For this young family, their existing space wasn’t working for their lifestyle. Besides the aesthetics, they felt the kitchen wasn’t living up to its full potential. A list of their wants/needs included an open, sleek design that allowed their three children to eat at the island and have a place at a nearby desk to …
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling Explained: Basic, Mid-to-Upper Range vs. Deluxe
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 …
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 But if your kitchen is small, outdated, or just not suitable for guests, it can be difficult to entertain.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.
MainStreet Catapults a Tired Kitchen into the 21st Century
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 …
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 …