Historic restorations are no small undertaking. They require not only skill and knowledge, but also time, patience and energy to succeed. One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make when tackling this project is neglecting to research its original features. Understanding what you’re working with makes it easier to plan your restoration accurately and effectively so you can successfully transform your space inside and out!
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Throughout history, pantries for storing food and other items were an essential part of the home. Today, many homeowners are finding extra space in their homes to create a butler’s pantry. This special space not only provides more storage for all of your kitchen needs but also adds an air of luxury and elegance to your interiors.
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As exciting an endeavor as a home remodel can be, it can suffer from the occasional delay. While it can be frustrating to deal with, preventing it from happening in the first place is key to ensuring the process toward completion is as smooth-sailing as possible. Thus, it only makes sense to be prepared for this kind of situation. Whole-house remodeling expert Cottage Industries, Inc. takes a look at the four common causes of delays in remodeling projects.
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Home remodeling projects can be exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time. Whether you’ve just completed a major renovation or made some small improvements, there are still some things to consider once the project is finished. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what steps to take after a successful home remodel so that you can get the most out of your project and make sure your space looks great for years to come.
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Small bathrooms can be tricky to design. With limited space, you might also want to limit your options. However, you shouldn’t let the size of your bathroom limit what you can do with it. Whether you want a complete renovation or to spruce up your small bathroom, here are five big design rules that will help you create a beautiful and functional space.
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Creating a timeless kitchen is the goal of many homeowners. And it’s something that you can achieve if you take your time to research and plan out what you need for it. This post will discuss how to get a timeless kitchen look with tips from our home services in Wayne, PA.
Read MoreWe 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
