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Friday, April 1, 2022

Add a Mudroom for Extra Space in Your Home

A mudroom is something that you may have not realized that you needed until your family has grown or until you bring home that pet that comes in and out multiple times a day.

Maybe you need extra space for backpacks, shoes, and outdoor gear. Whatever your needs are, the right home remodeling team can make it happen.

Plan your Mudroom to Cut Clutter

Mudrooms can be a key space that make your home more attractive and productive. When designed properly, mudrooms give you a user-friendly space for storage for everything from items for your daily commute to hobbies and pets or sports.

From a simple bench with hooks above to a large room with extras like a charging station, think about all the options and how they fit into your budget and lifestyle.

Cut clutter by creating different zones in your mudroom like a “go-to zone” by the exterior door for keys, coats, and shoes, and a “laundry zone” around the washer and dryer. You can also create a “pet zone” for storage of food and supplies.

Choose a Professional Home Remodeling Company for an Easy, Beautiful Mudroom

We’ve designed beautiful, organized mudrooms for many clients, and love helping our clients find new functionality in their homes.

The Design Build method, built on collaboration and communication, unifies the designer and builder as a single entity. Our team includes professional designers, project managers and master carpenters working together to provide beautiful custom living spaces and ensuring our clients have a smile on their face from start to finish!

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Tips for Organizing Your Bathroom

Most of us don’t have endless space in our homes to devote to the bathroom.

That means we end up needing to get a lot out of a smaller space. As a result, one thing we often hear from our clients who are considering a bath remodel is adding more functionality to their space.

Our recommendations for adding function to your bathroom design and remodel:

Durable Materials: increase the function of your bathroom by choosing materials that are easy to take care of and hold up to moisture. Check out wood-look ceramic tiles instead of hardwood flooring.
Built-Ins: get some storage out of your wall space without sacrificing floor space when you build shelving and cabinetry into the wall. Recessed medicine cabinets and open shelves create space to make it easier to keep your bathroom tidy and have an expensive, custom look.
Lighting: although we use the bathroom for grooming, makeup, and generally checking ourselves out, it’s often the worst lit room in the house! Bring more light into your space with wall sconces, recessed lighting, more windows, or a lighted vanity mirror. If you like using your bathroom as a relaxation zone, consider making at least one of your lighting upgrades dimmable to set the mood.
More Storage: adding storage is an essential design element for increased function. In your bathroom you can get the most of your storage by choosing floor to ceiling cabinetry instead of more traditional small cabinets. If you have the space, you can also place a chest or wardrobe in the room for added storage and design flare.

As design specialists with nearly three decades of experience, the team at Alpha Design + Build knows exactly how to bring more function to your bathroom.

A great design begins with a great plan, and we have the knowledge and access to bring a world of exciting materials and fixtures to your door while helping you stick to a budget.

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Cabinet Storage Solutions for Your Kitchen

Is your kitchen less than organized?

Do you have small appliances, cookbooks, extra utensils, and other clutter lining your countertops?

Your kitchen is one of the most used rooms in your home. The kitchen is truly the heart of your home, and you can turn it into your favorite room with some storage solutions to help get your clutter under control.

Every inch of counter space is prime real estate! Keep everything organized with these tips:

Install a slide-out prep station: If you’re short on counter space, you can get a butcher block board installed inside a drawer. If you want to be extra efficient, cut a hole in the board and keep a slim garbage can underneath for peels and pits.
Double up on shelves: Using wire shelf risers, you can increase your vertical storage space, giving you more room for mugs, dishes, and bowls.
Supermarket pantry: Give your pantry a makeover and follow the “first in, first out” rule. Put the newest boxes and containers behind what’s already open, and keep things organized with labeled containers.
Ensure your storage is working in the best way possible: If you’re not making the most of your shelves and drawers, you could be wasting a whole lot of kitchen space. Consider moving around the shelves every so often as you reorganize. Most of us leave the layout of our kitchens the way it was when we moved in, but you can add up to 50% more storage space simply by changing the layout to make it more efficient.

