We are lucky to work with the team at Crescent Plumbing Supply when we need parts, accessories and fixtures for our remodeling projects. In their January 2026’s Plumbing & Design Digest, we were featured as their Trade Spotlight where we answered some questions below to learn more about our approach, team, and standout projects!
Tell us a little about your business or role
McDermott Remodeling has been in business for over 30 years. We are a Design/Build firm that specializes in full remodels of kitchens, bathrooms, and finished basements. We have 2 designers, Megan and Brittany, who have been working here for 11 and 10 years. A couple years before we ended up here, we actually worked together as furniture sales /design assistants!
We handle projects ranging in size from hall bathrooms and kitchen facelifts, all the way to full home remodels. We create floorplans, 3D renderings, and full construction documents, as well as lead clients through the entire design and shopping process. Our production team of Lead Carpenters/Project managers then bring the plans to life and handle all aspects of the construction process from trade partners to inspections.
What’s your favorite kind of project to work on - and why?
I like a project with a big floorplan change, especially a kitchen. Those can make a ton of difference to the way a family lives and uses their home every day. Plus I love the puzzle of fitting everything back together and maxing out storage space with a good cabinet layout.
Any recent projects you’re especially proud of?
(Brittany) I worked on a kitchen remodel with a young family. They loved their mid-century home, but not the kitchen. It was small and dark. They wanted to open it up to the living space and blend modern conveniences with an organic style. We installed a beam to create a large opening into the kitchen. That allowed us to install a huge peninsula with an induction cooktop and lots of storage. We created a “breakfast” cabinet with pocket doors and a wall of custom cabinets for pantry storage and the rest of the appliances.
(Megan) I worked with some returning clients on their primary bathroom remodel. We actually bumped out the back of their house to create a small sitting area and their dream bathroom. Their previous bathroom was only about 5×8, and now they have a large double-sink vanity and spacious steam shower.
What’s one product, material, or installation technique you find yourself recommending again and again?
Our clients love workstation sinks! We have used so many, including undermount and farmhouse. We’ve had people tell us they don’t “need” all that and then fall in love once they see one in action. For bathrooms, the Onyx low-threshold shower base is our go-to. While not as glamorous as a fully tiled shower base (we love those too!), it is so efficient and low- maintenance. We love the sleek look and easy install and clients love how easy they are to clean.
Are there any new codes, tools, or processes that have really changed how you work recently?
Last year, we attended some CEU courses at KBIS that really opened our eyes to best practices for lighting design and integrating technology to better prepare for the future. As much as possible, we try to include layers of lights. In a kitchen, that includes can lights and undercabinet task lighting and in a bathroom that looks like overhead lights and sconce lighting at the mirror. One presenter mentioned how you can hardly buy a new car these days without power locks and windows, and how many home fixtures and appliances could be that way in the near future. We plan for extra outlets for future use, especially near a toilet for a bidet toilet or washlet seat.
What’s a design or build trend you’re seeing more of in 2025?
We are seeing more use of color and wood tones. We used to see a lot of all white or white & gray spaces. Now we talk to families who crave warmth and personality in their spaces. We use a lot of zellige and patterned tiles for backsplashes and shower walls. We love all wood species for cabinets from Maple to Walnut, even Oak! The trick is to balance the scale and textures so it all feels collected and timeless.