Last updated 6 days ago
Remodeling the exterior of a home instantly increases its curb appeal. With the right enhancements, your home can look better and become more valuable. Consider these custom remodeling ideas to make your house more attractive to both neighbors and future buyers:
Whether you want a smaller style or a wrap-around, a custom-designed porch is a stylish and functional addition to the home. Adding a porch to your remodel gives you the perfect place to sit outside and drink southern sweet tea. Take advantage of the beautiful Tennessee weather by spending more time relaxing outdoors.
Old, outdated siding might not be serving your house as well as it should. New siding can protect your house from the elements, immediately upgrade its exterior, and will also make your home more energy-efficient, lowering your utility bills. Siding is a great renovation investment, especially when you work with custom builders who can install exactly what you want.
When you bought your home, you might have had to settle for less than everything you wanted. Fortunately, add-ons give you the ability to fully customize your living space to meet your family’s specific needs. With a sunroom, extra windows, or an exterior shed, you can improve both the look and function of your home.
As the best custom home building company in central Tennessee, Hughes-Edwards Builders, Inc. has the experience it takes to build quality structures. When you are ready to renovate the exterior of your home, we can help you create your vision, giving you exactly what you want. For more information on our services, please visit us online or call us at (615) 824-6970.
Last updated 14 days ago
The longer we live in a home, the easier it seems to feel like we’ve used every ounce of space available to us and no longer have any room left. If you feel like this is happening in your home, try looking at spaces in your home with a fresh perspective. You might come up with some new and creative ways to identify and make use of wasted space. Below are a few examples:
Space underneath a stairwell
Many times there is an empty space directly underneath a stairwell- especially if that stairwell leads into a basement. Why not try converting that space into a cozy reading nook? Install a low-profile light or lamp, lay out a cushion with a cover that matches the room, and paint the wall a contrasting or complementary color, and you’ll be all set. It will be a perfect place for kids (or adults) to sneak into and have some relaxing reading time. You may even find that your kids will want to read more because the space is so cool!
Wall space under a window
There is a lot of vertical space in rooms that can go unused. The space underneath a window is a great place for a combination storage cabinet/sitting bench. If the window is upstairs you may find that having a built-in way to sit next to it will open your eyes to all kinds of interesting distractions outside. Having a space dedicated to sitting and relaxing is a luxury that many people overlook. Adding a bench beside a window is a relatively easy weekend project.
The tops of kitchen cabinets
Look in your kitchen. Is there space between the top of your upper kitchen cabinets and the ceiling? Why not use that space for extra storage? Do you have old flower vases without a home? How about some houseplants? The tops of kitchen cabinets are great places for decorations that can add some vertical interest in your kitchen. This is especially useful at making a small kitchen seem larger.
Hopefully, the above ideas will inspire you to look around your home for space that might be going to waste. Try to imagine a space without furniture, and picture what could be possible if you tried to use every available inch of space with no limits. You might be surprised at what you come with- and how much space you really have!
Last updated 28 days ago
Home remodeling is no small job, and choosing the right way to approach the project can make a big difference during the process itself. Planning is everything, and having the assistance of a good custom builder can make sure your remodeling goes as planned and results in a great outcome.
- First, consider your goals. What do you want to get out of your custom remodel? Do you want or need more space? Would you rather have an upgraded kitchen? Do you need to install a home office to work from home? Sit down and seriously go over what you wish to accomplish with your home remodeling project. This can help keep you focused and ensure that the scope of the project doesn’t become overwhelming. Planning your remodel will also help you to determine those aspects that you want above all others.
- Budget realistically for your remodel and your lifestyle. Consulting with custom builders is an invaluable step during the design process, because they can explain the costs of various types of labor and materials, which will help you understand what your design possibilities are. Custom builders can also suggest alternatives or even ideas you may not have thought of that can open new doors entirely.
- Being budget-conscious and having clear goals are some of the most important aspects of your remodeling approach. The next is to maintain constant communication with your custom builder. A good builder will desire to foster and nurture a healthy relationship with you as their client, working with you through every step of the remodeling process. Having not only a contractor but a true partner can make your remodeling all the more rewarding, from the beginning of the project to the end.
Let Hughes-Edwards Builders, Inc. help you with your home remodel. We provide building and remodeling services that can transform your home into the vision from your dreams. Call us at (888) 687-7602 and let us make your remodel a reality today.
Last updated 1 month ago
Remodeling and renovation are ways to breathe new life into a home, increase its appeal, and even boost its value. By examining the current trends in custom remodeling, you can keep your home up to date, highly functional, and a comfortable place to live. Whether you’re looking to upgrade a few pieces in the kitchen or completely remodel your home, custom builders can help you incorporate the green and natural products that are trending right now.
Going Green
Energy efficiency, sustainability, and reducing carbon production are all goals of today’s remodelers. Efficient homes cost less to live in and operate, sustainable materials lessen the initial impact on the environment and can sometimes lead to tax credits, and lowering the carbon footprint of a home is always a bonus. Depending on the extent of your remodel, you may want to consider a climate-specific design to your home, the use of solar heating and cooling, or the installation of energy-efficient appliances and lighting.
Healthy Focus
Beyond being kind to the environment, another important factor in remodeling is using both eco-friendly and healthier products. Low-VOC emissions are important to indoor air quality. Paints, carpeting, and other products with adhesives are being regulated and manufactured with lower to no VOC emissions, reducing the risk that radon and other hazardous chemicals present.
Natural Materials
Remodeling a home with natural materials, like granite countertops, stone tile, and bamboo flooring, offer unique opportunities to continue to be sustainable while enjoying the beauty of nature. You can incorporate these materials into your custom design to nearly any degree—replacement flooring is a larger investment, whereas upgraded backsplashes and counters can really jazz up a kitchen while offering a large return on the investment.
Hughes-Edwards Builders, Inc. is a premier builder of custom homes in Tennessee, and we offer full-service remodeling and renovations. Contact us at (888) 687-7602 for more information and let us help you get started on your remodeling projects today.
Last updated 1 month ago
Visit the pages below for further information about increasing the value of your home with a kitchen remodel and how to go green during a home renovation. Call Hughes-Edwards Builders, Inc. at (888) 687-7602 to learn more.
