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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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What You Can Do to Avoid Remodeler’s Remorse

Adam Sherman

April 13, 2022

For homeowners, nothing is quite as exciting – and as terrifying – as a major remodel. On one hand, it offers the perfect opportunity to turn your home into the space you’ve always wanted. But on the other hand, the project involves making plenty of important decisions, and you’ll need to be careful lest you find yourself with remodeler’s remorse. This is when a remodel, which may have started out so well, is bogged down by mistakes or delays – some that are inadvertent, some that aren’t. Fortunately, remodeling regrets can be easily avoided. Here are some useful tips.

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Historic Home Remodeling Do’s and Don’ts

Adam Sherman

April 8, 2022

There’s something inherently charming about owning a home with a history. That feeling is only slightly marred when you realize that remodeling a historic home proves more complicated than you initially thought. With the right considerations, however, you can ensure that your project will be a success.

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Home Addition: Which Type Best Suits Your Needs?

Adam Sherman

April 1, 2022

You should consider getting an addition if space is at a premium in your home. But keep in mind that home additions come in several different types, and you’ll want to choose the one that will best fit your specific needs.

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What Makes a Whole-Home Remodel a Smart Investment?

Adam Sherman

March 16, 2022

Keeping a sturdy and well-maintained home is important, yes, but you should also consider updating its interiors. You’ll find that a bit of remodeling can make a notable difference to the function aesthetics, and comfort of your home, which increases your enjoyment of it in turn. Most homeowners would note which areas have to be spruced up and then choose one or two rooms that needed the most attention. This should be a good idea, but you may soon realize that it actually isn’t.

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3 Remodeling Recommendations You Won’t Hear From Most Contractors

Adam Sherman

March 9, 2022

Unforeseen circumstances during a home remodeling project may cause it to become more complex than you initially thought. But not all contractors will tell you about these unexpected factors, which may add to the homeowner’s uncertainty. As you start planning a bath or kitchen remodeling project, you’ll need to consider the type of contractor you want to hire. You’ll be better off selecting someone who will give a clear and unfiltered idea of what you should expect once your project is underway.

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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

Mike P

Capable, responsive, deadline oriented and good craft workers. Highly recommended

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