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Pantone has been selecting a color of the year for over two decades and this is only the second time that they have decided to choose two colors instead of one. The first time was in 2016 with Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue, two pale pastels meant to evoke tranquility and peace. This year, as the renowned color authorities considered their options, they felt the pair of Ultimate Gray and Illumination was the perfect combination to encourage feelings of optimism and resilience.

Decking your home out for the season is great fun, but as you trim your tree and string up the lights, there are a few important safety tips to consider. Please take a few minutes to review our list to ensure your home is a safe zone for your friends and family to gather.

2020 has been the year of sheltering, working, and learning at home. Our family and living rooms are getting a lot of use and finding the space to do all of the things that we are now needing to do at home can be a challenge. If you are fortunate to have a finished basement or lower level, it can help provide additional spaces for studying, watching tv, playing games, or crafting. In today's blog we are going to highlight two basements and one lower level remodel projects that were customized to provide a variety of functional areas for families to gather. As you will see through the before and after photo comparisons, they were pretty amazing transformations.

Better functionality, updated finishes, and improved layouts are three elements of a great bathroom remodel. Over the years, we have worked with many families to bring their bathroom vision to life, making their goals the driving force behind our creative designs. We've pulled together a few of our favorite bathroom remodels that had the most dramatic changes, including their before and after photos and links to the full stories behind the project. Take a look below.

This year has been challenging. Many of the daily activities that used to take place outside of our homes are now happening at home. In the midst of all this change, homeowners have had to figure out how to accommodate working and schooling from home. Now, more than ever, we are noticing the little problems with our homes, and the one room that gets the most attention is the kitchen!

This year Halloween feels a bit different, but don't let that spoil your fun! There are all sorts of activities that you can do at home or in your neighborhood to celebrate Halloween safely. Check out our list of family friendly ideas below and start some new traditions that you can continue for years to come!

Every year, Houzz, an online interior design and remodeling community, surveys their users who have recently completed or are planning a home project to learn more about trends and motivations behind specific renovation types. This year, nearly 1,600 homeowners provided their opinions on remodeling their bathrooms. We've read through the survey results and compiled a top 10 list of bathroom trends for 2020. Check it out below!

Paint companies and color authorities have started announcing their color of the year selections for 2021. One of the first to be named is Sherwin Williams’ Urbane Bronze - a natural, calming, and serene shade of earthy brown. It seems the experts believe that we need to surround ourselves with hues that will help us to relax. Given the year that 2020 has shaped up to be, we couldn’t agree more!

Do either of these statements ring true to you? - You love your neighborhood and can't imagine moving, but your house just doesn't fit your family's lifestyle anymore. - You found a less than perfect house in exactly the right location. Instead of moving or passing up your dream neighborhood, consider a whole house remodel. Thompson Remodeling has worked with many families and singles to reconfigure houses and condos by creating custom floorplans to support specific style preferences and lifestyles. If you find yourself living in the perfect neighborhood in the not-so-perfect house, take a look at how we've changed the four homes below to get ideas and inspiration. The stories below include after photos of projects, but go one step further by providing before photos and explaining the "why" behind the remodel's design.

A thoughtful bathroom remodel design can solve a variety of problems. Lack of storage, outdated finishes, and a dysfunctional layout are typically at the top of the list of complaints from homeowners who are ready to remodel their bathrooms. A great way to get ideas and find inspiration is to look at photos of bathroom remodels. Our Project Spotlight blogs include after photos of projects, but go one step further by providing before photos and the story behind the remodel's design.

The bathrooms in our homes get more use than any other room in the house. The more people in your household, the more wear and tear it's going to take. Outdated or worn out finishes, lack of storage, and poor layout are the most common issues we discuss with clients who are planning a bathroom remodel. Over the years we've created a lot of helpful resources for those who are getting ready to update their bathroom. We recommend reviewing the 10 listed below if you are considering one in your near future.

Kitchen remodels are always at the top of homeowner's remodeling wish lists and with all the time we've been spending at home this year, it has become a priority for many families. As we shelter at home, the problems with our kitchens become even more obvious and troublesome. Lack of storage, outdated appliances and finishes, and dysfunctional layouts are just a few of the common issues we discuss with clients. Over the years we've created a lot of helpful resources for those who are getting ready to embark on a kitchen remodel. We recommend reviewing the 10 listed below if you are considering one in your near future.