How Masters Touch Design/Build Can Help You Create an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Light of New Massachusetts Legislation
The recent Affordable Homes Act in Massachusetts has introduced new opportunities for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs), making it an ideal time to consider adding this flexible space to your property. Masters Touch Design/Build specializes in helping homeowners navigate the process of designing and constructing ADUs, from understanding new zoning regulations to creating…
Things To Know When Adding an In-Law Suite to Your Home
When deciding to add an in-law suite to your home, you want to be sure the new addition is designed to complement your house and property while working well for the people who will be living in it. Most in-law suites are first-floor additions but when necessary, in-law suites can be built on the second…
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Don’t Be Rushed Into Bad Decisions: The Value of Working with Independent Kitchen Remodelers
If you’re planning your first kitchen remodel, one of the places you’re most likely to do in-store research is a home improvement store or a kitchen and cabinet showroom. The advantage of visiting places that have appliances, flooring, lighting, countertops and other kitchen renovation essentials on display is obvious: it can introduce you to a…
Four Must Have Kitchen Design Elements for the Serious Entertainer
As Wayland kitchen designers, we work with lots of homeowners who truly enjoy opening their homes for parties, special dinners, and other celebrations. These events generally involve a lot of beautiful food, a good portion of which is prepared ahead of time. With that in mind, here are four must have kitchen design elements for…
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Is A Kitchen Designer Really Necessary?
There are many lovely homes in the Hopkinton area. Many of these homes were built at a time when smaller, darker kitchens were more acceptable than they are today. If you’d like to renovate your kitchen to be larger, brighter, and more suited to your family’s lifestyle, working with a Hopkinton kitchen designer makes sense.
Planning A New Kitchen? Inspiration Tips from Top Newton Kitchen Designers
While things may slowly be starting to get back to normal, we all know that in some way, we’re never going to go back to the way things were. Life has been very different for many of us, and opened our eyes about the central role home plays in our family’s health, well-being, and group…
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Smart Kitchen Design in Wellesley
July 8, 2020 // by admin Kitchen designers around the world, including right here in Wellesley, are starting to achieve meaningful clarity on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted kitchen design. While we’re all hopeful that the situation will resolve quickly and completely, the facts on the ground indicate that that may not be the…
How Masters Touch Design/Build Can Help You Leverage the New Affordable Homes Act for In-Law Living Spaces
With Massachusetts’ recent passage of the Affordable Homes Act, addressing housing costs and increasing housing availability is now a state priority. This legislation opens up new opportunities for homeowners to create additional living spaces, such as in-law suites, through expanded allowances for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and other supportive policies. At Masters Touch Design/Build, we’re…
Let Us Entertain You: Kitchen Design for People Who Love to Throw Big Parties & Family Gatherings
“They say you can have a dinner party with only 4 people, but I’ve never managed it,” Julia laughed. The Hopkinton homeowner loves throwing parties. “On average, I’d say we have ten people when it’s a small gathering – and more like 40 when we want to have a really good time.” An avid cook…
Custom Home Builders for Your Custom Home Project
How to Get Started with Custom Home Builders for Your Custom Home Project Embarking on a custom home project can be an exciting yet daunting endeavor. Here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure you kick off the process smoothly: Initial Research: Evaluate Your Needs: Determine your budget, preferred location, and specific features you desire in your…
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Turning the Kitchen into a Peaceful Retreat From the World
“My guiding design principle is happiness. When I am home, I want to be happy. I don’t want to be confronted with stressful news. I don’t want to see the ugliness of the world. My home is my safe place away from everything, and the kitchen is where I go to enjoy myself.” Joanne is…
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It’s Okay to Obsess About Your New Kitchen: On The Pleasure of Planning Renovations
“When I look back at my life, when I was a kid, a lot of the memories from that time happened in our kitchen,” Simon said. “Good times and bad. And now that I’m older, now that I appreciate design,” he laughed, “I have to admit we had a particularly ugly kitchen in my childhood…
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Spring’s Here: Time for Bathroom Renovations
Are you ready for a better bathroom? It’s home renovation season, and for Massachusetts families who have been spending a lot of time in the house, the need to upgrade and improve the bathroom is more pressing than ever. When you’re planning your bathroom renovation, there are four areas to consider: flooring, vanity/cabinetry/storage, plumbing fixtures…
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The Dine-In Kitchen: Planning Do’s & Don’ts
If you’re in the planning stages of your Milton kitchen renovation, one of the first questions you’ll want to ask yourself is “Does my new kitchen need space for people to eat – and if the answer to that question is “YES!”, what should that dining experience be like?” While there’s never going to be…
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What are the Advantages of the Kitchen Bump Out?
