Lars Remodeling & Design

06/17/2026

For 35 years, we've believed that a successful remodel starts long before construction begins.

It starts with thoughtful planning, clear communication, and a process designed to help homeowners feel confident every step of the way.

In our recent San Diego Connect segment with 10News – ABC San Diego KGTV, Debbie Waggaman shares how Lars has helped more than 1,200 San Diego homeowners navigate the remodeling journey with a proven design-build approach focused on trust, collaboration, and attention to detail.

Whether you're considering a kitchen remodel, home addition, or whole-home transformation, we hope this conversation provides valuable insight into what makes a remodeling experience more predictable and less stressful.

Watch the full interview below⬇️

For 35 years, Lars Remodeling & Design has helped San Diego homeown...

06/16/2026

Tile trends may change, but the right tile selection should still feel timeless years from now.

From warm natural textures to bold statement patterns and spa-inspired neutrals, today’s bathroom design trends are leaning more personal, layered, and functional than ever before.

At Lars, we help homeowners choose materials that not only look beautiful, but also support how they want to live in the space every day.

Which shower or tile style would you choose for your own remodel?

06/12/2026

Most remodeling stress starts long before construction ever begins.

Homeowners are making huge decisions about timelines, budgeting, permits, contractors, and design without fully understanding how the process actually works. That’s where costly mistakes happen.

That’s exactly why we created Educate Before You Renovate.

This free homeowner event is designed to help San Diego homeowners feel more informed, prepared, and confident before starting a remodel.

We’ll cover:
• Real remodeling timelines
• Budget planning guidance
• Design-build education
• Contractor red flags
• Permits and planning realities
• Live Q&A with our team

No sales pressure. Just honest guidance from remodeling professionals.

Saturday, June 27th
10am - 12:30pm
Lars Showroom
Complimentary breakfast and coffee included

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Reserve your seat at https://larsremodel.com/events
or call 858-279-6300.

06/09/2026

Most contractors promise timelines. Few are willing to guarantee them.

At Lars, our On-Time Completion Guarantee was built around something homeowners tell us all the time: the uncertainty is often more stressful than the construction itself.

When you know what to expect, when you have a clear plan, and when your team is accountable to the schedule, the remodeling experience becomes far more predictable.

It's one of the reasons San Diego homeowners have trusted Lars for 35 years.

Beautiful design. Expert craftsmanship. A timeline you can count on.

06/08/2026

What do you get when you design a home around the way your family wants to live for the next 20+ years?

This Ocean Beach whole home remodel.

Every detail was thoughtfully planned around connection, comfort, and creating lasting memories. Open gathering spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor living, natural light throughout, and room for everything from family dinners to backyard entertaining.

The result is a home that feels bigger than its square footage. A home designed to evolve alongside the family who lives there.

Not just a renovation. A forever home built for the next chapter.

06/05/2026

What if your bathroom could support you not just today, but 10, 15, or 20 years from now?

This remodel was designed with aging-in-place in mind, blending thoughtful planning with beautiful design. Features include a curbless shower entry for safer access, a wider shower opening, expanded doorways for improved mobility, and reinforced wall backing that allows grab bars to be added in the future if needed.

The best aging-in-place designs don't feel institutional. They feel intentional.

By planning ahead during a remodel, homeowners can create a space that adapts to their needs while maintaining the comfort, style, and independence they value most.

06/03/2026

Some remodels are about updating a home. This one was about helping a couple step into a home that finally felt like their own.

Mark and Sue had lived in their Carmel Valley home for more than 30 years. It was where they raised their children, hosted family, and built a life. But over time, the dark finishes, closed-off layout, and dated spaces no longer reflected who they had become.

Our team transformed 8 spaces throughout the home, including the kitchen, bathrooms, staircase, flooring, fireplace, interior finishes, and backyard connection. The result is a lighter, brighter, more cohesive home designed for gathering, comfort, and this next chapter of life.

This case study goes beyond the before and after. It shares the decisions, craftsmanship, and relationship behind the transformation.

Read the full story on our blog --> https://larsremodel.com/educational-post/whole-home-remodel-case-study-carmel-valley

06/01/2026

A garage conversion can be so much more than extra square footage.

For this San Diego family, the goal was simple: create more room to live comfortably in the home they already loved.

This former garage was transformed into a functional space for everyday living, a playroom for the kids, a dedicated laundry area, added natural light, and thoughtful storage.

A smart solution for a growing family and a beautiful reminder that sometimes the space you need is already there. It just needs the right plan.

Ready to transform your space? Call for a complimentary in-home design consultation! 858-279-6300

05/27/2026

Let’s talk cabinets because they’re one of the biggest decisions in any kitchen remodel.

Cabinetry impacts not just the look of your kitchen, but how the space functions every single day. At Lars, we use semi-custom cabinetry from some of the top cabinet makers in the industry to create kitchens that are both beautiful and built for real life.

Here are a few cabinetry styles homeowners are loving right now:

1. Soft blue cabinetry with glass-front details for a timeless, airy feel.
2. Bold blue statement cabinets that add personality and depth.
3. Warm knotty alder wood cabinetry paired with custom storage solutions.
4. Sleek flat slab cabinetry in Shadow Teak for a clean modern look.
5. A classic two-tone combination with deep blue lowers and crisp white uppers.

Which style would you choose for your own kitchen? Comment your favorite below.

05/26/2026

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make before starting a remodel?

They focus only on “What does the project cost?” before thinking about what they are personally comfortable investing.

Those are two very different conversations.

Understanding your personal budget early can help shape everything from financing decisions to project scope and expectations.

It can also save a lot of stress later.

This is one of many real-world topics we’ll be discussing during our Educate Before You Renovate seminar.

No sales pressure.
Just honest guidance from people who do this every day.

Saturday, May 30
10am – 12:30pm, Doors open at 9:45am
Breakfast and drinks will be served!

Save your spot today: https://larsremodel.com/events