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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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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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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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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With a portion of the population retiring and getting older, many aren’t as mobile as they used to be. As a result, many of the elderly choose to reside in their original homes rather than move to assisted living facilities. This often creates multigenerational families living under one roof, allowing homeowners to invest in several renovations to accommodate different generational needs. And while it may vary for each household, a master suite is one of the most common home additions on their checklist.
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As a homeowner, it is a great feeling to see your home remodeling project going according to plan. However, it always helps to document the progress in case something unexpected happens. Most professional contractors already do this as part of their documenting process, but you can still take a few pictures so you can have a record of it yourself. Here’s why taking progress photos is important.
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