Almost everyone would like to have more space in their kitchen. The ways to achieve a larger kitchen is generally by building a kitchen addition or the addition’s smaller, cuter cousin: the bump out. What is is Kitchen Bump Out? A kitchen bump out is a small addition to the kitchen. They’re generally a single…
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What If I Don’t Want to Design My Kitchen Myself?
“Some people just have a gift,” Marnie said. “They can look at a room and just see how it’s all supposed to work. Where the cabinets go. What color the appliances should be. What type of curtains. Whatever. I don’t have that gift. I get frustrated and aggravated just thinking about it. Why can’t I…
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Do You Need More Storage in The Kitchen?
From a storage perspective, the kitchen is an extremely complicated room. There are a number of things that are almost always stored in kitchens – food, cooking gear, and dishes – as well as items that are often stored in kitchens – small appliances, table linens – and family specific items that need to be…
Good Home Design Elevates Your Life
Sometimes there are discussions about whether having a home custom built is meaningfully different than acquiring a home in another way. We’re custom home builders, here in Newton, so obviously we have an opinion this issue – but it’s an opinion based on the experiences we’ve had serving the local community for many, many years.…
The Kitchen As Idyllic Retreat From Reality
“You know what you don’t see in my kitchen?” Kristen said. “A television. A radio. A computer. If it can bring the news in here, it stays out there,” she added, pointing through a gracious archway into the family room. “The kitchen is my place to get away from everything.” As Weston kitchen remodeling contractors,…
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3 Signs It’s Time for a New Bathroom
Despite the fact that the bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in the house, it’s among the last to be renovated or upgraded. “I don’t know why we waited so long to take this project on,” Thom said. The Dover father of three explained, “but now I’m so glad we did. Not only does…
Everyday Magic: Expand the House by Finishing the Basement
“We knew this house was on the small side when we bought it, but I didn’t realize how cramped we’d feel,” Ellie said. “We’ve only lived in Westwood two years, and already it’s clear: we need more space. My partner’s job went fully remote, which means they need a dedicated office space. The kids are…
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How to Make the Kitchen Look Fresh While Still Feeling Like Home
“My husband and I were talking the other day and we realized we haven’t done the kitchen in over twenty years,” Jean laughed. “You always mean to get around to it, but life was very busy. Kids in school, kids in college – and now here we are with grandkids. It’s definitely time to upgrade…
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Do You Really Want an Eat-In Kitchen?
If you’re planning your next kitchen upgrade, one topic of conversation should be around the idea of an eat-in kitchen. What technically is an eat-in kitchen? Think your typical kitchen layout, but also include a relatively small and simple area where people can sit and eat. How many people? The size of your family can…
The Art of Kitchen Remodeling in Newton
Nestled in the heart of the vibrant Weston community, Newton stands as a beacon of innovation and tradition, especially when it comes to home design and renovation. In a town known for its beautiful homes and engaged community, the kitchen often becomes the centerpiece of a household, reflecting the unique blend of tradition and modernity…
Kitchen Remodeling Contractors in Weston, MA: Transforming Homes, Enriching Lives
In the heart of Middlesex County, Weston, MA, is renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant community life. It’s a place where tradition meets modernity, making it the perfect backdrop for homeowners looking to infuse their spaces with a blend of both. This is where kitchen remodeling contractors in Weston, MA, step in,…
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Ready to Update Your Massachusetts Bathroom this Spring?
