Categories Blog, Tips

3 Ways To Add Value To Your Floor Plan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Curious as to which home remodeling projects are the best if you’re looking for a solid return on investment?

Here are 3 fairly easy projects that will help ensure your home will be worth more come selling day!

1. Flex Rooms: First off what is it?! A Flex room is essentially a space that can be easily changed or used for a number of functions, also known as “several options within the same square footage.” One month it could be used as an office, and the next, it could be transformed into an elegant game room or spare bedroom (If you live in a smaller home, flex rooms can come in handy). Our favorite is The Guest-Friendly Living Room… Try incorporating a couch that doubles as a fold-out bed in your home office room, so you can create three different spaces as needed!

2. Mother-in-law Apartments: We know what you’re thinking…but these “accessory dwelling units” are perfect for extra space and rooms for additional family members. ADUs can either be attached to the original house, or detached, which may be an additional building outside. Converting a garage into a separate living space could cost as little as $40k, while building a detached structure tends to be more expensive, with costs that could be upwards of $150k.
Whether you’re housing an elderly relative, a recent grad, or out-of-town visitors, an accessory dwelling unit can be a real asset!

3. Upstairs Laundry Room: Time to stop lugging laundry up and down the stairs! An upstairs laundry room option is the perfect solution to get rid of smelly laundry baskets and hampers in your bedrooms. Being able to put your dirty clothes quickly in the washing machine is a HUGE plus, and besides, now there’s more room for storage in the basement. This additional room doesn’t need to be big and sometimes it can even be paired with a half bathroom.

Thanks for reading,
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Categories Blog, Recent Work

Mahogany Deck

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having a nice deck or porch not only adds value to your home but gives you a relaxing outdoor space.  We’re sharing one of our recent deck additions our team built in Arlington, MA. Our team worked with the homeowners to design a gorgeous mahogany deck that gave them everything they wanted, including a spiral staircase for access to the backyard.  Check it out –

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Need some inspiration? Check out our decks, porches, and patio Pinterest Page

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Categories Blog, Recent Work

Arlington Home Remodel

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We recently finished home renovations for one of our clients in Arlington, MA.  Our team transformed this home by making a few substantial changes to give the homeowner more space in their own home. The results were amazing and our clients couldn’t be happier!

Here is what we did –

  • Knocked down the wall between the dining room and kitchen to increase the kitchen size
  • Renovate the kitchen to be clean and modern
  • Added a dormer to their attic which added two new bedrooms and a new full bathroom

Kitchen Remodel:

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Are you looking for ways to increase the space and/or value in your own home? Contact us today to learn more about our team can help you!

Thanks for reading!

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