When planning a renovation, homeowners tend to get caught up in selecting flashy items like furniture, art, lighting, and hardware. One thing that can get overlooked is flooring. However, what’s installed under your feet often plays a crucial element that anchors a room’s design and can set the tone for the whole space. In this…
Category: Home Remodeling
For many New England homeowners, square footage is at a premium. However, savvy homeowners are discovering that their basements often hold untapped potential. Basements, underutilized and neglected, can offer huge potential for creating a new and versatile living area for both family and friends. In this month’s blog post, we shine a spotlight on our…
Contemplating a home remodel? It can be a daunting task, and many people may feel overwhelmed just thinking about where to begin. In this month’s blog post, we’ll provide you with the confidence to start the process. Goals and budget — what are they? Here in New England, homes often have funky or outdated layouts,…
One of the best parts of any home renovation is the total transformation once every last detail is complete. We love seeing the finished product, side by side with the original space as it helps to truly appreciate all of the time, effort and money spent on updating your home. Take a look at 3 of our…
What is Design-Build? You may have heard the term for the first time recently as you began exploring your options for a home remodel. But what exactly is Design-Build? Design-Build is simply a specific way to deliver your project from start to finish. Let’s say you’re looking to completely renovate your kitchen. Under the Design-Build approach, both the…
One of our favorite projects at Godfrey Design-Build in 2022 was a complete kitchen remodel in Danvers, Massachusetts. For this month’s blog post, we highlight this stunning transformation with help from the homeowners Erin and Anthony Colgan. Erin and Anthony knew up front they wanted to go with the Design-Build process. The couple sat down with Godfrey Design-Build at the start…
During the past few years, homeowners have been desperate to maximize each and every inch within their homes to accommodate changing needs. This includes: Taking advantage of space already available in your home is typically more cost-effective than adding square footage. Renovating your existing basement also often reduces construction time, meaning you can enjoy some…
For many New England homeowners, adding or upgrading a bathroom can feel like a challenge. Many homes in our area were built decades (if not centuries!) earlier. These homes often have fewer bathrooms or smaller footprints. Many original New England homes only had one full bathroom with a typical bathtub and shower combination. While a…
Homes are what you make of them. One of the greatest things about owning a home is that you can turn it into the perfect space that aligns with your family’s preferences and interests. One of the best ways to do this is by turning an extra room you have — be it an extra bedroom,…
While the idea of energy efficiency may be top of the mind when buying a vehicle, many homeowners are still getting used to the idea of energy efficiency in their homes. Just like today’s top vehicles, such as Tesla’s Model 3, energy efficient homes can actually be a model of efficiency and performance. Keep reading…