Choosing products for your home can be difficult but, if you have an expert interior designer working with you to stylize your home you can rest assured you’ll enjoy the process and the outcome.
Interior designer, Megan Siason, works with Marrokal Design & Remodeling clients to help them choose the best materials for their home remodel. In this video she showcases how vein-cut products can be used on the floor or in showers. The tiles come in a variety of different sizes and styles. Megan says these tiles work really well with mosaic tiles that can help break up the pattern.
Another option is to use materials that integrate texture and color such as pieces that bring together glass and metal.
Wood planks are an option for the homeowner who wants to add an earthy feel but without the necessary maintenance required with real wood. The tiles mimic the look of wood and can be used on the floor or even in the shower. Pebbles are often added to break up the wood look and add a distinguished pattern.
Here are a few more tips when considering products for your next remodel.
Talk to the experts. Having someone like Megan working with you will help you filter through the seemingly endless supply of products available. An expert learns your taste and then presents the best options. This narrows down the selection and allows you to more easily make a decision.
Ask about maintenance. Learn all you can about the guarantee and the care for the product you are considering using in your next remodel. Sometimes homeowners are set on a certain material until they understand the care involved with that particular material.
Consider resale value. Even if you’re not thinking of selling your home in the near future, it’s a good idea to consider how the remodel and the materials used in the remodel can impact your resale value. Your interior designer can help you understand which products are trendy and which ones will become classic quality and last as styles quickly change.
Choose durable products. While some materials might have broad appeal, if they’re a headache to maintain and are not very durable, they’re likely not going to look good in the future. If you select products that are highly durable and, perhaps cost a little more, in the long run you’ll likely have fewer issues. Though the initial cost may be slightly more, replacing it will be less frequent.
Finally, if you’re considering “green” energy-saving products, be sure to talk to your design consultant at the start of your remodel. These days there are many ways to go green and help create a better, more energy-efficient home that costs less to operate. To see a video on green products, click here.