Home Remodeling Tips & Inspiration by Jonna

One of the first questions homeowners ask when they start thinking about a kitchen remodel is usually the most practical one: “How much is this going to cost?” It’s a fair question. It’s also one of the hardest ones to answer without first understanding the home, the layout, the materials, and how much work needs to happen behind the walls. As a project manager at Solimine Contracting, I’ve worked with homeowners throughout Fairfield County on everything from straightforward

From narrow galley to an open-concept gathering space. When we first met these homeowners, they wanted their kitchen to feel like the place everyone naturally gathers. Their first idea was to open the wall between the kitchen and the formal dining room to make room for a larger island. Smart instinct—but stopping at one wall would have left the space shaped like an “L,” which actually makes a long, narrow kitchen feel even narrower. We suggested taking down two walls: the one