Featured Designers: Sara Giedinghagen, Laurie Fulkerson, Danielle Robin If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s how to manage a work from home schedule. This revelation has driven many of our clients to incorporate inviting workspaces into their homes. See below for a few inspirations of our recent home office projects. Paperwork Placement This […]
Pantry Presentation
Featured Designers: Sara Giedinghagen We all desire organization in our homes. A great place to start is in the hidden closet that gets the most traffic – the pantry. Our Twin designers can customize this space with shelving, drawers, doors, and other elements to help you get and stay organized. A Place to Prep This […]
Back to School Belongings
Empty wall space can be put to good use by implementing a specific drop area for school supplies. Our Twin designers customized these nooks into eye-pleasing catch-all areas for personal belongings and papers. Home Base for Backpacks This mud room includes all the necessities. A bench is provided for removing shoes, hooks for the kid’s […]
Not So Basic Built-Ins
Are you wanting to combine style with function? Custom built-ins can be your companion. Options to contain your belongings include open shelves, cabinetry, and drawers. Our Twin Designers have worked through countless rooms and have top-notch expertise to find your specific storage solutions. Den on Display These custom designed built-ins work well for television viewing […]
Children’s Rooms
Children’s rooms are a fun change of pace for our design team and allow us to be creative in a different way. We love designing these special spaces for little ones to imagine, play and rest. We hope you enjoy looking through some of our favorite children’s rooms projects! Photography: Beth Hontzas Photography Photography: Beth […]
Outdoor Kitchens
Kitchen design and space planning are not just for the interior of your home. Outdoor spaces can become the perfect “hangout spots” or “end of the day retreats” with just the right imagination. Of course, all of us at Twin are here to help! Here is one of my favorite outdoor oasis’ renovated for a […]
Transforming a Kitchen, Living & Dining Space
This week, we’re excited to share a recently completed remodel! We didn’t change or expand the footprint of this home, but did find creative ways to open up the kitchen and living space while keeping with the home’s original size and character. Take a little journey with us through the before and after pictures below! Before, […]
Favorite Designer Spaces
This week, our cabinet designers, Lauren and Crystal, are sharing some of their favorite Twin kitchens and designs, and the reasons why they love them! Lauren’s Favorites… This kitchen holds a special place in my heart because of ALL the accents! All of the natural wood and brass details paired with planking for days just make […]
A Before & After
It’s fun to see projects come to completion and remember what beauty can come from transforming a space! This week, we’re featuring a recently completed renovation. We love the uniqueness of this home with its beautiful clean lines and open, airy feel…..not to mention the beautiful entry-way floor (keep scrolling!)! Before, this kitchen was closed […]
The Playroom: A Place for Little Ones
Summer is here! Along with hours and hours of outside time for children. However, those same little ones who love the outdoors, trample barefoot everywhere and seem to have limitless scope for the imagination also need a little inside time every now and then. Enter, the playroom. Many of our homeowners request playrooms and we […]
Making Progress
We love seeing a foundation take shape into a beautiful home. Here are a few sneak peaks of homes that are evolving into lovely dwelling places! Beautiful windows and wood siding instantly make this house feel more like a home. After framing, a cozy porch and French doors begin to shine! And look at the difference […]
Celebrating 15 Years!
We recently celebrated our 15th anniversary here at Twin Construction! A lot can happen in 15 years – a lot of life, change and growth. When I first put my hands to the plow in the construction world, I was a single guy sleeping on my twin brother’s sofa. I was taking on new projects slowly, […]
Twin Office Remodel
If you’ve visited our office in the last few months, you know that we’ve been under a good bit of construction. Our office needed a few updates and we decided to embrace them head-on. Our renovation involved a lot of creativity, a few months of “musical desks” to accommodate construction needs and plenty of opportunities […]
Porch Living
It’s that time of year again – porch weather! Porches have come a long way. They’re often treated as another room in the home – another space to gather, dine and share life. Many clients even plan their porches and outdoor furniture selections so that they are able to use them year round. Here are a […]
Embracing Open Shelving
I know, just reading that title, your mind instantly goes here- Where will my game day and sippy cups go? I don’t have any pretty serving pieces to display. What about the dust? Let’s talk it out. While kitchen cabinets have a significant impact, too much cabinet can get a little heavy & boring. Renovating […]
All About Countertops
As a designer, one of my favorite things is going to the stone yard and selecting slabs that are eventually fabricated into beautiful countertops. There are so many countertop materials available, homeowners often say it’s confusing when trying to pick the perfect one! I have listed the most common materials used today, along with their […]
2017 Brings Bold Cabinet Colors
Last year, the cabinet rage and interior design trend was #allwhiteeverything. White is beautiful and so classic, and we fully embraced the trend with white cabinets all over Birmingham. We have done some punches of color in the past… But this year we are looking forward to bringing the bold! Come by and check out […]
Friday Transformation
We are inspired by transformation, the idea of what could be. Clients often come to us with the realization that, as their family has grown and their tastes have evolved, their home no longer functions at its best. Maybe their home needs a different flow to better accommodate more of the people they love. Maybe […]
A Look at Metal Finishes
Metal finishes add depth and interest to any living space. Selecting metal finishes may seem like a very small part of your design plan, but they can add loads of character to your room. When it comes to eye-catching interiors, details and finishes are extremely important because those small elements help to create the overall […]
Cabinet Hardware
Want to give your cabinets personality? Afraid to commit to the dramatic colors & styles you’re seeing these days? Do it with hardware! It’s the jewelry of the cabinet. Hardware is the easiest and most cost effective way to enhance your cabinetry, whether you’re starting from scratch or sprucing up your current hardware. Have FUN with it! […]
Thoughtful Kitchen Cabinet Layouts
Lauren here, designer for Twin and your insider for helping you create that perfect kitchen cabinet layout. A kitchen renovation should give you everything you are dreaming of and more! More importantly, once you have the look conquered, you need it to be extremely functional as well. That’s where we come in! We can help you bring […]
2016 Cabinet Trends
New Year, new exciting cabinet trends! What started to surface in late 2015, is proving to make a powerful presence in 2016. You’re sure to see these list toppers in the media: Rich Colors With the rise of open shelving, we’re seeing deeper colors being chosen for cabinets. Less wall cabinets means the room doesn’t […]
Cabinets- Your Wow Statement
Cabinets in your kitchen can be one of the biggest WOW statement pieces in your home. This is the perfect spot to turn your home up a few notches. We have helped bring to life every kind of kitchen idea and here are some our favorites we have seen: 1. Top cabinet colors this year […]
Kitchen Island: How To Make The Most Of It…
Since the floor space in our kitchens is often at a premium, it’s important to carefully consider what we devote that precious square footage towards. In a kitchen, devoting that square footage to an island can enhance your experience if thoughtfully designed to cater to your specific needs. Here’s how to ensure you’re reaching its […]