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MainStreet Design Build Named NARI National CotY™ Winner
Birmingham, MI, April 10, 2024—The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named MainStreet Design Build in Birmingham, MI, 2024, National Contractor of the Year (CotY) winner in the Residential Addition Over $500,000 category in its’ annual awards...
MainStreet Design Build Supports Shades of Pink Foundation Pars Fore Pink 3rd Annual Golf Outing
Bloomfield Hills, MI – MainStreet Design Build, inspired by the Shades of Pink Foundation’s mission that no person should have to forgo life-saving medical treatment, was honored to help support the organization’s Pars Fore Pink 3rd Annual Golf Outing. Founded by Dr....
MainStreet Design Build Loses a Master Carpenter — But the World Gains a Master Musician
Birmingham, MI – October 17, 2022 – MainStreet Design Build is sad to lose one of their carpenters, Dave Stephens, but is also happy to see his musical career take off. Having joined MainStreet in July 2019, Dave quickly rose from apprentice to full working carpenter,...
MainStreet Wins Two First Place Awards at the 18th Annual Detroit Home Design Awards
Birmingham, MI – June 14, 2022 – This year’s Detroit Home Design Awards were presented by DOBI Real Estate, with two 1st-place wins presented to MainStreet Design Build. “We were thrilled to attend this annual event honoring such excellence in remodeling,” beams...
MainStreet Design Build Awarded Best of Houzz 2022 for both Design and Service
The 2022 people’s choice awards highlight top home professionals among the Houzz community. Birmingham, MI, February 4, 2022 – MainStreet Design Build, a leading remodeling firm located in Birmingham, MI, has been awarded two “Best of Houzz 2022” honors: for Design...
30 Years: A History Worth Celebrating
Looking back and sharing favorite memories of MainStreet Design Build staff This year, MainStreet Design Build celebrates its 30-year anniversary. Reflecting on our past and gearing up for a remarkable future, this post honors the 20 current staff members who have...
Shades of Pink Foundation Fundraiser
Founded on the simple principle that no person should have to forgo life-saving medical treatment to pay for monthly bills, the Shades of Pink Foundation works with individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the local community to build a comprehensive...
MainStreet Design Build Is Celebrating 30 Years of Remodeling Excellence and Growth
Birmingham, MI - September 2021 – MainStreet Design Build, a local leader in luxury design-build residential remodeling, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary. In 1991, Steve Ramaekers, the CEO and president of MainStreet Design Build, set out with a vision to bring...
An Anniversary Letter to Our MainStreet Design Build Family
It’s hard to believe that Steve and I opened the doors to MainStreet 30 years ago. I can still remember Steve calling me and saying, “I want to open our own business. I think we can do this better. I want to make sure every single client loves the design and is happy...
Part II: COVID-19’s Impact on MainStreet Design Build and the Future of Home Remodeling
MainStreet's Production and Project Managers Give Insightful, Personal Video Interviews on the Effects of the Pandemic on Their Jobs & Clients There’s no question that the lifestyle changes, shaped by the pandemic, have changed the way we look at home design....
Part I: COVID-19’s Impact on MainStreet Design Build and the Future of Home Remodeling
Four MainStreet Carpenters Give Insightful, Personal Video Interviews on the Effects of the Pandemic on Their Jobs & Clients There’s no question that the lifestyle changes, shaped by the pandemic, have changed the way we look at home design. According to a recent...
MainStreet Design Build Expands Its Sales Coverage in Southeast Oakland County with the Hiring of a New Sales and Design Manager
BIRMINGHAM, MI (November 4, 2020) — MainStreet Design Build, the ideal choice for homeowners seeking a luxury design-build residential remodel, announced today the expansion of its sales team coverage in Southeast Oakland County with the hiring of new Sales and Design...
MainStreet Design Build Takes Home Two Awards in 16th Annual Detroit Home Design Awards
Birmingham, MI – March 24, 2020 – Each year, Metro Detroit’s design community celebrates winners of the Annual Detroit Home Design Awards honoring professionals of award-winning home design. The 16th annual event was presented by DOBI Real Estate on Tuesday, March...
GuildQuality’s 2020 Guildmaster Award Honors MainStreet Design Build
MainStreet Design Build is Recognized Among The Top Customer Service Leaders in the Residential Construction Industry Birmingham, MI – 3/24/20 – MainStreet Design Build of Birmingham, Michigan received a 2020 Guildmaster Award from GuildQuality for demonstrating...
