New Leaf Remodeling, Inc.

03/31/2026

How to fully utilize a condo kitchen's space??
Here are the "after photos" of a condo kitchen we updated. As you can see from the before photo set, the closet containing the washer/dryer was opened up completely to the kitchen and after installing a stacked washer/dryer the fridge was given a new home. This allowed a new cooktop and built-in oven/microwave to go into the previous fridge and slide in oven space. Functional drawers were added under the cooktop, along with cabinets above and below the built-in oven/microwave . An upper cabinet to bookmark the sink area was added and suddenly there is so much more storage! The baby blue cabinets were custom-built to fit the space and the homeowners vision. The homeowner and the cats are very happy with the new functional kitchen.

03/12/2026

Don't want to do a full guest bath remodel? Here is an example of a bathroom we just completed. What stayed: vanity, mirror, toilet (soffit over vanity). What changed: New tub, XL recessed cove, new shower tile, new floor and backsplash tile, fresh paint, modern shower door. Gone are the weird shutters over the shower window and the whole bathroom is clean, light and updated. Fast and budget friendly. Call us today for your next bathroom make-over. 818-575-6018.

02/17/2026

If you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen, here's one more thing to think about. Do you like the look of a waterfall countertop - either on an island or on the side of your cabinets? It's not for everyone, and it definitely costs more, but it is a design statement like no other. Here's a blog about the waterfall vs standard island - some food for thought.

Waterfall Island vs Standard Island for Your Kitchen: Pros and Cons. Learn which is best for your space. Create your dream kitchen now.

01/22/2026

Find your niche!

It’s very rare that we do a new shower remodel these days without putting in a niche. Most people want a place to put their shampoos and soap that isn’t the floor, a windowsill or an over the shower head carry all.
The question is – what kind of niche works for you?
The more room, the better. That’s what we’ve found with our clients. Just because you have more room, doesn’t mean you’re going to cram everything into that space. Spacing out your items gives you better access and is more appealing to the eye and easier to keep clean. After all, you just spent a lot of money redoing this space so make it work for you visually!
Is it tall enough to accommodate Costco-sized bottles? Again, you don’t have to put giant bottles on these shelves, but even products like Native body washes are fairly tall and need to fit sideways so the pump works for you. Pumps are great in the shower and most of the bottles with pumps are bigger. So make the opening tall enough.
Do you want one continuous opening, stacked openings, or various sized openings? Usually a niche is built in between the studs. If you want a long niche, your contractor will have to cut the studs and build a box to accommodate that space. Not a problem, but it will cost more than just finding the studs and putting the niche between them.
Do you want your niche to make a design statement? Many times clients will put one of the other tiles (floor, counter) in the niche to pull it all together. Other times, clients will put a unique tile (read more expensive) that stands out or adds a pop of color. The edges can be finished with a tile edging or a Schluter. A Schluter is a piece of metal or plastic that finishes the edge and comes in a variety of colors.
It seems like I’m paying a lot of attention to a small detail, but if you don’t think about it you might not get the full benefit of it. It’s actually going to be the most noticeable thing about your new shower, so give some thought to where, how big and what style your niche is going to be.

01/12/2026

Here's a great new review a customer of ours just posted. I was excited to see how his bathroom came out (since I never get to leave the office!).

"Our bathroom remodel with New Leaf was the best experience we have had with a contractor working in our house (which we've done 5 or 6 times over the course of a couple of different houses). From the beginning, Ian and Heather were easy to work with and accommodating to revisions and scope changes that inevitably happen in these projects. The crew was respectful and worked to make sure that we were minimally disrupted as we worked from home most days alongside their adjacent work on the house. The "main" project was a complete reno of one bathroom, and the end result was really spectacular -- it came out exactly as I envisioned in my mind's eye. Our punch list was addressed at the end and I felt like Ian and his crew were not just rushing to finish, but treating it like they wanted to make sure the job was done right, from beginning to end."

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01/07/2026

We are updating our website and getting our google ads ready to go! It's going to be a very busy 2026 - so call now if you want us to get your quote into the works!

Agoura Hills' trusted family contractor for luxury kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, and home additions. serving Westlake Village & Thousand Oaks.

03/13/2025

Thinking about a bathroom remodel? Even if it's not your first time, you might learn from these tips!

A remodeled bathroom can start your day with a positive attitude when you wake up and get to enjoy how beautiful it is. But, if there are problems with your remodel, it can remind you every day of how things got messed u...

09/24/2024

Here's an informative post about whether to install a shower door or just put up a shower curtain when you remodel your guest bath.

If you only have a walk-in shower then the point is moot. But, if you’re like most homeowners, you have a shower tub combo in the kids/guest/spare bathroom. Usually, these bathrooms are smaller than a primary bathroom an...

08/20/2024

Thinking about a kitchen remodel? Storage should be your number one priority! Read the blog to learn more...

Aside from the Magic Triangle that everyone talks about when planning a kitchen, you should definitely think about storage.

08/14/2024

Aaaand, another kitchen is finished! This one has a more modern style with flat cabinets, both dark and light, white quartz countertops and some wooden shelving for warmth. Stainless appliances, gray tile floors and backsplash help provide the updated and clean finish. Contemporary and appealing!

04/25/2024

Another kitchen finished (not quite put back together yet). This cheerful and contemporary kitchen used to be a lot smaller. We decreased the size of the bay windows so that the cabinets could continue along the whole length - creating a great workspace with pop up outlets and a lot of natural light. The homeowners are thrilled with their new kitchen!

Give us a call and get a free estimate for your kitchen today.
818-575-6018.