Solid Contracting South Florida

Solid Contracting South Florida Licensed General Contractor in South Florida CRC134688

With 20 years of experience in the construction industry.

Specializing in residential and commercial construction

12/14/2025

Seeking an estimate for your upcoming project? We utilize proprietary software to decrease permit costs and significantly reduce permit time.

05/23/2025

Checked put the remodelling show in West Palm, we are rapidly growing with all of our projects. Let us know what you need done.

Doing a reroof in dania beach.
05/09/2025

Doing a reroof in dania beach.

Open shelves in the kitchen? Not always a good idea.You’ve seen them on Pinterest—floating shelves with perfect stacks o...
05/05/2025

Open shelves in the kitchen? Not always a good idea.

You’ve seen them on Pinterest—floating shelves with perfect stacks of plates, rustic bowls, and trailing plants.

But here’s what no one tells you:

🍽️ Dishes collect dust and grease
🧽 You’ll clean them more than you use them
📦 Storage space vanishes for “the look”
⚠️ Kids or pets? Say goodbye to balance
🕰️ Takes longer to put everything away neatly

Designers love them. Real people often regret them.

Let me guess—your goal is a beautiful, functional kitchen, not a showroom you’re scared to touch.

Think open shelves fit your lifestyle?

Ask yourself:

– Will I keep them tidy every day?
– Do I want to clean them weekly?
– Do they offer enough storage for how I live?

Here’s what’s working better in 2025 kitchens:

🔹 Cabinetry that looks like furniture
🔹 Low-maintenance surfaces that hide mess
🔹 Statement stone backsplashes
🔹 Hidden appliances and minimalist layout
🔹 Personality through color, not clutter

Function first. Beauty follows.

Ready for a kitchen that works for you, not the other way around?

Check out these 99 kitchen ideas, ranked by style AND practicality – no fluff, all useful:

Still think white kitchens are the gold standard?What if bold, green tile or double islands worked better for you?Think ...
05/05/2025

Still think white kitchens are the gold standard?

What if bold, green tile or double islands worked better for you?

Think about this:

🎨 You walk in and see an “electric” yellow backsplash
📚 Your cabinets look more like a library than a kitchen
🪑 Your island chairs wipe clean in seconds
🎭 Your kitchen feels more like you—and less like everyone else

This is what modern kitchen design looks like in 2025.

Forget cookie-cutter spaces. These kitchens are:

- Smart with layout
- Strong on personality
- Designed for real life (even if that’s tea at noon and cocktails at 6)

Designers are building kitchens with intention:

🔥 A pot-filler tucked inside its own alcove
💡 Millwork added just for character, not cost
🍷 Wine fridges hidden in plain sight
🧱 Wall tile that climbs from floor to ceiling

And yes—two islands are now a thing. Not because it's trendy. But because it works better for cooking, hosting, and moving around.

Even outdoor kitchens are getting upgrades. The grill has become furniture.

Bottom line?

If your kitchen doesn’t fit how you live, it might be time to fix it.

Which idea would you try first?

Your white kitchen looks clean… But does it feel like you?If you’re planning a kitchen refresh this year, stop before c...
05/02/2025

Your white kitchen looks clean…
But does it feel like you?

If you’re planning a kitchen refresh this year, stop before choosing basic.

Designers are saying the all-white era is over.
What’s replacing it?

💚 Deep greens inspired by nature
💎 “Jewelry” hardware—think brass, copper, unlacquered finishes
🧱 Bold, textured backsplashes (no subway tile in sight)
📚 Cabinetry that looks like built-in furniture
🪵 Real wood millwork for character
📝 Layered patterns in curtains, tile, and rugs
🔵 Colorful islands that anchor the space

And if you don’t like cooking?

Design your kitchen for drinks and afternoon tea.
Or simplify to just the essentials.

The best kitchens in 2024 do one thing:

They fit your life—not Instagram trends.

Want two islands for hosting?
A glass wine fridge built into the cabinets?
Or a yellow paint that *almost* buzzes?

You’re in control.

Here’s what I tell every client:

You don’t live in a catalog.
So don’t design like you do.

What’s one bold thing you’d do in your kitchen if no one else had a say?

