When it comes to planning out home additions, you’ll need to make a design brief to keep things organized and manageable. There are a lot of details involved in planning such a project, but a design brief helps you guide through them so you can visualize what the outcome should look like.
If you’re thinking of planning out a second story addition, you’ll definitely need help from a trusted professional. It might also be a bit stressful, but when you work with one of the best in home additions contractors, Cottage Industries will help you out throughout the renovation process.
If you’re thinking of planning your home remodel on your own, it can become complicated as it takes a considerable amount of time. And, when the actual project starts, a whole different type of planning is needed as there will always be changes needed on the budget, schedule and materials. There’s also the matter of keeping the workers safe, which is why it’s better to hire a project manager.
If cooking or baking is your passion, the typical home kitchen might just not cut it for you. In some ways, it may even limit you and keep you from improving your techniques or the outcome of your recipes. That said, investing in a gourmet kitchen might be something you want to explore.
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
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
