How to Mix Metals in Your Plano Bathroom Remodel

Remember when it was a total faux pas to mismatch your metals?

If you wore a gold necklace, everything needed to be gold. But that is no longer the case with jewelry – or bathroom fixtures!

Pedigo Construction is seeing a growing trend toward mixing the metals you use in your bathroom remodel, creating a look that is refined and uniquely yours. However, there are a few tricks to make sure your mix-matched metals look refined – not careless. Follow these guidelines for creating the perfect bathroom with metals of all types and finishes:

1.     Use 3 Metals Maximum

It’s great to see different metals – bronze, gold, stainless, etc. – all used in harmony, but don’t get carried away! Using more than 3 types of metal in your Plano bathroom remodel can make the bathroom feel disjointed and lacking in continuity.

2.     Pair by Finishes

If you love the look of polished stainless steel, then adding other polished finishes will compliment well. Or maybe try an oil rubbed bronze with brushed nickel. The subtle contrast will be easier on the eyes when the finishes are in unison. 

Image courtesy Vintage Industrial Style.

3.     Apply the 2-to-1 Ratio Rule

Want an easy way to make sure the metals balance? Use one type of metal for two-thirds of the bathroom remodel, then use complimentary metals for the final third. This simple trick provides continuity without sacrificing style.

4.     Contrast Warm and Cool Hues

Spice up your bathroom by mixing cooler metals with those that have brighter, warmer undertones. This trick is especially useful in homes with a modern, more contemporary design style.

Still not sure what fixtures to put in your Plano bathroom remodel? Call Pedigo Construction today. Our team of design experts is happy to walk you through the process, helping you design and build the home of your dreams. We specialize in bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, home additions, and just about any design-build project you can think of.

5 Essentials for your Outdoor Kitchen

Summertime is almost here; can you smell the burgers on the grill?!

Now is the time to get your patio ready for summer. Pedigo Construction still has time to make all of your outdoor dreams come true, specializing in outdoor kitchens, pergolas, arbors, fireplaces, firepits, and more. When thinking through your outdoor kitchen, here are 5 essentials you cannot leave out:

1.     Room to Breathe

One of the beautiful things about adding an outdoor kitchen or patio is that it adds square feet of living space – at a fraction of the cost. Resist the urge to skimp on space, and make sure there is ample room to move, prep food, and mingle. You want the space to flow naturally between lounging, eating, and prepping zones.

2.     Grill

This probably goes without saying for an outdoor kitchen, but it goes beyond just having a grill. Make sure you consider how your family will be using the grill, how often, how many people you will be cooking for regularly, etc. A nice, 36” grill with infared technology should do the trick for most outdoor kitchens spaces.

3.     Ample Counter Space

Plan to have a minimum of 12 inches of counter space on each side of the grill, allowing plenty of room for prepping and handling the food. Make sure these surfaces can withstand hot platters, using materials like stone, concrete, or tile.

4.     Patio Covering

In Texas, the summer heat is sweltering. When creating a Plano outdoor kitchen, leave room in the budget for a pergola, arbor, or patio cover that not only adds a “wow” factor to your outdoor space, but shields you from the rays. Find a contractor that specializes in designing spaces that seamlessly blend with the rest of your home.

5.     The Details

It’s the little things that set your patio apart from the rest and give you less headaches in the future. How will you get music to your outdoor kitchen? What about electricity? Do you need fans or lighting? Work through all the seemingly small details of the outdoor space and build in functionality wherever possible.

Not sure where to begin on your Plano outdoor kitchen? Call Pedigo Construction today! We still have time to make your backyard an oasis before summertime is here. Our team of experts will guide you through every step of the process, working out the details so that you don’t have to!

Warm Up Your Patio This Fall!

As the leaves Fall and the days get cooler, you may not think you can use your patio anymore! Thankfully, we live in North Texas, and in Texas, a patio can be comfortable year round with the addition of a little heat.

Pedigo Construction Group specializes in outdoor patios in Plano and would love to help you add a little warmth to your home this season. Here are a few options on how to do just that!

Built-In Fireplace

By far one of the most beautiful options out there. Not only does it add warmth, but it also adds an amazing focal point to the space. Our team of experts will customize the fireplace to meet your needs and match your home's existing exterior. Brick, stucco, and stone are all very popular styles. From designing to building, Pedigo Construction Group can do it all!

Fire Pit

Fire pits come in all shapes and sizes, and range from permanent to mobile. Decide what works best for your space. They can easily be purchased or you can add a permanent built in option with seating all around and more. Just ask our staff to show you pictures of the work we’ve done with Plano firepit installations!

Patio Covers

If you don’t already have a covering of some sort on your patio, a patio cover or arbor not only frames the space out, but it adds warmth and shelter.

Curtains

Once your patio cover or arbor is installed, add curtains that you can open and close to your liking. This will keep the bugs out and better insulate the space.

Candles, Lanterns, and Décor

Warmth doesn’t always have to be about heat! Add ambiance and warmth to the space by decorating your patio with candles, lanterns, or even stringing up lights. Lighting does wonders to warm up a space, and make it more functional as the days grow shorter and evenings grow longer.

Interested in warming up your North Texas patio this Fall? Give Pedigo Construction a call for all of your Plano outdoor patio needs!