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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With a two-story home addition, you don’t need to sacrifice your yard to expand your living space. It will allow you to create more bedrooms and functional areas like an office or gym. Building two-story home additions requires careful planning and the expertise of reputable professionals. Here’s what you need to know if you’re starting this project.
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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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Embarking on a home remodeling project is always an exciting endeavor. However, it’s imperative to approach this process with meticulous planning and the right strategies to ensure it doesn’t turn into a major headache. Minimize the chances of it turning into a nightmare by keeping in mind these tips.
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The surge in multigenerational households is driven by an array of social and economic factors, amplified by the aging baby boomer population and the escalating costs associated with independent living for seniors. Standing at the forefront of such living arrangements is universal design, which offers accessibility, safety and comfort for anyone regardless of age and ability. The professional bathroom and kitchen remodeling experts at Cottage Industries, Inc. explain further.
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As you wave goodbye to your children moving out, a new chapter begins for your home and lives. Transforming your living spaces to better reflect this new stage can be both exciting and rewarding. With space no longer occupied by the younger ones, the possibilities for home remodeling are extensive. In this post, we explore six remodeling ideas that resonate with the evolving lifestyle of empty nesters.
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