Whether you’re looking to update an outdated bathroom, increase your home’s value, or simply create a more functional and luxurious space, remodeling your bathroom can achieve these goals and more. Let’s delve into what makes bathroom remodeling in the Bay State a worthwhile investment and how Masters Touch Design Build can bring your vision to…
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Kitchen Backsplash
When you’re dreaming about your new kitchen, there’s a good chance the backsplash plays a surprisingly prominent role. The kitchen backsplash is constantly in view, yet seldom noticed – unless you use the principles of good kitchen design to take advantage of this visual powerhouse. Different choices in color, material and design used in the…
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Nearly Half of All Kitchen Renovations Change the Layout – What Would You Change in Your House?
Recently, Houzz reported that 45% of all kitchen renovations involve changing the layout of the room. We do a lot of kitchen upgrades and kitchen additions here in the Milton area, and that statistic certainly reflects what we see locally. One of the primary reasons people upgrade their kitchen is to achieve a room that…
My Brother’s Moving In With Us: Kitchen Renovations for Changing Families
“My brother is a little older than me – he’ll be 70 soon,” Matt said. “Unfortunately his wife passed away, and he is just not in a position to live on his own. We’re doing some home renovations to make this happen, and my question is about the kitchen. How do you know when it’s…
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The Perfect Kitchen for Cooking Romantic Dinners Together
“When I met Brian, he was working as the Executive Chef in a restaurant here in Boston,” Donna said. “And of course, I’m a buyer for a grocery chain. Food is extremely important to both of us, and cooking together is a big part of our romantic life. Now that we’re remodeling the kitchen, I’d…
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How to Get Martha Stewart’s Design Secrets in Your New Kitchen
“I’ve always loved how Martha Stewart makes everything look perfect,” Denise said. “But I don’t have her budget or assistants. How can I use kitchen design to bridge the gap between the look I want and the life I have?” As a Hingham kitchen designer, we can say that there’s lots of local enthusiasm for…
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The 2 Island Kitchen: What’s the Appeal?
Because we specialize in building high end kitchens in MA, we pay a lot of attention to emerging design trends that make sense for busy families and frequent entertainers. Case in point: the two island kitchen. What is the 2 Island Kitchen? Ideal for homes with a relatively large open floorplan, the 2 Island Kitchen…
Is It Time for a Better Bathroom?
While the bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in the house, it’s often the room that winds up last on the renovation and upgrade list. However, if you’re in the mood to make life better for yourself and your family, it’s time to take on the challenge. The Advantages of Upgrading the Master Bath…
Understanding Stretch Code
If you are planning a custom home, a significant remodeling project or addition to your existing home, Stretch Code may require you to do additional work and upgrades to meet strict energy efficiency codes. This can have a major impact on the planning process, and more importantly, the budget. From the mass.gov website: 1. What…
Minimaluxe Kitchen Design: What’s the Hype About
If you’re thinking about upgrading your kitchen, or you’re interested in the most current kitchen design trends, it’s likely you’ve seen a lot of enthusiasm for the minimal luxe aesthetic. This makes sense – we all like nice things – but will gold fixtures and the other high-end details that define the look really work…
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1 in 4 Homeowners Are Choosing This Home Renovation Project in 2024
Because our homes are our biggest investment, there’s always a great deal of interest in improving the home so it is worth more. When choosing home renovation projects, one factor to consider is how much will doing this renovation raise the value of my home? You don’t have to guess. Building industry and real estate…
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2024’s High End Kitchen Design Trends
Kitchen design trends come and go, but if you’re planning to upgrade your kitchen soon it helps to know what direction manufacturers are going with their cabinetry, flooring, appliances and other kitchen essentials. With that in mind, we’re taking a look at 2024’s High End Kitchen Design Trends forecast. Bring on the Blue: Blue has…
Planning Your New Kitchen: Balancing Your Goals with Real Life
“Of course I want our family to eat healthy. And of course the kids will happily do their chores and clean up after dinner every night,” Amber said. “But in real life, sometimes we’re having whatever the Uber driver feels like delivering – and the kids ‘forget’ their chores so clean up is a real…
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The Holiday Kitchen – Observe Now, Enjoy Later
If you’re thinking about upgrading the kitchen – or if you’ve even started planning your next kitchen remodel – this time of year is extremely important. During the holiday season, we put our kitchens to the test. We cook the biggest meals. We bake the most goodies. We host the most parties. We wash the…
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Moving Mom In: What Home Renovations Make This Life Transition Easier?
