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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 […]

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Your Unique Island Paradise

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Popham Construction

You won’t be stranded on this type of island since food is involved! Food brings people together, especially in everyone’s favorite room—the kitchen. It’s no wonder that open floor plan kitchen design is the norm. Open kitchens encourage gatherings of family and friends. While kitchens are known as the heart of the home, kitchen islands have become the hub of the home. Islands offer much more than extra counter space. Today’s islands are an essential part of the kitchen that often includes an area for casual dining, food preparation, and even cooking. So don’t plan on being alone—kitchen islands are always populated! Important Planning Considerations: Walk down the aisle Use space wisely so you can move freely between the island and rest […]

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“All Hands On Deck” — Not Possible in a 1950s Kitchen!

Posted on April 17, 2015April 17, 2015 by Popham Construction

“’Close quarters’” describes my former kitchen,” says Marion, a Coast Guard Veteran. Marion always wanted to renovate the kitchen in the home that she and her husband, Warren, purchased from his family in 1978. Warren’s family had moved to the newly built home in 1952 when he was a teen. Located on Evansville’s far eastside, Warren and his three brothers treasured the years spent at their home. Therefore, he preferred his family home the way he remembered it, and Marion admired Warren’s sentimental side. Warren, who passed away just two years ago, was a retired United States Coast Guard Senior Chief. Marion is originally from Connecticut where Warren was stationed at the US Coast Guard Academy. The two initially met […]

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