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 1 | Kitchens The most popular renovation is (and likely will be for the foreseeable future) your kitchen. Kitchens have become the focal point of homes everywhere. You can drastically improve the quality and value of your home by renovating this room first. There are countless ways to improve your kitchen, so consider updating the style of your cabinets, adding an island, upgrading to stone countertops, and new tile backsplash. 2 | Basements Most basements are unfinished in new home construction. Often there are just exterior walls built for insulation purposes and a mechanical room. Renovating your basement is a great way to expand your living space in your home. Consider adding an entertainment room, a guest bedroom, bathroom, or even a wine room! Our design team will be happy to lay out your basement renovation any way you want. 3 | Bathrooms/Ensuites Much like kitchens, bathroom styles change every couple of years and if you still have carpet in your bathroom, you should renovate!

 Every woman is a god when she becomes a mother. In some countries, a baby shower is a way to celebrate the expected or delivered birth of a child by presenting gifts to the mother at a party whereas other cultures host a baby shower to celebrate the transformation of a woman into a mother. A Baby Shower in India is commonly known as "Godh Bharai". But in Bengal, it is termed as 'Shaad', in Kerala, 'Seemandham' in Tamil Nadu, it is known as 'Valakappu'. This event is the perfect time for the moms-to-be surprised with gifts for her and baby. Different communities and families have their own reasoning for a perfect time to celebrate this event. Most commonly, this ceremony is held when the mother-to-be completes seven months of pregnancy. Both mother and baby are believed to be in "safe phase" then. Godh Bharai ritual is celebrated differently in different parts of the country. Regardless of the community mom-to-be belongs, all communities have

 It might sound intimidating, but with the right planning and proper preparation, planning a baby shower can actually be a fun process. Here are some helpful tips on how to plan a fun and memorable baby shower: Decide on a date and time If you are planning for it to be a surprise, aim to hold the party sometime in your guest of honor's 7th month in pregnancy - the perfect time where the pregnancy is safe and she's still comfortable to move around. Involve the husband in the surprise to make sure that your chosen date and time are ideal (and ask about gift ideas, too!). Otherwise, ask the mommy-to-be when she'll like to have the baby shower! Set a budget You don't have to carry all the expenses all by yourself (unless you can and you're willing to!), you can ask your close girlfriends to pitch in financially. The first step is to come up with the guest list. You can create the list on your own if it's a surprise baby shower or ask the guest of honor if it's n