Starting a home renovation can be thrilling and overwhelming at the same time. It involves making thorough planning and making plenty of design decisions. A crucial step you shouldn’t skip in your project is obtaining permits. Read on to discover what can happen when you fail to secure these necessary documents before starting construction.
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When stepping into a home, especially during a major or whole-home remodel consultation, professional designers instantly analyze and critique several elements that the average homeowner might overlook. These elements often dictate the initial impression of the space and guide the direction of the renovation. Cottage Industries, Inc. provides an overview of these five critical aspects that catch a designer’s eye.
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Restoring a historic home presents an exciting opportunity to revive a piece of the past. However, navigating the restoration process without due consideration can lead to costly mistakes. In this post, we discuss some common pitfalls to avoid so that the restoration of your historic home honors its heritage without unnecessary expense or disappointment.
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Creating a sanctuary in your home is essential, especially when you’re out most of the day dealing with the hustle and bustle of the city. Fortunately, you can easily design a soothing place with the right color palette. By choosing calming hues, you not only enhance the appeal of your living space but also benefit from its impact on your well-being.
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Remodeling your home is not just about revamping its look. It’s about infusing your personal style and ensuring the space works perfectly for you and your family. Opting for a high-end home remodeling project is no small decision. It’s a significant investment that requires planning, creativity and expertise. This blog explores the hallmarks of a high-end home remodel and how a professional remodeling company can bring your vision to life.
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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.
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
