If you are planning a renovation project, one of the things you may be worried about is overbuilding. Overbuilding your property may lead you to pump energy into a structure that you rarely use, significantly increasing your utility bills over time. However, when it comes to home additions, you start from scratch, giving you the opportunity to build an energy-efficient home from the ground up.
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Whether you’re building a small extra room or a full-blown extension on your property, a home addition project can be quite overwhelming. It helps if you have a professional contractor who can assist you in your decision-making. A highly qualified contractor can help alleviate any frustration and ensure that your project is completed successfully.
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As you plan out your major home remodeling project, you may sometimes hear about the terms “master bedroom” or “master suite” in your discussion with the interior designer. But did you know that there’s a difference between the two terms?
Bedrooms aren’t made the same. They differ in terms of size, furniture placement and even layout. Three of the most common bedrooms found in homes are the guest bedroom, children’s bedroom and the master bedroom. The term “master bedroom” refers to a room that’s usually larger and more luxuriously decorated than other bedrooms, and they’re sometimes known as the “primary bedroom”.
Master/primary bedrooms have the biggest space and the best placement in a house. They also often feature a personal bathroom as well as the nicest views out of the other types of residential bedrooms. It’s also the place where the head of the family usually sleeps. However, some homes that have master bedrooms listed on the real estate market will not always mean they have great views. Instead, they’ll refer it to a bigger room without any adjacent bathroom.
What makes a master/primary suite different from a master bedroom is that it has all the features the latter has and a lot more. Most contractors can agree that the definition of a master suite is a large room that has a private bathroom and several other amenities depending on the individual’s needs and preferences. This can include a space for lounging, a fireplace, a small office with a door and even a walk-in closet!
Whether it’s bedroom renovations or historic restorations, you can count on our excellent services offered at Cottage Industries. Contact us at (610) 293-9750 or through our online request form. Let’s discuss your upcoming remodel today!
There’s a lot involved in a typical interior remodeling project. Whether you’re undertaking a bathroom or kitchen remodeling project, it takes careful planning and consideration to ensure a successful renovation process. But apart from choosing different materials, colors and textures for your design, you also need to plan on how they can be anchored together. That means looking for the right focal point for your interior design.
Whether you’re planning just a kitchen remodeling project or a major/whole-home renovation, it’s important to hire the right contractor for the job. It helps to do your research as you sift through potential prospects and check out referrals given by friends and neighbors. You should also watch out for contractors who have a few red flags that can cause problems to your project later on in the process. Here are some of the common red flags to avoid:
Modern and contemporary bathrooms can be different for each homeowner, but each design generally incorporates materials and features that are popular and trending. As you find a lot of contemporary bathroom designs on social media, you’ll notice how each looks seemingly unique and eye-catching. But you need to know that most of them are essentially following the same design language!
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
