The Ultimate Guide to Shower Remodeling

You use your shower every day, and a great shower is a key to starting your day off on the right foot. That’s why the shower is the most important part of your bathroom. According to MarketWatch, 48% of Americans wish they could make their shower larger. But remodeling your shower can be overwhelming — […]
How to Choose the Right Color Palette for your Home Improvement Project

Choosing paint for your home improvement project can be one of the most daunting experiences with the thousands of available color options especially once you factor in style and personality. Add in fixtures and furnishings and the task of selecting a color becomes even more challenging. Our natural tendency is to complicate things that should […]
12 Common Home Renovation Mistakes

Arе уоu rеnоvаtіng уоur hоmе? Whеthеr уоu do іt уоurѕеlf оr hіrе a рrоfеѕѕіоnаl, mаkе ѕurе уоu dо it right the first tіmе. Hоmе projects can tаkе a bіg bіtе out of уоur budget and your time іf іt’ѕ nоt dоnе correctly. Hеrе are some of most соmmоn home rеnоvаtіоnѕ mistakes to аvоіd:
10 Household Items for Storage Space

Here are 10 household items you never would have thought to use to organize and for storage around your home. Creative ways to store items without spending much time or money at all. Some of these are especially nice for a small home or condominiums where you simply don’t have space to just throw everything […]
5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

For most people, the home is the biggest financial investment they will ever make. After all, it is the American dream to buy a beautiful house or condo in a nice neighborhood. It used to be that people bought a house and lived there for the rest of their lives. However, times have changed drastically […]
3 Things Every Home Needs In 2021

2020 was an unpredictable and extraordinary year. In 2021 many homeowners are looking for stability and ways to move forward. This forward-thinking mentality is reflected in the current remodeling and interior design trends. 1. The Presence of Smart Home Technology As people spending much more time in their houses and condos, smart home tech saw […]
Free 2021 Calendar by 123 Remodeling

123 Remodeling team is excited to enter the next year and we would like to share a new 2021 calendar with you! Download PDF Calendar Download JPG Calendar
Style 101: Shabby Chic

When you live in a city with loads of young hipsters, or casually watch a lot of HGTV, you’ll likely hear a lot of “design terminology” thrown around. It can be hard to navigate for the uninitiated, so I’m going to give you a place to start this week. One of the more popular phrases […]
These Features Can Increase Your Home’s Value by 30%

Homebuyers – especially first-time buyers shopping for entry-level homes – can expect to pay a significant premium for houses with listings that tout popular farmhouse or craftsman-inspired features, according to a new report from RealEstate.com, a Zillow Group® brand tailored to helping first-time buyers find and budget for their first home. RealEstate.com® analyzed listing descriptions from […]
2021 Color Trends of the Year

As interior designers, 123 Remodeling team is always looking for the latest trends and inspirations. In recent weeks few renowned designers announced their “Color of the Year”. Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2021 Benjamin Moore has just revealed its Color of the Year 2021 as Aegean Teal 2136-40 – an intriguing blue-green that creates natural harmony and […]
Ariel Darmoni on ABC 7 Chicago Morning News

Our general manager Ariel Darmoni was on ABC 7 Chicago Morning News on Sunday to discuss the best options for building a deck this summer! Check out the video on ABC 7 Chicago website. You may also check out this nice backyard deck Ariel built recently for a client in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Looking for […]
9 Kitchen Counter Replacement Options

One misconception we often see while providing kitchen counter replacement estimates is the fact that most people think their only option for kitchen counters is granite. We agree that granite is the most widely used counter option in kitchens and bathrooms for several years now, due to its durability, longevity, and appeal, it’s still expensive. […]