A Design Build Process Focused on Your Vision

Are you ready to make some changes in your home design but aren’t sure where to start?

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.”

Visit our website to see our stunning before/after transformations like this one: 

Carl and Susan had a white melamine, standard-issue, builder kitchen, and it opened directly into their beautifully furnished living and dining areas. The other rooms feature lovely custom moldings and rich, warm wall colors reminiscent of Tuscany. It was time to bring the kitchen into harmony with the rest.

The design hinges on fine details. Color similarity between the maple island cabinets and the white oak flooring was crucial to the harmony of the room. We painted the “thin brick” splash to match the cabinets, rather than upstage them. The clients trusted us with touches such as the offset hanging lights over the island, and the Renaissance-feel cabinet hardware.

Read more about hiring a design build firm here!

Choose Alpha Design Build in Ann Arbor!

Are you ready to make some changes in your home design but aren’t sure where to start?

Are you nervous about hiring a design team or worried that they won’t truly understand your vision?

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 next design build project in Ann Arbor!

Before/After Transformations with a Design Build Company

Want your home to go from drab to fab?

Tired of an outdated design in your kitchen, living room, or bathroom?

A design build company can help you take your home to the next level. Much of our work comes from client referrals and repeat customers. We even find ourselves working with clients' children and extended family members!

Your home remodel isn’t just about smiling when a project is done. It’s about smiling every day we’re in your home and every day thereafter.

Want to know more about the design build process? Check out what some of our happy clients have to say on our website! 

Choose Alpha Design Build in Ann Arbor!

Are you ready to make some changes in your home design but aren’t sure where to start?

Are you nervous about hiring a design team or worried that they won’t truly understand your vision?

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 next design build project in Ann Arbor!

Contrasting Colors and Other Kitchen Design Trends

Whether you’re in the process of designing your kitchen or planning on a budget-friendly refresh, the kitchen hardware you choose can enhance your vision.

If you leave picking out hardware until the very end of your kitchen remodeling project, you’re guaranteed to be stressed. Here are a few ideas to consider when finishing your redesign:

1. Contrasting colors: If you have a two-toned kitchen, consider mixing up your hardware as well. For example, maybe you have all white cabinets near the sink, and choose a polished nickel hardware. If you have darker cabinets elsewhere, consider a brighter, chrome hardware to make it contrast even more.
2. Less is more: Not all cabinets need hardware! Keep your kitchen free from clutter by installing pulls only where necessary. This will really make your other hardware pop.
3. Old-fashioned ceramic: Ceramic knobs are known for making it easy to infuse charm into any space. If you love the modern farmhouse vibe, consider adding delicate ceramic knobs to tie the space together.

Read more about kitchen remodel trends on our website!

Envision A Place Where Memories Are Made

Whether your kitchen simply needs a new look, or you want to tear the walls down and start over, our interior designers can 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. 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.

Contact us for a quote for a kitchen remodel in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas today!

Kitchen Hardware Styles and Trends

Getting ready to redesign your kitchen?

There are so many options to choose from – paint colors, cabinet styles and colors, flooring, storage, and finishes.

From sleek and modern to classic and ornate, hardware can completely transform the look and feel of your kitchen. Here are some trends we’ve got our eyes on:

1. Matte black finishes – Stainless steel and chrome are a timeless look, but to really step up your kitchen design, consider matte black. Especially against white cabinetry, matte black offers a sleek, polished look.
2. Latches rather than knobs – Many different varieties of pull bars are available, and some homeowners are forgoing square and tubular pulls altogether in favor of an ages or antique brass latch. It can provide a striking look, but they aren’t super practical – consider using a latch for a cabinet that has decorative items, for example.

Read more about kitchen remodeling trends on our website!

Envision A Place Where Memories Are Made

Whether your kitchen simply needs a new look, or you want to tear the walls down and start over, our interior designers can 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. 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.

Contact us for a quote for a kitchen remodel in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas today!

Aging-in-Place Home Remodeling Checklist

If you’re like most homeowners, you’ve not only made your house a home by adding furniture, colors, and décor, but you’ve also filled the space with memories.

A house truly becomes a home when we can picture ourselves staying long term. Whether you’ve built your home from the ground up or bought your dream home and are remodeling, there are a few changes you can implement to keep your home safe and accessible as you age.

First, for the overall floor plan:

• Consider making your main living space on a single story, including a full bath
• Get rid of any steps between rooms/areas on the main level
• Hallways should be wide and well-lit
• Add plenty of windows for natural light, but make sure they have easy to operate hardware

Second, consider the kitchen and appliances:

• Add roll out trays and a lazy susan to your lower cabinets
• Consider appliances with easy-to-read controls and at counter height
• Add under-counter seating for work spaces in the kitchen

Read more about aging-in-place home design on our website!

How can a Home Remodeling Company in Ann Arbor Help with Aging in Place?

Our professional designers are passionate about what they do. We’ll help you imagine new ways to live in and love your space! If you’re an empty-nester, we can help you consider aging-in-place principles when renovating that will not only look great, but make your life easier.

Our design team has the knowledge and expertise to help you with home remodeling, 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 with the help of an expert home remodeling company in Ann Arbor.

Home Design for Aging in Place

What do you love best about your home?

Maybe you have a historic home and love the stories that come with it. If you’ve remodeled and designed your home, maybe your favorite part is remembering the hard work that went into the project.

Multi-generational home design is becoming more and more popular, especially with the passing of the COVID-19 pandemic, where more of us were at home, getting to know our neighbors, and spending time making our homes into our oasis.

Here are some home design tips to consider incorporating into your remodel that will help keep you in your home longer:

1. Wall switches with LED nightlights
2. Pull-down shelving in upper wall cabinets (this avoids the need for a step stool, which can increase the risk of a fall in older adults)
3. LED-integrated light fixtures where bulbs don’t need to be replaced

Read more about aging-in-place home design on our website!

How can a Home Remodeling Company in Ann Arbor Help with Aging in Place?

Our professional designers are passionate about what they do. We’ll help you imagine new ways to live in and love your space! If you’re an empty-nester, we can help you consider aging-in-place principles when renovating that will not only look great, but make your life easier.

Our design team has the knowledge and expertise to help you with home remodeling, 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 with the help of an expert home remodeling company in Ann Arbor.

Recycled Flooring for Your Home Remodel

Looking for new ideas to spruce up your home?

Do you want something unique, eco-friendly, and beautiful for your flooring?

While you’re giving extra thought to the type of materials used in your remodel, also consider recycled materials, particularly for flooring.

Recycled flooring can be as beautiful, durable, and comfortable as their more traditional counterparts, and they’re better for the environment because they’re made from clean, renewable sources.

Some options include:

1. Natural-fiber carpeting
2. Bamboo
3. Cork parquet or planks
4. Reclaimed and salvaged wood
5. Terrazzo tiles or planks

Read more about natural vs. man-made materials on our website!

Your Custom Design + Build Experts!

The hardest space to re-envision is usually the one you live in -- even for professional designers! Sometimes clients begin the design conversation by telling us, “I know there’s nothing you can do about this layout…” We prefer to begin with the assumption that there’s not much we can’t do. 

Our local know-how ensures a smooth process. Although Ann Arbor is our home, we’ve been working with building officials in jurisdictions from Jackson to Livonia since 1989. You can be confident that your project will be designed right the first time and will meet local requirements.

Contact us today for home remodeling in Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities! We can help you breathe new life into your space.