live in fear of remodeling. Strobel Design Build will assist you every step of the way. For more information, give us a call at 727-321-5588 or send an email to design@strobeldesignbuild.com to begin this process…let us construct the dream in your life!

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