MainStreet Response to the Coronavirus
We are in this together We understand the growing concern surrounding Coronavirus in our community, and our hearts go out to all of those who have been affected. As a family-owned business, all of us at MainStreet Design Build takes this situation very seriously. The...
MainStreet Design Build of Birmingham, MI Awarded Best Of Houzz 2020
Award-Winning Birmingham, MI Firm MainStreet Design Build Awarded ‘Best of Houzz’ 2020 for Design and Service Ninth Year in a Row Birmingham, MI, February 7, 2020 –MainStreet Design Build of Birmingham, MI has won a “Best Of Houzz” award for Design and Customer...
Gaming the System: How Friendly Competition Brings out the Best in MainStreet Design Build
A brilliant idea wins awards and gets our production leader onto a Tim Faller podcast Our very own Rick Swanquist, Production Manager Extraordinaire at MainStreet Design Build was thrilled to be a guest on The Tim Faller Show! [Listen to the episode here.] Fresh off...
MainStreet Design Build Remodeling Wins Judges Choice of Top Professional
Premier remodeling company wins in Design Challenge Competition Oakland County, MI – October 2, 2019 – Fresh from being voted the #1 kitchen remodeler in Detroit and the #2 general contractor in all of Michigan, MainStreet Design Build adds another trophy to its...
5 Benefits of Using an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Remodeling Firm
If you live in a home built before 1978 (before lead-based paints were outlawed), there is a good chance your home contains lead-based paints and plumbing, unfortunately. The older a home is, the higher the risk of lead being present and posing potential harms,...
MainStreet Design Build Takes Home First Place Award in 14th Annual Detroit Home Design Awards
Birmingham, MI – March 29, 2018 – Each year, Metro Detroit’s design community celebrates winners of the Annual Detroit Home Design Awards honoring professionals of award-winning home design. This year’s 14th Annual gala event was presented by Michigan Design Center on...
Birmingham’s MainStreet Design Build Expands Service Offerings to Include Full Service Interior Design
Promotes Christopher Swint, Interior Designer Birmingham, MI – March 15, 2019 – MainStreet Design Build, one of Birmingham’s most trusted, luxury remodeling design-build firms, announced a new division for the 28-year-old company. The new Interior Design Division...
MainStreet Design Build Takes Home Two 2016 Detroit Home Design Awards Under Two Categories
Birmingham, MI – March 23, 2016 – Each year, Hour Media in conjunction with Michigan Design Center hosts a magical night honoring professionals of award-winning home design. On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 this memorable evening boasted a strolling dinner at The Max M....
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...
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...
Houzz Compares Bungalow Styles and Features MainStreet Southeast Michigan Bungalow
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...
2014 Habitat for Humanity Fall Extravaganza Successfully Raises Over $82,000
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...
MainStreet Design Build Wins 2014 Detroit Home Design Awards Under Two Categories
Birmingham, MI – Spring, 2014 – Each year, Detroit Home Magazine holds an annual competition that honors Michigan’s ‘best in design.’ Its categories have grown to include a wide array of topics from architecture, flooring and décor to millwork and interior/exterior...
MainStreet Design Build Wins 2011 Detroit Home Award
BIRMINGHAM, MI – March 15, 2011 – Each year, Detroit Home Magazine holds a competition for Michigan-based designers, architects, builders and artisans. This competition offers a variety of categories for these professionals to submit works completed within Michigan or...
MainStreet Design Build, Inc. Bathroom Remodel wins 2009 Detroit Home Award
BIRMINGHAM, MI – March 31, 2009 – Each year, Detroit Home Magazine holds a competition for designers, architects, builders and artisans. This competition offers a variety of categories for experts to submit works from the previous year. A variety of experts from...
MainStreet Restorations & Remodeling, Inc. Honored With Big50 Award
Birmingham, MI – 10/7/2005 – MainStreet Restorations & Remodeling, Inc. has been selected by REMODELING magazine as a winner of the 2005 Big50 Award in the Business Savvy category. The Big50 awards were presented at a gala dinner at the Remodeling Leadership...
Media Coverage
Read about MainStreet Design Build in the news from local media sources.
Perfect All Year
November 2023 — MainStreet’s remarkable Bloomfield Hills condo remodel is featured in Detroit Design magazine’s Winter 2023 edition, uncovering the details of this extensive renovation. Starts on page 38.
Homestyle: Must-Haves for Your House!
October 2022 – The Detroit News shares 20 home improvement ideas, 3 that feature MainStreet’s creative design solutions.
