Newsletter – August 2026 | Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

Newsletter – August 2026


 

San Diego homeowners reviewing remodeling proposals and questions to ask contractors

A Great Remodel Starts With the Right Questions

Awards and beautiful project photos can help a remodeling company stand out, but they cannot tell you everything you need to know before inviting a team into your home.

Who will manage your project? How will changes and unexpected conditions be handled? What will communication look like? Will you receive a detailed scope before signing?

Knowing what to ask can help you compare remodeling companies, recognize vague answers, and choose a team with confidence. We have compiled ten important questions every San Diego homeowner should ask before hiring a remodeling contractor.

Get the full list of questions to ask before you hire a remodeling contractor.

10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire
Haley Chavez-Overlund, Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

Design Notes with Haley

Design Beyond the Trends

A shared home can feel connected without sacrificing comfort or individuality.

The best homes do not look like they were copied directly from a showroom or social media feed. They reflect the people who live there.

Trends can be a wonderful source of inspiration, but they should not determine every design decision. Start with the colors, materials, routines, and personal details that make you feel at home. Then use current styles selectively to keep the space feeling fresh.

Friends gathered in a warm, personalized San Diego living room

A thoughtfully designed home should still feel like yours long after today’s biggest trends have changed.

Whether you have been thinking about remodeling for a few weeks or putting it off for several years, you do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

Kit can listen to what you want to change, answer your initial questions, and help you understand whether Kaminskiy is the right fit for your project. Sometimes the most important step is simply starting the conversation.

Start a Conversation with Kit
Kit, Client Care Specialist at Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

Welcome to the Team!

We’re happy to introduce the latest additions to the Kaminskiy team.

Leila Glass, Social Media Manager at Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

Leila Glass

Social Media Manager

Christine Wadstein, Business Development Manager at Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

Christine Wadstein

Business Development Manager

Kimberly’s Corner

A Final Thought from Kimberly

Kimberly Villa, Operations Manager

One of the special things about this recognition is knowing how much work happens behind every finished project. I see the planning, problem-solving, care, and collaboration our team brings to our clients every day.

Thank you to everyone who has hired us, referred us, supported us, or followed along over the years. Being named one of San Diego’s best for the fourth year in a row is an honor, but continuing to earn your confidence is what matters most.

Until next time,

— Kimberly Villa
Operations Manager