Home Ergonomics – Why Customizing Your Home Is Good For You

January 14, 2016 | Bathroom Design

We often hear of ergonomics as they pertain to the workplace, but have you ever considered the ergonomics of your home? The team at the Booher Remodeling Company invites you to think about the following points when creating a home that suits your needs. Defining Home Ergonomics Ergonomics-Info.com explains home ergonomics as: “having components of a home that have been designed with the body’s comfort in mind. Not only will the user be comfortable, it will also be much easier to use…AND will also prevent injuries.” That being said, ergonomics can include furniture such as couches and beds, tools from rakes to kitchen knives, as well as fixtures, home design and layout. The Investment When it comes to changing the design, layout or permanent fixtures in your home to make them more ergonomic for you, remember: this is very personalized and not likely a good investment if you plan on … Continued

Updating Your Powder Room

January 5, 2016 | Bathroom Design

A powder room, often called a half-bath, is usually a small bathroom containing only a sink and toilet. Let the bathroom remodeling experts at Booher Remodeling Company give your lackluster powder room a facelift and see what a difference an update can make. We’ll work with you to pinpoint your style, understand your design preferences, and include you in the design process from start to finish. Powder rooms are often overlooked during home remodeling but updating them is generally quite manageable both in scope and in budget. Plus, they can be redone as part of major home renovations or as a simple home improvement project. Read on for some of our top tips on updating your powder room. Flooring – since the square footage is small, this is an excellent room to splurge on flooring. Bathroom floors can take a heavy beating and you don’t want to replace them again … Continued

Common Kitchen Design Mistakes

December 22, 2015 | Home Improvement

Kitchen remodeling can come with quite a price tag, so you want to do it right the first time. Booher Remodeling Company doesn’t want to waste your time or money, so we work hard to avoid some of these common kitchen design flaws many home remodelers or DIY enthusiasts make. 1. Go overboard. Many people get so excited about kitchen remodeling that they try to include too many unique or creative features. However, too much is…well, too much. Prioritize kitchen design elements that are important to you, and be willing to say goodbye to the others. They may have looked great in someone else’s kitchen, but that doesn’t mean they need to be in yours. 2. Go big when you don’t have the space. If you don’t have money or space to expand, work with the space you have in your kitchen design. Don’t try to cram an industrial refrigerator … Continued

New Year, New Home Improvements

December 4, 2015 | Basement Finishing

It’s that time of year… People are making their New Year’s resolutions about everything from weight loss to job promotions. However, have you considered what home improvements should be on your to-do list for the coming year? Could an updated kitchen or remodeled bathroom be a goal worth having? If so, consider getting a free home improvement design consultation and quote from our team at Booher Remodeling Company. Our in-house designers and general contractors can help you determine whether your home remodeling dreams are reachable goals in the coming year. We’ll walk you through your options and give you a quote for anything from basement finishing to bathroom remodeling. Our team consists of everyone you’ll need, from the initial consultation to the general contractors who put on the finishing touches. We can work with you to design the perfect kitchen and stay within your time and budget constraints. However, if … Continued

Home Improvement Tips For The Holidays

November 26, 2015 | Bathroom Remodeling

As the holiday season draws near, it is time to start thinking about opening our homes to family and friends. How will you be preparing your home for the influx of visitors and all the celebrations? Your friends at Booher Remodeling Company have a few helpful home improvement suggestions to help you sail through the season. Finish off the DIY. If you are the do-it-yourself type, make sure that any unfinished projects get wrapped up, cleaned up and put away before company arrives and starts tripping over your paint cans. If you’ve taken on more than you can complete, call in a local home improvement specialist who can complete the job quickly and professionally. Don’t start any major renovations. While you may be dreaming of overhauling your kitchen or tearing out your bathroom, now is not the time to start a major home remodeling project. Unless you want to skip … Continued

Tips For Surviving a Kitchen Renovation

November 11, 2015 | Home Remodel

Gutting and remodeling a kitchen is a big undertaking. For the sake of this blog, we’ll assume you’ve already worked with a kitchen designer to choose the layout, cabinetry, countertops, finishes, and so much more. As the start date of your home remodeling looms near, you’ll need to plan out how you are going to survive without a kitchen for a few weeks. Set up a temporary kitchen. Your refrigerator will likely be moved out of the kitchen and into a nearby room. It would make sense to set up a makeshift food prep area in the same room with a table, microwave, crockpot and small cupboard for dishes and dry goods. If you don’t have a cupboard, use a plastic tote box with a lid to keep construction dust off the dishes and food. Choose the best place for washing dishes. A utility sink, the bathroom sink, or even … Continued

Senior-Friendly Kitchen Remodeling

October 20, 2015 | Home Improvement

As a follow-up to our recent blog on designing senior-friendly bathrooms, we felt a blog about senior-friendly kitchens for those who choose to age in their own homes would be appropriate. Kitchen remodeling to empower older folks to live independently and safely does take some forethought but it does not need to be complicated or expensive. The professional designers at Booher Remodeling Company in Indianapolis take into account each client’s current requirements in addition to potential obstacles that may come up. Sound and light. Hearing and vision are two of the most common challenges for seniors. Kitchen areas including prep stations, cooktop, and sink must be well-lit and electronic devices like timers and smoke detectors need to be loud enough to hear. Easy, pain-free opening. Another common ailment as we age is arthritis and joint pain. Long-handles rather than small knobs on drawers, levered door handles rather than doorknobs, and levered … Continued

Senior-Friendly Bathroom Renovations

October 9, 2015 | Bathroom Design

With more and more seniors choosing to stay in their homes rather than moving into care facilities, ensuring that the home is safe and secure is extremely important. One of the most important spaces to consider when designing a barrier-free home for aging in place is the bathroom. At Booher Remodeling Company of Indianapolis, we know what needs to be taken into consideration during bathroom remodeling and we are happy to work with our clients to create a home where they can age gracefully. Some of the factors our designers take into account when remodeling a bathroom for seniors include: Our clients’ current physical and health needs and their anticipated needs. Bathroom doors should measure 36” for easy access. We recommend that you have at least one full bath on the main floor of the house. This should include a toilet and either a tub or shower. Keeping in mind … Continued

Kids In The Kitchen

September 24, 2015 | Home Improvement

Most kids love to help out in the kitchen, as long as it’s made to feel fun and rewarding. Often, all it takes is an invitation and they will come running to join in on dinner duty. If you are undertaking a kitchen remodeling project, this is the perfect time to create a family-friendly space where your kids are comfortable and where you all want to spend time as a family. What are the benefits of children helping out in the kitchen? They learn essential life skills. Not only are they learning about food and cooking, working in the kitchen teaches basic math principles and develops new vocabulary as well. Spending quality time together making and sharing meals and snacks can solidify family bonds. In the long term, youngsters who spend time in the kitchen will learn to clean up after themselves and to appreciate the work that goes into … Continued

The Modern Farm Kitchen

September 7, 2015 | Basement Remodeling

Fall harvest season is upon us. That means many of us are spending a lot of time in our kitchens canning, drying, and freezing food that we will be able to enjoy throughout the winter. We aren’t just talking about homesteaders here, there is a significant movement throughout North America of people returning to the art of eating locally and preserving their own food. So what would be some of the most important design elements in a busy kitchen and what would a kitchen remodeling project look like for a family who uses their kitchen in this manner? In many ways, it would be like combining grandma’s farm kitchen of yesteryear with the modern conveniences and technology that we have today. Large work surfaces – Having enough room to spread out is a must when processing big batches. Having a large work surface such as a kitchen island gives you … Continued

Recent Blog Articles