Cultivate Life Designs

Choosing a paint color can be overwhelming, but top paint manufacturers have revealed their “Colors of the Year” for 2025, offering inspiration rooted in three key trends: purples, browns, and beach-inspired hues. Take a look at this article by National Association of Home Builders article on the top colors of 2025. #G2Builders #2025TopColors #HomeRemodel #HomeRenovation #NOVAHomeContractor www.buildwithg2.com

Lumber prices during COVID were like my toddler on a sugar rush, skyrocketing to heights no one thought possible. In 2021, lumber hit over $1,500 per thousand board feet (ouch!) compared to its pre-COVID price of around $500. It was like gold, but instead of shiny, it was just wood. Thankfully, the frenzy has settled, and lumber prices have finally come back down to earth, hovering close to their 2019 levels at around $500 per thousand board feet. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for other materials. Concrete and drywall are still giving us the cold shoulder, stubbornly staying high. And steel? Let’s just say it’s still flexing at 65% above pre-pandemic levels. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to tackle your remodel, now’s your chance to take advantage of this lumber price reset. Material costs are hard to predict, and you never know when they’ll spike again. Ready to start planning your next remodel? Let’s chat! ✌️ (Check out all the lumber it took for these stairs and the elevator shaft before we even installed the elevator, and this isn’t even all the floors!)

Hesitant about doing a remodel because you're just not sure what to expect or how long you'll be without your kitchen? You’re not alone! It’s one of the most common questions I get from homeowners planning a kitchen remodel. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek, modern upgrade or a full renovation, the timeline can seem a bit mysterious. In this blog post, I’ll break down the typical timelines for different types of kitchen remodels and give you a clearer idea of what to expect along the way. From quick cosmetic changes to more involved structural updates, knowing what lies ahead can help you prepare, minimize disruptions, and make the process a lot smoother. If you're ready to get one step closer to your dream kitchen, let's chat! #KitchenRemodel #G2Builders #KitchenRemodelTiming #NorthernVirginiaContractor #WhenQualityMatters

As a coffee guy, I have to admit--Pantone's Color of the Year for 2025, "Mocha Mousse" is one I'm not hating. It's a rich, warm shade that is a big shift from the bright and bold colors that have been selected as top picks in previous years by Pantone. Now don't get me wrong--- I love a bright, bold color in the right room and setting, but "Mocha Mousse" brings something different to the table. What do you think of Pantone's top pick for next year? Has anyone utilized this color in their home? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

As we gather with family this holiday season, we’re reminded of how important home is—not just as a place to live, but as a space that nurtures safety, comfort, and connection. We’re grateful for the opportunity to help families create environments where memories are made and cherished as they age in place. Wishing you all a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and meaningful moments with those you hold dear. #ThankfulForHome #CultivateLifeDesigns #HappyThanksgiving #AginginPlace #CreatingSafeSpaces https://lnkd.in/eAc2Q2Rm

Check out this article to see why an aging in place specialist could be the key to a remodel that meets your needs for today, tomorrow, and the years to come. When most people think of “aging in place,” they imagine accommodations for elderly homeowners: grab bars, wider doorways, and no-slip flooring. While these are important features, the real value of planning for aging in place goes beyond age. In fact, consulting with an aging in place specialist during a remodel can be one of the smartest decisions for homeowners of any age. Injuries, health changes, or shifts in family needs can happen at any time, making a home designed with future adaptability a wise choice. #AginginPlace #AccessibilityDesign #StayHome #CultivateLifeDesigns #SeniorLiving #HomeRemodel #HomeRenovation #RemodelfortheFuture

The struggle is real for those balancing care for both their parents and their own children. As a home health OT, I see firsthand the daily challenges families face when caring for aging parents recovering from illness or injury. Balancing your parents’ needs while managing your own family is no easy task. I’ve been through it myself with one of my own parents, and I understand how hard it can be to find the right support when a parent resists any change in their home or refuses to move. That’s why I started Cultivate Life Designs—to be that middle ground for families facing these challenges. I offer professional advice on how to safely keep parents in their homes or modify your home to make it safer for them to live with you. If I can make life a little easier for even one family on this journey, then I’m doing exactly what I set out to do. https://lnkd.in/eJ8nByQ2 #CultivateLifeDesigns #AgingInPlace #FamilyCareSupport #HomeSafety

“We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.” Today, Cultivate Life Designs pauses to honor our veterans who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms. To those brave men and women, we thank you deeply. May we never take for granted the courage and dedication it takes to serve. #VeteransDay #WeOweThemAll #USA #CultivateLifeDesigns #ThankYouVeterans

Perfect night for a great cause! Had an amazing time with Jacob Gomez at the Breakthrough T1D benefit concert with Mitchell Tenpenny and Kameron Marlowe at the State Theatre in Falls Church! 🎤🎸 The State Theatre was the perfect venue for this benefit concert with so many awesome people coming together for a great cause for research for Type 1 Diabetes. Funny thing was we missed seeing these two on our anniversary when our son was in the hospital, so being able to see them unexpectedly was such a wonderful surprise. 💙 Big shoutout to Dwellus for organizing this special event! #BreakthroughT1D #DwellusGroup #BenefitConcert #CultivateLifeDesigns #G2Builders #type1diabetes

Heather Gomez, OTR/L, CAPS, COS-C, COQS is going to be representing Cultivate Life Designs tonight at the benefit concert supporting Breakthrough T1D! It’s going to be a great night for a great cause! #BreakthroughT1D #CultivateLifeDesigns #Findacure #Type1Diabetes #FallsChurch #StateTheatre #MitchellTenpenny #KameronMarlowe #concertforacause