As design build specialists, we have some guiding principles that influence the work we do. Perhaps most important among these is the fact that homes are where families live – and no two families are alike. When you’re creating a home for a family, making sure their physical and emotional needs are met is critical…
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3 Ways to Help Guarantee You’ll Love Your New Bathroom
In terms of homeowner happiness, few home renovations deliver more bang for the buck than bathroom upgrades. There are a few reasons for this. Bathrooms are among the busiest rooms in the house, which means their appearance and functionality have a direct impact on the family’s happiness. That being said, homeowners tend to go a…
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Can You Have an Eat-In Kitchen in an Upscale Home?
Busy families don’t always have their meals in the dining room. The eat-in kitchen is ideal for active households that want it to be quick and simple to prepare, serve, and clean up after meals. But can you have an eat-in kitchen in an upscale home? The answer is an emphatic yes, according to lifestyle…
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2024’s Must-Have Kitchen Upgrade Actually Makes Sense for Busy Families
As Needham kitchen designers, we make sure to stay well acquainted with the interesting trends in kitchen design. Sometimes these trends are destined to only be popular for a little while – the all white kitchen is a prime example – while other trends have staying power because they actually make life better for the…
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Do You Need an In-Law Suite?
So the decision has been made that your parents (or your spouse’s parents) are going to live in the family home. Making that decision happens for a number of reasons, with the most common being a desire to have grandparents close by the children, medical or care needs, or financial concerns. But once the decision…
What Makes A High End Kitchen A High End Kitchen?
What are the defining characteristics of a high end kitchen? This is an important question for anyone who is intentionally trying to create a certain impression with the appearance of their home. It’s also important for anyone who demands high performance in all areas of their life, including their living spaces. A high end kitchen…
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How Big Should A Kitchen Be?
“I never really thought about it before we had kids, but our kitchen is really small.” Renee is a busy mother of 2 young boys. They live in the Newton area, and she’s decided it’s time to renovate the kitchen. “Realistically, I think we’ll need to have a kitchen addition built. That’s the only way…
What’s the First Thing You Should Do If You Want to Upgrade the Kitchen?
We’re kitchen designers in Hingham, and one of the things we hear frequently from homeowners is that they aren’t sure how the kitchen renovation process works and what they need to do to get started. With that in mind, here are some preliminary tasks that are vital to a successful kitchen upgrade: Have Lots of…
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Is Your Kitchen Dated? 3 Ways to Tell if It’s Time to Remodel
How long does it take for a kitchen to become dated? While conventional wisdom (and the internet) will tell you 10-15 years, the fact is that some kitchen designs have timeless, lasting appeal while others don’t. Changes in kitchen design trends are moving far more rapidly than ever before. Not all of these trends age…
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Lived In, Functional and Fun: Creating a Kitchen for the Life You Really Have
“What was really challenging for me, in the kitchen renovation process, was finding examples or inspiration pictures to share with our kitchen designer.” Hayleigh is a first time homeowner and a busy parent, with four children under the age of 12. “Every kitchen design I found on Instagram or Pinterest – it’s all very perfect.…
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Texture in Kitchen Design: Is This Trend Right for You?
