Category: Tips

5 Popular Tile Patterns for Homes Picture it: you and your Red House designer are knee-deep in design details for your new dream [kitchen, bathroom, mudroom] renovation project. The material palette you’ve picked is stunning. You can’t wait to tell all your friends and family how great everything will look. “Now, what tile pattern speaks […]

Home Upgrades to Age in Place in Rhode Island At Red House Design Build, we understand that life changes often trigger a desire for transformative home renovations, especially as homeowners approach retirement. With the majority of adults over 50 in the US planning to stay in their homes for the long term, we recognize the […]

Five FAQs When Starting a Project With Red House Design Build Starting a home remodeling project is a big undertaking, especially if you’ve never done a home renovation. In the beginning phases of a new project–especially during your discovery call–it’s common for prospective clients to have a list of questions to become comfortable with […]

How to Keep Your Basement Dry in Rhode Island It’s been a wet few weeks here in Rhode Island. Very wet. Too wet. And with the heavy rains and how-bout-this-weather talk comes the pervasive issue of flooded and damp basements. If you’re a homeowner in Rhode Island and have a basement, then you’re probably all […]

How Often Should You Renovate Your Home in Rhode Island? Thinking about renovating your home but feeling like you just did it a few years ago? It’s a familiar feeling, one your humble blog writer constantly feels. And while a fresh coat of paint is a relatively quick and painless way to give any […]

Paint Colors of 2024: What we know so far As the long summer days begin to wane and the temperatures start to drop, it’s time to start looking forward to home projects for the colder months and the start of 2024. Now, we know what you’re thinking, “2024? It’s not even September yet!” But paint […]

How to Keep Your House Cool During Summer Summer has officially gotten underway in Rhode Island. While Lil’ Rhodey is typically blessed with relatively mild summers, that doesn’t mean we don’t have stretches of oppressive heat and humidity. So, what’s an overheated Ocean Stater to do when summer gets sudorific, and Dell’s just doesn’t […]

How to Choose the Perfect Area Rug: A Comprehensive Guide What do interior designers and fans of The Big Lebowski have in common? They both know the value of a good rug. When it comes to interior design and decorating, few things have the same impact as a well-chosen area rug. You can have all […]

4 Home Renovation Projects for Summer in Rhode Island The sun is shining, and the mercury is rising. We love summer in Rhode Island not only because of the (relatively) mild weather and weekend barbecues but it’s also the perfect time to dig into some summer-specific home projects. With that in mind, we’re reviewing the […]

4 Common Mistakes When Remodeling Historic Homes Rhode Island has some of New England’s most beautiful historic homes; remodeling one can be an exciting and rewarding project. Renovating a historic home offers an opportunity to breathe new life into a piece of history and can also help cultivate a sense of place and community. […]