When you bought your current home, it likely suited your needs in terms of layout and space. As life goes on, though, you may find yourself feeling more cramped and quickly running out of room. Maybe your family is growing or perhaps a parent is coming to live with you. Whatever the reason, you might … Continued

When you’re having a bathroom renovation or kitchen remodel done at home, every detail matters. You want the room to match your personal aesthetic and the overall look of your house, and each detail should complement the others. This includes everything from countertops to fixtures to the color of your cabinets. Two popular options for … Continued

Kitchens are the heart of the home in almost every house, so having the perfect kitchen really helps to make a home feel complete. LaMantia’s artistic client in Forest Park had a modest-sized kitchen and dining area that didn’t offer enough storage for their needs and didn’t match their style or taste. The homeowner’s love … Continued

Our Park Ridge clients first learned about our services through a seminar that LaMantia Kitchen & Bath Designer Sally Mauery hosted in the area. Their current kitchen wasn’t original to their home, but it was outdated and didn’t function well for a family of four, including two teenage boys. An Outdated, Ineffective Kitchen The cabinets … Continued

If you want feature character and charm throughout your remodeled home in the Chicago suburbs, opting for non-traditional interior double doors is a great way to do that. Normally, standard wooden doors are placed into every doorway, but you have other options — French doors and pocket doors for example. Let’s take a look at … Continued

One of the most fun parts of a bathroom renovation or remodel is figuring out all of the details, from where you want the toilet and vanity to which finishes will complete the look. A major consideration you’ll come across during your bathroom project is the tub vs. shower. If you love taking baths, then, … Continued

Before doing any bathroom remodeling in Hinsdale or the surrounding suburbs, there are certain questions you should ask yourself. Answering key questions will ensure that you’re ready (mentally, physically, and financially) to take on a remodeling project, and it will help the process go smoothly. What is My Budget? The first, and most important, question … Continued

Before starting any type of remodeling project, it’s important to prepare your home. Even small projects require preparation, so you need to know what steps to take to have a successful home remodeling experience in the Chicagoland suburbs that is free of setbacks or delays. 1. Do Your Research If you’re at the very beginning … Continued

LaMantia is proud to announce that we’ve won two regional 2019 Chrysalis Awards. We won regional awards in the Bath Remodel Over $75K category with a Clarendon Hills Master Bathroom and the Residential Interior Under $150K category for a home in LaGrange Park. Long Marble Beauty: Winning Bathroom Project The winning bathroom remodeling project updated … Continued

If you’re looking into fixing up your home in the Chicago suburbs, you’ve likely used the words “renovate” and “remodel” interchangeably. Both allow you to make improvements to your house, but they are actually two different types of projects. Take a look at what the differences are between home remodeling vs renovation, so you know … Continued