Remodeling Blog

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 bathroom has the potential to be one of the most luxurious and comforting rooms in the entire house. With spa-like features including a custom shower, free-standing tub and semi-custom cabinetry, your bathroom can be transformed into a place of peace and relaxation. If your current bathroom doesn't quite rise to the level of a spa-like retreat, a remodel from a skilled Connecticut contractor can make a transformation happen. Working with a design-build contractor can help get a project like this off the ground. Your design-build contractor can suggest materials and changes that can help turn your bathroom from something ordinary into something extraordinary.

Clutter can be a big problem. It can contribute to feelings of anxiety and can make your home harder to clean. It can even make your home more difficult to sell by adversely affecting your home's overall aesthetic. Maintaining an organized home can be a challenge, but it helps to have effective storage solutions. Shelving, cabinetry, baskets and drawers all give you a place to stash your stuff. The professionals at Litchfield Builders are experts on home storage options. For over 25 years, we've helped Connecticut homeowners build and remodel their homes, and we've worked one-on-one with homeowners to devise home storage solutions. From under the stairs storage to walk-in closets, we've seen it all. If you're committed to getting organized this year, and you're in need of a contractor to help install storage solutions in your home, here's what we suggest.

A bold interior design can express your personality and make your home truly unique. Getting started with a vibrant and interesting interior design can be overwhelming. There are many facets of the design to consider when you're trying to put together a cohesive and functional home interior. Interior design trends have also changed in the last several years, so if you're trying to update an interior space, it's hard to know what to prioritize as you move forward. Working with a licensed Connecticut contractor to help with your project is key to ensuring that your home remodel will be professional and beautiful. As you get started with your project, knowing how to choose colors, textures and a focal point in your room is important. Following the tips below can help.

Home improvements can be costly, but even on a budget, there are still many things you can do to upgrade or repair your home. Knowing your goals, limiting the scope of your project and making low-cost improvements instead of big changes are ways that you can make these kinds of improvements to your home without breaking the bank. Regardless of how much you're able to spend, it's important to hire the right Connecticut contractor for the job. Don't settle for a low-cost contractor just because they've bid lower than the competition. If a contractor does bid far below the other contractors, ask yourself why and how. Low cost contractors have to cut corners, and that usually translates to lower quality work. If you're on a budget, here's how you can perform high-value home upgrades for an affordable price.

2024 is set to be a year of many changes within the home. Color trends shift regularly, and preferred colors are always changing in small and big ways. While cool grays and stark whites were in fashion for many years, 2024 is shaping up to be a time when bold, vibrant shades take a more prominent position inside spaces in the home. Most homes benefit from the occasional repainting, both because colors can go out of style and because a fresh coat of paint can make your home look more well maintained and attractive. If this is a year for repainting one or more of the rooms in your home, start thinking about your color palette now. Here's what we're expecting to see in homes in the coming year.

2024 is around the corner, and it's a time when many look to the future. If you're planning a kitchen remodel for the coming year, this is a perfect opportunity to explore the anticipated kitchen design trends. From color schemes to cabinet styles, cutting-edge appliances to flooring innovations, this article will explore up-and-coming trends in Connecticut homes. Knowing this information in advance can help you through the remodel planning process as you choose the materials, colors and appliances to make your kitchen renovation truly extraordinary. Not sure if you're ready to remodel? Maybe these ideas will inspire you.

ADUs are quickly becoming a common feature in Connecticut homes. For some families, the ADU is the perfect space for an older relative who is seeking to maintain some independence while living near or with someone who can provide assistance when needed. For occupants with mobility problems or other health concerns, accessibility is a crucial feature of the ADU construction. The most important thing you can do to ensure that your ADU is accessible is to work with a team of experts that understands the principles of accessible design. Aligning yourself with the right professionals can help ensure that your ADU will be accessible and safe. This is what you should know about building accessible ADUs on your Connecticut property.

Maintaining a rental property involves more than just deep cleaning between tenants. Performing periodic updates helps keep your rental property in good condition for your tenants, while also making your property more attractive to new tenants when the house is vacant. When renovating your CT rental property, it's important to consider which renovations make the most sense for your budget and your property's unique needs. While some property owners may naturally gravitate toward the least expensive updates possible, there are some features of your rental property that are worth a higher cost. Working with the right contractor and planning your updates strategically can help ensure that your rental property will remain in good condition.

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a small living unit constructed on a lot with a larger primary home. ADUs have been slow to take off in Connecticut because of strict rules that prevented homeowners from building ADUs that met their needs. In recent years, changes in Connecticut law and a relaxation of the rules in many townships has lead to a boom of ADU construction amid a housing crisis. ADUs are a practical housing solution for multi-generational family groups living together on one property. If you're considering building an ADU on your property, there are many things to know before you get started. The good news is that building an ADU is becoming easier as rules and laws change to become more permissive of ADU construction on residential properties in CT. Finding a skilled contractor with experience navigating the permitting and zoning process in Connecticut is important. Here's what to know about building an ADU.