As one of the interior designers for Elias Construction, I recently had the distinct pleasure of attending a three day convention in Orlando to see some of the freshest products and designs offered this year in the kitchen and bath and building industry. To say I came back inspired is an understatement. This KBIS show…
WHAT IS FRAMELESS CABINETRY? Frameless cabinet construction is a European way of manufacturing cabinets that has become popular among American homeowners seeking simple, more contemporary cabinet designs. Frameless cabinetry is sometimes called “full access” cabinetry because it offers greater accessibility by eliminating the face frame. Instead, it relies on thicker box construction for stability. Only…
Many people are surprised to find that when looking for hardwood flooring for their home, hardwood isn’t the only option. Ironically enough, in many cases hardwood isn’t even the best option anymore. Within the last ten years luxury vinyl plank flooring has been redesigned and reintroduced and has taken over the design world. If you find…
If washing clothes sometimes feels like pure drudgery, one reason might be your laundry room. Designers and builders of new homes typically leave this room plain and minimally functional. Older homes often have laundry rooms carved out of basement corners, poor lighting, bare concrete flooring, and nowhere to hang clothes or store laundry essentials. Laundry room…
This year in Minnesota we are experiencing a spring unlike any other. Families find themselves home more, vacations are becoming staycations and we have an inherent desire to tidy up our surroundings. Spring cleaning has been a tradition for centuries as we rid ourselves of what’s dark and heavy and embrace the fresh and new….
With so much happening in the world right now, we find ourselves at home more than ever. With the cold winter slowly slipping away, our thoughts turn to spring as we open up our windows and refresh our homes. It is during this time of year we feel an inherent need to organize! Below are…
Elias Construction provides the following services in the Rochester Minnesota area: kitchens, basements, primary suites, additions & garages, interior design, drafting & design, custom cabinetry, and custom carpentry.