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Five Questions to Ask When Choosing Kitchen Countertops
The kitchen is home to all food preparation, cooking, and storage, so it needs to be durable, beautiful, and economical. Oftentimes when homeowners are facing a kitchen remodel, countertops tend to be the first consideration. With so many options out there on the...

Hiring a Home Remodel Contractor: Questions to Ask
Are you a homeowner looking at home remodel contractor who specialize in whole house home remodeling, renovations, and additions? Whether you’re looking for someone to renovate your entire house or only update one room, you want to make sure you find the best company...

Transforming a Garage into an Office: Beginner’s Guide
Gordon Reese specializes in transforming a garage into an office, commercial spaces, and even living quarters. We totally transform them to fit your needs and style. Our team can help you make this happen! With more individuals working from home over recent years,...

What You Need to Know for a Bathroom Remodel
Many homeowners find that bathroom remodeling is an attractive way to increase the overall value of their homes and add resale value in the future. Below are some remodel project tips to help you make a good bathroom remodeling plan and determine what kind of upgrade...

Is Hiring a Design-Build Company Better Than a General Contractor?
You have the perfect vision for a new custom home. Or maybe your dream is for a bathroom or kitchen remodel. Whatever the job may be, it will require a reliable team of designers and builders. What used to exist as two separate stages: the design and construction...

What You Should Ask From Remodeling Contractors
Are you trying to come up with questions for remodeling contractors? We're here to help. So you're ready to remodel, perhaps only a bedroom, upgrading the fixtures in your kitchen, or maybe a whole house remodel. You’re eager to get started, but how do you choose the...

Remodeling Your House – Where to Start
The thought crosses your mind: Maybe it's time to start a whole home remodel. At Gordon Reese Design Build, we know the reasons for home remodeling are as varied as the projects we undertake. The biggest hurdle for most homeowners is understanding where to begin. If...

Custom Kitchen Remodel Island Designs For Your Walnut Creek Home
Let's imagine it's time to undertake a kitchen remodel. A custom kitchen remodel island requires you to put your heart and soul into the design. It's where your imagination is brought to life, and where you most often dine, work, have meaningful conversations, and...

House Remodeling Projects to Boost Your Bay Area Home’s Value
Rather not brave a real estate world with rock-bottom inventory? You can choose instead to reconfigure your current home. Are you wondering if renovations to your home are worth it? Home remodeling is probably the single best option to make your house more fun and...

How to Achieve a Bright and Airy Bathroom Remodel
When you're looking for bathroom remodel ideas or looking to create a retreat within your home to escape to and recharge, it is best to keep everything light and bright. Let's start with clean lines and colors, throwing in a few feature statements like lighting. With...