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designer tip of the month: framed vs. frameless windows

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

As you plan ahead for your residential remodel, you might want t o consider the various options when it comes to framing o ut your new windows (framed / frameless).  More people a re using less window framework around their windows than ever before.  Why you ask?  Check out these advantages to going with a frameless window trim:
Accentuates the View!!
Cleaner Aesthetic
Saves Money
Conserves Resources

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designer tip: granite vs. quartz countertops!

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

A frequent debate for folks planning on a whole house, kitchen, or bathroom remodel is to use Granite versus Quartz on their counter tops.  More people are leaning towards using Quartz solid surface materials such as CaesarStone and Chroma and moving away from the use of Granite.  Why you ask?  Check out these advantages to using Quartz solid surface materials: (more…)

from roof top to cook top, paolo tells all!

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

If you have ever wondered how to add pizzazz to your whole house, kitchen, or bathroom remodel, be sure to attend one of Paolo’s community outreach presentations.  Paolo Design Group was invited by the beautiful Pratt & Larson tile showroom on Saturday morning, April 9, 2011 to explore the magic behind the integration of architecture and interior design.  During the presentations, one can learn tips and tricks on how to transform your home from ordinary to extraordinary.   A “ragged tile edge” on the kitchen back splash, for example, creates an element of surprise for guests the next time you entertain.  A special thanks goes to the Pratt & Larson staff for helping to make the event a success.   Check out our Tours/Events Calendar for a presentation in your neighborhood!

planning a kitchen remodel? act fast for this special offer!

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Hire Paolo Design Group to design your kitchen remodel by the end of this year and we’ll provide the kitchen sink of your choice with a retail value up to $500.  *Not valid with any other offer or promotion.  Offer valid only if sourcing the sink through the Pearl Ferguson showroom. Offer has no cash value, credits, or refunds.  Offer valid for only new full-service kitchen design contracts.

by popular demand, paolo’s “ultimate kitchen” lives on…!

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Wow, what a success last week end at the Home Improvement and Remodeling Show at the Convention Center in Portland, OR.  If you missed seeing ”The Ultimate Kitchen,” you have another chance this week.  By popular demand it will be reinstalled at the Baby Boomer Show at the Expo Center in Portland, Oregon this Friday, Saturday and Sunday only!  It was all the rage at the Remodeling show last weekend.  Paolo Design Group with Olson & Jones Construction assembled some of the best of the best in Portland’s design and remodeling industries to produce the feature.  Rarely does a remodeling show put this much care into a public feature, especially these day.  This Ultimate Kitchen is packed full of function and fun for family and friends, and for the ultimate chef it is excellent, too.  It has multiple cook and bake centers, prep centers, food storage and refrigeration options, state of the art appliances, central vac, beautiful, durable, sustainable materials, and beauty every where.

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