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“Must-Haves” on Homeowners Remodeling Wishlists! Interior Design

November 15, 2019

“Must-Haves” on Homeowners Remodeling Wishlists!

As a remodeler in Reston, it’s safe to say there’s nothing cookie cutter about the homes we remodel! One of the things we love about working in this area is the wide range…

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Transitional Kitchen Design: What It Is and How to Get It Right Design-BuildKitchen Remodeling

October 30, 2019

Transitional Kitchen Design: What It Is and How to Get It Right

Last updated: March 2026 About the Author Mina Lucks, Founder & CEO of the award-winning design build firm, Synergy Design & Construction, leads with the belief that your home should support the way…

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All About Bathrooms – An Inside Look at Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling

October 11, 2019

All About Bathrooms – An Inside Look at Bathroom Remodeling

Ahh, the bathroom! Sometimes overlooked and forgotten about once the door is closed, a boring or outdated bathroom can just drag your mood down. Maybe you’ve been thinking about a bathroom remodel for…

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To Permit Or Not To Permit? That Shouldn’t Be The Question!  Helpful Remodeling Tips

September 23, 2019

To Permit Or Not To Permit? That Shouldn’t Be The Question! 

If you’re thinking about a home remodel, your list of questions for prospective remodeling contractors likely includes things like remodeling costs, how long it will take (and how do they ensure they stick…

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Ready to Compete! Local Companies Equip Special Olympics Golf Athletes Press Releases

September 20, 2019

Ready to Compete! Local Companies Equip Special Olympics Golf Athletes

  RESTON, VA. September 20th, 2019 – The Special Olympics Northern Virginia chapter and Golfdom hosted a fitting and equipment event for athletes on August 22, 2019 at Golfdom’s store in McLean. Donated…

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Beyond Remodeling: Creating Personal Experiences that Touch the Heart How to Renovate Happy

September 10, 2019

Beyond Remodeling: Creating Personal Experiences that Touch the Heart

Remodeling your home is about more than replacing kitchen cabinets and installing new flooring: it’s about transforming the way you and your family experience your home. We believe that transformation process should be…

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Family Fun at the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta! News & Press CoverageSynergy Team

August 15, 2019

Family Fun at the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta!

One of the things we love about being a remodeler in Reston is being out and about in the community enjoying some of the many events the area has to offer and meeting…

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Back-to-School: 5 Ways to Get Your Space Organized! Helpful Remodeling Tips

August 1, 2019

Back-to-School: 5 Ways to Get Your Space Organized!

It’s not long until the school bus turns up once more and we all settle back into the school routine. If you’re anything like me, you’ve just managed to clear your kitchen countertop…

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Life Under Construction: Who’s in Your Home? How to Renovate Happy

July 25, 2019

Life Under Construction: Who’s in Your Home?

Many homeowners make assumptions about the general contractor or remodeling firm they pick for their home remodel. You get a great first impression from the initial sales meeting, but, odds are, those aren’t…

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Beyond Stainless Steel: What’s New in Kitchen Appliances Kitchen Remodeling

July 12, 2019

Beyond Stainless Steel: What’s New in Kitchen Appliances

A recent unplanned shopping expedition (courtesy of a washing machine going on the fritz - when guests were in town, of course) found me taking a detour into the aisles to check out…

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Tariffs: What They Mean for Your Home Remodel Current Events, News & Press

June 14, 2019

Tariffs: What They Mean for Your Home Remodel

Newly announced tariffs seem like a daily occurrence recently. While it’s easy to lose track of the details, it’s usually not until it hits our wallets that we really start to pay attention.…

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Join Us at Taste of Reston & Get Your Remodeling Questions Answered! Current Events, News & Press

June 4, 2019

Join Us at Taste of Reston & Get Your Remodeling Questions Answered!

It’s the season for getting outside and, for the first time in a number of years, it finally feels like we’ve had a long, beautiful spring! One of the great things about this…

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Aging-in-Place? Why Universal Design Matters in Your Home Remodel Helpful Remodeling Tips

May 22, 2019

Aging-in-Place? Why Universal Design Matters in Your Home Remodel

Northern Virginia is a great place to live! We love working with families who enjoy the benefits of living so close to the Nation’s Capital, but prefer the green space, lake living and…

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National Remodeling Month: What It Means for YOU! Helpful Remodeling Tips

May 6, 2019

National Remodeling Month: What It Means for YOU!

Every day seems to bring with it a different “National month/week/day of….” something or other. Some are a great way to raise awareness, such as American Heart Month in February, or just for…

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Condo Remodeling in Reston: What You Should Know Condo Remodeling

April 23, 2019

Condo Remodeling in Reston: What You Should Know

You might be under the impression condo remodeling can be approached in the same way as any home remodel. Not so! As with many things in life, condo remodeling brings it’s own unique…

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Synergy Design & Construction Recognized as a 2019 Best of Reston Honoree Press Releases

April 15, 2019

Synergy Design & Construction Recognized as a 2019 Best of Reston Honoree

RESTON, VA. April 26th, 2019 – Cornerstones and the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce presented the 28th Anniversary of the Cornerstones of Our Community Best of Reston Awards at the Hyatt Regency Reston…

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Celebrating Our Team: Home Remodeling with Heart! Awards

April 10, 2019

Celebrating Our Team: Home Remodeling with Heart!

It’s not every day of the year you get to have a great night out with your team for a great cause to celebrate something truly special! But that’s exactly what happened last…

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How Kitchen Remodeling Helped Make a Wedding Special! ArticlesGeneral

March 25, 2019

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How Kitchen Remodeling Helped Make a Wedding Special!

Part of our commitment to a great home remodeling experience is reflected in our efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle materials whenever we can. If the Kitchen cabinets or appliances we remove during…

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The Renovation Roadmap: Behind the Scenes of A Home Remodel Interior DesignKitchen Remodeling

March 13, 2019

The Renovation Roadmap: Behind the Scenes of A Home Remodel

At Synergy Design & Construction we developed the Renovation Roadmap™ as your personal guide to an exceptional remodeling experience. We are absolutely committed to a better approach to home remodeling and the roadmap…

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Synergy Design & Construction Named 2019 Best of Reston Honoree! AwardsNews & Press Coverage

February 22, 2019

Synergy Design & Construction Named 2019 Best of Reston Honoree!

We are delighted to announce Synergy Design & Construction has been named a 2019 Best of Reston Honoree! Far from a typical popularity contest, this award honors individuals, businesses, civic and community organizations…

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