With the dawn of 2021, homeowners are ready to welcome new, fresh, functional design trends for their home remodeling projects. Every homeowner wants their home to exude chic distinction. So, what home design ideas are truly on point, and which are just a flash-in-the-pan? In this article, our design-build experts share their favorite 2021 home design trends that are sure to garner long-term satisfaction. To follow is what our remodel team is embracing this year in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor living spaces: Read More

Although we don't have to worry about pipes freezing or ice dams forming on roof lines during the winter months here in the Bay Area, there's still preparations that can be done to circumvent potential issues or catastrophes. In this post, we address ten ways you can winterize your home—starting now. Read More

The homeowners of this 2000 Danville home had been considering a kitchen remodel for some time. Their home was twenty years old so the appliances were starting to fail and the kitchen was looking outdated. Then, one day their 250-gallon saltwater fish tank burst, creating damage to some of the cabinetry. This unfortunate circumstance created a sense of urgency and prompted the need to call Gayler Design Build. Read More

Power outages are on the rise across the country, but they've become especially significant throughout the state of California. According to Bloomenergy, in California power outages rose 25 percent in 2019 from the 20,598 blackout events in 2018, impacting close to 30 million people throughout the state. Many of these outages are actually planned, and with the average length of a planned power outage lasting nearly two days, there's the potential for a lot more homeowners to be impacted, and for a longer period of time. Read More

Attention has turned once again to dining rooms—the hidden gems of the home. With versatility in mind, this dated, cramped dining room needed to function for this couple's lifestyle that includes a lot of entertaining with business associates and spending time unplugged and together with friends and family. Because this homeowner's dining room was positioned right off the entryway, this room was also the first line of site, so it needed to be spectacular. Read More