Remodeling Blog

In 2011, 7% of the US population was living in multi-generational homes. Ten years later, that number had increased to 26%. Multi-generational living has become commonplace, and many people know one or more families living with multiple generations under one roof. For most families, multi-generational living is most comfortable when different generations each have their own space. Adding an in-law suite or a detached unit in the back of the house can help families live in harmony. The difference between a detached unit and an addition to the primary residence can be significant. Understanding those differences and choosing the right type of residence for your family is important. While your Connecticut design build contractor can help you through the process, it's important to have conversations in advance of meeting with your contractor, so your entire group is on the same page and ready to have productive discussions about your upcoming construction project.

They call it the lock-in effect. Homeowners with low interest rate mortgages are unwilling to buy new homes because of today's high interest rates. This means that many homeowners are unable to buy new homes, even if their house is too small or insufficient to meet their needs. Staying in a home that lacks space or modern features can be frustrating, but home renovation projects can help. Renovating can help you meet the needs of your growing family, release pressure caused by lack of space, and can help turn your current home into the house you've always wanted. In this article, we'll go over some ways that you can turn your current home into a place you'll love for years to come. Hiring the right contractor is important.

Big homes lead to big messes, and can be difficult to maintain. While a big home can be a luxury when you have a large family, once the kids have moved out, downsizing makes life easier. Small homes can be comfortable, attractive and highly functional. You can make your small home even more attractive and more functional by renovating it to accommodate your lifestyle. By installing smart storage solutions and age-in-place features, you can make your home a place where you can be happy and comfortable for decades to come. Hiring an experienced Connecticut contractor for your renovation can make the downsizing experience a positive one. Below, we've listed some ideas to discuss with your contractor when downsizing.

You may remember the scene in It's A Wonderful Life when the school dance floor is opened up to reveal a swimming pool underneath. During the iconic scene, the dance floor pulls back and the dancers fall into the pool. This scene was filmed in a real gymnasium in Beverly Hills, and remains in use at Beverly Hills High School today. It's called the "Swim Gym." While there are not many spaces quite like the Swim Gym, many schools do recognize the importance of building versatile, multi-purpose areas for educational activities and athletics. By day, the space might be a gym or even a cafeteria. At night, it could be a community event space, an auditorium or theater, or a place to host basketball games and other competitive events.

Connecticut is full of old buildings just waiting to become new places. Many of them make beautiful restaurants. Nothing creates ambiance quite like old floors that creak, oiled wood handcrafted by artisans, exposed brick, and the many other details that you often find in Connecticut's historic buildings. These spaces make great places to eat food. If you're opening a restaurant in a historic structure, a renovation is likely in order. There are many things to consider as you move forward with renovating historic restaurant. It's important to work with a team of people who are experienced in historical renovations. Assembling the right group of construction professionals, from architects to engineers to contractors, can help ensure your remodel will be successful.

We spend a great deal of time in our homes. We work, play, sleep and lounge in our homes, spending hours each day with our families, friends, and loved ones. For many of us, time spent at home has only increased since the pandemic. We rely on our homes to be healthy places where we can feel safe and be safe. How healthy your home is depends partly on its design. Good indoor air quality, sufficient light, a comfortable temperature - all of these features are controlled by the way your home is designed. You can make your home a healthier space by making intentional design choices during your next home construction or remodel. To make this happen, start by creating a goal. Know which features are important to you, and talk to your contractor about these features during the design phase. Aligning yourself with a professional Connecticut contractor that knows how to create wellness at home through design is important.

The space your business operates in can impact everything from the way your business operates to employee morale and attitude. The best commercial spaces are set up to maximize productivity while creating a comfortable environment for your employees. Achieving this kind of space takes careful planning from a team of experts. If your business struggles to achieve optimal productivity in the space available, a commercial remodel may be the solution. Making alterations to the layout, acoustics, ergonomics and other characteristics of your work environment can help.

Home offices became one of the most important rooms of the house during the pandemic. Although many companies have called their workers back into the office on a part-time basis, hybrid positions are still common. Many people work fully from home, and an even larger percentage of people work part-time from home. Having the right work space for your job is important. A good home office will be comfortable as well as functional, with space for your work items as well as personal items. If you're working out of an uncomfortable nook in your home or even doing your work from the dining room table, then there are many things you can do to make your work day more productive and your work time more enjoyable. Making changes like carving out a dedicated work space, creating a peaceful work environment and installing high-tech features can help make your workday more pleasant and enjoyable. Of course, it's also important to hire the right Connecticut contractor for the job. Below are some features to look for in your home office.

Nothing says luxury like an in-home custom made theater. This built-in entertainment keeps the kids happy, gives you something to do on a quiet Saturday night, and makes your home the best place to entertain groups of friends. You're a football fan? Watch the big game in your home theater. Like to curl up and watch the television in the evenings? Do it in style in your home theater room. Home theaters are unique spaces that need custom design in order to be most effective. Everything from the dimensions to the furniture to the type of equipment in the room must be carefully chosen to ensure an optimal experience. If you've never owned a home with a theater before, doing your research and working with an experienced Connecticut contractor can help ensure that your home theater will provide the best viewing experience for your family and guests.

The kitchen is the heart of any restaurant, where activity and innovation come together to create delightful dishes. Maintaining excellence in the kitchen is tough, because kitchens can also be centers of chaos. There are so many moving parts in a busy restaurant kitchen that staying organized and efficient is an age-old challenge for chefs and staff alike. Restaurant innovations in recent years have improved efficiency and helped to reduce the typical chaos. From improved inventorying practices to more efficient appliances, these innovations have changed the way food is ordered, prepared, cooked and stored. If you're a restaurant owner who has not updated your commercial kitchen recently, there are many things you can do to improve the way your commercial kitchen operates. A remodel with the right Connecticut contractor can change everything.