You have to cover all the bases when planning your home addition. For instance, you will need to decide whether it is more ideal to build up or build out. And, should you pick the former, know that it comes with its own unique set of challenges. For instance, can your home even handle a second-story addition? Here’s how you can tell.
Interior home design in the 1970s leaned towards vibrant colors, loud patterns and the always-present wall paneling. Those who have lived during that era know that wall paneling meant dark, knotty pine (or faux wood) that absorbs all the light inside the room and gives it a cramped, airless feel. The thought of adding wall paneling inside the home can still make some homeowners cringe – but maybe not once they know that this design trend has already come a long way.
Advances in media technology, along with the continuing popularity of content streaming services, has allowed many people to enjoy the latest movies and dramas in the comfort of their own home. If you are looking to upgrade your viewing experience, you may find that adding a media room can be a worthy investment. But the important question is: Will it help increase your property value?
You might be spending your free time scrolling through Pinterest to get artistic inspiration, and then suddenly, you’ve come across some kitchen designs that have piqued your interest. As such, you might want to reevaluate your kitchen’s design and see how it can be improved. Your design preferences may have changed through the years. This might make you want to revamp your kitchen and give it a new lease on life to improve its appearance and functionality. But you may want to consider hiring an expert to help you with this.
It’s a well-known fact that the bathroom space is one of the most accident-prone areas of your home – while still being one of the places where we spend a lot of time. After all, it’s a place where we relax after a long day. However, it’s important to ensure that this space is made as safe as possible through the help of bathroom remodeling projects. Here’s how you can make a safe bathroom for all ages.
When you finally decide to build your dream kitchen, you’ll need to consider a lot of things. A few of these include picking the right appliances and the proper flooring materials as well as determining the layout of the kitchen space. However, did you know that there are some small details that can make a world of difference for your kitchen remodeling project?
We considered hiring an architect and then bidding out our home renovation (initially a kitchen expansion but changed to a kitchen reno in the existing space, rebuilding our enclosed front porch and installing new hardwood floors among other things) to contractors but instea
We needed a "design and construction" company to completely redesign our kitchen while staying within the original footprint. We had many goals: to improve traffic flow and social space, maximize daylight, carve out a small mudroom with its own entrance, add a convenient ent
We couldn't be happier with the projects Cottage Industries has completed on our 1920 Georgian Colonial Revival. Outstanding craftsmanship from a professional, polite, tidy and respectful crew. From big projects, like our detached garage/apartment and family room conversion,
We selected Cottage Industries as our design/build partner for a significant expansion of our 148 year old home including full kitchen transformation, extended footprint and 2+ story addition. Cottage Industries and the partners they brought to the table did a stellar job ma
I used Cottage to redo the kitchen and laundry room in my Turn of the (20th) Century house. It was also the house I grew up in, so it was an emotional process for me as well. Everyone at Cottage was professional yet understanding. The first thing they did was listen, and we
As an interior designer I have had such a good experience working with Cottage Industries, Inc. Having worked with many contractors I know how crucial and how rare it is to find one in which every professional communicates well and in which projects are finished on time and
Cottage helped us with a full house remodel. Russ (the PM) was beyond amazing and we are extremely happy with the result AND the way the project was handled.
In 2016 my wife and I embarked on a full house renovation of a 6100 sq ft, 1893 stone Victorian home. We interviewed several design and build firms and chose Cottage because they seemed to care as much about restoring the home as we did. Nick and Adam were very professional
Cottage Industries finished my basement exquisitely, which included a partially sunk endless pool and a decorative fireplace. They also did a thoroughly unique sun room for me. It included floor to ceiling glass and we use it daily. Adam always kept his word and the answer w
Capable, responsive, deadline oriented and good craft workers. Highly recommended
