Tagged MainStreet Design Build

10 Things to Consider When Building a Mudroom

As the Boston Globe reported, “The mudroom is the new foyer,” one senior architect recently quipped. Today’s mudroom can be a truly functional space—a place to store things you need in easy reach, but still out of the way of the main living space. The mudroom serves a dual purpose. First, it must be built …

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How to Read and Understand Reviews

Leveraging Online Reviews to Find a Home Remodeling Firm that Is Right for You The onset of the world-wide-web ushered in a whole new way of doing business for both buyers and sellers of goods and services. From ordering milk to planning a family vacation, we rely on the Internet to help us in almost …

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Pleasant Ridge, MI Bungalow - Completed Remodel by MainStreet Design Build

Before and After: A Beautiful Craftsman Home Restored to Its Early 20th-Century Charm

When Alicia and Christian purchased their 1920s Pleasant Ridge bungalow, they did so specifically with the intention of restoring this beautiful Craftsman home. They wanted to remain architecturally faithful to its original early 20th-century charm. The Homeowner’s Vision Alicia and Christian’s vision included protecting the front porch from the elements by adding an enclosed porch, …

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The Luxury of Custom Built-Ins for Any Room in Your Home

Hardly any aspect of a home accomplishes more in terms of functionality and aesthetics than custom built-in cabinets and shelves. You likely have seen plenty of creative built-in design ideas by pouring through magazines, on Pinterest, HGTV, or community sites like Houzz. One thing is for certain built-ins add style and personality, and even a …

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