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8 Things to Think About Before Starting a Bathroom Renovation
Is your bathroom dated and ready for a reboot? Before you get out the sledge hammer and pry bar, it’s smart to think a few things through. Bathrooms are tiny spaces with big functions and getting the most out of them can be a tricky business. If you’re investing some...
9 Costly Kitchen Renovation Mistakes to Avoid
A kitchen is one of the most costly rooms in your house, and whether you are building one or renovating it, not taking the time to plan can result in expensive mistakes. The last thing you want after finishing a major kitchen renovation is to look at your space and...
Veloso Revamp – Renovation: Part 3
And it’s done! Thanks for following along through the journey of our renovation! If you missed Part 1 and Part 2, feel free to check those out to see how we got to where we are now! It’s been a ride! As I look around my completed home, it feels like it took forever,...
Storage Solutions to include in your Kitchen Remodel
While we all want our kitchens to be spotless and organized like those Instagram pictures, the reality is that kitchens have a lot of stuff, especially when you’ve got a house full of people and everyone needs something a little different. If our kitchen cabinets had...
Top Renovation Trends For 2022!
At Gateway Kitchen + Bath we work with so many amazing partners and brands to do what we do. From the first glimmer of an idea, through the whole renovation and right up to the moment we celebrate a the completion of a project with you, we have worked with and been...
HOME + RENOVATION SHOWS – Everything You Need to Know
You’ve got big dreams for your house, and whether you are looking at a small DIY project or a full scale renovation, it’s always a good idea to see what products and services are easily available nearby. Home and Renovation shows (if there are any in your area) are...
Gateway Family Recipes: Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
The windchill is biting and the January temperature has hit bottom. I don’t know about you, but when the temperature starts to drop my mind turns to comfort food. Soups, stews, chili and pasta top the list of warm, soothing recipes that I need to feed the soul. This...
Veloso Revamp – Renovation: Part 2
This is the second part of a 3-part series detailing an entire Gateway Kitchen + Bath renovation from start to finish. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live through a renovation, the Veloso family was kind enough to take us along on their journey so you could see the good, the bad and the dusty!
Kitchen Design Trends 2022
It’s always nice to be ahead of the curve, and while it’s not usually practical to jump on every single trend when you’re considering something as extensive as a kitchen renovation, knowing what’s popular can be a great source of ideas. So what are the big up and...
Gateway Family Recipes: Portuguese Ressois
Have you met Bela? If not, you really should, either to design a beautiful kitchen (like the one featured in this post), or because she has the best Ressois around! If you aren’t sure how to say that, you’re not alone... but I got a lesson. It’s pronounced (with...