Another year, another shift in evolving trends. MainStreet Design Build, a luxury design build firm located in Birmingham, solicited advice from its award-winning certified designer, Christine Ramaekers, to identify this year’s hottest remodeling trends, based on current demand from Oakland County homeowners.
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. …
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 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 …
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 …
At MainStreet Design Build, we want you to love the home that you’re in and achieve your remodeling dreams. So we’ve compiled a list of expert tips to ease your concerns by making you aware of the most common remodeling mistakes—and how to avoid them. 1. Not Knowing Your DIY Limits This one’s a common …
How long have you been thinking about a luxurious laundry room with tons of space to fold and hang laundry? How often have you dreamed of a doorway that is free and clear of clutter—replaced by a mudroom that conveniently stores your kids’ jackets, shoes, and backpacks? And, what about that large, 7’x9’ functional island …
