Remodeling Advice, Written for South Florida
From the Job Site to Your Home
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Miami? (2026 Guide)
Real 2026 numbers — refresh vs. full gut pricing, what drives the total, and how to compare two bids line by line.
Remodeling Permits in Miami-Dade: The Homeowner's Guide
When you need a permit, how unincorporated county permits differ from city permits, and the true cost of skipping one.
A Historic Morningside Home, Fully Reborn
Inside a top-to-bottom Morningside full remodel — a marble-island kitchen open to the pool, restored Mediterranean character outside.
The Weston Kitchen: A Marble-Backsplash Showpiece
A full-height marble slab, a pro range with pot filler, floating oak shelves, and an opened-up layout with new flooring throughout.
The Scallop-Tile Kitchen in Morningside
An iridescent scallop-tile backsplash, zebra-wood cabinetry, and a waterfall island — one of our most-photographed kitchens.
A Coral Gables Refresh: Floors, Paint & Light
How new wide-plank floors, fresh paint, and updated electrical transformed a Sorolla Avenue home — without moving a single wall.
A Bright, Modern Kendall Guest Bath
A dated Kendall bathroom rebuilt with a frameless glass shower, subway tile, and a quartz vanity — light, clean, and timeless.
Inside the SW 47 Terrace Full-Home Transformation
How we took a 1950s Miami home down to the studs and rebuilt it into a bright, open-concept living space.
Meli's Spa Bath: From Cramped to Five-Star
A small guest bathroom reimagined with full-height marble tile, a frameless glass shower, and hotel-grade finishes.
Opening the Chartier Residence to the Pool
Removing a load-bearing wall and running polished porcelain throughout to connect the kitchen, living, and patio.
The Neymee Residence: A Whole-Home Refresh
Modern farmhouse warmth from the brick-accented open kitchen to a spa-grade marble master bath.
A Compact Guest Bath, Finished Like a Suite
Floor-to-ceiling stone-look porcelain and a backlit mirror prove that small spaces deserve big craftsmanship.
How to Plan a Kitchen Remodel in Miami's Climate
From humidity-rated materials to permit timelines — the planning steps that keep a Coral Gables kitchen remodel on track.
Choosing Tile That Lasts in South Florida Humidity
Porcelain vs. marble vs. cement tile — what holds up best in Miami bathrooms, and how to keep it looking new.
What Every Honest Renovation Estimate Should Include
The line items a transparent contractor will always show you — and the red flags that signal hidden costs.
2026 Kitchen & Bath Trends in Coral Gables & Pinecrest
Warm metals, fluted cabinetry, and spa-style wet rooms — the looks South Florida homeowners are requesting most.
Why Open-Concept Layouts Are Dominating Miami Remodels
The structural why behind the most-requested renovation in Miami-Dade — and what it really takes to remove a wall.