Kitchens

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Function Over Form, and Why a Kitchen Remodel Benefits from Using Your Existing Kitchen

Function Over Form, and Why a Kitchen Remodel Benefits from Using Your Existing Kitchen 2068 1398 admin

Remodeling a kitchen is a service that frequently offers the most return on your investment. Kitchens are the focal point of the home. Renovations can be a big project, yes, but if your kitchen is in need of renovations – especially if it’s a much older property – then your chances of adding to your…

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How Much Time Does It Take to Install a New Kitchen?

How Much Time Does It Take to Install a New Kitchen? 2271 1514 admin

We do roofing, we do siding, we do flooring, but some of our favorite projects are kitchens. That’s where so much personality can really shine, and a place that can change a home completely. Installing a new kitchen is one of the most involved types of home renovations. It requires coordination from multiple directions, careful…

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Expected Kitchen Trends for 2026

Expected Kitchen Trends for 2026 2560 1920 admin

Renovating a kitchen is often a delicate balance between form and function. You need to have a useable space that allows you to cook and entertain for years, but you also need to make sure that you’re designing a kitchen that you’re going to love visually and that will increase and maintain its value. Specifically,…

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What Home Renovations Are Most Likely to Be Affected by Tariffs?

What Home Renovations Are Most Likely to Be Affected by Tariffs? 2560 1440 admin

Ongoing trade tensions and the current tariffs which (as of this writing) are over 100% on Chinese imports is going to affect home renovations. That is why it might be a good idea to consider putting a rush order on any renovation that might be affected by these tariffs, before there are any higher costs…

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Should You Choose Gas or Electricity to Power Your Home?

Should You Choose Gas or Electricity to Power Your Home? 1441 760 admin

Christian Construction is one of the few contractors willing to take on projects both small and large. You can call us for something small, like a minor repair or gutter cleaning, or you can contact us to completely rebuild your property from the ground up. In some cases, this might mean that you have an…

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Check Out Our Recent Kitchen Renovation

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Christian Construction recently completed a kitchen renovation, and we’re a little bias, but we love it. Check it out: Check out that island! That kitchen island is perfect for entertaining. It’s waterfall style, which is time-tested for its long term value. Int eh background, you can see the beautiful new backsplash, the cabinets, and of…

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How Long Does it Take to Renovate?

How Long Does it Take to Renovate? 2560 1664 admin

Yesterday, we spoke about this idea of choice paralysis, and how some people – when faced with the difficulty of choices for updating and renovating their property – end up choosing to do nothing at all, despite finding themselves resenting their home and feeling like they are in need of a change. The reason for…

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How Christian Construction Boosts Energy Efficiency in Staten Island Homes

How Christian Construction Boosts Energy Efficiency in Staten Island Homes 2560 1709 admin

Hey Staten Islanders! If you’re planning a home remodeling project, why not add energy efficiency to the mix? Christian Construction is here to show you how to transform your space into an eco-friendly hub. Get ready to save on those utility bills while doing your bit for Earth! Why Energy Efficiency Matters in Home Remodeling…

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Benefits and Weaknesses of Waterfall Islands in Kitchens

Benefits and Weaknesses of Waterfall Islands in Kitchens 2560 1707 admin

We’re all looking for interesting ways to make our kitchens stand out. Kitchen islands, in general, are incredibly popular due to the way that they break up the visual aspects of the space while also creating usable countertop. Most people that get kitchen renovations done these days install a kitchen island if it fits in…

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Should You Get Home Upgrades Completed in Advance of a Sale?

Should You Get Home Upgrades Completed in Advance of a Sale? 2560 1707 admin

We typically think about home renovations as projects that we complete to “turn a house into a home.” We do them after we move in, or when we’ve lived in our home for a while, with the goal of making our property something we can fall in love with – a property that fits our…

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Benefits and Weaknesses of a Pot Filler Above Your Oven

Benefits and Weaknesses of a Pot Filler Above Your Oven 2560 1703 admin

Pot fillers are wall mounted faucets that are connected to the wall behind the oven. These faucets typically have a moveable arm that can be used to dispense water directly into a pot, without the need to carry heavy, water-filled cookware across the kitchen. Pot fillers are becoming increasingly popular in modern kitchens, offering a…

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Kitchen Contractor in Staten Island – Why So Many Choose Christian Construction

Kitchen Contractor in Staten Island – Why So Many Choose Christian Construction 2560 1707 admin

Christian Construction is a kitchen contractor in Staten Island, NY. We’ve been providing this service since 1999, and while it is not the only service we offer (we are a “whole house” contractor, able to redesign and redevelop an entire property top to bottom), it is one of the most highly requested ones. What we’d…

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Get Your Renovation Work Completed in the Offseason

Get Your Renovation Work Completed in the Offseason 2560 1516 admin

It may not seem like it yet, but we’re inches away from spring, and only a few short months away from summer. Spring, summer, and into early fall are typically the busiest times of year for home renovations. There are many reasons for this, including more people moving to new homes (more people move when…

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What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Waterfall Islands in Your Kitchen Renovation?

What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Waterfall Islands in Your Kitchen Renovation? 2560 1706 admin

Adding or replacing an island in your kitchen is a great way to give your kitchen even more functional space *AND* a beautiful visual element that makes your kitchen look nicer. Kitchen islands can actually add value to the kitchen considerably, helping it look different from emptier, less visually appealing, less functional kitchens. But the…

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How to Find Inspiration and Design for Your Kitchen Renovation

How to Find Inspiration and Design for Your Kitchen Renovation 2560 1709 admin

There are some people that are born with that natural vision for how they want their property to look. They buy a home, look at a room – like their kitchen – and immediately know how they want it to look and what they’d like it to have to be functional and stylish for their…

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Choosing Between a Trend and a Classic

Choosing Between a Trend and a Classic 2560 2560 Chris Q.

Any time you work on something aesthetic about your house – whether it’s painting the exterior, remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, or even redoing a landscape – you’re investing in something that you’re going to be looking at potentially for decades. Everything we do to our home is an investment that we expect to last…

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How Much Does a New Kitchen Increase Property Values?

How Much Does a New Kitchen Increase Property Values? 2560 1707 admin

A home’s kitchen is often considered a crucial element of the home, and one that significantly influences its overall value. For many homeowners contemplating a renovation, the question inevitably arises: how much will a new kitchen increase my property value? While there’s no universal answer due to a myriad of influencing factors, we can provide…

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What Does Interior Demolition Require?

What Does Interior Demolition Require? 2560 1689 admin

Before you begin planning an interior demolition, it is important understand what is required for the project. Demolition is not part of a typical remodel, and there are many other factors at play than just whether not a contractor has the skills or expertise to pull off a job. When you hire Christian Construction for…

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Staten Island Small Kitchen Remodeling: Tips for Getting the Most from Your Space

Staten Island Small Kitchen Remodeling: Tips for Getting the Most from Your Space 2560 1707 Chris Q.

A small kitchen can feel limiting, especially if the setup does not fit the way that you cook and entertain. But this does not have to be the case and a small kitchen remodel in Staten Island offers a perfect chance to customize a small kitchen into a highly functional space. With the right approach,…

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