John Webb Construction & Design has been designing & remodeling custom IKEA Kitchens & Bathrooms in the Greater Portland Metro area for almost 20 years now.

Here in our Blog Archive you can learn about Interior Design Trends, get valuable advice on how to prepare for your IKEA Kitchen or Bathroom Remodel Project, and get to know the team of highly skilled Designers & Carpenters at John Webb Construction & Design.

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Master Bath Upgrade – Fair Oaks

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John provides us with an update on the Fair Oaks Home Addition & Remodel project in Eugene. It appears that renovating the Master Suite with Bedroom Addition was rather involved. Fortunately, with John’s help it will provide the peace & quite the homeowners are seeking.

Posted November 22nd, 2023 by John Webb

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Heating & Cooling Upgrade – Fair Oaks

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John gives us an update on the Fair Oaks Home Addition & Remodel project in Eugene. In this segment he explains how he designed the air circulation to be effective regardless of the season.

Posted November 9th, 2023 by John Webb

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Cabinetry & Drywall – Fair Oaks

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John provides an update on the Fair Oaks Home Addition & Remodel project in Eugene: from refinishing the existing cabinetry and adding custom shoe drawers, to planing studs to ensure perfectly flush drywall installation.

Posted November 1st, 2023 by John Webb

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Fair Oaks Home Additions Update Part 1

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John Webb walks us through the progress of this home remodel & home additions project his design/build firm is working on in Eugene. Coordinating subcontractors, his own crews, and sourcing materials can be a real juggling act, but it all comes together.

Posted August 4th, 2023 by John Webb

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Construction Project Timelines - 2023

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What does 2023 have in store for Homeowners, Contractors, and the Construction Industry? As a Design/Build Firm with decades of experience designing, building and remodeling homes in the Pacific Northwest we have navigated some wild changes and crazy trends over the years. Here we discuss how construction timelines have changed and how that impacts Contractors and Homeowners alike.

Posted April 11, 2023 by John Webb

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Home Design – Hatfield Project Part 6 – Master Bathroom & Design 

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John Webb enjoyed all the design details he worked in throughout the Hatfield Project. From creating an in-home spa to the heated floors, to the elegant lighting coupled with natural sunlight, it turned out beautifully. John walks us through how he made these decisions and the overall appeal and charm they provide. 

Posted February 28, 2023 by John Webb

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Interior Design – Hatfield Project Part 5 – Modern Home Designer

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In this post John introduces some of the major design elements: from the outdoor living space, the built in cabinetry, and other interior design choices. As an experienced Portland Modern Home Designer, John offers great advice and points out things a lot of folks don’t consider.

Posted February 20, 2023 by John Webb

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Fair Oaks Project – Appliance Quality and Ease of Repair

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In this post John explains just how much has changed since COVID hit, how it has impacted supply chains, and how that in turn impacts the availability of certain items his Clients often ask for.

Posted January 30, 2023 by John Webb

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Fair Oaks Project – Appliances and Remodel Choices

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When planning a Home Renovation choosing the right Appliances can be a bigger deal than a lot of people realize. Sure, you want them to look good and have great features, but you also need them to last. Figuring out which brands and models will last can sometimes be a bit of a gamble. It’s a good idea to listen to the advice of your contractors when it comes to reliability and ease of repair.

Posted January 4, 2023 by John Webb

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Fair Oaks Project – Portland Home Additions – Part 2

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Continuing the walkthrough of the Fair Oaks Project, John explains the plans for the Bedroom and Guest Wing Additions. With the current owners having a growing family it only makes sense to make sure there is enough functional space for them and their guests.

Posted December 16, 2022 by John Webb

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Fair Oaks Project – Portland Home Additions – Part 1

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The Fair Oaks Project is an extensive Full Home Remodel in Portland that includes several additions. Here John describes his plan to expand the garage for the homeowner’s lifestyle needs.

Posted November 29, 2022 by John Webb

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Fair Oaks Full Home Remodel – Project Outline

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John Webb Construction & Design have started a Full Home Remodel on Fair Oaks. This remodel is pretty extensive with a Master Bedroom and Gym addition at one end of the house and a Guest Wing Addition at the other.

Posted November 17, 2022 by John Webb

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Modern Home Builder – Hatfield Part 4 – Healthy Home Design

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Looking for a Home Designer in Portland? Maybe you are wondering what it takes to create an energy efficient home and who you should hire to build it. In 2020 John Webb Construction & Design designed and built one of the highest quality homes in Oregon. We documented almost the entire process to show how the design evolved and the project was managed.

