“With my parents, two of our adult children, and their children all living in this house with my husband and me, it was starting to get seriously crowded in here,” Donna said. “Everyone loves everyone, but we didn’t need to be on top of each other all of the time.” Home design for multi-generational living …
You only have one chance to make a first impression. You’ve paid so much attention and care to your home’s exterior – but what is the experience like for your guests when they pass through the front door and into your home? The foyer is the most theatrical room in the house. This is where …
One of the things that struck us, when we were reviewing the Best in American Living Awards – this is an industry honor, presented by the National Association of Homebuyers – is how strong the interest is in wine-inspired home design. As a custom home builder in Milton, one thing we know is that some …
“Why are we having a home addition built? Have you looked at real estate prices lately?” Shawn laughed. “There’s no way I am going through the headache and hassle of trying to buy a house in this market just because we need a little more elbow room!” One of the top reasons people choose to …
More multi-generational families are living together than at any point in recent American history. There are a number of reasons for this, from a challenging economic environment to wanting to have family members close by during times of pandemic and strife. If you’re thinking about having your parents move in – or perhaps it’s your …
Everyone’s talking about an impending recession, and that includes the fine people at Architectural Digest. They recently wrote extensively about what home design should look like for homeowners who want to achieve beautiful, livable spaces via a mindful, thoughtful process. As custom home builders in Milton, one aspect of the article that really captured our …
One of the best things about having a custom built home is the freedom to make your own design choices. Working closely with a design builder, you can achieve a truly one of a kind, bespoke home that reflects everything you love in your living space. But will your home design choices age well? Every …
“In the course of one very bad year, I broke my back and was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Janie said. “Now, I definitely do not recommend this experience. Choose one or the other, but not both at the same time!” She laughed. “So after I got through that, and I finally was able to be …
Sometimes there are discussions about whether having a home custom built is meaningfully different than acquiring a home in another way. We’re custom home builders, here in Newton, so obviously we have an opinion this issue – but it’s an opinion based on the experiences we’ve had serving the local community for many, many years. …
If you’re planning to upgrade your kitchen, or have a new kitchen addition built, the chances are pretty good that you’re paying attention to current kitchen design trends. One strong trend is the inclusion of double appliances – in other words, creating kitchens that have two refrigerators, two dishwashers, two ranges, and so on. What …
If you’re the least bit interested in upscale home design, the HGTV show “The Property Brothers” is a guilty pleasure. They operate under conditions that we, as custom home builders in Needham, would love to enjoy – unlimited budgets, lots of behind the scenes help, and did we mention unlimited budgets? On the most recent …
Almost everyone would like to have more space in their kitchen. The ways to achieve a larger kitchen is generally by building a kitchen addition or the addition’s smaller, cuter cousin: the bump out. What is is Kitchen Bump Out? A kitchen bump out is a small addition to the kitchen. They’re generally a single …
“Over the years, when you have a family home, there are repairs, remodels, and renovations that have to happen. In the late nineties, we had a new roof put on,” Glen said. The Ashland homeowner inherited his parent’s house and raised his own family there. “Then in 2016, our daughter made the decision to move …
Of all the rooms in the house, the bathroom tends to get the short end of the stick in terms of design and style. While kitchens are renovated pretty reliably every 8-12 years, it’s not unusual for families to go more than two decades without significantly renovating the bathroom. Why is that? Well, for young …
“We really love our home and don’t want to have to move, but there’s just not enough space!” Have you ever thought or said these words? It’s a phrase we hear a lot from homeowners in Sudbury and surrounding communities. One cost-effective solution to the problem: finishing the basement. What is Basement Finishing? Basement finishing …
Every year around this time, research will be shared reporting which type of home renovations make homeowners happiest in the long run. We decided a while ago that we wanted to make our own list, based on our experiences serving Massachusetts homeowners. To reach our decision, we included factors like the homeowner’s expressed feelings about …
“For me, it’s how abruptly our house went from noisy and full to quiet and empty,” Audrey said. “One son made the decision to join the Navy, and the other chose to pursue his career in New York. So we have the classic empty nest, and honestly, I hate it.” Life Changes Prompt Home Changes …
If you are – like me – a homeowner who is getting a little older each day, you need to know about lower kitchen drawers. This design choice is so smart and so stylish, it’s not surprising to see it already cropping up on top kitchen design trends reports. What’s involved: replacing lower kitchen cabinets …
“Some people really like change. My sister is like that. She’s constantly redecorating her house – right now, she’s turning her guest bedroom into a home office. Where Mom will stay for visits now, I don’t know – but maybe that’s the point of the renovation.” Janet laughed. “Don’t you tell her I said that!” …
“Of course I am a very proud Grandma,” Christine said. “It was absolutely fantastic having my two daughters and my son bring their families home for the holiday. After all these years of COVID, what a joy to be together!” The Needham homeowner smiled. “Nothing better than family. But I have to admit, putting on …
If you’re in the midst of planning your 2024 kitchen remodel, you might be reading the annual reports on what kitchen design trends are in and which ones are on their way out. We read that stuff too – and this year, we’re very amused to learn that bold colors are a trend that is …
The National Kitchen and Bath Association recently released the results from their survey of industry professionals. This report shows that many homeowners want kitchens to be multi-functional to meet their at-home work, education, and entertaining needs. This means kitchens that are larger, more colorful, and smarter than ever before. As remodeling contractors in MA, we …
“I think if I learned anything during 2020, it’s that I have to be much more intentional about how I spend my time,” Sonja said. “It’s easy to get caught up trying to take care of everything and having absolutely no time for yourself. Now that we are renovating the house, I want to create …
“In life, time goes by so fast. The children who are being born today, tomorrow they are getting married.” Maya lives with her daughter, son-in-law, and their three children. “In between, you try to be as happy as possible.” Custom Home Design for Happiness How do you design a home for happiness? While this answer …