Hard to believe this is happening already, but the 2024 kitchen design trends are starting to appear. Industry professionals and lifestyle experts agree that trends have a role in making a kitchen look welcoming and inviting – as long as they’re paired with the fundamentals of good kitchen design. Big for 2024 kitchen design trends:…
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Home Offices a Design Trend in 2023
It’s no surprise that the home remodeling industry has been forever impacted by the effects of the 2020 pandemic. Whether you are a homeowner who has experienced the monetary implications of rising prices, or a professional who has endured product delays, we have all been impacted in one way or another. Today’s 2023 design trends…
Are You Ready for a Kitchen Remodel? 4 Signs It’s Time to Say Yes to Change
Lots of times, when you see an article asking is it time for a kitchen remodel, the focus of the text is on the age and condition of your current condition. These are important criteria to consider, but as experienced kitchen contractors, we’ve found that it’s also important for homeowners to consider the timing of…
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Honoring the History of the Home: Choosing Kitchen Contractors for Mindful Renovations
“This house was built in the 1930’s,” Jeannie said. “And there were a few unfortunate changes made to the place before I was able to purchase it.” The kitchen is the site of what Jeannie finds the most distressing. “There’s one set of changes that happened in the 1970’s, as far as I can tell,…
Every Inch Counts: What Small Space Living Teaches Us About Upscale Kitchen Design
New York City is notorious for the very small kitchens homeowners have to deal with. These culinary spaces are often less than 50 square feet, most often arranged galley style with limited counterspace. Because of this, design experts agree that prioritizing function over aesthetics makes sense in this environment. Keep artwork and decorative items to…
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Why Do People Remodel Their Kitchens: Top Answers for Home Owners
Kitchen renovations are consistently the most popular type of home improvement project homeowners take on. If you’re only going to fix up one room in the house, chances are that it’s going to be the kitchen. Why is that the case? After reading this list of top reasons homeowners remodel the kitchen, we’re sure you’ll…
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Seeking a Brighter, More Cheerful Kitchen? Renovation Tips from Weston’s Top Kitchen Design Team
While we work with homeowners to achieve all sorts of improvements, kitchen renovations are definitely the most popular project. There’s a lot of reasons for this, with the main one being technology advances and style trends causing kitchens to look dated far faster than any other room in the house. Here is Weston, you see…
Should You Remodel the Kitchen Before Selling the House?
Great kitchens help sell homes. If you’re going to be putting your house on the market, the question of whether or not it makes sense to remodel the kitchen will likely come up. The Reasons in Favor of Remodeling the Kitchen Before Selling the House A good kitchen remodel can boost the value of your…
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Improve Your Home, Improve Your Life: How Renovating the Kitchen Made Our Family Happier
“The decision to renovate the kitchen wasn’t an easy one,” Janet said. “My husband and I had to take a long look at the budget and say “Is this what we want to do with this money?” To be frank, it meant postponing a Disney trip until the kids are a little older.” The Needham…
Is Working from Home Wrecking Your Home?
“Like everyone else, I went remote during the pandemic,” Tanya said. “At first, when it was just going to be this short term two week situation, it was no big deal: I sat at the kitchen table where the kids do their homework.” She laughed. “After two weeks, it became clear to me why the…
3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having a Home Addition Built
“We love living in Milton,” Stacy said. “We love our house. We love our neighbors. So when our family grew, we decided to have an addition built. Our builders were great – very knowledgeable and easy to work with – but it was still a learning experience. Here are the three things I wish I’d…
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Home Additions Build Generational Wealth
There comes a point in life when you start to think about what you’re going to leave to your children, grandkids, and other loved ones. This world is tough, and anything you can do to make things easier for your descendants makes sense. This is where the idea of generational wealth comes from. Generational wealth…
Planning for Independent Living: The Ground Floor Bedroom
More than 90% of Americans want to spend their senior years living in their own homes. But as we all know, that doesn’t always happen. One of the primary reasons that seniors are unable to stay in their homes is that they can’t use their home safely anymore. For example, going up and down the…
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Home Addition Means Never Having to Call the Movers
“When we bought this house, I promised my son we’d never have to move again,” Kaylee said. “It’s his third home in ten years, which is a lot.” After getting married, Kaylee and her husband Josh purchased a cute little home in the Wayland area. “It’s perfect,” she said, “but now we’re expecting twins and…
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Are Kids Really Happier With Separate Bedrooms?