Posted November 7, 2022 by John Webb

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New Home Construction – Hatfield Part 3 – Project Design and Municipal Standards

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John Webb talks a bit about the city of Coburg and their design standards. From more classic design elements to rather sophisticated, self-contained septic/sewer treatment systems being standard, this new home build needed to be top notch. Of course, John has always been about efficient home designs, so these features fit right in with how John prefers to design and build.

Posted October 21, 2022 by John Webb

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New Home Construction – Hatfield Part 2 – Landscape Design

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John Webb explains the importance of thoughtful landscape design with New Home Construction. With the odd shape of this lot John put the back yard in the front. To achieve this and provide privacy the entire lot has been elevated an extra 6 feet above street level.

Posted October 10, 2022 by John Webb

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New Home Construction – Hatfield Part 1 – Project Introduction

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John has been designing and building Energy Efficient Homes in the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. So, why would he choose such an oddball lot?

Posted October 3, 2022 by John Webb

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IKEA Sektion with Dendra Doors – Hatfield Project

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Kat, Dendra Doors Sales Manager walks us through the Hatfield Street project’s standard IKEA and custom fronts on IKEA boxes throughout the Hatfield Project.

Posted September 23, 2022 by John Webb

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Built In Storage and Functionality – Hatfield Project – Part 4

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John Webb wraps up his walkthrough by showing us the quality and selection of finishes of both IKEA and Dendra Doors products.

Posted September 16, 2022 by John Webb

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IKEA Bathroom Design and Walk In Closet – Hatfield Project – Part 3

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For efficiency we of course see more drawers within drawers, reclaimed wood for Dendra Doors’ floating shelves and mirror frames, custom finishes on doors and reclaimed wood, IKEA quality for a well designed walk-in closet, and a vaulted ceiling in the Master Bedroom with tongue in groove throughout the home for real wood accents.

Posted September 6, 2022 by John Webb

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Interior Design – Hatfield Project – Part 2 

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During John Webb’s final walkthrough of the Hatfield project he talks form and function, Interior Design, and custom IKEA Kitchens.

Posted August 18, 2022 by John Webb

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Modern Kitchen Design – Hatfield Project - Part 1

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During John Webb’s final walkthrough of the Hatfield project he talks IKEA Sektion Kitchens, Dendra Doors fronts and modern kitchen design.

Posted August 10, 2022 by John Webb

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Portland Modern Kitchen Designer – Suttle Rd Project 

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John has been a modern home designer for over 30 years and this 1970’s A-Frame needed to get the John Webb upgrade.

Posted August 2, 2022 by John Webb

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Portland Modern Home Remodel - Suttle Rd Project

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John Webb provides us with a complete overview of a recent Portland Modern Home Remodel that he and his team finished this April.

Posted July 25, 2022 by John Webb

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Clever Kitchen Designs – Getting the Most out of a Tiny Kitchen Remodel

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Turning a ho-hum, tiny cooking area into a clever kitchen can be a fun and practical accomplishment. Whether you do this yourself or work with a Designer and General Contractor, there are a handful of principals and recommendations to consider.

Posted July 15, 2022 by John Webb 

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Why IKEA? - Part 1 - the Early Days of Installing IKEA Kitchens 

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We sit down with John Webb of John Webb Construction & Design to learn about the early days of him using and installing IKEA Cabinets.

Posted June 20, 2022 by John Webb

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Why IKEA? - Part 2 - Learning to Customize IKEA Kitchens

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We sit down with John Webb of John Webb Construction & Design to learn about how he and his team started to completely customize IKEA Kitchens as they became more familiar with their products.

Posted June 24, 2022 by John Webb

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Why IKEA? - Part 3 - Creating Custom Fronts for IKEA Kitchens

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Twenty plus years of being an IKEA Kitchen Designer and Installer means John Webb Construction & Design believes it is very important that clients have the freedom to customize their IKEA cabinets. John launched Dendra Doors to make sure clients had hundreds of quality profile and finish options for their IKEA Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgan, Besta, and Pax cabinets.

Posted June 30, 2022 by John Webb

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Why IKEA? - Part 4 - Quality & Timelessness - IKEA with Dendra Doors

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The convenience of buying an IKEA Sektion Kitchen helps to reduce cost and stress for homeowners. Though, IKEA only offers so many options for door profiles and finishes, so it can be difficult to feel like your Kitchen design is actually yours. John Webb and his business partners launched Dendra Doors to provide clients with more quality modern and traditional options to customize their IKEA Remodel.

Posted July 8, 2022 by John Webb

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