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From Builder to Beautiful: Base to Case
Baseboard moulding (called base) and case mouldings can add a refined edge to a room. Base moulding is the moulding that covers the gap between an interior wall and the floor. Case moulding is what conceals the space between an interior wall around a door or window...
Primary Bathroom Must Have’s
If you are thinking of remodeling your Primary Bathroom and wondering what the best “splurge” items are, here are 3 to consider. Heated floors: We recommend and use Nuheat Floor Heating Systems which allow for programmable and non-programmable thermostat options....
Mid-Century Feature
Mosaik Design & Remodeling is very honored that our Mid-Century Modern kitchen was featured on this year’s “Heritage Home Tour” July 28th, 2012. Check out these mentions below Portland Monthly Hillsdale News Chatterbox Living Room Realtors
Converting Unused Spaces: Under-Home Garage
Many Portland homes have under-home garages in them. If you are planning to purchase a home with a garage beneath it, or already own one, we have some ideas on how to better utilize the space! Converting unused spaces can add up to 400 square feet of livable space to...
Involved Owners: Setting Ground Rules for the Remodel
Remodeling does not have to be a nightmare. In fact, it can be a pleasant experience if you set some ground rules for the remodel with the professional you are working with. Sit down with your designer and remodeler before work commences to talk about your...
Easy Lighting Design Solutions
One of the most common complaints from our clients is that their lighting design is either outdated or inadequate. In most cases it is both, so when designing a space, the lighting needs to be addressed both functionally and aesthetically. Correcting these...
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
When remodeling period homes, we always take a holistic approach with the new design by incorporating elements that evoke the period’s feel, but that are updated for today’s living. This particular kitchen was originally designed by architect Saul Zaik, one of...
Kitchen Design Trends: Reclaimed Wood
Over the past couple of years, we have been seeing the use of reclaimed or “rugged” wood introduced into kitchens designs. Usually these take the form of tables for islands, beams and other architectural elements, or smaller furniture pieces rather than the...
Green Remodeling: Less Waste on the Job
Reducing waste and being mindful of the environment is important to Mosaik Design & Remodeling. Here are a few ways that we practice Green Remodeling and help keep waste minimal on remodeling jobs: We recycle as much as we can on the job, and try to eliminate...
Luxuries You Will Love: Ceiling Treatments
Ceilings are often neglected in design concepts, but they are one of the most effective ways to give a room a quick makeover. There are many techniques that can be used to treat a ceiling. Something as simple as painting a ceiling the same color...