Saturday, August 15, 2020

Create the Perfect Spa Bathroom with High-End Fixtures

Are you creating a spa-like oasis for you and your family with a full bathroom remodel?

Do you need to gain storage, improve lighting, and make stylish upgrades to your fixtures?

Whether you have a first floor powder room for guests or you’re working on the en suite for your bedroom, functionality should be at the heart of your remodel.

Read more about some considerations as you start planning on our website!

Practical doesn’t have to be Boring!


Whether you're dreaming of a luxurious, spa-inspired master bedroom retreat or a simple main-level powder room, our interior designers will take the same personal and thoughtful approach, considering functional needs and universal design as well as aesthetic appeal.

Contact Ann Arbor-based Alpha Design + Build to Begin the Design Process for Your Bathroom Remodel Today!


Our design team has the knowledge and expertise to help you, and our project managers, carpenters, and tradesmen have the skills to get the job done. We believe that a properly designed project is less expensive, completed more quickly, and has fewer cost overruns than a project done “on the fly”. Our process puts you first!

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

DESIGN: IT'S MORE THAN A PRETTY DRAWING

When you begin the process of remodeling, you likely have an idea of how you want your new kitchen or bathroom to look. Our professionally trained designers take your ideas, occasionally sprinkle in a few new suggestions uncovered as you explore the design possibilities together, and create the roadmap to your dream space. For this, we (like most remodelers) charge a "design fee." Obviously, this fee covers the emails, calls, and meetings with your designer, but there's much more to the design phase that this design fee covers.

Once you start working with a designer, we'll measure and photograph your space and begin planning your layout. We'll research ideas for cabinets, countertops, flooring, and hardware taking into consideration your budget, current space and future needs, and your aesthetic desires to begin developing a preliminary design. Once developed, we'll present the floorplan and 3D rendering to help you envision your new space and make any required modifications based on your feedback. 

After a final design has been developed, we'll begin selecting your materials together. We have many samples of cabinets, countertops, flooring, and hardware in our Design Center, but we may also suggest visiting a manufacturer's showroom for additional choices. Sometimes you'll do this step without us, but we may find it important or helpful for our designer to accompany you. 

Lastly, your designer will finalize your material prices and work with our project managers to prepare a formal quote.

Our designer's work doesn't stop there. When you move into the construction phase, your designer will compile, print, and present necessary specification materials and floor plans required to obtain a building permit and for our construction crew, as well as place the orders for your chosen products. If adjustments are required along the way, your designer is right there to make the changes to keep your project moving.

Working closely with your designer can help you avoid project delays or budget overages. Click here to examine a few ways your carefully crafted budget has the potential to bust.

Contact us today to talk to one of our designers and get your dream kitchen, bath, basement, or addition!

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Choose Smart Products and High-End Finishes for Your Bathroom Remodel

Hard at work on your bathroom remodel?

Besides color choices and tile choices, there are other considerations you should make when designing your luxury bathroom!

If you’re investing in a full bathroom remodel, consider smart gadgets to get the best bang for your buck. There are plenty of devices that can turn your bathroom into a clever one!

Small, waterproof, Bluetooth speakers connect to your phone and let you listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks in the shower or bath. Lighted mirrors and smart mirrors are great options if you love gadgets – Philips Hue is one of the go-to companies when it comes to smart lighting and offer several options for lighted mirrors, making them perfect for shaving, makeup, or other close-up tasks.

Learn more about considerations for your bathroom remodel on our website!

Contact Ann Arbor-based Alpha Design + Build to Begin the Design Process for Your Bathroom Remodel Today!


Our design team has the knowledge and expertise to help you, and our project managers, carpenters, and tradesmen have the skills to get the job done. We believe that a properly designed project is less expensive, completed more quickly, and has fewer cost overruns than a project done “on the fly”. Our process puts you first!

Friday, July 17, 2020

Glam or Cozy: Which Powder Room Accents are Right for You?

Does your home have a “powder room”? Also known as a half-bath, these smaller bathrooms often contain only a toilet and sink for guests.

Since this is a space that friends and family will be using, it’s important to make sure it’s looking its best! Just because this isn’t a luxury master bathroom doesn’t mean you need to skimp on finishes and fixtures.

Read More on Our Website about Small Design Ideas for Big Impact

Contact Ann Arbor-based Alpha Design + Build to Begin the Design Process for Your Home Remodeling Project Today!


Our design team has the knowledge and expertise to help you, and our project managers, carpenters, and tradesmen have the skills to get the job done. At Alpha Design + Build, we believe that a properly designed project is less expensive, completed more quickly, and has fewer cost overruns than a project done “on the fly”. Our process puts you first!

Contact us today to set up a consultation, and start creating your dream home.

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Accent and Highlight Your Powder Room with These Design Tips

Powder rooms can easily be overlooked when you’re redesigning your home.

Just because these rooms are small, it doesn’t mean they can’t be beautiful and unique! Powder rooms need to be functional and impress your guests, so don’t skimp on designs for these rooms.

Click here to read more about our design tips for powder rooms!

If you’re struggling with ways to make your powder room stand out, we can help! Alpha’s professional designers are passionate about what they do. They would probably work for design books and shiny objects if left to their own devices, and Alpha’s design library has begun to colonize nearly every other room of our building.

Contact us today to talk to one of our designers!

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

No Design Fees for First Responders in Washtenaw and Livingston Counties through July 15!

At Alpha Design + Build, we’re so thankful for our dedicated first responders. To show our appreciation, qualified first responders will have their design fees credited to their project when they sign a construction agreement by July 15, 2020.

"Our first responders are on the front lines putting themselves at risk to care for us. When they do have a chance to come home to rest, we want to help ensure they have a beautiful space they can relax in and enjoy. If waiving the design fees for our services can help in that regard or let us say "thanks," we're honored to do so."

To learn more about how we can help bring your dream home to life, call us at 734-769-1900, or contact us on our website.

As a Design Build remodeler, Alpha Design + Build is accountable for the entire project, including how the end result looks, how much it costs, and how quickly it is completed. As experts in both design and construction, they know how buildings come together and consider all aspects of the project -- from fees to scheduling -- early in the process which often results in lower total cost, fewer overruns, faster construction, and better continuity.

Monday, June 15, 2020

Upgrade Your Basic Kitchen Cabinets

Is your kitchen looking tired?

Are your cabinets worn, or in need of a new coat of paint?

Kitchen cabinets are a great place to start when refreshing your kitchen or doing a total remodel. Consider mixing up the colors on your upper and lower cabinets, or by adding cabinets to your island.

Visit our website to see other upgrades to consider when buying cabinets for the kitchen!

Hire Alpha Design + Build for Expert Kitchen and Bath Design in Ann Arbor and the Surrounding Communities!


Whether it's a kitchen, bath, basement, addition, or a whole 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!