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5 Bathroom Remodel Mistakes Homeowners Regret (And How to Avoid Them) Bathroom RemodelingHelpful Remodeling Tips

February 20, 2019

5 Bathroom Remodel Mistakes Homeowners Regret (And How to Avoid Them)

Updated: January 2026 About the Author: Mina Lucks is the founder of Synergy Design & Construction, where she leads an award-winning, in-house team dedicated to creating thoughtful, well-designed homes through a clear and…

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Home Remodeling and Car Buying: More in Common Than You Think! Helpful Remodeling Tips

February 8, 2019

Home Remodeling and Car Buying: More in Common Than You Think!

It sounds ridiculous, right? Maybe not! If you’ve ever undertaken any type of home remodel, you’ll know it’s hard to navigate the many ways to do it. From not knowing what type of…

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Kitchen Remodeling Trends: We’ve Got You Covered! Helpful Remodeling TipsKitchen Remodeling

January 17, 2019

Kitchen Remodeling Trends: We’ve Got You Covered!

The last of the holiday decorations have been taken down and put away (except for that one we all know we’re going to find behind the couch in April), all the chocolate has…

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The Synergy Team Calls the 2019 Design Trends! Get Inspired

December 21, 2018

The Synergy Team Calls the 2019 Design Trends!

Is Mosaic tile in or out? Will brass take over from satin nickel as the #1 fixture choice for 2019? Will we all be saying hardwood was ‘so 2018’? Our Design Team looks…

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New Kitchen on Your Holiday Wishlist? Make it Happen in 2019! Kitchen Remodeling

December 10, 2018

New Kitchen on Your Holiday Wishlist? Make it Happen in 2019!

It’s early December (no, we don’t know how that happened either), and you’ve just realized that despite saying “never again” last year, you are going to have another house full of people over…

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Square Foot Pricing for a Home Remodel: What You Should Know Helpful Remodeling Tips

November 13, 2018

Square Foot Pricing for a Home Remodel: What You Should Know

It’s a frequently asked question from homeowners: what is the price per square foot for remodeling my home? Like most things in life, there is no exact answer any remodeler can give you…

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Five Things to Consider When Remodeling Your Condo Condo Remodeling

October 29, 2018

Five Things to Consider When Remodeling Your Condo

Lived in your condo for a while now and know it’s time to update it? Just about to move into one, but know it needs a total remodel before you do? No matter…

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Early Adopters…Lasting Friendships! Design-BuildGeneralGet InspiredSynergy Team

October 1, 2018

Early Adopters…Lasting Friendships!

When we first started Synergy Design & Construction, we did it because we truly believed there was a better way.  We wanted to go beyond nice countertops and beautiful cabinetry and focus on…

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10 Years Later: Synergy’s Favorite Projects Design-BuildFavorite ProductsGeneralSynergy Team

August 21, 2018

10 Years Later: Synergy’s Favorite Projects

At Synergy Design & Construction, we love what we do. Mostly because of the talented professionals we are lucky to have on our team. Each member of our staff brings a unique and…

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10 Years of Beautiful Basements! Basement Remodeling

August 7, 2018

10 Years of Beautiful Basements!

It’s no wonder the basement is such a classic horror movie trope. Movies like “The Conjuring”, “Cabin in the Woods” and “The Babadook” (amongst others) have this setting in common. It’s easy to…

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Synergy Celebrates 10 Years! Here’s a Look at the Past, Present and Future of Kitchen Design Trends Kitchen Remodeling

July 11, 2018

Synergy Celebrates 10 Years! Here’s a Look at the Past, Present and Future of Kitchen Design Trends

Scientists have spent a lot of time looking at how our minds perceive time. There’s no consensus from the scientific community on how or where our brains note time, but these last 10…

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Basement Collecting Dust? Turn it into a Mancave! Basement RemodelingHelpful Remodeling TipsHow to Renovate Happy

June 29, 2018

Basement Collecting Dust? Turn it into a Mancave!

With all of our time being spent outside under the sun, it can be easy to forget about the upcoming fall season, but before you know it the weather will be cooling down.…

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5 Ways to Make Your Outdoor Space ‘Wow’ this Summer! Helpful Remodeling Tips

June 19, 2018

5 Ways to Make Your Outdoor Space ‘Wow’ this Summer!

Without a doubt, Summer is here! While some of us are still wondering what exactly happened to Spring, families everywhere are heading outdoors before the sticky, mosquito-laden days of August arrive. Barbeques, pool…

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Synergy in the Community: 14th Annual Special Olympics/DSANV Golf Tournament Current Events, News & PressGeneralSynergy Team

June 19, 2018

Synergy in the Community: 14th Annual Special Olympics/DSANV Golf Tournament

There’s nothing better than a good day of golf, unless it’s a great day of golf supporting our area’s Special Olympics programs. Thanks to my friends Rick Minicucci, Matt Jones, and Steve Douglass…

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Are You Relocating This Summer? Don’t Put Your Home Remodel on Hold! How to Renovate Happy

May 30, 2018

Are You Relocating This Summer? Don’t Put Your Home Remodel on Hold!

You’re relocating to Northern Virginia for the first time or moving back to the area after an extended period away. You’ve found your new home in the perfect location, but the kitchen needs…

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Synergy Design & Construction Nominated for 2018 Awards for Chamber Excellence! AwardsCurrent Events, News & PressPress Releases

May 29, 2018

Synergy Design & Construction Nominated for 2018 Awards for Chamber Excellence!

We believe that everyone deserves to be completely cared for – from our clients to our employees to our community, so we actively look for opportunities to develop relationships in every part of…

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Why Eco-Friendly Materials Don’t Mean Ugly Design Get InspiredHelpful Remodeling Tips

May 21, 2018

Why Eco-Friendly Materials Don’t Mean Ugly Design

You’re not alone if eco-friendly considerations appear on your “must have” home remodeling checklist. Living a healthier, happier and more environmentally-friendly life doesn’t equal ugly or expensive design. We’re here to help you…

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Didn’t Think Lumber Tariffs Impact You? Think Again! Current Events, News & PressHelpful Remodeling Tips

April 26, 2018

Didn’t Think Lumber Tariffs Impact You? Think Again!

You might not think politics and remodeling overlap much. However, policy and legislative changes can have a big impact on both the remodeling industry as a whole and indirectly on homeowners.  In late…

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Renovation Projects to Energize and Bring a Breath of Fresh Air Into Your Home Design-BuildGet InspiredHelpful Remodeling Tips

April 3, 2018

Renovation Projects to Energize and Bring a Breath of Fresh Air Into Your Home

After weathering a few unexpected snowfalls and cold snaps, we think it’s safe to say it’s starting to feel like spring! Springtime brings the promise of new beginnings and renewal - for the…

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Synergy Design & Construction Receives Remodeling-Industry Award for Washington, D.C. Area Project AwardsDesign-BuildPress Releases

March 28, 2018

Synergy Design & Construction Receives Remodeling-Industry Award for Washington, D.C. Area Project

Reston based design-build firm named Grand Winner in 2017 Capitol CotY (Contractor of the Year) for residential renovation from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry Reston, VA, March 13th, 2018     …

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