Learn about the origin of bungalows and the many styles of architecture born across continents and cultures. While drawing close comparisons to the many types of bungalows in this informative Houzz Ideabook, a small, local 1920’s Detroit Tudor-inspired design is featured that recently underwent an exterior makeover by MainStreet Design Build. Access more photos and details on this Southeast Michigan Bungalow. …
MainStreet Design Build transforms a drab, dated kitchen into a stunning, contemporary style kitchen, showing us how to make perfect use of clean lines and natural elements. Located in Birmingham, this 1915 home suffered from a dysfunctional first floor layout, which included a poorly placed powder room, cramped space and lack of storage. The SE …
See how these Southeast Michigan bungalows transformed from ordinary to extraordinary BEFORE:This plain, brick, post-war bungalow in Ferndale, MI presented a less-than-friendly façade. The stone and brick were in great condition, but the nondescript porch and the plain clapboard siding gave the front exterior very little personality. AFTER: A renovation that boasts strong cottage elements …
When it comes to measuring what is popular in home design, one of the most reliable, pure tests in gauging people’s quick-fire gut response to what they see. So, when someone saves a photo on Houzz to an ideabook, after browsing through many photos and clicking Save, they are telling us what they like. With …
When you have a perfect-sized home that you love in the right location, all it takes is a little ingenuity and design inspiration to change your home’s exterior—from drab to fab. This post war bungalow lacked curb appeal and artistic detail. The owners envisioned coming home to a charming, cottage-style home that had a quaint …
As a loyal supporter of Habitat for Humanity for over a decade, MainStreet Design Build willingly accepted an invitation to sponsor all of the valet parking for the Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County’s second Fall Extravaganza. This event was held on November 20, 2014 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham and raised over $82,000, …
The Fundamental Differences Between Design Build and Design Bid Build Over the last 4 weeks, we have explored the fundamental differences in Design Build vs. Design-Bid-Build contracts. Now that you’ve had some time to decide what is important to you, we encourage you to use this checklist to choose a process that is right for you. Your …
