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The kitchen is the heart of the home for many families. Families bond over preparing meals and the kitchen is often a communal area during parties and get-togethers. It’s also one of the most important rooms in which function and design must be properly balanced. A well-organized kitchen makes cooking a pleasure and is much … Continued

If you have a super small bathroom, trying to make everything fit in the available space is like doing a giant crossword puzzle. -Forbes Magazine Many homeowners discover that small bathroom remodeling can still be a big project. The bathroom is one of the most important places in a home and it can be difficult … Continued

Open floor plans have been a popular trend for the past few years – and we can understand why. An open floor plan connects the kitchen and living room area, creating one great room for entertaining or family time. This type of open plan kitchen and great room makes even smaller homes with less square … Continued

If you’re looking to remodel a space in your home – or even your whole house – you should check out the Remodelers Home Tour in Raleigh, NC. This tour takes place over the course of two days, from Saturday, April 27 to Sunday, April 28. On Saturday, the tour is from 10 a.m. – … Continued

Whether planning on gutting your kitchen and starting from scratch or simply updating your existing cabinetry, here are 3 accessories that are necessary in any kitchen remodel.

A Rustic to Modern Kitchen Remodel  This renovation project including some major changes to the structural makeup of the house. They reached out to our design team with one goal in mind. They were ready to transform their traditional home into something more contemporary with a modern vibe. They’d always dreamed of it and were … Continued

A Pot Filler Luxury Plumbing Fixture Designed for Cooking with Ease. The density of water is a bit over eight pounds per gallon. Bet you have said to yourself “Sheesh, how heavy is this pot?” as you’re struggling to get from the sink to the stove. Just imagine the struggle as you’re preparing a meal … Continued

Making a statement with tile pattern can be easier than you think. We can use a more creative floor covering, simply by using just tiles. Even in a historic home bathroom  – this photo has taken my breath away a time or two before. A simple “subway” tile with a bit of twist on how … Continued

Want a kitchen sink that is elegant yet warm, functional yet durable? Consider the Kohler Whitehaven Self-Trimming Smart Divide apron front sink. With your sink being one of the most visible and used items in your kitchen, requiring that it be tenacious but stylish is a request we hear a lot from our homeowners during … Continued

The purpose of a range hood in your kitchen is to increase the air quality throughout the home that is otherwise filled with smoke, grease, scents and steam from cooking. Yes, having a carbon monoxide detector is great to warn you of a problem, but a range hood actually prevents the issue by giving your … Continued

Fall is officially here! Your friends at CQC Home wanted to remind you of the preventative maintenance you should start gearing up for to prevent damages that may occur during the upcoming winter weather. Contact us to get these following projects completed sooner than later!   Exterior Paint We all know that North Carolina weather … Continued

Tired are the days of the dead end kitchen layouts. You know, the “once you’re in you are stuck there”, “one way in one way out”. So what are you to do with all that space once you have decided to bring the walls down? Double kitchen islands have been our suggestion to clients, and … Continued