We recently had the opportunity to perform a full master bathroom renovation on Davis Island. This particular room was located in a room addition to the house that was built in the early 2000’s. The space had not been updated since its original installation so it was due for some TLC. The room had a large, period correct, garden tub and small 3’x3’ shower. The client wanted to add some space to the shower as well as add a free-standing tub to the new design. We worked directly with the client on a redesign that worked in the space and gave them a much more contemporary feel to the bathroom. Materials such as the cabinetry and tile were provided by Pro Source of Port Richey to help finish off the look.
Master Bathroom Renovation in Carrollwood
This year we had the opportunity to renovate a bathroom in the Carrollwood area of Tampa. This bathroom had already been renovated probably somewhere in the early 2000’s given the look and materials used. The client had a very specific look that they were going for in their new space and I believe we were able to deliver on their dream. This bathroom features dark wood cabinetry, full wall accent tiles, powered mirrors, additional lighting, and spectacular tile flooring. All materials were provided by our trade partners at Pro Source of Port Richey.
Kitchen Renovation in Temple Terrace
DCI Home Improvements was delighted to be able to help our clients located in Temple Terrace see their vision of a new kitchen area come to life. We started with a concept of a more open kitchen space that would be accented with a nice selection of pantries, new appliances including a sub-zero refrigerator, color coordinated cabinetry, and special countertop lighting. Cabinetry was supplied by Pro Source of Port Richey in their Diamon Cabinets line. We also were able to install new luxury vinyl plank flooring as well as new crown molding and window trim throughout. Take a look at the finished look below!
Home Renovation in Gulf Harbors (New Port Richey)
A few months back we had the opportunity to work with one of our long-time clients again as they purchased a home in the Gulf Harbors section of New Port Richey. This home is one of the original homes that was built in the sub-division and though it had a ton of charm, it was in need of a makeover. This was a large project that took on many forms including windows, sliding glass doors, flooring, kitchen, and bathrooms. We have highlighted the kitchen and bathroom portions as you can see below. The renovation took on a mixture of contemporary and coastal ideas with a splash of traditional. Take a look at the photos below to see the final product!
Bathroom Renovation in Westchase
Let me start off by saying that this project was almost second to none. The ideas that the client came to us with should be a litmus test for all others that follow. The bathroom started off relatively nice but had started to show its age in the 10+ year old home. Our task was simple, put together a look that closely resembled what our client specifically had in mind after they did hours upon hours of research to come up with a one-of-a-kind design that is absolutely breathtaking.
Kitchen Renovation on Clearwater Beach
We met with a wonderful client located on Clearwater Beach that wanted a quick refresh on their cabinetry. This ended up not having to be a complete tear-down and re-build as everything in the home other than the cabinetry itself was relatively brand new including the countertops. The client worked with us and our partners at Pro Source to remove and replace the existing cabinetry without harming the existing countertop. The end result we would consider perfection!
Schedule: Lets Talk About the Elephant in the Room
We wanted to give a quick explanation of why we are experiencing such long production times right now in our industry. There have been a lot of factors this year (and last year to a certain extent) that have brought us to where we are today. The first and foremost reason contractors, us included, have seen a spike in new projects over the last 18 months is because at the height of the shutdown, individuals and families were at home and had time to think about what they wanted to accomplish to make their spaces better in their home. This sent the remodeling industry into a upheaval in mid-2020 and we are still playing catch-up. What has compacted this is now we are seeing extended delivery times on certain items that are needed for most renovations. For example, cabinetry. For most project, historically we have been able to get cabinets in just a matter of weeks, say 3-4. Now, delivery times on cabinetry are out approximately 12-15 weeks in most cases. Getting labor to perform a project is also difficult. Countertop installation used to take approximately 7-10 days to install once the cabinets were in place. That schedule is now pushed out to 4-5 weeks because of the demand. We are doing everything we can to have our clients experience as little downtime as possible on their projects but in these times, clients unfortunately are going to have to deal with some downtime during their renovations. This is just a sign of the times that we are currently living in. Another major problem over the past year has been the extreme fluctuation in pricing which has made it almost impossible to estimate as from the time the estimate is submitted to the client, by the time the project is started, pricing can and most certainly does change. We have been evaluating our estimates as we go and hope our clients understand if a price of an item does change in the months of waiting until their project starts. We always try to avoid surprises so we try our best to stay on top of this factor. We only ask that our new and current clients have some patience with us as we attempt to finish their projects in a timely manner.
Kitchen Renovation in Clearwater (Countryside)
We recently had the opportunity to work for a client in the Countryside area of Clearwater on their new kitchen project. The kitchen in her home was original and was in need of an update. We opened the space up to the living room to give the hope a more inviting feel. We installed Diamond Vibe cabinetry from our friends at Pro Source of Port Richey as well as new quartz countertops. When we do projects where we have to remove portions of cabinetry to achieve a certain look, we try to come up with ideas to gain storage back. For this project we added pantry cabinets to make up for the space lost. Take a look at the final look of the project.
Welcome to Our New Home
DCI Home Improvements is proud to announce that we are fully open for business at our new location right in the heart of historic downtown New Port Richey, FL. Our new home is located at 5926 Missouri Ave. DCI acquired this home in 2019. The structure was built in 1926 and is one of the original homes from the early days of New Port Richey. DCI invites you to take a look at what a historic home from the early part of the last century can look like with a contemporary restoration. We have a large selection of flooring available to view from our trade partners at Pro Source of Port Richey. We have the most popular selections of luxury vinyl as well as a large selection of flooring tile to choose from. We have a complete selection of sheet tile examples as well for all of your flooring, backsplash, and accent tile needs. We also have cabinetry samples of our most popular cabinet brands from Diamond, Jarlin, and Wolf including a complete kitchen layout. Schluter has provided a fantastic display and examples of the water-proofing systems we use in our shower renovations. Please feel free to stop in if you are in the area to check out what we have to offer. We are available for appointments Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm and Saturdays 8am - 11am.
Full Home Renovation in St. Petersburg
DCI Home Improvements has once again come through on a beautiful renovation at a home in St. Petersburg on the intercoastal. Our clients had just purchased this home from out of state and wanted to make it their own before moving in. We worked mostly remotely with the client on everything from cabinetry to tile to provide the home of their dreams. We started this project with opening up the living room to the lanai area. At some point in this home’s history, someone had already incorporated the living space into the lanai but they left all of the structural supports from the former home’s rear outside wall. We installed a structural beam to open the entire home to the beautiful water view. From there, we went to work on the kitchen and both bathrooms in the home. The kitchen originally was closed off to the rest of the home with walls that obstructed the view. Our crew made quick work of these by removing them as well as the drop ceiling. We installed a mid-century style of kitchen cabinet provided by Palm Harbor Cabinets. The final kitchen design looks amazing! The bathrooms both were refreshed, new Schluter water proof shower membranes, new tile, cabinets, fixtures, and flooring to finish them off. Take a look at the pictures below to see what is possible in your own home!
