--- title: The RessaBuilt Report description: The RessaBuilt Blog --- # The RessaBuilt Report   Filter by Tag Show All Architecture Budget Construction Budget Custom Home Building Custom Kitchen Design Trends Electric Vehicle Garage Renovation Gardening Green Building HVAC Heat Pump Hidden Costs Home Entertainment Home Improvement Home Maintenance Home Remodel Home Renovation Home Value Kitchen Renovation LED Landscaping Lighting Mini-Split Neighborhood Profile Open Floor Plan Pandemic Remodeling Trends ROI Recipes Residential Construction Residential Remodel Residential Remodeling Trends Residential Renovation Seasonal Preparation Selection Process Smart Home Summer Home Trends Washington DC Working from Home ##### Sign Up Today [![A scenic aerial view of a coastal neighborhood featuring large, elegant beachfront homes with wraparound porches and manicured lawns. The houses have a mix of traditional and modern architecture, with metal and shingle roofs. In the foreground, sandy dunes with wooden fencing and patches of beach grass separate the homes from the beach. The calm ocean is visible at the bottom edge of the image.](https://ressabuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_622723432.jpg?width=2048&height=1364&name=AdobeStock_622723432.jpg) ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/east-coast-chic-the-hottest-remodeling-and-design-trends-making-waves) 3 min read #### [East Coast Chic: The Hottest Remodeling and Design Trends Making Waves](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/east-coast-chic-the-hottest-remodeling-and-design-trends-making-waves) ![Picture of Michael Ressa](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ad4eb1e2066c9bd4a8be12a0c1f6344b) [Michael Ressa: ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/author/our-team) Apr 1, 2025 12:30:00 PM The East Coast is home to a unique blend of architectural styles, ranging from historic colonial homes to sleek, modern properties. As homeowners look to enhance their living spaces, current remodeling trends reflect a fusion of timeless elegance... [Residential Remodeling Trends](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/residential-remodeling-trends) [Custom Home Building](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/custom-home-building) [Design Trends](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/design-trends) [Read More](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/east-coast-chic-the-hottest-remodeling-and-design-trends-making-waves) [![Modern luxury kitchen with sleek black cabinetry, built-in high-end appliances, and warm wood accents. A spacious island with barstools provides seating, while a stylish dining area with white chairs sits near floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a city skyline.](https://ressabuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_362301185.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=AdobeStock_362301185.jpg) ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/cooking-in-elegance-is-outfitting-your-kitchen-in-high-end-appliances-worth-it) 3 min read #### [Cooking in Elegance: Is Outfitting Your Kitchen in High End Appliances Worth It?](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/cooking-in-elegance-is-outfitting-your-kitchen-in-high-end-appliances-worth-it) ![Picture of Michael Ressa](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ad4eb1e2066c9bd4a8be12a0c1f6344b) [Michael Ressa](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/author/our-team): Mar 3, 2025 12:30:00 PM At RessaBuilt, we know that the kitchen isn’t just another room in your home—it’s where meals are made, conversations happen, and memories are... [Kitchen Renovation](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/kitchen-renovation) [Custom Kitchen](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/custom-kitchen) [Home Improvement](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/home-improvement) [Read More](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/cooking-in-elegance-is-outfitting-your-kitchen-in-high-end-appliances-worth-it) [![A home with a large porch and yard. A tree with changing leaves sits in the front.](https://ressabuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_93411880.jpg?width=2048&height=1536&name=AdobeStock_93411880.jpg) ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/autumn-2024-home-improvement-projects-to-get-ready-for-the-season) 3 min read #### [Autumn 2024: Home Improvement Projects to Get Ready for the Season](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/autumn-2024-home-improvement-projects-to-get-ready-for-the-season) ![Picture of Michael Ressa](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ad4eb1e2066c9bd4a8be12a0c1f6344b) [Michael Ressa](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/author/our-team): Oct 4, 2024 12:38:58 PM As the year continues to fly by and we move into fall, we like to take a step back and take a look at how remodeling trends continue to evolve. While... [Home Renovation](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/home-renovation) [Heat Pump](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/heat-pump) [Seasonal Preparation](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/seasonal-preparation) [Read More](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/autumn-2024-home-improvement-projects-to-get-ready-for-the-season) [![The main entrance of the East Wing of The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.](https://ressabuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/National-Gallery-of-Art__2018_EastBuilding.webp?width=1920&height=1080&name=National-Gallery-of-Art__2018_EastBuilding.webp) ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/dmv-architecture-feature-the-national-gallery-of-art-east-wing) 2 min read #### [DMV Architecture Feature: The National Gallery of Art East Wing](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/dmv-architecture-feature-the-national-gallery-of-art-east-wing) ![Picture of Michael Ressa](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ad4eb1e2066c9bd4a8be12a0c1f6344b) [Michael Ressa](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/author/our-team): Sep 3, 2024 12:30:05 PM Building is what we are passionate about at RessaBuilt. Turning an architect's dream into a homeowner's reality is why we do what we do. We complete... [Home Improvement](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/home-improvement) [Architecture](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/architecture) [Washington DC](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/washington-dc) [Read More](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/dmv-architecture-feature-the-national-gallery-of-art-east-wing) [![A modern home with large windows, expansive openings, and a large deck with a pool.](https://ressabuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/A%20modern%20home%20with%20large%20windows%20and%20folding%20accordion%20doors%2c%20minimalist%20furniture%2c%20versatile%20design%20elements%2c%20consistent%20aesthetics%20inside%20and%20outsid.jpeg?width=1792&height=1024&name=A%20modern%20home%20with%20large%20windows%20and%20folding%20accordion%20doors%2c%20minimalist%20furniture%2c%20versatile%20design%20elements%2c%20consistent%20aesthetics%20inside%20and%20outsid.jpeg) ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/inside-and-outside-cohesion-in-the-home) 3 min read #### [Inside and Outside Cohesion in the Home](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/inside-and-outside-cohesion-in-the-home) ![Picture of Michael Ressa](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ad4eb1e2066c9bd4a8be12a0c1f6344b) [Michael Ressa](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/author/our-team): Aug 5, 2024 12:00:43 PM As modern lifestyles have changed throughout the years, there has grown in popularity the mentality of being closer to nature and the outdoors when... [Custom Home Building](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/custom-home-building) [Home Improvement](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/home-improvement) [Summer Home Trends](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/summer-home-trends) [Read More](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/inside-and-outside-cohesion-in-the-home) [![A backyard pool with many plants, seating, pool deck, and a red umbrella.](https://ressabuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_482062652.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=AdobeStock_482062652.jpg) ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/cool-pool-makeovers-top-trends-in-backyard-pool-remodeling) 3 min read #### [Cool Pool Makeovers: Top Trends in Backyard Pool Remodeling](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/cool-pool-makeovers-top-trends-in-backyard-pool-remodeling) ![Picture of Michael Ressa](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ad4eb1e2066c9bd4a8be12a0c1f6344b) [Michael Ressa](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/author/our-team): Jul 1, 2024 12:30:00 PM If your home happens to be blessed with an outdoor pool, most likely during the summer months, great amounts of time are spent enjoying the water.... [Read More](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/cool-pool-makeovers-top-trends-in-backyard-pool-remodeling) [![Scallops being seared in a pan with butter.](https://ressabuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_286295837.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=AdobeStock_286295837.jpg) ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/ressabuilt-recipes-dishes-to-prepare-in-your-new-home-1) 2 min read #### [RessaBuilt Recipes: Dishes to Prepare in Your New Home](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/ressabuilt-recipes-dishes-to-prepare-in-your-new-home-1) ![Picture of Michael Ressa](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ad4eb1e2066c9bd4a8be12a0c1f6344b) [Michael Ressa](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/author/our-team): Jun 17, 2024 12:30:00 PM While our main focus is the design and construction of your home remodel or renovation, the project's final result is truly what the goal is.... [Kitchen Renovation](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/kitchen-renovation) [Home Improvement](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/home-improvement) [Recipes](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/recipes) [Read More](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/ressabuilt-recipes-dishes-to-prepare-in-your-new-home-1) [![A screened in porch with couches, fireplace, and television.](https://ressabuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young-02.jpg?width=6564&height=3926&name=Young-02.jpg) ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/bliss-in-your-backyard-top-enhancements-for-your-outdoor-space) 3 min read #### [Bliss in Your Backyard: Top Enhancements for Your Outdoor Space](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/bliss-in-your-backyard-top-enhancements-for-your-outdoor-space) ![Picture of Michael Ressa](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ad4eb1e2066c9bd4a8be12a0c1f6344b) [Michael Ressa](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/author/our-team): Jun 3, 2024 12:30:00 PM As usual, when the summer months approach and the temperatures begin to rise, the outdoor spaces of our homes will begin to get more use. The greater... [Summer Home Trends](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/summer-home-trends) [Seasonal Preparation](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/seasonal-preparation) [Read More](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/bliss-in-your-backyard-top-enhancements-for-your-outdoor-space) [![](https://ressabuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_167904739.jpg?width=2048&height=1367&name=AdobeStock_167904739.jpg) ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/the-thrill-of-the-grill-summer-bbq-tips-and-tricks) 3 min read #### [The Thrill of the Grill, Summer BBQ Tips and Tricks](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/the-thrill-of-the-grill-summer-bbq-tips-and-tricks) ![Picture of Michael Ressa](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ad4eb1e2066c9bd4a8be12a0c1f6344b) [Michael Ressa](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/author/our-team): May 15, 2024 12:30:00 PM As the summer months approach, hopefully, your new RessaBuilt deck has been completed and adorned with all the necessities you will need to host... [Summer Home Trends](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/summer-home-trends) [Seasonal Preparation](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/seasonal-preparation) [Home Entertainment](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/home-entertainment) [Read More](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/the-thrill-of-the-grill-summer-bbq-tips-and-tricks) [![An infographic of the front of a home with different smart home features emanating from it.](https://ressabuilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_224919453.jpeg?width=5618&height=2670&name=AdobeStock_224919453.jpeg) ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/intelligent-spaces-incorporating-technology-into-your-home) 3 min read #### [Intelligent Spaces: Incorporating Technology into Your Home](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/intelligent-spaces-incorporating-technology-into-your-home) ![Picture of Michael Ressa](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ad4eb1e2066c9bd4a8be12a0c1f6344b) [Michael Ressa](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/author/our-team): Apr 30, 2024 12:30:00 PM Homes are no longer built like they were. Even compared to 10 years ago, drastic changes in technology have switched up the options homeowners have... [Electric Vehicle](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/electric-vehicle) [Home Improvement](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/home-improvement) [Smart Home](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/tag/smart-home) [Read More](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/intelligent-spaces-incorporating-technology-into-your-home) [1](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/page/1) [2](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/page/2) [3](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/page/3) [4](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/page/4) [ Next ](https://ressabuilt.com/blog/page/2)