Home Remodeling Tips, Trends & Inspiration

The Hopkinton Home: KonMari for the Kitchen?

Forbes magazine recently ran an article entitled How (And Why) to KonMari Your Kitchen that made the point that the kitchen should spark joy, and that it’s difficult to have joy in a space that’s…

Newton Kitchen Renovation Tips: Finding Inspiration & Deciding What You Want

How can you tell it’s time for a kitchen upgrade? One common sign is that you’re not using the kitchen you have. When homeowners are faced with a kitchen that’s too small, too dark, or…

Wayland Home Style: The Family Friendly Kitchen

Wayland is a very special community. People choose to buy homes here specifically because it’s such a great place to raise children. The school system is excellent. There’s a lot of great outdoor recreation, and…

Kitchen Remodels, Bathroom Upgrades, Finished Basements Among Most Satisfying Home Remodels

Every year, Realtor.com surveys homeowners from all across the country to determine which home renovation jobs have proven to be most satisfying in terms of increasing the homeowner’s pleasure in their home as well as…

Kitchen Design for Long Term Independent Living

During a recent conversation among Newton homeowners, the question of where everyone wanted to spend their golden years came up. A few folks are planning to retire to Florida, but for the majority of people,…

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Common homeowner mistakes to avoid when remodeling your kitchen

Remodeling a kitchen requires a lot of effort (and cash too). Therefore, making sure that it gets done the first time is going to be really important for you. The last thing you want is…

Benefits of Remodeling your Bathroom

From outdated tile in your bathroom to mold growth or just an overall unappealing style, everyone has a breaking point when they realize they are in a desperate need of a new bathroom. But once…

Top 5 Reasons For Kitchen Remodels

Completely updating your kitchen is a tall task that often comes along with some hesitation from a homeowner. For all the reasons you don’t think you should remodel, we wanted to put together some of…

Trends in Kitchen Design and Remodeling

A recent survey by the popular website HOUZZ.com reveals some changing styles and trends for today’s kitchens.  If you are not familiar with HOUZZ.com, it’s a must for anyone planning a home remodeling project.  Be…

Winners at KBIS – New Kitchen and Bath Products 2018

I was lucky enough to attend the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), which was held last month in Orlando, FL.  This is the world’s largest trade event for the kitchen and bath industry and…

Top 5 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Hiring a Designer or Contractor

Budget There are two main areas to focus on when it comes to a budget.  If you are hiring a contractor or design-build firm directly, be sure to be open and honest about budget starting with…

Interior Design Behind the Scenes

In this article, I will describe some of the various steps a client may experience in working with a Design-Build firm for a typical remodeling project. After the initial meeting and a measure of the…

Basics of Bathroom Lighting Design

Lighting is important throughout the home, but one of the most important spaces to light properly is the bathroom. Unfortunately, bathroom lighting is often pushed to the side in the remodeling process in favor of…

Project Profile: Overfield Estates Laundry Mudroom Renovations

This Laundry and Mudroom renovation project was recently completed for a client in Medfield, MA. Our client from Overfield Estates was anxious to update her existing laundry and back-hall to get a fresh look and improved…

Don’t hire a cheap contractor, you’ll pay more in the long run

I’ve been in sales for 35 years, and I’ve owned Masters Touch for over 20 years.  When I need a service provided at my home, a mechanic, or if I’m looking to purchase a new…

Project Profile: Philip Kitchen Remodel

This job is a kitchen remodel (with some surprise structural work) that took this kitchen from 1984 to the present. The homeowners bought this house knowing that it didn’t fit their style, and they knew…

Understanding Your Role in the Design-Build Process

Understanding Your Role in the Design-Build Process You’re going to undertake a home remodeling project and you’ve settled on a Design-Build Firm to execute the work and turn your dream into reality.  How do you…

Needham 1843 Antique Remodel

Needham 1843 Antique Remodel Masters Touch Design Build recently completed an antique remodel on a home in Needham. The front hall and dining room in this charming 1840’s home were in need of an update:…

How to Style A Kitchen Like A Pro

How to Style A Kitchen Like A Pro   The last step of a kitchen remodel is often the most overlooked one—styling your space.  By styling, I mean accessorizing the space and bringing it to life….