Layered lighting is not just about illuminating a space; it’s about creating depth, ambiance, and functionality. By combining various lighting types, from ambient to task and accent lighting, layered lighting adds versatility, sophistication, and visual interest to any room.
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The coastal granny home aesthetic embodies timeless elegance and transcends the fleeting nature of trends. It delivers a refreshing, unfussy and enduring appeal. At Cottage Industries, Inc., we understand that achieving this aspirational yet attainable look requires a nuanced approach. Here are some tips from our design experts.
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Embarking on a whole-house remodel is an exciting yet daunting endeavor that requires careful planning and execution. Whether it’s to increase your home’s resale value or to create a more comfortable living space for your family, it’s crucial to understand the components of a successful renovation.
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Creating a sanctuary in your home is essential, especially when you’re out most of the day dealing with the hustle and bustle of the city. Fortunately, you can easily design a soothing place with the right color palette. By choosing calming hues, you not only enhance the appeal of your living space but also benefit from its impact on your well-being.
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Creating a home office is more than just selecting a suitable desk and ergonomic chair—it’s also about optimizing your environment for productivity and comfort. Essential to this task are good lighting and effective soundproofing.
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Home remodeling is not just an opportunity to give your space a fresh look; it’s also a pivotal moment to integrate sustainable practices. From more efficient home systems to the choice of materials, every element of your remodeling project offers a chance to decrease your ecological footprint. In this post, remodeling experts from Cottage Industries, Inc. show you the best ways to introduce sustainability in any home remodeling project.
Read MoreWe considered hiring an architect and then bidding out our home renovation (initially a kitchen expansion but changed to a kitchen reno in the existing space, rebuilding our enclosed front porch and installing new hardwood floors among other things) to contractors but instea
We needed a "design and construction" company to completely redesign our kitchen while staying within the original footprint. We had many goals: to improve traffic flow and social space, maximize daylight, carve out a small mudroom with its own entrance, add a convenient ent
We couldn't be happier with the projects Cottage Industries has completed on our 1920 Georgian Colonial Revival. Outstanding craftsmanship from a professional, polite, tidy and respectful crew. From big projects, like our detached garage/apartment and family room conversion,
We selected Cottage Industries as our design/build partner for a significant expansion of our 148 year old home including full kitchen transformation, extended footprint and 2+ story addition. Cottage Industries and the partners they brought to the table did a stellar job ma
I used Cottage to redo the kitchen and laundry room in my Turn of the (20th) Century house. It was also the house I grew up in, so it was an emotional process for me as well. Everyone at Cottage was professional yet understanding. The first thing they did was listen, and we
As an interior designer I have had such a good experience working with Cottage Industries, Inc. Having worked with many contractors I know how crucial and how rare it is to find one in which every professional communicates well and in which projects are finished on time and
Cottage helped us with a full house remodel. Russ (the PM) was beyond amazing and we are extremely happy with the result AND the way the project was handled.
In 2016 my wife and I embarked on a full house renovation of a 6100 sq ft, 1893 stone Victorian home. We interviewed several design and build firms and chose Cottage because they seemed to care as much about restoring the home as we did. Nick and Adam were very professional
Cottage Industries finished my basement exquisitely, which included a partially sunk endless pool and a decorative fireplace. They also did a thoroughly unique sun room for me. It included floor to ceiling glass and we use it daily. Adam always kept his word and the answer w
Capable, responsive, deadline oriented and good craft workers. Highly recommended
