Remodeling Blog

Budgeting is one of the hardest parts of planning a commercial remodel. If you're a business owner about to begin a remodel for your business, developing a realistic budget is one of the first and most crucial steps. In this comprehensive guide to creating a budget for office renovation, we'll discuss the major cost variables like materials, labor, and design services. When you hire a professional contractor and architect for the design and construction of your remodel, knowing your budget can help guide your project. Communicating this information with members of your team can keep everyone on the same page and prevent cash flow problems later in the process. Here's what you need to know.

Offices change over time. The ideal office design in any given year depends partially on business trends and partially on your business's unique needs. Just five years ago, your business might have prioritized collaborative office spaces where employees worked together in one big room. In recent years, your business may have shifted your workforce to a remote or hybrid situation. These changes and many others necessitate office renovations with a professional remodeling contractor. Recognizing the signs that it's time to renovate your office space can help you maintain a functional business where employees can work happily and productively. This article will discuss five signs it's time to renovate your Connecticut office space. If you think your business could use an office remodel, recognizing the signs sooner rather than later can help you stay on top of your business needs. You can make your business the employer of choice and a brand consumers trust with a modern, efficient workspace. Here's how.

Every commercial office space needs a luxurious feature that stands out. From art on the walls to unusual finishes and fixtures, adding unique features can give your commercial building more value. It's easier to attract the best employees and high-end clients when your commercial office space is designed to embody quality and innovation. It's up to you to design a commercial property that impresses and inspires. In this article, we'll talk about two renovation projects that make a splash in commercial spaces. These projects may inspire you to start your high-end commercial renovation. When you're ready, Litchfield Builders is ready to help. We provide free renovation resources to help with your project, and perform high quality renovations in commercial spaces.

Home renovation is one of the most exciting (and stressful!) processes that you can go through as a homeowner. When you invite a construction company into your home to conduct a renovation, it's important to find a business that you can trust. Working with the right design-build construction company can make your home renovation projects a success. For nearly 30 years, Litchfield Builders has offered high quality construction and home renovation services to the people of Connecticut. We're the construction company of choice for thousands of households throughout New Haven and the surrounding communities. Our customers and our craft are our highest priorities. Do you have questions about remodeling in Connecticut, and what it's like to work with Litchfield Builders? We've outlined the process for you below. When you're ready to start your home remodel, give us a call.

Acoustics play a crucial role in commercial space design. From the office where no one wants to hear their neighbors to the music halls where echoes can lead to a disastrous performance, it's important to optimize sound quality in many forms of commercial design. No matter what type of commercial space is being built, it's important to get acoustics right from the start. Assembling the right team of professionals, designing your space around your acoustic needs, and using noise-dampening materials throughout the design process is important. If you're heading the charge on a commercial construction project, this is what you need to know about controlling acoustics in commercial design.

Windows play an important role in the energy efficiency and functionality of your commercial building. Commercial windows can last for decades, but eventually, they start to break down in various ways. Broken internal parts can make windows hard to open and close, while poor energy efficiency can make them drafty. When it's time to replace your commercial windows, it's important to work with an experienced contractor you can trust. Install windows that are good quality and stylistically matched to your building. In this guide, we'll talk about the various factors to consider when installing new commercial windows in your Connecticut commercial building.

Old buildings, with their distinctive character and interesting architectural features, are worth preserving. In Connecticut, one of the oldest states in the nation, historic buildings are a part of our state identity and a source of pride. These old buildings were built for a different era and present unique issues to consider when remodeling. Hiring an experienced Connecticut contractor that understands these unique issues is important for ensuring a successful remodel. Knowing what to expect is also important, as this will help you make decisions as you move forward with your renovation. In this article, we'll discuss what you need to know about adaptive reuse and how this is different from standard commercial remodeling.

Educational spaces need regular upkeep, just like businesses and residences. Everyday wear and tear takes a toll on school spaces, while changing student populations and changing educational needs require administrators to update school buildings on a regular basis. Making updates to your New Haven school building can help ensure that your educational institution will continue to meet the needs of your students. Whether you're building more classroom space, updating existing classroom spaces, or renovating for other purposes, it's important to work with a Connecticut contractor with experience, a good reputation, and familiarity with the common issues that schools face when taking on remodeling projects.

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.