Submitted by Botond Laszlo on Tue, 08/09/2011 - 16:22
These days, green remodeling does not mean you have to visit the salvage yard and have your kitchen look like a craft project gone awry. Technology has advanced providing renewable resources in practical mediums. The first material that probably comes to mind is bamboo which is actually a grass that grows rapidly and is used in flooring. You probably don’t think about paper and glass as renewable resources to use in your home construction.
Submitted by Botond Laszlo on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 21:08
I always tell my clients to try and over prepare themselves for the kitchen renovation. The kitchen is the heart of the home even for those that typically cook take-out. No matter how quick the renovation is complete, it is a challenge to make do without a kitchen. I recommend to my clients to setup a temporary kitchen. This might be in their insulated garage, dining room, or even an unused (and cleaned) bathroom. Ideally it will be near a location where you can hook up your fridge.
Submitted by Botond Laszlo on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 21:12
Many kitchens today have the bulky flickering florescent lights under the cabinets that emit an unnatural color and can get quite hot. LED strips are the newest option for flexible accent lighting. The strips are so small they can be mounted on the backside of the cabinet trim work, using the self adhesive tape on the back, and from the front people can’t even tell where the light is coming from.
Submitted by Botond Laszlo on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 19:52
In designing a bathroom, it is important to place the tub first, because is typically takes up the most overall space. For those that enjoy tubs, it’s well worth the space, but for those that don’t, is it necessary to have one?
This is the second house that we have remodeled with Botond's help and we would not have purchased it without knowing we had someone like him to help us realize our vision. We had not yet closed on the house before he met with us to discuss our plans and ideas. He understood what we wanted to achieve immediately and provided great ideas and feedback. Botond is more than our contractor. He is our consultant, designer, master craftsman and friend. We will continue to call on him for our future projects and recommend his services to others.
Doug J., Dallas
Thorough job worthy of a luxury custom house builder. Botond and his team were intimately familiar with all aspects of the project and nothing escaped the careful scrutiny and attention it deserved.
Tarek & Rachel E., Highland Park
Due to the galley layout, our options were somewhat limited for updating our kitchen. However, we knew from remodeling our last kitchen with Botond that he would provide us with great ideas and feedback during the design phase. By moving the location of a doorway and a few appliances we were able to add a large pantry and improve the work triangle. From flooring to lighting and everything in between, Botond and his crew's quality of work and attention to detail turned another outdated, tired kitchen into an efficient and modern space that our family thoroughly enjoys.
Doug and Michelle J., Dallas
The name says it all! The work performed by Marvelous Home Makeovers is Marvelous! Fine quality workmanship from start to finish. Botond gives you his personal attention to create the look you want. Your job receives his full attention to detail and quality. I felt perfectly comfortable having MHM working in my home even when I was away. I couldn’t be happier with all of the work they have done for me from custom flooring to tile work and numerous repairs. The end results are beautiful!
June S., Plano
Thorough job worthy of a luxury custom house builder. Botond and his team were intimately familiar with all aspects of the project and nothing escaped the careful scrutiny and attention it deserved.
Tarek & Rachel E., Highland Park
Our family has a spacious place to get together, and when I tell my friends of this second-story addition, none believe this is not original. The team of Marvelous Home Makeovers was flawless. From architectural drawings, to obtaining permits, excellent knowledge and recommendations about materials, to the construction, and cleanup. Despite the scope of this project, our house was minimally impacted by the construction, noise, or dust. As a result, we hired Botond and his team to redo our kitchen as well!
Martin M., The Colony
Botond and his team of dedicated craftsmen at Marvelous Home Makeovers transformed our dated 80's master bathroom into an elegant and glamorous retreat with a European flair of a 4 star hotel. It was a dramatic bath makeover from the selection of the custom granite not only in the vanity areas but use of the granite as an accent in the glass shower and along the whirlpool tub. The surrounding walls offer a soft glow of the rich faux colors highlighted by the room's chandelier. We hosted a "Grand Reveal Party" to show off our bathroom to 20 of our closest friends with a final toast to Botond by one and all! Since then they "created magic" in two other bathrooms in our home! He is truly a great artisan with great vision and professionalism. Thank you, for giving Steve and I a truly beautiful retreat!
In designing a bathroom, it is important to place the tub first, because is typically takes up the most overall space. For those that enjoy tubs, it’s well worth the space, but for those that don’t, is it necessary to have one? 
