In the remodeling world, we talk about design trends yearly, monthly, even weekly. You can read five design magazines that will give you five different answers on the best colors, selections, and floorplans for your new space. Ultimately, it's your space and your investment. We have created spaces for families and couples with a wide array of styles and needs. Here are a few ways individual style preferences and creative solutions have been incorporated into our renovations for local families:

His and Hers Bathroom
In a recent master bathroom remodel, our clients each wanted to express their individual design styles, in one shared space. BOWA's In-House Design Team created a bathroom design featuring separate his and hers vanities, toilet rooms, and walk-in closets, that met in the middle with a shared shower. This gave the husband and wife the opportunity to choose unique, but complementary, fixtures and design elements for their respective areas. The consistent color scheme and finishes serve to unite the space. For instance, while her side featured plenty of storage around her vanity, he chose a vanity with open shelving and exposed plumbing. Since they both stayed with the cream color scheme, the selections perfectly address each person's unique style and needs in a lovely, cohesive way.

Industrial Loft Meets Farm Country
Two worlds collide. From reclaimed barn wood to large windows, our client's vision was inspired by his surroundings. The rustic beams reflected the charm and character of Loudoun County farm country, right outside his door. While the black window frames and rough, urban light fixtures added the industrial loft twist he desired. Contrasting countertops and cabinetry added another dimension to the design with clean white cabinetry set against the strong gray island. While you wouldn't expect to find an urban loft in the middle of farm country, these design elements work together beautifully in this large kitchen.

Storage Innovations for Smaller Spaces
Storage solutions are something most clients put at the top of their list, especially when renovating smaller spaces. In this Reston condo, both visible and creatively camouflaged storage was added throughout to house the owner's expansive china collection. Custom niches with display lighting exhibit her favorite pieces, and, in the kitchen, plentiful wall cabinetry and large drawers at the end of the island are used to safely store and organize dishes and serving pieces.

When beginning your remodeling experience, talk with your design team and explain your vision. If you don't have a detailed vision just yet, no worries. Start by conveying your likes, dislikes, needs and "must haves". Professionals can walk you through the design process and ultimately deliver a space you'll love more than any of the photos you see in design magazines.

Tim Burch is a Vice President and Owner of BOWA, an award-winning design and construction firm specializing in renovations ranging from master suites and kitchens to whole-house remodels. For more information on Tim and the BOWA team, visit bowa.com or call 540-687-6771.