Cork Flooring: How This Nature-Lover’s Favorite Can Keep Your Space Fresh as a Bottle of Fine Wine
Chances are, if you’ve heard anything about sustainable materials, you’ve heard of cork flooring. In a sea of “green” products, cork is one of the few materials that is natural, healthy, and kind to the biosphere in almost every aspect. Take a look at the characteristics cork has to offer – including many unique looks for almost any type of space.
1. Kind to the Earth
Unlike hardwood manufacturing, the…
How Do You Create a Seamless Renovation Process?
In a recent issue of Remodelers Journal…, Mina Fies weighs in on the ideals which are most critical to forming a trusting working relationship between contractor and client. Mina’s background in real estate has helped build Synergy’s reputation as a firm that listens to clients, and makes them feel confident in their choice of contractor. Synergy’s reputable online project management system
Read More...Synergy D&C Receives Houzz’s 2012 ‘Best Of Remodeling’ Award
We at Synergy are honored to receive another special distinction, this time from homeowners and potential renovators just like you across the country! The 2012 “Best of Remodeling” Design awards from Houzz were chosen by over a million members of the site, and were given to professionals whose projects and photographs were most popular and most shared over the last several months. We currently feature nine of …
Read More...Commercial Interior Design: 6 Unique Ways to Enliven Your Office
Why is it that our residential design clients are often brimming with new ideas for their home, whereas our commercial or workplace-design clients seem to become stuck in the earliest phases of design?
We think it’s because there’s so much you can do with a commercial space, people don’t know where to start! Clients are usually more familiar with home décor, and they may be unaware of the potential for individuality…
Synergy Design & Construction’s Renovation Roadmap™ Leads to Another Remodeling Industry Award
Less than three months after the completion of our latest kitchen remodel in Leesburg, our hard work has paid off in the form of a DC-area Contractor of the Year award! While creating spaces that our clients love and seeing those results first-hand is its own reward, the next best thing is receiving recognition from other contractors and designers for our work. This “sexy” contemporary kitchen… has
Read More...Creating Inspiring Commercial Spaces
We often hear from our commercial or corporate clients that they are seeking an interior with a fresh look – “Something different!” they say, “Not your typical office.” While this is undoubtedly the appeal heard from many a business owner these days, few clients know exactly what they are looking for when they toss out descriptions such as ‘sleek,’ ‘exciting’ or ‘different.’
In a lagging…
“Hands Down My Favorite”
How do you create that “WOW” factor for your kitchen? Adding faux-wood, heated ceramic tile flooring, glass backsplash and rich cherry cabinetry added that special touch to this kitchen featured on HGTV’s “Bang For Your Buck”. Find out why we were the HGTV designer’s favorite when it came to this DC row house renovation!
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What Makes an Award-Winning Space
Last month, Synergy D&C was thrilled to bring home awards from Qualified Remodeler magazine for two Northern Virginia-area renovations. Though we are proud of the recognition to say the least, we also love the winning basement and kitchen because awards or no, they are simply great examples of what makes spaces work. Check out a few of the common issues that our homeowners faced, and the universal solutions…
Read More...How to Hide That Awful Ductwork!
Scenario: You want to finish your existing basement into the perfect lower-level living space, without it feeling like a “basement.”
Creating a homey and inviting space that matches the rest of your home is the goal, but if your lower level is typical, you face an issue here that was never a problem in the rest of the house: ductwork.
When ceilings are low and ductwork is even lower, it can be tricky to finish off a basement…
5 Tips for the Design Challenged
Some of us have a natural creative side and a flair for styles; others are not so lucky. For those who may be struggling, here are some simple design tips that will help you create a beautiful space with confidence.
Tip #1: Selecting your furniture
Shopping for furniture does not have to be an overwhelming experience. Start off by doing your homework before heading to the stores. Look though design magazines for styles…
