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Lincoln Home Renovation

Our team has been working on renovating this modern and beautiful Lincoln, MA home since last summer. The project has been extremely rewarding, teaching us new building techniques and allowing us to work with some talented designers.

The home was originally designed and built by Acorn Deck House Company. This local company is known for building one-of-kind homes, all featuring open floor plans, walls of glass and soaring ceilings. The homeowners loved the design of the home but wanted to make changes to the interior as well as update the exterior of the home.

We worked with local designer Caitlin Sweeney to help us design the new layout. These types of homes can be tricky to renovate mostly due to the fact that the wood ceiling planks are actually a structural component of the house… making it impossible to hide any wires or pipes in them. We were able to add fake beams and increase the size of the existing beams to make them useful while also enhancing the design of the house.

The homeowners wanted the house to feel as it was an extension of nature while also being modern. The large windows allowed us to frame the surrounding nature and the cedar siding makes the house fit perfectly into the rock foundation and neighboring trees. The cable railings, wooden ceilings, and sun-filled skylights help to complete this home. It’s truly one-of-kind

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Categories Blog, Recent Work

Winchester Bathroom Makeovers

We’re continuing to share the transformation of the Winchester home our team recently finished renovating. In last month’s post, we shared the 3rd-floor master suite transformation and today we’re diving into the bathrooms. This home is huge with nothing short of personality! The homeowners did a great job of choosing colors, accents, and fixtures to fit with the look of the house, yet give it a fresh new feel.

First-floor bathroom –

Second-floor bathroom – 

We love the black and white tile on the floors accented by the white tiles and grey grout on the walls. Simply a classic and beautiful look… what do you think?

Let us know if you need help with your home renovations or bathroom design/renovations!

Thanks,

The McDonald Contracting Team

Categories Blog, Recent Work

Lexington Kitchen Renovation

Out with the old, in with the new! A home remodel is the perfect way to kick off the spring season and we’re excited to share this stunning kitchen renovation. Our team worked with the homeowners to open up their ally, kitchen, and entryway, not to mention an added small bathroom and closet. Everything from the light blue tiles and the beautiful light fixtures to the brick wall, they all help to create this welcoming and beautiful space.

Check out the before and after below to see the full kitchen, dining room and entryway transformations – You’re going to want to scroll through all of the photos for inspiration!

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Let us know what you think about this kitchen renovation and home remodel! Do you love the colors and open kitchen concept as much as we do?
Thanks for reading,
The McDonald Contracting Team