As a homeowner, your role in the design/build process is crucial to the success of your home renovation project. So, what exactly does this role entail? How can you ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience? We answer these questions and more in this blog post, where we highlight the homeowner’s part in the most integral phases of the design/build process.
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Historic restorations are no small undertaking. They require not only skill and knowledge, but also time, patience and energy to succeed. One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make when tackling this project is neglecting to research its original features. Understanding what you’re working with makes it easier to plan your restoration accurately and effectively so you can successfully transform your space inside and out!
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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.
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
