If you live in a home that’s more than 100 years old, chances are you’ll eventually have to get it remodeled. However, homes that are this old are often considered as “historic” property, so you can’t just jump into the remodeling project. In fact, there are a few things that you need to know before going through with it.
Nowadays, whenever homeowners need additional space to accommodate their growing family, they often opt for home additions instead of moving to a larger home. After all, it is more affordable compared to buying a larger property. However, before you decide on a home addition, experts recommend that you learn everything you can about such a project, including its pros and cons, ensuring you are making an informed choice.
It’s important to have a well-designed closet in your bedroom. Having one will make your life easier by ensuring all your clothes and shoes are arranged properly so you know where they are each time you get ready for the day. As such, the key to a perfect wardrobe lies in avoiding a few design mistakes throughout the remodeling process.Read More
If you’re thinking of planning your home remodel on your own, it can become complicated as it takes a considerable amount of time. And, when the actual project starts, a whole different type of planning is needed as there will always be changes needed on the budget, schedule and materials. There’s also the matter of keeping the workers safe, which is why it’s better to hire a project manager.
A timely kitchen or bathroom remodeling project is an essential home improvement task; however, once all the necessities are in place, it’s time to focus on luxury and quality of life improvements. Today, when everybody is spending time at home more than ever, getting a dedicated home theater and entertainment room has skyrocketed in popularity.
Having a good remodeling contractor is essential in ensuring the success of your project. This is especially important in historic restorations where skilled work is needed to preserve the antique beauty of certain finishes and trims. In many cases, however, homeowners are unable to check the quality of a contractor’s work until after everything is completed.
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
