At The Designery, we create spectacular kitchens, bathrooms, and closets, from design and sourcing to installation using a collaborative, customer-focused approach. Our design team is fully equipped to bring your dream home to life. We always start with what matters most – YOU. Contact us today to schedule your free design consultation!
At The Designery, we create spectacular kitchens, bathrooms, and closets, from design and sourcing to installation using a collaborative, customer-focused approach. Our design team is fully equipped to bring your dream home to life. We always start with what matters most – YOU. Contact us today to schedule your free design consultation!
General Contractor with over 20 years experience in the contracting industry. Affordable Home Renovations, LLC, is professional construction company. We have a wide variety of expertise to make your home beautiful. We have been this industry for over 20 years. We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back! You can be sure your project will be handled promptly and professionally. Call us today to schedule your appointment. Serving the Lehigh Valley and NJ areas -Licensed in PA and NJ
"I concur Affordable Home Renovations, is a very professional, reliable, and affordable company to work with. We are finishing our second bathroom and will have more to do and they will be the ones doing it. They have gone above and beyond all we have asked for remodeling of bathrooms, I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THEM 100%"
bill a on May 2022
General Contractor with over 20 years experience in the contracting industry. Affordable Home Renovations, LLC, is professional construction company. We have a wide variety of expertise to make your home beautiful. We have been this industry for over 20 years. We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back! You can be sure your project will be handled promptly and professionally. Call us today to schedule your appointment. Serving the Lehigh Valley and NJ areas -Licensed in PA and NJ
"I concur Affordable Home Renovations, is a very professional, reliable, and affordable company to work with. We are finishing our second bathroom and will have more to do and they will be the ones doing it. They have gone above and beyond all we have asked for remodeling of bathrooms, I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THEM 100%"
bill a on May 2022
30+ years of Experience We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
30+ years of Experience We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
At Wagner Country Carpentry, LLC we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Contact us today!
"Excellent work and under budget"
Dan B on May 2025
At Wagner Country Carpentry, LLC we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Contact us today!
"Excellent work and under budget"
Dan B on May 2025
Welcome to T&J Construction. We specialize in custom stone and tile installations and full bathroom rehabs and restorations, but that is not our limitation we can build you a new custom deck, install your new kitchen or even offer small job service to finish off that honey do list that never seems to end!. Our commitment to our customers is to provide the highest level of service and consistency. We will strive to provide accurate pricing on all of our bids. Contact us today for a free estimate.
"I already posted a glowing review. I wanted to include before and after pictures. They did a the work from demo to finish."
Christopher V on February 2025
Welcome to T&J Construction. We specialize in custom stone and tile installations and full bathroom rehabs and restorations, but that is not our limitation we can build you a new custom deck, install your new kitchen or even offer small job service to finish off that honey do list that never seems to end!. Our commitment to our customers is to provide the highest level of service and consistency. We will strive to provide accurate pricing on all of our bids. Contact us today for a free estimate.
"I already posted a glowing review. I wanted to include before and after pictures. They did a the work from demo to finish."
Christopher V on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"They were on time and worked hard. Kish worked hard to overcome some of her lack of experience with doing a ceiling drywall install. She was reasonably priced, and nice to work with."
Keith W on April 2019
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"They were on time and worked hard. Kish worked hard to overcome some of her lack of experience with doing a ceiling drywall install. She was reasonably priced, and nice to work with."
Keith W on April 2019
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"In addition to doing the job I needed, Andrew pointed out two areas in my natural gas utility that were less than safe. His estimate included those fixes, and it was more reasonably priced than expected. Thanks Andrew."
Rich L on August 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"In addition to doing the job I needed, Andrew pointed out two areas in my natural gas utility that were less than safe. His estimate included those fixes, and it was more reasonably priced than expected. Thanks Andrew."
Rich L on August 2023
Builder's Case is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Builders case is a great company! They do really nice job with attention to details! I used them for a couple of projects and every time they did excellent job! Me personally will hire them again! Highly recommended!!! "
Yuriy B on May 2025
Builder's Case is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Builders case is a great company! They do really nice job with attention to details! I used them for a couple of projects and every time they did excellent job! Me personally will hire them again! Highly recommended!!! "
Yuriy B on May 2025
With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
You will find that a Spectrum Home is your best value because you are guaranteed realistic estimates, top quality features, name brand products and attention to detail from the area�s finest subcontractors. The result is a Spectrum Home that will provide you with a lifelong source of pride, satisfaction and outstanding value. Let us make your dream of a new home a reality, whether it is in one of our communities or on a lot of your own.
You will find that a Spectrum Home is your best value because you are guaranteed realistic estimates, top quality features, name brand products and attention to detail from the area�s finest subcontractors. The result is a Spectrum Home that will provide you with a lifelong source of pride, satisfaction and outstanding value. Let us make your dream of a new home a reality, whether it is in one of our communities or on a lot of your own.
Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces.
If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.
Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months.
Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues.
Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.
Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements.
Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.
Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace.
Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.