“When I was a kid, I shared a room with my brother right up until he left for college,” Toby said. “We both have lots of great memories from that time. I don’t see how my two boys will have that experience if we put them in separate bedrooms.” “Yes, Dad,” son Jacob replied. “I…
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It’s Time for Separate Bedrooms – Home Design to Keep Romance Alive
“As we’ve gotten older, our sleeping habits have definitely changed,” Daniel said. “I am a very light sleeper, and any motion or sound will wake me up – and it takes forever to fall back asleep. My wife Linda has become a very restless sleeper, often getting up multiple times during the night and changing…
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Designing the Home Studio: Tips & Best Practices
“At some point, you have to be willing to take yourself seriously. As an artist, and as an individual.” Mona has lived in the same house for 30 years and is unwilling to move now. But the Newton home didn’t have the space to accommodate what Mona’s creative spirit demanded: a spacious, bright room in…
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Color, Texture & Fun: The New Home Design Essentials
The way we live in our homes is definitely influenced by what’s going on in the world around us. That’s wisdom direct from the staff at Home Digest, in an article recently describing what the best home design trends of 2023 are. During the pandemic, minimal design that looked clean and germ free enjoyed a…
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Four Generations, One Kitchen: What Design Choices Makes This Work?
“With my parents, two of our adult children, and their children all living in this house with my husband and me, it was starting to get seriously crowded in here,” Donna said. “Everyone loves everyone, but we didn’t need to be on top of each other all of the time.” Home design for multi-generational living…
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Enter Elegance: Foyers with Style
You only have one chance to make a first impression. You’ve paid so much attention and care to your home’s exterior – but what is the experience like for your guests when they pass through the front door and into your home? The foyer is the most theatrical room in the house. This is where…
Wine in Design: Giving Your Collection the Space It Deserves – Think Beyond the Cellar
One of the things that struck us, when we were reviewing the Best in American Living Awards – this is an industry honor, presented by the National Association of Homebuyers – is how strong the interest is in wine-inspired home design. As a custom home builder in Milton, one thing we know is that some…
What Are The Top Reasons People Choose To Have a Home Addition Built?
“Why are we having a home addition built? Have you looked at real estate prices lately?” Shawn laughed. “There’s no way I am going through the headache and hassle of trying to buy a house in this market just because we need a little more elbow room!” One of the top reasons people choose to…
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Bring Mom Closer: Upgrading the Home for Multi-Generational Living
More multi-generational families are living together than at any point in recent American history. There are a number of reasons for this, from a challenging economic environment to wanting to have family members close by during times of pandemic and strife. If you’re thinking about having your parents move in – or perhaps it’s your…
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Wellness & Home Design: Planning for Long Term Happiness
Everyone’s talking about an impending recession, and that includes the fine people at Architectural Digest. They recently wrote extensively about what home design should look like for homeowners who want to achieve beautiful, livable spaces via a mindful, thoughtful process. As custom home builders in Milton, one aspect of the article that really captured our…
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Will Your Home Design Choices Age Well?
One of the best things about having a custom built home is the freedom to make your own design choices. Working closely with a design builder, you can achieve a truly one of a kind, bespoke home that reflects everything you love in your living space. But will your home design choices age well? Every…
A Hunger for Life: Creating a Vibrant, Creative Home
“In the course of one very bad year, I broke my back and was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Janie said. “Now, I definitely do not recommend this experience. Choose one or the other, but not both at the same time!” She laughed. “So after I got through that, and I finally was able to be…
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Are Double Appliances Right for Your New Kitchen?
