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15 Global Design Concepts To Inspire Your Next Remodel

January 11, 2023

Design trends come and go, but inspiration can be found practically anywhere when it comes to remodeling your home. Each country and time period feature unique materials, textures and styles that can influence design today. From minimalism in Japan to luxe baroque styles in Italy, endless design concepts from all over the globe can give you ideas for your next remodel. Here’s a look at 15 of the most popular international design influences today that can inspire your home remodeling project.

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How to Design a Home for a Multi-generational Family

Adam Sherman

January 6, 2023

When it comes to designing a home for a multi-generational family, the needs of each individual have to be taken into account. Whether you plan on building from scratch or wish to contact a remodeling company nearby to renovate an existing space, there are certain considerations that should be taken into account in order to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety. This blog post will provide some tips on how to design a home for your multi-generational family in Wayne, PA.

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These Colors Will Rule Interiors in 2023

Adam Sherman

January 3, 2023

Interior design trends come and go, but that’s what’s so fun about it. If you’re looking to give your home a modern update this year, the top color palettes of 2023 are here! Whether you’re planning on doing a full renovation or just want a bathroom or kitchen remodeling in your home in Wayne, PA, these colors will help make sure that your space stays on-trend.

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Remodeling as a Couple: Avoiding Stress and Miscommunication

Adam Sherman

December 20, 2022

Home additions and remodeling projects allows you to create spaces suitable for your needs and lifestyle. Making significant changes to your house can sometimes be overwhelming, especially if you are doing it for the first time. You and your partner need to make decisions together for your project. Disagreements can arise if you have different preferences, but it doesn’t mean you can’t design a living space that you both love.

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How Do You Make a Monochromatic Kitchen Work for You?

Adam Sherman

December 13, 2022

You can achieve the look and feel you want in your living space with the right color scheme. The hues you choose can represent your personality. In the heart of your home, you want to create a palette that can have a calming effect on the room since the place is busy. Luckily, you don’t need plenty of colors to create a lively and attractive kitchen.

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Home Remodeling Design Trends That Will Take Over 2023

Adam Sherman

December 6, 2022

As the new year approaches, people usually start listing their goals. It’s common for home improvements, such as bathroom and kitchen remodeling, to be included in this list. Many of the design trends of 2023 are focused not only on aesthetics but also functionality and convenience.

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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

Larry Ward

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

Carolyn Jaeger

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,

Mark Pomeroy

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

Cynthia Kellam

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

Kate Brown

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

Larina Kase

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.

Alex Stanciu

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

Frank Chimera

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

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15 Global Design Concepts To Inspire Your Next Remodel

How to Design a Home for a Multi-generational Family

These Colors Will Rule Interiors in 2023

Remodeling as a Couple: Avoiding Stress and Miscommunication

How Do You Make a Monochromatic Kitchen Work for You?

Home Remodeling Design Trends That Will Take Over 2023