Grande Decor honored on Houzz.com

Kitchens by Grande Decor of Delaware County Receives

Houzz’s 2013 ‘Best Of Houzz’ Award 

Annual Survey and Analysis of 11 Million Monthly Users

 Reveals Top-Rated U.S. Professionals  

Springfield, PA –  January 22, 2013 – Kitchens by Grande Decor of Springfield, PA has been awarded  “Best Of Houzz” 2013 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design.  The husband and wife design/remodel firm that focuses on the client’s remodeling experience was chosen by the more than 11 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community.

The Houzz “Best Of Houzz” award for 2013 is given in two categories: Customer Satisfaction and Design. Customer Satisfaction award winners are based on homeowner members who rated their experience working with remodeling professionals in 12 categories ranging from architects, and interior designers to contractors and other residential remodeling professionalsDesign award winners’ work was the most popular among the community of 11 million monthly users, also known as “Houzzers,” who saved more than 124 million professional images of home interiors and exteriors to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz site, iPad/iPhone app and Android app.

“We feel honored to be recognized for this award.  Serving the client is our top priority.  Grande Decor strives to create the best experience during a design and remodel because we love what we do!”

“Houzz provides homeowners with an in-depth, 360-degree view of building, remodeling and design professionals through images of their work, reviews and an opportunity to interact with them directly in the Houzz community,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of community. “We’re delighted to recognize Grande Decor among our “Best Of” professionals for exceptional customer service as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

With Houzz, homeowners can identify not only the top-rated professionals like Grande Decor but also those whose work matches their own aspirations for their home. Homeowners can also evaluate professionals by contacting them directly on the Houzz platform, asking questions about their work and evaluating their responses to questions from others in the Houzz community.

About Grande Décor:

Grande Décor is an award winning design/remodel firm operating with finely honed systems that have been developed through many years of working with homeowners.  We help people visualize and create an improved lifestyle.  The experience of a beautiful remodel and fine quality of craftsmanship are our missions.

 

About Houzz

Houzz (www.houzz.com) is a leading online platform for home remodeling, providing inspiration, information, ‘advice and support for homeowners and home improvement professionals through its website and mobile applications. Houzz features the largest residential design database in the world, articles written by design experts, product recommendations, a vibrant community powered by social tools, and information on more than 1.5 million remodeling and design professionals worldwide who can help turn ideas into reality. @houzz_inc

Quartz countertops in a contemporary kitchen design and remodel

What is Your Kitchen Design Style Series: Traditional

Traditional -Be Discerning

  • This kitchen design style is about history and staying in character of your home’s architectural period.  In this south eastern portion of Pennsyslvania and New Jersey, traditional kitchens are very popular due to the age of many homes around here.  Traditional styles offer high end features with class and an “old world” feel.

Features found in a kitchen with a traditional design style:

  • Painted cabinets with an ornate cabinet door style
  • Tile or wood floors
  • Granite and/or wood countertops
  • Crown moulding, corbels and ornate fillers

 

Kitchen Trends We are Seeing So Far in 2012

10 Top Kitchen Trends Grande Decor is Noticing so Far in 2012

  1. Kitchen islands with flexibility.  Everyone wants a kitchen island of some form, giving that island some options for use at different times is a huge design feature we are seeing clients fall in love with!  For exanmple; an island that can serve as a spot to do homework, but be cleared off for preparing food or gathering family.
  2. Pops of color.  Whether its the paint color, an accent piece in the kitchen backsplash tile or selective hardware, we are finding that little “pops” of color are becoming popular with homeowners wanting to put their personality into the kitchen’s details!