If you’re planning to upgrade your kitchen, or have a new kitchen addition built, the chances are pretty good that you’re paying attention to current kitchen design trends. One strong trend is the inclusion of double appliances – in other words, creating kitchens that have two refrigerators, two dishwashers, two ranges, and so on. What…
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Are Solar Powered Kitchens The Ultimate Smart Upgrade?
If you’re the least bit interested in upscale home design, the HGTV show “The Property Brothers” is a guilty pleasure. They operate under conditions that we, as custom home builders in Needham, would love to enjoy – unlimited budgets, lots of behind the scenes help, and did we mention unlimited budgets? On the most recent…
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Designing the Dream Master Suite: It’s Time
“Over the years, when you have a family home, there are repairs, remodels, and renovations that have to happen. In the late nineties, we had a new roof put on,” Glen said. The Ashland homeowner inherited his parent’s house and raised his own family there. “Then in 2016, our daughter made the decision to move…
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In 2023 Self Care is the Top Priority: Bathroom Design Trends for Happiness & Wellness
Of all the rooms in the house, the bathroom tends to get the short end of the stick in terms of design and style. While kitchens are renovated pretty reliably every 8-12 years, it’s not unusual for families to go more than two decades without significantly renovating the bathroom. Why is that? Well, for young…
Make the Most of Your Space: What Could You Do With a Finished Basement?
“We really love our home and don’t want to have to move, but there’s just not enough space!” Have you ever thought or said these words? It’s a phrase we hear a lot from homeowners in Sudbury and surrounding communities. One cost-effective solution to the problem: finishing the basement. What is Basement Finishing? Basement finishing…
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What Type of Home Renovations Make Homeowners Happiest in the Long Run?
Every year around this time, research will be shared reporting which type of home renovations make homeowners happiest in the long run. We decided a while ago that we wanted to make our own list, based on our experiences serving Massachusetts homeowners. To reach our decision, we included factors like the homeowner’s expressed feelings about…
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When It’s Just the Two Of You: How the Kitchen Changes
“For me, it’s how abruptly our house went from noisy and full to quiet and empty,” Audrey said. “One son made the decision to join the Navy, and the other chose to pursue his career in New York. So we have the classic empty nest, and honestly, I hate it.” Life Changes Prompt Home Changes…
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The Kitchen Design Trend That Will Change Your Life: Lower Kitchen Drawers
If you are – like me – a homeowner who is getting a little older each day, you need to know about lower kitchen drawers. This design choice is so smart and so stylish, it’s not surprising to see it already cropping up on top kitchen design trends reports. What’s involved: replacing lower kitchen cabinets…
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When You Don’t Want to Let Go Of Your Old Kitchen, But It’s Really Time for a New One
“Some people really like change. My sister is like that. She’s constantly redecorating her house – right now, she’s turning her guest bedroom into a home office. Where Mom will stay for visits now, I don’t know – but maybe that’s the point of the renovation.” Janet laughed. “Don’t you tell her I said that!”…
Did Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner Make You Realize It’s Time for a Kitchen Upgrade?
“Of course I am a very proud Grandma,” Christine said. “It was absolutely fantastic having my two daughters and my son bring their families home for the holiday. After all these years of COVID, what a joy to be together!” The Needham homeowner smiled. “Nothing better than family. But I have to admit, putting on…
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Confused by Kitchen Color Trends? Here’s What Really Matters
If you’re in the midst of planning your 2024 kitchen remodel, you might be reading the annual reports on what kitchen design trends are in and which ones are on their way out. We read that stuff too – and this year, we’re very amused to learn that bold colors are a trend that is…
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The Kitchen That Does It All: Is It Right For You?
