It used to be that bathrooms were simple, utilitarian spaces. Not so anymore! Today, bathroom design trends lean toward creating a relaxing and luxurious place to start and end your day. Homeowners are remodeling bathrooms to remind them of their favorite hotels and they want the same type of amenities at home. Current bathroom design trends entice the homeowner to spend more time in the space – whether its relaxing in a steam bath or getting ready while listening to your iPod or watching TV.
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Top Five Trends in Lighting
What’s one of the first things you do when you enter a room? Turn on the lights! Obviously, lighting is a necessity in your home and there are limitless options available to do the job. But beyond the functional purpose of bringing light into a space, it is also a key part of developing the design aesthetic for a room. Lighting evokes personality and style into living spaces. Fortunately, there are selections available to fit any need, taste and budget.
Inciting Interest: Using Social Media to Share Project Ideas. Ben Thompson, president of Thompson Remodeling, was recently quoted in Remodeling Magazines May 2012 issue.
Radon In Your Home
**Check out a podcast of an interview Ben did on this topic on West Michigan's Morning News with Gary Allen & Steve Kelly at 8:07 on 1/19/2011 Podcast Link
The Thompson Times - January 2010
Check out the latest edition of The Thompson Times! This month's issue offers valuable tips on mudroom organization. Here are just a few of the tips:
Great Lakes Green Conference (8/22/09)
Ben will be presenting "Myths & Magic of Green Remodeling" at the Great Lakes Green Conference at the Devos Place in downtown Grand Rapids, August 22nd, 2009.
Ben will be speaking at Frederick Meijer Botanical Gardens at a private event in honor of the clients of Paul C. Spoelstra, Certified Financial Planner. 60+ people are expected to come out for an evening of enjoying the gardens, butterfly display, a fabulous meal, and time spent with Paul C. Spoelstra.
Over the years, I have formed connections with professional service providers that have earned my trust. I am so excited to share these connections with you. May they benefit you with even greater measure than the support they continually bring me! -brt