How to Solve the Problem of Low Ceilings
January 2022 —Well-chosen paint finishes, lighting, wall mouldings and other details can give your rooms a visual lift (MainStreet project featured in this post).
30 years of building, design
November 2021 – MainStreet is featured in Downtown Magazine’s “Business Matters” section. Read the editorial highlighting MainStreet’s milestone 30-year anniversary.
Get Out! Create a Great Outdoor Space
March 2021 – MainStreet is featured in the Michigan Design Center Blog.
On the Surface
January 2021 – MainStreet is featured in Michigan Home and Lifestyle Magazine.
7 Great Ideas From Spring 2020’s Most Popular Home Bars
July 2020 — Find solutions for storage, style and conversation areas in these trending home bar photos (MainStreet project featured in this post).
Pro Panel: Everything You Need to Know About Your Gutters
March 2020 – Read about tell-tale maintenance checks and timely repairs that are key to keeping your home free of damp and leaks (MainStreet project featured in this post).
Pro’s Picks: Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry
December 2019 – MainStreet is featured in ProRemodeler’s “Pro’s Picks” for their use of Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry Frameless Cabinets.
Smart Solutions: Exterior makeovers can have dramatic results
October 2019 – If your house could use a face lift, an exterior home makeover can be a great place to start. This remodeling topic was featured at a recent Wine & Design seminar presented by MainStreet Design Build in Birmingham and The Detroit News.
Before & After: Glitzy ’80s Bathroom Goes Sleek Modern
October 2019 – A MainStreet Design Build master bathroom renovation project is the subject of this Houzz article. Read all about how MainStreet’s own Christine Ramaekers transformed this Hollywood-inspired bathroom with a radical redo.
The Best General Contractors in Michigan
July 2019 – MainStreet Design Build Ranks #2 out of #15 for the Best General Contractors in Michigan according to GC Magazine.
To produce this list, the General Contractors editorial team used a comprehensive set of criteria, including awards, press, versatility in styles and services, number of projects, and overall good standing in the community.
The Best Kitchen Remodeling Contractors in Detroit
June 2019 – MainStreet Design Build Tops the General Contractors Magazine List of the 12 Best Kitchen Remodeling Contractors in Detroit.
To produce this list, General Contractors magazine reviews kitchen remodeling firms and general contractors to determine capabilities for quality service, as well as their ability to finish a project within a specific budget. Additional criteria were considered to ensure the quality of the firms listed. These include distance to Detroit, professional affiliations, years of experience, list of accolades, customer reviews, and press recognition.
Old Home Love
April | May 2018 — When you’re expanding an older home, the challenge is to make the addition look natural, not just inside, but on the exterior as well. This historic home in Birmingham, Michigan, is almost a century old, and it was time to expand some of the smaller areas in the home, including the basement, kitchen, eating nook and garage. Architect and builder Christine Ramaekers of MainStreet Design Build turned the 2,500-square-foot home into 4,000 square feet and made the extension seamless.
Clean and Crisp
March 13, 2018 — If you have a growing family, your kitchen needs plenty of seating and storage to create an open atmosphere and accommodate everybody’s needs. At the Westchester home in Birmingham, Michigan, the new owners were less than satisfied with the results of the previous renovation and contacted Main Street Design Build to give their kitchen the custom revamp it needed. Learn how MainStreet Design Build helped this Michigan family create a functional and communal kitchen.
Fairy-Tale Ending
October | November 2017 — Like the cottages of Snow White with her seven dwarves and Princess Aurora with her fairy godmothers, the storybook cottage is charming and romantic. For this Ferndale, Michigan, home, the transformation from plain to quaint was nothing short of magical too. “The goal was to completely transform the home’s exterior into a charming cottage without changing the footprint,” says Steven Ramaekers, Director of Architecture at MainStreet Design Build. Here are a few of the elements that contribute to the finished result.
Habitat Oakland County breaks ground for energy-efficient home in Commerce Township
June 10, 2016 — Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County staff broke ground in Commerce Township for energy-efficient home with future homeowners, Mike and Natalie Yanosy, and corporate sponsors – Tevarrow, Inc., MainStreet Design Build, MB Financial, Templeton Building Company, BCC+, Cole Wagner Cabinetry, Karma Yoga and the local yoga community.
Luxury Impresses in Small Kitchens
April 2015 — MainStreet project featured in Small Kitchen Inspirations article.
Let’s Collaborate on Your Next Home Innovation!
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