The National Kitchen and Bath Association recently released the results from their survey of industry professionals. This report shows that many homeowners want kitchens to be multi-functional to meet their at-home work, education, and entertaining needs. This means kitchens that are larger, more colorful, and smarter than ever before. As remodeling contractors in MA, we…
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Creating a Kitchen Sanctuary: Cook, Relax, Reflect
“I think if I learned anything during 2020, it’s that I have to be much more intentional about how I spend my time,” Sonja said. “It’s easy to get caught up trying to take care of everything and having absolutely no time for yourself. Now that we are renovating the house, I want to create…
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You Will Never Regret Having Space for Everyone: On Custom Home Design
“In life, time goes by so fast. The children who are being born today, tomorrow they are getting married.” Maya lives with her daughter, son-in-law, and their three children. “In between, you try to be as happy as possible.” Custom Home Design for Happiness How do you design a home for happiness? While this answer…
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Bathroom Renovation Tips for Less Stress & More Space
“For the longest time, I was driving myself crazy trying to optimize my bathroom storage,” Jodie said. “We’re talking bespoke cabinetry for the towels, and then a vanity just full of drawers, and still I’m struggling to find a place to put the toilet paper and cleaning supplies.” When her son brought his college girlfriend…
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The Affordable Bespoke Home: When Choosing Custom Home Design Makes Sense
“My husband and I both come from families that didn’t have a lot of stability,” Zoe said. “My father was in the military, and you know what that means: frequent moves and never feeling truly settled anywhere. And my husband’s family was in the opposite boat: it was his mother’s career as an entertainer and…
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Comfort Without Compromise: Creating Truly Luxurious Master Bathroom Suites
“Existentialism means no one can take a bath for you.” This quote from Delmore Schwartz, a tragically underknown American poet of the early Twentieth century, stresses the fact that we alone, as individuals, experience and interact with the world in concrete and tangible ways. We have to do this ourselves – no one can do…
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How Big Should Your Shower Be? Considering the Pros and Cons of Wet Rooms
If you’re planning to upgrade your bathroom, one of the areas you’ll have to make choices about is your shower. If you know you’re going with a bathtub with a shower, this article really isn’t for you. For everyone else, the question is how big should your shower be? Gone are the days when homeowners…
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Versatility: Multi-Use Spaces in Kitchen Design
Besides the COVID pandemic that impacted everyone, Denise’s family went through some additional challenges over the years. “Our older son was in quite a serious motorcycle accident, and was in a wheelchair for some time. The kitchen was just impossible for him. He couldn’t maneuver in there at all.” Then, Denise’s husband’s daughter and her…
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Changing Families Means Changing Home Design
This summer, CBS News reported that 1 in 4 young adults live with their parents in the family home. Young adults includes people who are 25 years of age or younger. When you look at people between the ages of 26-34, the number rises to 1 in 3, in situations where the people in question…
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The Peaceful, Practical Retreat: Make Your Bathroom into a Paradise
If you’re planning your next bathroom upgrade, can we introduce you to a trend you’re going to love? Marrying the peaceful elements found in luxury spas with the high performance the bathroom demands, the practical retreat style bathroom has something for everyone. Consider: barrier free showers. Yes, enjoying a walls-free shower is possible at home.…
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3 Signs It’s Time to Build a New Home
Is it better to buy a new house or build a new home? While there are a number of factors that go into answering that question, the fact is there are three clear signs that having a new home designed and built for you is the way to go. Sign #1: You’re Addicted to Browsing…
Remodeling the Master Bathroom: Because It’s Time to Enjoy Life on Your Terms
“I think the real game changer of my life – at least as a homeowner, at least as the person who is planning and overseeing the remodeling work we’re having done – was realizing that the experiences I loved having when we stayed at a B&B or a nicer hotel could happen in my house…
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When Renovating the Kitchen in the Family Home, Be Sensitive to History While Living in the Now
“Sometimes I feel like if my husband and I had purchased a home together, or maybe had a house built for us, it would be easier for me to make changes around the place.” Amanda, a Weston area homeowner explained. “But we inherited this place from his parents, and it was their parents house before…
What Are The Most Popular Home Additions in the Newton, MA Area?
“Our family definitely needs more space,” Janet said, “but with home prices being what they are right now, there’s no way I’m dealing with trying to buy a larger house.” The Newton, MA homeowner is in the process of planning a 2024 home addition. “We’re going to have space for our girls to each have…
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