Choose the right dishwasher for you home:

While adding appliances to your home is one of the last steps of a remodel, it is still extremely important. This week we took a look at the best dishwashers you could possibly install in your home and we want to share the list with you:

1. Bosch Ascenta SHX3AR7[5]UC

Price: $629.99 – $768.00

Summary: The Bosch Ascenta has

• A soil sensor
• An adjustable upper rack
• A delayed start feature
• A plastic tub
• All hidden controls
• Adjustable tines
• Ample flatware slots

2. Miele Futura Dimension G5575SCSF

Price: $1,899.00 – $1,949.00

Summary: The Miele Futura has

• A soil sensor
• An adjustable upper rack
• A delayed start feature
• A stainless-steel tub
• All hidden controls
• Adjustable tines
• Flatware storage drawer
• Time remaining display

Though the price tag on one of these Miele Futuras is quite steep it is listed as one of Consumer Report’s best performers. Excelling in the areas in washing, energy efficiency, ability to dry plastic, and noise control. What more do you need in a washing machine really? Cons include a filter requiring manual cleaning and a normal cycle time of 150 minutes (only 5 gallons of water are used). SHOP NOW

3. Bosch 800 Series SHX98M0[9]UC

Price: $1,474.00 – $1,649.00

Summary: The Bosch has

• A soil sensor
• An adjustable upper rack
• A delayed-start feature
• A stainless-steel tub
• Some hidden controls
• Adjustable tines
• Ample flatware slots
• Time-remaining display

Another dishwasher on the pricier side but according to Consumer Reports, this Bosch is one of its top performers. With excellent washing capabilities, energy efficiency, and noise control it comes highly recommended. Not only this but Bosch has extremely high brand reliability, second only to Whirlpool. SHOP NOW

To contact Renewal Remodels & Additions please call (253) 682-1990 or visit us at remodelingsouthsound.com

How Barn Doors in Your House can Add Character:

In the past, barn doors have served the purpose that is clearly spelled out in their name, but now, we see barn doors incorporated into homes more and more. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing if done right, but their function is not lost; just consider this a new type of sliding door! Sliding barn doors can give your modern interior just the right amount of rustic appeal and can make an already homey interior even more cozy.

Here are a few reasons why you should consider barn doors for your home:

1. They are a great way to disguise a small laundry room or crafting area! Paint them bright colors for a modern appeal.
2. Interested in a rustic look? Barn doors are perfect for that! Update your kitchen look by using sliding barn doors to hide the pantry. Want to get creative? If your sliding barn door is wood, try applying chalk or clear white board paint to make it a surface that everyone can write on!
3. Not only are sliding barn doors a very sophisticated way to update, but they also ad to the character of a room.
4. Want to add some dark accents to your home? Dark sliding barn doors achieve this perfectly when placed in a lightly decorated interior.
5. They offer a new way to separate yourself. Serving as a great way to easily close off desired rooms when necessary, these doors perform their job just right. Movie night just became a lot easier with this convenient way to separate rooms in an open floor plan!

To contact Renewal Remodels & Additions please call (253) 682-1990 or visit us at www.remodelingsouthsound.com

We are so proud of all of our remodeling projects here at Renewal Remodels & Additions and we couldn’t be happier that South Sound Magazine felt the same! The magazine featured some of our amazing home transformations in it’s October/November 2012 issue.

The Master Builders Association of Pierce County Remodelers hosts a competition each year in search of the best building projects in the area. Projects are evaluated based on quality, material choices, design, creativity, and workmanship. South Sound Magazine then publishes the winners and we couldn’t be more proud or happy to be part of such a great process!

For more information about Renewal Remodels & Additions please visit our website at www.remodelingsouthsound.com or call (253) 682-1990 for a FREE consultation! Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/renewaladditionsandremodeling

Your kitchen faucet is one of the hardest working pieces of equipment in your kitchen. It is used throughout the day for everything from rinsing fruits and veggies to power blasting a dish with a caked on mess.

Not only should your kitchen faucet look the part it needs to play the part as well which is why Renewal Remodels & Additions has taken the time to pick out 3 of the best single handle kitchen faucets on the market today:

1. Grohe 32 298 LadyLux3 Cafe Kitchen Faucet Single Handle Dual Spray Pull-Down

Grohe is a faucet leader in designing modern contemporary kitchen and bathroom faucets. Their faucets are best known for there smooth curve design and ergonomic handles. Grohe faucets truly take faucet technology and design to the next level.

Price: 

$290.95 – $461.45

Product Detail:

1. Single hole installation
2. Swivel Spout
3. adjustable flow rate limiter
4. Convenient Dual Spray Trigger – hold and release on/off spray control
5. automatic returning
6. integrated non-return valve
7. automatic return to flow straightener
8. Stainless Steel Braided Flexible Supplies
9. Quick installation system
10. SpeedClean anti-lime system
11. protected against backflow
12. GROHE SilkMove^® ceramic cartridge
13. GROHE StarLight® chrome finish

2.Kohler K-690 Single Handle Pullout Spray Kitchen Faucet from the Vinnata Collection

The traditional design and user-friendly features of this Vinnata kitchen sink faucet make it an attractive, hard-working addition to the kitchen. An elegant gooseneck swing spout reaches over your tallest pots. The pull-down spray head operates with the push of a button, allowing you to switch effortlessly between a gentle, aerated stream and a powerful spray. The easy-to-clean spray face resists mineral buildup.

Price:

$397.54 – $576.10

Product Detail:

1. Single lever handle is simple to use and makes adjusting water temperature easy.
2. Two-function pull-down sprayhead with touch-control allows you to switch from stream to spray.
3. ProMotion™ technology’s light, quiet nylon hose and ball joint make the pull-down sprayhead easier and more comfortable to use.
4. MasterClean™ sprayface features an easy-to-clean surface that withstands mineral buildup.
5. Temperature memory allows faucet to be turned on and off at the temperature set during prior usage.
6. High-temperature limit setting for added safety.

3. Moen 7175 Single Handle Kitchen Faucet with Reflex Pullout Spray from the Level Collection

The Level suite features a modern, sleek design and refined style that transcends seamlessly to the modern home. The Level collection stands apart with its clean, geometric lines.

Sitka & Spruce Restaurant

Kind of an odd name yes, but this Seattle area restaurant is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood and is known for its Northwest menu that changes as the seasons do. Of course we’re interested in the food but what excites us more is it’s design and architecture!

Sitka & Spruce is housed in a former auto-body shop giving it a compelling mix of rustic and industrial design. With it’s clean white walls and characteristic butcher block this place has the perfect mix of classic Northwest flair and French airiness. We strongly recommend you visit!

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With Thanksgiving being less than a week away, it’s time to start recipe planning and decorating. Maybe you’re not hosting a Thanksgiving dinner and but you still want to bring a little something for the host and hostess. Whatever your Thanksgiving needs may be, take a look at our new Pinterest board Thanksgiving Decorations & Recipes for some great harvest recipes and decoration ideas.

To contact Renewal Remodels & Additions call 253.682.1990 or visit us online.