Your kitchen isn’t boring because it’s small…It’s boring because it looks like everyone else’s.Why are we still playing ...
05/01/2025

Your kitchen isn’t boring because it’s small…

It’s boring because it looks like everyone else’s.

Why are we still playing it safe with white cabinets, basic tile, and stainless steel everything?

Here’s what designers are doing instead:

🎨 Dark navy or olive green cabinets
🪵 Textured woodwork and warm walnut shelving
🧱 Patinaed copper, soapstone, or statement marble
💎 Glamorous brushed brass hardware
🔥 Floor-to-ceiling zellige tile walls

One kitchen used FOUR different tile patterns and an electric yellow paint that turned out stunning.

Another added a hidden wine fridge inside the cabinets—why not make space for what you love?

And if you're stuck with a galley layout or a tiny apartment corner?

✨ Add millwork details to cabinet doors
✨ Swap your island for a clever peninsula
✨ Use performance fabrics for kid-proof barstools
✨ Build an alcove around your range for depth and style

People aren’t redesigning kitchens for resale anymore. They're doing it for themselves.

Because this space should reflect how you live—not how Pinterest says you should.

What’s one way you’d make your kitchen fun?

Drop it below.

Stop copying kitchens from PinterestYour kitchen should fit your life—not someone else’s.Here’s what most people don’t r...
04/30/2025

Stop copying kitchens from Pinterest

Your kitchen should fit your life—not someone else’s.

Here’s what most people don’t realize:

📦 That huge island everyone wants? Not great if your layout’s tight
🧃 Open shelving looks good online—but collects dust and clutter
🎨 All-white kitchens feel “safe” but show stains and wear fast
🪑 Bar stools no one uses = expensive coat racks
🧱 Busy backsplash patterns? Cool for 5 minutes, then exhausting

You cook different. You live different. You entertain different.

So your kitchen should be designed around that.

Some smart ideas we’re seeing in 2024:

🔥 Double islands—for people who cook and host
🚪 Pantry walls—great for hiding clutter in small spaces
🪟 Statement millwork—to make even neutral colors feel rich
🔴 Jewel-toned backsplashes—instead of more blue and white
🪞 Cabinet designs that look like bookshelves—for multipurpose zones

Don’t settle for what’s trendy. Build something timeless, functional, and honest.

Want 99 kitchen ideas that actually work?

We collected them all—no fluff, all function.

Your All-White Kitchen Is BoringYou’ve seen it a hundred times.White cabinets. White backsplash. White counters.And gues...
04/29/2025

Your All-White Kitchen Is Boring

You’ve seen it a hundred times.

White cabinets. White backsplash. White counters.

And guess what?

It doesn’t make your kitchen feel bigger. It makes it feel identical to everyone else’s.

This year’s top kitchen designers are doing things differently:

🎨 Bold cabinet colors (forest green, navy, even yellow with a green tint)
🪵 Statement islands in walnut or butcher block
🪞 Stone backsplashes that look like art (Calacatta Viola is everywhere)
🛠️ Contrasting hardware that looks like jewelry
🧱 Tiling all the way to the ceiling for texture

And personalization isn’t just for big kitchens.

In smaller spaces, designers are:

🍷 Adding hidden wine fridges into the cabinetry
🪑 Using antique tables instead of traditional islands
📚 Blending shelving and millwork to double as decor

Even outdoor kitchens are going designer—with sleek dark hardware, luxe countertops, and appliances that look like furniture.

So here’s the real question:

What does your kitchen say about you?

If it doesn’t reflect who you are or how you live, it’s time to fix that.

Use that space for tea and cocktails, not meal prep? Design for that.
Hate clutter? Skip extra storage and focus on layout.
Lean vintage? Add patinaed brass or a timeless alcove over the stove.

Stop copying Pinterest from 2018.

Start building a kitchen that feels like home.

Need inspiration? These 99 real rooms from top designers will change how you think about kitchens:

5 months. Still waiting to rebuild. Why?🛑 More than a thousand Pinellas beach residents are stuck.🧾 Permits have been dr...
04/22/2025

5 months. Still waiting to rebuild. Why?

🛑 More than a thousand Pinellas beach residents are stuck.

🧾 Permits have been dragging since Hurricane Idalia.

📆 Some applied in October. No answers. No updates.

💬 Facebook groups are filled with complaints, parody songs, and frustration.

