Kitchen Remodel

How to Ensure a Successful Kitchen Remodel

Here at the Ewing Companies, we often gets folks who come in the door and seem very overwhelmed. Often these people know they want to remodel their home, or a portion of their home, but don’t even know where to start.

We see people taking these initial steps everyday and want to put your mind at ease. No matter your ideas or budget, we have an experienced staff that is always prepared to guide you through this exciting and complex process. Our team has been doing this for years and knows exactly what it takes to ensure a successful and stress-free remodel.

First, establishing a budget from the start is key. This is always on everyone’s minds as they’re thinking about a remodeling project. When we’re able to manage budget and expectations right from the start, it’s easy to know exactly what’s possible. We recommend the Masterbrand budget calculator to get you started. Continue reading “How to Ensure a Successful Kitchen Remodel”

The Best of Blacksburg

Many of you probably love this area just as much as we do. Here at The Ewing Companies, we’re deeply committed to this area and its people. We are inspired by the natural beauty and love being able to give back. Whether you’ve been here all your life or are a new resident, it’s easy to see why so many people love to call Blacksburg and the New River Valley home. Even if you left for a long time, this place draws you back–just ask Brad Ewing.

Here’s a little primer on why we love the area and appreciate the chance to bring high quality remodeling, building, and cabinetry projects to this amazing community.

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Kitchen Design Trends for 2017

A new year means new trends in building and remodeling. We’re seeing a lot of exciting new innovations and trends, from technological integration to eco-friendly design elements. With tastes and industry tendencies constantly evolving, we always take note of cutting-edge products, industry innovation, and new and returning styles.

We talked with our designer, Sara, and came up with list of the six top trends she’s seeing in the industry and through her own design work. She closely monitors these trends to add insight into the variety of projects she works on. For our clients, this means we can continue to deliver the quality, innovative design and remodeling projects that we are known for.

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Meet Sara: The Ewing Companies Designer

Sara, The Ewing Companies, Cabinet DesignerAll four members of the Ewing family work for our business. However, the mention of family extends beyond those that are related by blood. Sara, our designer, has become part of the family since joining our team in 2015. She is fun and easy to be around, the kind of person you’d enjoy sharing an office with. She is also gifted when it comes to understanding the unique needs of each client and translating those needs into a well-functioning and beautiful space.

We first met Sara when she worked for her family’s company, G&H Appliance. She maintained that summer job while attending Virginia Tech (VT). Her choice of Virginia Tech was a clear one. She had attended summer camps at VT while in high school and quickly fell in love. Although she toured other colleges, nothing compared. She knew she wanted to be a Hokie she wasn’t as clear about the perfect plan of study. Her initial major was Biology, but it didn’t take long to realize it wasn’t the right fit. It was while working at G&H appliance that a happenstance conversation with a customer encouraged her to check out the Residential Environments and Design major. This suggestion ultimately resulted in Sara switching to the degree program and discovering her gift of design.

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