Commercial Renovation and Build-outs

Mezzanines make the most of unused space

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Popham Construction

Soaring ceilings and tall, cathedral-sized windows—the room may look impressive, but ironically, it may have “shortcomings.” Rooms with tall two-story ceilings can feel vast and impersonal—and look like a waste of space. The current trend in home and commercial space is reconfiguring wasted space into living areas. A mezzanine, an intermediate floor created above an existing two-story room, is an ideal solution! A mezzanine makes a space look more inviting and also creates valuable additional floor space. Several of our clients have asked Popham to repurpose their two-story family rooms. Popham has also repurposed two-story grand entrances in commercial buildings. Two-story rooms were originally created for the “wow” factor. The voluminous space may look dramatic, but many have found more cons” than […]

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Add interest to your home or office with “versa-tile” TILE!

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Popham Construction

Have you noticed the connection between tile and fashion? Fabric designs replicated onto porcelain and ceramic tiles offer unique and creative options. Checks, pinstripes, ethnic embroidery, tapestry, and brocade create interesting textural effects. Aboriginal art is an ethnic trend in interior design, and Johnson Tiles collaborated with Aboriginal artists to reproduce their fabric designs onto tile. Also on trend with the fashion industry is the use of style elements such as organic, rustic, geometric, and metallic and 3D. Whether you prefer tile constructed of metal or porcelain tile made to look like metal, just about any material or finish is available. For that reason, the use of tile has surged in popularity! Reclaimed wood is more popular than […]

Posted in Additions, Bathrooms, Commercial Renovation and Build-outs, Home, Kitchens, Outdoor, Remodeling Tagged backsplash, bathroom tile, ceramic tile, contractor, flooring, glass tile, home remodeling, kitchen tile, porcelain tile, remodeling, renovation, shower, tile, tile art, wall

Project Planning is a SnAPP

Posted on February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 by Popham Construction

Planning a Project? Yes, there are apps for that as well as other online resources to make the process easier—and fun! It’s beneficial to have preliminary information prepared before you talk to a contractor. Project Scope For example, let’s say that you want your kitchen remodeled. Does your kitchen need updating or are there issues with the room’s layout? Will the room be used strictly for cooking or do you envision an open concept that includes dining and casual living areas? Other features that you may need to select include: Cabinetry ~ Style and Finish Decorative Hardware Countertop Material Appliances, Ventilation Sink, Faucet, Backsplash Lighting ~ Task, Ambient, Natural Flooring Material Where do you begin? What are the pros and […]

Posted in Additions, Bathrooms, Commercial Renovation and Build-outs, Home, Kitchens, Remodeling Tagged appliances, cabinets, colors, countertops, faucet, finishes, flooring, hardware, kitchen, lighting, paint, remodeling, Remodeling contractor, remodeling ideas, Remodeling Plans, sink, skylights, stove vent, suntunnels, ventilation

Dam that Ice! Prepare to Rake your Roof

Posted on January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 by Popham Construction

Following a storm, clearing walkways are important, but removing snow and icicles from roofs also should be a part of your routine. Why? Ice dams! They’re thick ridges can form of solid ice that build-up along the eaves (the roof’s edge). You may notice a bulging area under a layer of snow above a group of icicles. If you remove the snow buildup, you’ll see an ice ridge known as an ice dam. How Ice Dams Form Warm areas of an attic cause snow to melt from the roof even when the outside temperatures are below freezing. When the melted snow runs into colder sections like soffits, valleys, or gutters, it begins to freeze again. This process of thawing and […]

Posted in Commercial Renovation and Build-outs, Home, Outdoor, Remodeling, Roofing Tagged gutters, home, ice, ice dams, icicles, roof, roofing, snow, winter

2016 Color(s) of the Year Announced!

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Popham Construction

Impatient Pink? That’s how designers felt waiting for the announcement of the 2016 Pantone Color of the Year (upholsterers were on “pins and needles” in anticipation!) Just hours ago, Pantone designated two colors of the year: Rose Quartz and Serenity. How does this announcement affect you? You’ll see the color everywhere and on everything from furnishings to footwear for the next few years. Why? The Pantone company is the world-renowned authority on color and provider of industry-wide accurate color systems from designer to manufacturer to retailer to customer. In general, they’re color gurus who are considered the authority of naming the “it” color of the year. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explains, “A new color captures attention and […]

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