Upgrade Your Basic Kitchen Cabinets

Trying to make your kitchen bolder and trendier? Consider mixing up the colors on your upper and lower cabinets, or by adding cabinets to your island.

Other upgrades to consider when buying cabinets for the kitchen are:

• Roll-Out Shelving – Custom kitchens have lots of built-in features to add functionality and adding shelving to your cabinets can be done on a budget! Consider a roll-out shelf for bottom cabinets to make it easier to store pots and pans.
• Flat-front cabinets – Also called slab doors, flat-front doors are solid with no panels or any other framing. This simple, minimalist look works really well for modern kitchens.
• Soft close cabinets – Consider this type of hinge for your cabinets to reduce noise in your kitchen. Drawers and doors suffer damage over the years of being slammed close, so this is a great way to preserve your cabinets.

Read more and see one of our kitchen remodeling before and after transformations on our website.

Need Help Designing Your Dream Kitchen?

There are so many design elements to decide on, if you need help, you should talk to the pros! Alpha Design + Build has been helping families in Washtenaw and the surrounding counties create their dream kitchens for years and is ready to help you too.

Our design team has the vision to bring your dream to life, and our experienced contractors have the know-how to make it happen on time and on budget.

If you’ve been putting off a kitchen and bath remodel in Ann Arbor, now is the time to finally make it happen. Contact us today to get started!

Kitchen Design Inspiration

Whether you’re doing a redesign or a full kitchen renovation, careful planning can help you create a kitchen that will be beautiful as well as functional.

Your kitchen is a multi-functional space used for cooking, cleaning, eating, entertaining, and even as a home-schooling room. You should love spending time in this space, and a thoughtful design can make that happen.

Looking for inspiration? We’ve got you covered!

1. Be smart with organization! Think about how and where you typically use certain items. For example, keep your flatware near the dishwasher to ease the process of unloading clean dishes.
2. Wide walkways are key. Make sure your floor plan includes enough room between the island (if it exists) and cabinets, and make sure aisles are wide enough. You want to be able to easily move through the space while you’re alone and when your family is also in the space.
3. Consider traffic flow! For a kid-friendly kitchen design, make the refrigerator accessible to both people cooking and those who just want to sneak in for a snack. Also take care to keep the cooktop out of high traffic areas.
4. Go for stainless steel accents. Besides appliances, consider other stainless accents like pendant lights, vent hoods, and drawer handles.

Read more and see one of our kitchen remodeling before and after transformations on our website.

Need Help Designing Your Dream Kitchen?

There are so many design elements to decide on, if you need help, you should talk to the pros! Alpha Design + Build has been helping families in Washtenaw and the surrounding counties create their dream kitchens for years and is ready to help you too.

Our design team has the vision to bring your dream to life, and our experienced contractors have the know-how to make it happen on time and on budget.

If you’ve been putting off a kitchen and bath remodel in Ann Arbor, now is the time to finally make it happen. Contact us today to get started!

How Does Construction with a Design-Build Firm Work?

During construction, our clients have access to a designer and a project manager as well as the lead carpenter in charge of the project. We know that communication is absolutely key to our clients weathering the disruption of remodeling. We’ll do all we can to keep your project moving and reduce that disruption—and that starts with being available when you call.

Over the course of the project, your project manager will:

• Be available to you for questions and concerns

Your lead carpenter will:

• Do much of the construction and installation work
• Supervise tradesmen as necessary
• Answer your day-to-day questions

When your project is finished, we know you’ll be pleased you chose Alpha. Our goal is to hear from you the next time you’re ready to remodel or build. We want you to tell all of your friends and family about the good experience you had with us. That’s how we’ve built our 30+ years of success.

Our warranty guarantees our work for a year. Please ask any of our clients about our responsiveness when questions or issues arise—far beyond that one year. Once you’ve worked with us, you’re part of a family.

Read more on our website!

Choose Alpha Design Build for Kitchen and Bath Remodeling in Ann Arbor

Whether it’s a kitchen, bath, basement, addition, or remodeling your entire house, we’ve built our 30+ year reputation on exacting design and workmanship. Our designers, project managers, craftsmen, and trades partners take immense pride in their work and in providing smiles from start to finish! Contact us today to get started on your kitchen and bath remodeling project in Ann Arbor.

A Design-Build Firm for Your Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project

When you hire Alpha Design + Build, you can be sure that all your design wants and needs will be considered during every phase of the project. You’ll also have peace of mind knowing that the same company is doing the work start to finish, so you won’t have to worry about communication errors or delays in your project.

How does it work?