Great Kitchens are Built on Great Design

Whether your kitchen simply needs a new look, or you want to tear the walls down and start over, our designers will bring beauty and functionality into this key space. Maybe you're looking for low-maintenance flooring, upgraded countertops, or built-ins for added space. Many problems can be solved with the help of a new set of expert eyes. We're great with tight spaces and will help you envision a place you'll love and where memories are made.

A great kitchen begins with a great plan, and we have the knowledge and access to bring a world of exciting materials and fixtures to your door while helping you stick to a budget.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

2022 Kitchen Design Trends

Want to freshen up your kitchen this year?

Have you always wanted to redesign your space, but you’re not sure where to start? There are so many kitchen design elements to decide on!

Your kitchen can be functional and beautiful, and our designers have the skills to make it happen. Before you start planning your remodel, consider some of the top design trends sure to be a big hit in 2022:

Updated appliances, especially the oven: Experts say induction ovens are going to be big in 2022. As an alternative to typical gas ranges, induction cooking is seen to be a safer, more eco-friendly option.
High-tech appliances: According to Houzz, more than one-third of homeowners say they splurged on a kitchen appliance with high-tech features. Appliances with wireless and smartphone controls are popular, as are using apps to see what’s inside your fridge without even opening the door.

Need Help Designing Your Dream Kitchen?

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. Contact us today to get started!

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Update Your Kitchen Design in 2022

Do you want to refresh and reinvigorate your kitchen this year?

Do you want your kitchen to finally be a space you enjoy being in, rather than one you just make work?

Your kitchen can be functional and beautiful, and our designers have the skills to make it happen. Before you start planning your remodel, consider some of the top design trends sure to be a big hit in 2022:

Colorful cabinets: Expert designers say all-white kitchens are a thing of the past. Custom cabinetry in strong colors like deep greens, rich reds and blues will be a go-to color scheme this year.
Textured materials: If bold colors aren’t your style, some experts suggest adding statement textures like wood tones, or travertine or quartzite counters instead of marble.

Read the full article about the top kitchen design trends for 2022 on our website!

Need Help Designing Your Dream Kitchen?

There are so many kitchen 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.

Contact us today to get started!

Monday, January 17, 2022

What to Expect with a Basement Remodel in 2022

Is your basement nothing more than extra storage space?

Do you wish you could get more out of your home’s extra square footage? Now that we’re all home more often, would your basement benefit from a remodel?

If you want to expand your living space and get the most of your square footage, your basement is a great place to start.

As you start planning and before demo starts, there are some basics to consider as you work to turn your basement into livable space:

1. Check for moisture: Moisture is the number one enemy of basement finishing! If you have actual pooling of water, you may not be able to finish your basement. Minor moisture problems can be treated and cracks can be sealed, but it can be costly. Be sure to have your basement inspected for any potential leaks before you start the demo!

2. Plan for new walls: New walls not only make your space more aesthetically pleasing, but they make it easier to run electrical wires and provide space for receptacles. Walls can also make the room more insulated to noise and temperature.

3. Get electrical up to code: Your refinished basement will be required by local city and county regulations to provide a certain number of electrical outlets. Make sure you comply with code! Working with a contractor is a great way to make sure everything is done correctly and safely.

Visit our website to read the full article about the top 5 basement remodeling projects you should tackle in 2022!

Good basement remodeling in Ann Arbor is hard to find! We work hard to make every experience with us a great one, but don’t take it from us! Listen to one of our happy clients:

“I have nothing but good things to say about Alpha and what they did for us and our house. What Alpha says they will do, they do. Everyone I talked to had a horror story about contractors. Alpha is an anti-horror story. Alpha is that rarest of commodities – a genuinely reliable contractor.”

Saturday, January 1, 2022

Add Square Footage to Your Home with a Basement Remodel

Looking for added space in your home?

Are you struggling to find room for your family to gather, to add an extra workspace, or to create a home gym?

Over the last year, many of us spent the majority of our time at home. Maybe you realized you don’t have the storage space you need, or that your family is quickly outgrowing your home’s square footage.

Added space can often be found in your basement!

Visit our website to read the full article about the top 5 basement remodeling projects you should tackle in 2022!

Good basement remodeling in Ann Arbor is hard to find! We work hard to make every experience with us a great one, but don’t take it from us! Listen to one of our happy clients: