If you’ve noticed empty shelves and rising prices lately, whether it’s at your local hardware shop, grocery store, or big-box retailer, you are not alone. One of the most widely felt repercussions of the global COVID-19 pandemic has been the disruption of long-established supply chains. We’ve come up with a few tips to best prepare for a renovation in these uncertain times. An experienced design+build team can assist and guide you through the process.

An old stone mansion built in 1924 had seen a number of renovations over the decades and the time had finally come to address a growing list of issues. Rather than continue with a patchwork of fixes, the owners engaged us to conduct a full house renovation to bring this home back to its former glory and in line with its status as an international consulate residence where dignitaries are hosted on a regular basis.

Virtual meetings and 3D renderings are services we have offered for several years, so we were prepared to adapt our design process for social distancing! Over the past couple months, we put our virtual design services into action like never before with clients who live out-of-state. Read the story behind the project below and see examples of the coming home transformation.

To celebrate the final month of our 10 year anniversary, the JDBG team got together to reflect on some of the most memorable projects of the past decade.  Each of these remodeling projects represents a special moment or milestone during our time in business.  We thought it would only be fitting to count down to the next decade by telling the story behind each one! Part 1: #s 10-6.

To celebrate the final month of our 10 year anniversary, the JDBG team got together to reflect on some of the most memorable projects of the past decade.  Each of these remodeling projects represents a special moment or milestone during our time in business.  We thought it would only be fitting to count down to the next decade by telling the story behind each one! Part 2: #s 5-1.

Home renovations can be a big investment so before engaging a contractor or design-build firm, it would be wise to ask a few key questions to be sure you’re hiring a professional, qualified team. In this week’s blog, we’ve put together a list of some of the top questions you should be asking your remodeler.

We have learned a great deal over 10 years and hope to pass on some tried and true design and remodeling tips so that you might get the most out of the investment you’re making in your home. Up first, kitchen renovations tips, featuring stunning transformations in Oakton, Manassas, and Washington D.C.

When remodeling your kitchen, you have lots of decisions to make, from cabinetry colors to hardware styles, but one of the biggest decisions you may face is whether or not to install an island in your kitchen. There are both advantages and disadvantages to choosing a kitchen island, which are further explained below.

Sometimes your space may not need a top to bottom overhaul, but how do you weigh the available options? Do you need to completely change the layout of your kitchen or just refresh your cabinets and backsplash?  Keep reading to learn how this kitchen and bathroom makeover progressed, and watch the video below to see before and after photos!