Residential remodeling

Love your home again!

Does your home fit your changing family size and lifestyle? Do you have enough space to entertain? Does your kitchen inspire the inner chef in you? Is your bathroom up to its potential? Do you have heavy traffic at your back entrance that would benefit from a mudroom? Is there hidden space in an unused basement, just waiting to be converted to a home theater? Would you love to enjoy the warm summer evenings on a well-appointed deck?

Many changes can be made to a home without changing its existing square footage, but additions are also an option. Whether going up or out, extra square footage can provide needed space for a bedroom suite, in-law suite, a larger kitchen, family room... or any other needed area.

Kitchens

A kitchen remodel is by far one of the best investments a homeowner can make, and the return on investment (ROI) a kitchen remodel might produce is an important consideration. When you are planning on staying in your home for more than five years, plan a budget of 15%-18% of the total value of your home.

Most older-style kitchens can easily be updated without major structural changes. Replacing cabinets may be a starting point. Replacing vinyl flooring with ceramic tile, new countertops, a ceramic backsplash and a double-basin sink are modern kitchen remodeling options many homeowners consider.

An antiquated kitchen may need to be gutted. New custom cabinets and natural stone countertops become the rule. Changing an inconvenient traffic flow and adding state-of-the-art appliances can transform a home, and increase resale value.

Bathrooms

A bathroom remodel is a very personal thing and is more about comfort and pampering amenities than form or function, though those are also important. Along with a kitchen remodel, a bathroom remodel is by far one of the best investments a homeowner can make, and the return on investment (ROI) a bathroom remodel might produce is an important consideration.

Some questions to consider:

Is this bathroom intended for more than one person's use?
Might an additional bathroom better suit our family's needs?
Does the current bathroom have enough countertop area?
Do we want granite or tile countertops?
Is there enough storage space for personal incidentals as well as clean towels and paper products?

Additions

Adding space in the form of an addition is a popular remodel. Home additions come in two varieties: those that go up, and those that go out.

When you are not limited to your home's current foot print, when you can extend the perimeter of your home outside the space it now occupies without violating zoning and setback restrictions, then adding out is definitely the addition for you.

Regardless whether you need an addition for a family room, new primary bedroom suite, an in-law suite, a home office, or an extra bathroom, increasing your home's size also adds value to your home.

It's all in the details

A remodel is more than just a functional upgrade — it’s a chance to reimagine your space. Thoughtful attention to detail is what transforms a good remodel into a stunning one. Examples of the impact of details:

Kitchen Flooring: Your kitchen floor does more than cover space — it sets the tone for the entire room. Choose a material that’s not only elegant but also built to handle daily wear: spills, splashes, and the occasional dropped dish. Consider texture, finish, and tone to complement cabinetry and lighting. Even the direction you lay the flooring can enhance visual flow.

Kitchen Hardware: While cabinetry often draws the eye, it’s the hardware — the knobs, pulls, and handles — that elevate its design. Select pieces that echo the finish of your faucet, light fixtures, or even appliances for a seamless look. Small details like these bring harmony and sophistication to your kitchen.

Bathroom Tile: Tile covers much of the bathroom’s visual real estate, so every decision counts. Want a sleek, unified look? Choose large-format tiles in a consistent color palette. Prefer personality and movement? Mix finishes — matte and glossy — or shapes like hexagons, penny rounds, or elongated rectangles.