It Starts with a Dream and our Design Center

We understand that most building and remodeling projects are a major investment for our clients, and they can be a nerve-wracking foray into the unknown. You may be worried that someone will take advantage of you. You may have heard some frightening first-hand accounts of remodeling nightmares. We’ve worked with many clients who say, “I sure wish we had hired you last time.”

We’ll spend some time getting to know you and getting your thoughts for your remodeled space. We’ll explore your design possibilities and gather ideas for flooring, hardware, counter tops and more.

Once you’ve signed a design agreement, we begin our work getting measurements and photos of your site. We’ll talk about space planning and products so we can present a preliminary 3D design and rough estimate. The 3D design helps you visualize what your new kitchen, bathroom, or basement will look like once it is completed. That allows us to make any necessary modifications and create a final design based on your final selections and feedback. We believe there should be no surprises in your remodeling experience (except good ones). A detailed, comprehensive design also allows for accurate product ordering, an easy permit process, and floor plans that can be expertly built by our craftsmen.

Read more about our process on our website!

Choose Alpha Design Build for Kitchen and Bath Remodeling in Ann Arbor

Whether it’s a kitchen, bath, basement, addition, or remodeling your entire house, we’ve built our 30+ year reputation on exacting design and workmanship. Our designers, project managers, craftsmen, and trades partners take immense pride in their work and in providing smiles from start to finish! Contact us today to get started on your kitchen and bath remodeling project in Ann Arbor.

Create Ways to Promote Wellness in Home Design

Have you been paying more attention to your physical and mental health this year?

Did you know home design can affect your mental health?

Designing for wellness at home means creating spaces that promote good physical and mental health. Incorporating everything from improved air quality to using textures, materials, colors, shapes, and even furniture layouts can ease anxiety and make you feel more relaxed and productive.

Experts at Houzz recommend the following small, doable adjustments:

•  Get rid of tripping hazards: Especially as we age, eliminating fall hazards while undergoing the kitchen and bath remodeling process is crucial! Some of the biggest tripping hazards are rugs, cords, and items that get left out like bags and shoes. Consider a design that has a place to store everything, and choose materials that minimize the chances of an at-home injury, especially in the bathrooms. 
• Set up the kitchen for healthy meal prep: Design your kitchen to promote preparation of healthy foods! An uncluttered and hygienic space that functions well for meal prep is essential. Make everything in the pantry easy to access, and consider open shelves rather than closed cabinets so you can easily see ingredients.

Read more about custom kitchen and bath remodeling on our website!

If you want to make your home feel like a more productive and nurturing space, we can help! Talk to us about kitchen and bath remodeling today.

Building a Natural Connection through Home Design

Whether we’re at home or at the spa, we all want a better connection to nature! Using natural elements in your home design and architecture can help you feel more grounded and anxiety-free.

The major focus in designing wellness spaces is creating a place that’s aesthetically pleasing to the eye and the body!

Consider these design elements:

• Add plants (even fake ones) for a lush, calming feeling
• Use wood elements like cabinets, or wood finishes
• Bring the outside in by using deep greens and blues in your color schemes

Read more about custom kitchen and bath remodeling on our website!

If you want to make your home feel like a more productive and nurturing space, we can help! Talk to us about kitchen and bath remodeling today.

Upgrade Your Kitchen with Modern Trends

How can you make modern upgrades to your kitchen but still have a timeless design? 

The start of a New Year means time to refresh, and your kitchen is no exception! Think about how much more efficient your kitchen would be with the addition of smart appliances, more storage space, and a huge island to use as a gathering space for your family.
 

We can help make it happen!
 

Read the full article about 2021 kitchen design trends on our website and talk to us today about your kitchen remodeling project! We’ve got the tools to bring your vision to life and we can get it done under budget and on time.
 

“I absolutely love my house now. It looks brand new, and I have received many compliments from my neighbors (some of whom I have never spoken to before).”  - Kathy, Saline, MI
 

See why your friends and neighbors choose Alpha!

Need Help Designing Your Kitchen? See These Trends for 2021

Finally tackling that kitchen remodeling project you’ve been putting off?
 

Many homeowners say kitchen and bath remodeling is at the top of their to-do list in 2021, but don’t know where to start.
 

With so many decisions to make (both design and budget-wise), how do you choose?
 

We’ve got the answers on our website! Read our article about the top design trends in 2021 to help you make the right decision for your family.
 

Need Help Designing Your Dream Kitchen?

 

There are so many design elements to decide on, if you need help, you should talk to the pros! Alpha Design + Build has been helping families in Washtenaw and the surrounding counties create their dream kitchens for years and is ready to help you too.
 

Our design team has the vision to bring your dream to life, and our experienced contractors have the know-how to make it happen on time and on budget.
 

If you’ve been putting off a kitchen remodel, 2021 is the time to finally make it happen. Contact us today to get started!