⚠️ One man rewrote “Dream On” into a song about permit delays.

🎄 Another posted “All I Want for Christmas Is My Building Permit.”

The issue?

Local governments are overwhelmed and under-resourced.

Paperwork piles up. Approvals crawl. Inspections lag.

Meanwhile:

- People pay mortgages on homes they can’t live in
- Builders idle waiting for the green light
- Insurance claims expire or get delayed
- Entire communities sit half-repaired

This isn’t about small fixes. We’re talking full rebuilds.

So here’s the hard question…

How long should citizens wait to repair homes when storms hit harder and more often?

And what happens when trust in local systems breaks before the buildings do?

Know someone dealing with the same delay?

Tag them. Let’s bring more voices to the table.

Bottom line permits take a long time in Florida start your project early and get going.

Still think remodeling is all about paint colors and backsplash tiles?That thinking will cost you comfort, money, and fu...
04/18/2025

Still think remodeling is all about paint colors and backsplash tiles?

That thinking will cost you comfort, money, and future headaches.

Here’s what smart homeowners are doing instead:

🌱 Switching to Clean Energy
- Replacing gas with electric appliances
- Adding heat pumps and solar panels
- Installing triple-pane windows for quiet, comfort, and efficiency

🚿 Planning to Stay Long-Term
- Creating first-floor bedrooms
- Adding step-free showers and wider doorways
- Using lever handles for easy access

🍳 Upgrading Kitchens for Real Life
- Adding hidden pantries and workstation sinks
- Choosing counters that handle both work calls and pasta night
- Creating flexible zones for cooking, studying, and gathering

🛏️ Making Rooms Do Double Duty
- Turning basements into gyms or playrooms
- Converting attics into quiet offices or guest nooks
- Designing offices with Murphy beds for visitors

🌞 Blending Indoors with the Outdoors
- Adding large windows for natural light
- Building patios that feel like extensions of the living room
- Choosing plants and paving that support the environment

💡 Investing in Smart Tech
- Remote-control lights and thermostats
- Circuit-sharing EV chargers
- Security systems you manage from your phone

🌬️ Creating Healthier Spaces
- Using low-emission materials
- Adding ventilation to bring in fresh air
- Focusing on air quality for long-term wellness

Remodeling in 2025 isn’t about chasing trends.
It’s about smarter, more sustainable living.

Want help designing a home that grows with you?

We’ll help you rethink your space for comfort, efficiency, and lasting value.
Reach out to start planning today.

Stop wasting money on trends that expire fastMost home remodels don’t age well because they chase what's popular instead...
04/17/2025

Stop wasting money on trends that expire fast

Most home remodels don’t age well because they chase what's popular instead of what lasts.

If you're planning a renovation in 2025, think long-term.

Here’s what smart homeowners are asking for now — and what still works 10+ years from now:

⚡ Clean Energy Upgrades
- Induction cooktops instead of gas
- Triple-pane windows for comfort and silence
- Solar panels with battery backups
- Smart panels to manage electricity use with precision
- Insulation and air sealing to reduce energy loss

🛁 Aging-in-Place Features
- First-floor bedrooms
- No-step showers
- Wider doorways
- Lever handles and easy-to-use fixtures

👨‍🍳 Kitchens Built for Daily Life
- Custom pantries and hidden storage
- Workstation sinks with built-in accessories
- Durable counters that handle everything from chopping to cocktails

📐 Flexible Spaces
- Basement gyms that become guest rooms
- Attics transformed into full offices
- Murphy beds in home offices

☀️ Indoor-to-Outdoor Connections
- Bigger windows that pull in natural light
- Decks and patios designed as true living rooms
- Eco landscaping that manages water and supports native plants

📲 Smart Tech That Blends In
- Keyless entry and climate control on your phone
- Smart EV chargers that share a circuit
- Automated lighting that adjusts to you

🌿 Health-Focused Interiors
- Low-emission paints and finishes
- Balanced ventilation to clear indoor air
- Natural wood, handmade tile, and stone for character

These aren’t passing fads.

They're choices that improve how your home works — and how it feels — for decades.

Ready to remodel with purpose?

We specialize in timeless, efficient, healthy homes built to last.

Let’s talk: https://fl.solidcontracting.biz/home--solid-contracting

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