Archive for January, 2012

Banish the Bland. Bring Color to Your Whole Home Remodel.

January 31st, 2012
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Home_ColorBold colors are showing up big time in design this year, and not just in paint. We’ve seen exciting color everywhere, including in fashion, furniture and decor. When planning your whole home remodel, why not experiment with some new ideas in color? A professional design team can help you expand your imagination when it comes to color in the home, bringing new vitality and style to your environment.

How does color affect the mood of your home?
An interesting article on the freshome blog (a nominee in JDR’s 2012 Annual Industry Blogger Awards) reveals the ways room colors affect our moods. “Understand that colors behave in three basic ways : active, passive, and neutral , and you can easily match every room’s colors to your personal desires and taste and to the room’s purpose.” Read more here.

People often describe their moods in terms of color. One study found that people with depression or anxiety were more likely to associate their mood with the color gray, while happier people preferred yellow. Live Science has more on the subject here.

Choosing colors for your whole home remodel is one of the most fun parts of planning your design. Our design team brings expertise and experience to the imaginative process, helping you to express yourself in new ways with color!

Nominations Now Open for 2012! 3rd Annual JDR Industry Blogger Awards

January 27th, 2012
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BA12_BadgesOnlyWe are happy to announce the 3rd Annual JDR Industry Blogger Awards. Our annual awards recognizing exemplary blogs in the design and remodeling business have been gathering momentum and buzz and we are excited to see what this year brings! Jackson Design and Remodeling has been a pioneer in the design and build remodeling industry for over 20 years. We believe in embracing innovation and excellence. The 2012 JDR Industry Blogger Awards will bring additional recognition to the work of the best blogs in the business, while supporting our efforts to promote the professionalism of the remodeling industry and inspire our clients with the latest trends in home design.

Nominate your favorite blogs for any of the following categories:
Best Blogger: Architecture
Best Blogger: Construction Business
Best Blogger: Green
Best Blogger: Interior Design
Best Blogger: Remodeling

The blog that receives the most votes in a category will be the winner of that category. Each winner will receive a $500 cash prize and a 2012 JDR Industry Blogger Awards badge for display.

Awards Schedule:
Nominations Open: January 27th
Nominations Closed: February 17th
Voting Open: February 27th
Voting Closed: April 13th
Winners Announced: April 18th

Congratulations to last year’s winners:
Best Blogger: Green Jetson Green
Best Blogger: Interior Design Luxury for the Home
Best Blogger: Architecture BimBoom
Best Blogger: Construction Business Brookfield Homes
Best Blogger: Remodeling 7th House on the Left

Nominate Your Favorite Blog Today.
Come back on February 27th to view the nominees and place your vote for the 2012 JDR Industry Blogger Awards!

Want to Upgrade Your Home Electronics? Planning is Essential.

January 19th, 2012
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HomeAutomation_LRWith the Super Bowl on the horizon, many of us are exploring our options for the largest television we can find with the most current features. Recently a client in the planning stages of a whole home remodel with Jackson Design and Remodeling decided to invest a significantly higher amount in home technology than he had originally planned on after reading this article in the Wall Street Journal. Technology changes so quickly these days that it can be challenging to keep up with what our options are now and what possibilities lie ahead.

Our professional designers work closely with clients during the initial planning stages of a whole home remodel to fully assess current home automation needs and how they can best be integrated with your home’s overall design for maximum efficiency and aesthetics. At the same time, our team works with clients to imagine future needs and desires for technology, allowing for easier upgrading when the time is right. Home automation features include security systems, music, indoor and outdoor lighting, customized ambience for individual rooms, and much more.

When it comes to home automation, careful research and thoughtful planning ensure that the technology you choose will grow with you and your home!

2012 Trendy Tidbits for Your Whole Home Remodel

January 13th, 2012
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Trends_WallpaperWhile perusing the design world for projected 2012 trends, our professional design team found a “little bit of this and a little bit of that”, reinforcing our shared belief that whole home remodeling and design is really about your individual style. That said, it’s still fun to look! Here are a few interesting tidbits we found:

  • The Color Purple: Purple is showing up on fabrics, furniture and walls.
  • Tango with Tangerine: Pantone’s 2012 Color of the Year and oranges of various hues are making a splash not just as an accent color, but for whole rooms.
  • International Flavor: Designers are using subtle hints of international or “world market” visuals to lend warmth and a touch of the exotic to spaces.
  • Rustic/Reclaimed: Rough woods and other materials you might find on a farm are being used in interesting contrast with modern elements for walls, floors and accent pieces.
  • Playful Wallpaper: Wallpaper continues to make a comeback, particularly with nostalgic, bold, often floral patterns.
  • Black and White: The classic combination of black and white was on the fashion runways last year and is now making its appearance in home design.
  • Designing with Circles: Round tables and round mirrors are just two examples of how this shape is showing up in current home design.

As always, your home will be most beautiful if it is designed to align with your individual needs and point of view. Our designers inspire you to experiment with what you find most appealing in current trends, while staying true to what really works for you!