If you've begun searching for a home builder in Framingham, you've probably discovered you have lots of choices. There's a nearly overwhleming number of construction companies in Middlesex County, offering a wide variety of services. To choose the home builder that's right for you, you'll want to ask the following 4 questions: 1) Can you build the type of home I want? Even if you don't have blueprints in hand, you probably have some kind of idea what type of home you want to have built. Ask your potential home builder about their work. If you're looking for a custom home, a builder who focuses on tract housing is probably not for you! 2) Are … [Read more...]
Framingham Design/Build on a Budget
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Master Bedroom Design Trends: Bigger is Better
Kitchen and bathroom trends come and go, but master bedroom design has remained fairly consistent throughout the years we've been building and renovating homes in Framingham, MA. That appears to be changing. According to this article in Bloomberg more and more home owners are renovating their master bedroom suites or are having master bedroom additions added to their home. The new master bedrooms are very spacious - in some cases, the size of a small apartment. What's behind the change in master bedroom size? It has to do with the way we live, especially once we're older. Almost every home has a living room or a family room, but how much time … [Read more...]
For Family Fun and Easy Entertaining: Deck Construction in Framingham
It’s great to see spring arrive in Framingham – and summer is right around the corner. How are you planning to enjoy the warm weather? A great deck can serve as the center of your summer fun: it’s a great place to barbecue, play with the kids, and relax with your friends. When you’re planning to have your deck built, there are two things to keep in mind. The first is the ways you’d like to use your deck – for example, if you love gardening, you may want built in planters as part of your deck design – and the second is making sure your deck is built to endure the range of weather conditions we experience here in Framingham. Deck construction in … [Read more...]
Summer Will Be Busy: Planning Home Repair, Remodels & New Construction in Framingham, MA
You know spring has arrived when the robins show up, flowers start blooming, and Framingham homeowners start having work done on their homes. Winter was tough this year, which means a lot of local homeowners will need home repairs, especially if their siding has been compromised or there's other storm damage. At the same time, this is the season to begin new construction projects, including custom homes and additions. Demand for building contractors is high. If you want to be sure the best building contractor in Framingham is available to work on your home, you'll want to begin that process now. Choose a Design/Build Contractor to Save Time & … [Read more...]
What a Winter: Home Repairs & Renovations in Western MA
Every year, winter takes its toll on Western MA homes. Snow, wind, and ice combine. Intense storms happen. The result can be damage to your roof and home's exterior, as well as to outbuildings, porches, decks, and entryways. This year has been particularly intense. If you need home repairs in Western MA, here's what you need to know about finding a builder in Framingham: Experience Matters: Given the number of homes needing repairs and renovations after this winter, it's not surprising to see lots of new contracting companies springing up. However, your home is your largest investment and you want everyone who's working on it to be skilled, … [Read more...]
Do You Think Working on a Home Renovation Project with Your Sweetie Will Make the Relationship Better?
When the house is getting a little crowded and the family could use some more elbow room, having an addition built in Natick can make sense. Home additions provide much needed space, whether that's bedrooms for the children, a space for your aging parents to live comfortably, room for a home business, or storage. You can have an addition built on the ground level of your home - this is known as a first floor addition - or you can have a second story addition added in Natick. Recently, there have been some headlines suggesting that working on a home renovation project with your sweetheart can lead to tension and arguments. The truth is that a couple … [Read more...]
Natick Home Remodelers: Kitchen Upgrades, Bathroom Renovations, Home Additions
When the weather outside is frightful, the best kind of delightful is looking ahead to spring time home renovation and remodeling projects. Natick, MA is a neighborhood undergoing some changes. While there are many classic homes here, there are also many families who are stepping up and making their homes their own unique space through kitchen upgrades, bathroom renovations, and home additions. Kitchen upgrades are the most popular home remodel in Natick, and across the rest of the nation as well. The reason for this is simple: kitchen technology and styles change faster than any other room in the house. While your bedroom furniture is something … [Read more...]
Metrowest Builders: Creating Charming Surban Homes
Surban looks like a typo - shouldn't it be suburban? Yet real estate professionals are beginning to use surban to refer to areas like Metrowest MA, where neighborhoods have the charm of small town living in proximity to an exciting, dynamic city. Here in Boston's shadow, there's a real chance for homeowners to enjoy a high quality of life while keeping their housing costs reasonable. Choosing a custom built house is the best way to ensure you get exactly what you want; as an alternative, choose one of the region's many older homes and work with a Metrowest builder to customize it to your specifications. Surban neighborhoods are already extremely … [Read more...]
What’s Your Home Design Style: Bold & Dramatic or Calm & Serene?
As a residential design build firm, we keep a close eye on the home trends most likely to be of interest to local homeowners. Sometimes a trend is cool, but it's not cool here in Western Massachusetts: with four distinct weather seasons and some of the most expensive real estate in the country, it's important that home renovations and upgrades are selected carefully to please the homeowner in the short and long term. That being said, we read with interest this color trend report detailing what design trends are emerging for 2018. Decor options seem to be splitting in two directions: bold and dramatic or calm and serene. Both trends are said to be a … [Read more...]