Is This $omething I can Afford?

January 8, 2014 No Comments

Remodeling can be something you think about doing for years. You know there is a space in your home that is dated, unusable, or just plain embarrassing. Some people think, the worse it looks, the more expensive it will be to transform into something you are proud of. If the dollar signs are the factor that is holding you back, take a look the three “types” of remodeling we can do for you. Sometimes the level of remodeling doesn’t have to be as invasive or expensive as you think.

-A ‘COSMETIC’ remodel can be quick, easy and cost effective if the space and fixtures are useable but not up to date.

– A ‘PULL AND REPLACE’ remodel is typically used when fixtures or pieces of a room are not functional and in desperate need of a facelift.

-A ‘CUSTOM’ remodel is necessary when the layout is also redesigned, as well as the overall look and fixtures.

Take your pick, and stop being afraid that they will all burn a hole in your wallet. When done right, all three options can be cost effective and the dramatic change that your home needs.

COSMETIC:

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/makeovers/dark-and-cramped#slide-15

http://www.bhg.com/bathroom/remodeling/makeover/before-and-after-bathrooms/#page=22

http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/10-basement-remodels-and-renovations-by-candice-olson/pictures/index.html

PULL AND REPLACE:

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/makeovers/dark-and-cramped#slide-34

http://www.bhg.com/bathroom/remodeling/makeover/before-and-after-bathrooms/#page=2

CUSTOM

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/makeovers/dark-and-cramped#slide-28

http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/10-basement-remodels-and-renovations-by-candice-olson/pictures/index.html

THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER, AND WE’RE ALL TUCKERED OUT

December 26, 2013 No Comments

Traditional Exterior
WITH NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS JUST AROUND THE CORNER I EXCLAIM; WHAT DO I DO NOW!

Do I do that new Kitchen?

Do I update that bathroom?

Contemporary Bathroom by San Francisco General Contractors citidev, inc

Traditional Bathroom by New York Design-Build Firms DELUXE Design & Construction

Reorganize?

Traditional Kitchen by New Rochelle Closet & Home Storage Designers transFORM | The Art of Custom Storage

Beach Style Bathroom by Boston Interior Designers & Decorators Elizabeth Swartz Interiors

New counters & tile?

Traditional Kitchen by Chicago Photographers Marcel Page Photography

Traditional Bathroom by Durham Interior Designers & Decorators Heather Garrett Design

A new shower or tub:

Midcentury Bathroom by Mercer Island Interior Designers & Decorators ID by Gwen

Contemporary Bathroom by Orange Interior Designers & Decorators Wendy Ann Miller
If you have been struggling with what to do next, give us a call for ideas and planning. We have been designing and remodeling residential homes for more than 25 years. We offer professional planning, 3-D designs and process proven project management and construction from our staff of Certified Professionals. Serving the remodeling needs of Bucks County, Montgomery County and surrounding Philadelphia area.

No Excuses

December 19, 2013 No Comments

It’s the holiday season! That means eating too much, relaxing on the couch next to a fire, eating too much, spending time with the family and making a new year resolution to GO TO THE GYM to take care of eating too much. The majority of people stick to their plan for a month, maybe even two months and then back to your hectic lives that doesn’t leave time to go to the gym. What if you didn’t have to leave your home to stick to your resolution? The days of dark, dingy workout rooms are gone. Take a look at these ideas below that could transform your unused space in your home into an inviting and useful work-out room. Make this New Year resolution a life time resolution!

Contemporary Home Gym by New York Architects & Designers Eisner Design LLC

Traditional Home Gym by Thornhill Interior Designers & Decorators Sisters in Sync Design

Contemporary Home Gym by Edmonton Architects & Designers Habitat Studio

Finding Space

December 3, 2013 No Comments

As winters chill settles in, many of us start to go a little stir crazy, stepping over one another, clutter everywhere, kids gaming while mom and dad wanting to just curl up in front of the fireplace to relax and watch a movie, no place for friends to just hang out. If this sounds familiar a fun and easy solution might be that unused space below ground! It can be the perfect space where the whole family can enjoy classic games and compete head to head in action-packed video games, the kids have a retreat and you know where they are.

Take a look at some ideas below and transform your area into the perfect spot for a family game night! On a budget this is a really simple way to finish off some extra space (paint the ceiling black, paint the floor and walls, some area rugs):

Modern Basement by Cincinnati Architects & Designers Ryan Duebber Architect, LLC

A little more sophisticated for the adults in your home, incorporating the existing beams into the design and adding lots of “molding detail” to define and refine: