Given the increased popularity of home decorating and design shows on HGTV and the DIY network, homeowners can easily be misled about how much a kitchen remodeling project actually costs. Whether your kitchen layout stays the same, is slightly modified, or completely overhauled, it is important for you to understand the distinct differences. Houzz.com, the leading …
15 Unforgettable Kitchen Ideas
Creating a one-of-a kind kitchen can often come down to a singular design element. Houzz’s author Mitchell Parker collected 15 kitchens that came together perfectly, with the help of that one unique design detail. MainStreet’s beautiful urban Birmingham kitchen made the list with the use of lovely glass chandeliers as a focal point for the …
You Have Style—Shouldn’t Your Laundry Room?
Nowadays, beyond creating a living space that looks great, functions properly and is easy to maintain, homeowners want to extend a sense of style and comfort to every part of their home—even their laundry rooms. We got a kick out of these ten designer tips collected by Houzz author, Michelle Gage. MainStreet’s very own laundry …
How to Design a Kitchen Made for Entertaining
The kitchen is the heart of a home. From casual family dinners to holidays and special events—the kitchen is the ideal place for loved ones to gather. But if your kitchen is small, outdated, or just not suitable for guests, it can be difficult to entertain. A remodel can serve to create a new kitchen …
Remodeling Trends in 2016
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.
Houzz Kitchen of the Week Features MainStreet Kitchen
To our wonderful surprise, Houzz featured MainStreet Design Build’s recent Birmingham kitchen remodel in a new “Kitchen of the Week” article. This before and after transformation of a 100-year old English farmhouse can be seen here. Check out this fabulous article that details the before and after transformation of an awkward layout turned into a beautiful modern living space.
2015 Third Annual Fall Extravaganza Raises a Record $128,000 for Habitat For Humanity of Oakland County
Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County held its Third Annual 2015 Fall Extravaganza on November 19, 2015 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham and raised a record $128,000 to provide safe and affordable housing for low-income families in Oakland County. During this event, 287 people were in attendance, up from 214 attendees the prior year. …