Designing and building this 1,300 square foot lower level was so much fun for our entire staff! With new entertainment space fueling our clients’ desire for a lower level remodel—to gather with friends for ‘University of Michigan’ football Saturdays, March Madness and everything “Michigan” in between—they came to MainStreet needing an inviting, comfortable space for …
Basement Remodeling
Bloomfield Township, MI Basement Renovation
A rare find in Bloomfield Township is new construction. This gem of a custom home not only featured a modern, open floorplan with great flow, it also had an 1,800 sq. ft. unfinished basement. When the homeowners of this beautiful house approached MainStreet Design Build, they understood the value of renovating the accessible, non-livable space—and …
Understanding Design/Build Remodeling: To Bid or Not to Bid?
The Fundamental Differences Between Design/Build and Design-Bid-Build As a homeowner, you’ll have many choices to make regarding your home remodeling project and your construction partner. Before you begin, it’s important to understand the differences between the two most common construction options: Design Build vs. Design Bid Build. Understanding how design build vs. design-bid-build contracts work may help you better …
Starting a New Home Remodeling Project? Avoid These 8 Design Mistakes
1. Ignoring Current Square Footage in Quest for a New Addition In today’s world, more of anything is often perceived as better. Unless of course you’re talking about debt, gray hair, and the almost unavoidable pounds we tend to pack on between Thanksgiving and the Super Bowl. But when it comes to adding space to …