North Shore Design, Inc Frequently Asked Questions

Updating your kitchen or bathroom is often one of the best ways to increase the overall value of your home. Low-flow fixtures in the bathroom, energy-efficient kitchen appliances, LED lights, and other such upgrades can also mean lower utility bills and a very eco-friendly house. Whether you gain value from reduced energy bills or a higher sale price, you'll see financial benefits from working with a kitchen and bathroom contractor.

Once you’ve approved the contract and final drawing for your remodeling project with a kitchen and bathroom contractor, our team will meet in your home to discuss the work process.

We coordinate our services and daily work schedules to fit your personal schedule to provide you with the most convenience. Each project timeline is carefully curated for each client, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer to how long your bathroom or kitchen remodeling project will take.

Kitchens are like almost anything else that you purchase: the costs are entirely dependent on the price of the materials chosen and the complexity of the job. An industry rule of thumb is to consider 10 to 20% of the house’s market value when estimating a kitchen remodel. It is good to keep in mind that a remodeled kitchen is an investment that will increase the value of your home. To get a free estimate from a kitchen and bathroom contractor, call our local team today.

To prepare and get started with your bathroom renovation, I suggest checking out different bathroom designs online to get an idea of what style you want. Your kitchen and bathroom contractor can help you blend your favorite designs into a cohesive remodeling project.

There are different levels of bathroom renovation, and the two most common options are a full bathroom remodel and a partial bathroom remodel. A full bathroom remodel consists of retiling the floor and tile tub surrounds, repainting, and replacing the tub and/or shower, toilet, sink, and vanity. It also includes upgrading hardware, lighting, faucets, and other fixtures. It usually doesn’t involve moving plumbing locations, installing new electrical fixtures, or handling any other structural work that is often required when expanding or adding a new bathroom.

Since this requires more work and changes from a kitchen and bathroom contractor, except that it will cost more and take longer to finish. But with full bathroom remodels, you will get so much more and will really feel that the space is new. Since, according to Houzz, two in five homeowners enjoy using their bathrooms to relax, going above and beyond to update your bathroom is worthwhile. Just think of it as if you’re adding a new bathroom to your home.