Monday, August 27, 2012

Charlotte Outdoor Living Project Highlight: Outdoor Fireplace


Charlotte Outdoor Living Project
Today, we’re excited to highlight the progress on one of our outdoor living projects in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood. For this project, we’re designing and building an outdoor living space with an outdoor fireplace.

“For this Myers Park project, we’re designing and building a custom outdoor living space,” said Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group. “The space will include a seating area with the focal point being the outdoor fireplace.”

Outdoor Fireplaces Popular Additions to Charlotte Outdoor Living Spaces

Rather than retreating indoors at the first sign of cool weather, homeowners are extending the livability of their outdoor living spaces. One of the most popular ways to do this is by adding an outdoor fireplace.

Charlotte Outdoor Living ProjectInstalled for their ambiance as well as their warmth, these fireplaces transform backyards into comfortable outdoor living rooms. They also provide a place for families to gather, regardless of the weather.

“Outdoor fireplaces continue to gain popularity,” says Ferrara. “As the demand for outdoor living spaces has grown in recent years, the demand for outdoor fireplaces leads the trend. For many Charlotte homeowners, an outdoor fireplace is an essential element of any outdoor living space.”

Additional Benefits of Outdoor Fireplaces

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, here are a few of the other benefits an outdoor fireplace can provide:
  • Good source of lighting for your outdoor living space.
  • Provides a vertical focal point and anchors the backyard.
  • Extends the livable space of your home.
Beck Design Group can help you design and create your own custom outdoor fireplace. To learn more, call Adam Ferrara at 803-746-7908 or email Adam. We look forward to discussing how you can enhance your outdoor living space and enjoy the wonderful fall season!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

New Fort Mill Custom Home Builder Ad in Baxter Village Bulletin



Check out our latest advertisement in this month's Baxter Village Bulletin! We're proud to be one of the top Baxter Village custom home builders and enjoy being a part of the community. Over the years, we've been able to be a part of so many great projects in the Baxter Village/Fort Mill area and have gotten to know so many great people. Below is a little more information about our experience and the services we offer.

Baxter Village Custom Home Builder

Additions & Renovations

Our expertise is in the design build process to help create room additionsgarage additionsrenovations, and custom cabinetry. With our 10 years of custom remodeling experience, Beck Design Group continues to raise the bar on quality construction while delivering compelling results within your budget!

Outdoor Living & Covered Porches

Our passion is custom outdoor living and landscaped construction, screened/open outdoor rooms, patios, decks, outdoor buildings and landscape design. We design and build outdoor kitchens, dining and living areas that are perfect for entertaining. Take it outdoors and add more square footage to your home!

Call builder Adam Ferrara at 803-746-7908, email us at adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com, or visit our website to schedule a private meeting at your home to discuss your next project.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Fall Provides the Perfect Season for Charlotte Outdoor Living


Carolina Panthers Football
Fall is right around the corner and we couldn’t be happier! At Beck Design Group, we love fall! Fall is the time when the weather becomes cooler, football season begins, the leaves change colors, and we celebrate Thanksgiving. Also, did we mention that football season starts?

While the summer months are perfect for entertaining outside, many Charlotte homeowners also like to take advantage of fall’s milder weather to host their guests outdoors. As a result, Beck Design Group usually sees a spike in interest for outdoor living spaces.

“Outdoor living areas are now considered a popular necessity for enjoying your home and entertaining guests,” said Adam Ferrara, owner of Beck Design Group. “Outdoor living spaces are also a great way to expand the overall livable square footage of your home.”

Outdoor Living Embraces Modern Styles

Charlotte Outdoor Living
Today’s outdoor living spaces aren’t your average backyard spaces. These modern spaces incorporate fireplaces, installed grills, outdoor kitchens, integrated sound systems, televisions, and refrigerators. Thanks to the emergence of outdoor-specific appliances, these items that were once thought of as luxury items are now affordable. The notion of having a functioning outdoor kitchen is no longer unrealistic.

“Charlotte homeowners enjoy entertaining and want to create spaces that are inviting,” says Ferrara. “These outdoor kitchens provide the perfect place to gather and add convenience.”

Charlotte Outdoor Living Projects

At Beck Design Group, we work with Charlotte homeowners on designing and building custom outdoor living spaces. We offer the following outdoor living design/build projects:
  • Decks and Patios
  • Gazebos
  • Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits
  • Screened Porches
  • Living Areas
  • Outdoor Kitchens
  • Built-In Grills
Beck Design Group can help you design and create your own custom outdoor living space. To learn more, please call Adam Ferrara at 803-746-7908 or email Adam. We look forward to discussing how you can enhance your outdoor living space and enjoy the wonderful fall season!

Friday, August 10, 2012

Charlotte Bathroom Remodeling Trends Help Increase Home Values


Bathroom Remodeling
The volatile real estate market in Charlotte means that many homeowners are staying in their homes for longer periods of time. According to a recent survey by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, 87% of homeowners said they plan to stay in their homes one to twenty years longer than pre-downturn. As a result of this, many homeowners are turning to remodeling projects to update or repair their homes.

“We’ve seen a steady increase in Charlotte home remodeling projects,” says Adam Ferrara of Beck Design Group, a Greater Charlotte kitchen and bath remodeling company. “Homeowners are staying put so they want to make the necessary upgrades and updates in their homes.” 

One of the best ways to invest in your home is by remodeling your bathroom. Investing in a bathroom remodel has the ability to increase your home’s resale value and create a more personal space. 

“The truth is, according to most realtors, a bathroom renovation can help boost the resale value of your home and even possibly help it sell faster,” said Ferrara. 

Below are a few of Charlotte’s hottest trends in bathroom remodeling that can add to the overall value of your home.

Charlotte Bathroom Remodeling Trends
Dual Flush Toilet
  • More Spacious Showers – Homeowners are opening up the shower to give it a more luxurious feel. In smaller bathrooms, they are removing the tub to expand the shower.
  • Dual-Flush Toilets – Homeowners and buyers are demanding green technology and energy-saving features. Duel-flush toilets are a hot new technology that uses more water to flush solids than to flush liquids.
  • Automatic Lighting Dimmers – Leaving the light or the fan running increases your energy bill. These dimmers provide an automated solution that will turn the light and fan off after a certain period of time.
  • More Storage Space – Homeowners and buyers are seeking more storage space. One way homeowners are creating this additional space is by moving away from two-bowl sinks in favor of one, leaving more counter space for storage. 
If you would like to learn more about the newest trends in Charlotte bathroom remodeling and how they can boost your home’s value, please call Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email Adam. We look forward to working with you and ensuring that you enjoy the time spent in your home, whether it’s one year or twenty!

Friday, August 3, 2012

Fort Mill Custom Home Builder Begins New Home in Trinity Ridge


Fort Mill Custom Home Builder Project
Fort Mill custom home builder Beck Design Group recently finalized designs to build a new home in the Trinity Ridge neighborhood for the Covert Family.
Trinity Ridge is a new home community that offers a quiet residential atmosphere. Situated southeast of downtown Fort Mill and south of Charlotte, this neighborhood provides the perfect place to raise a family while still being close enough commute to either city for work or fun.
“It’s a quiet neighborhood where families can feel safe while still being close enough to take advantage of all fun activities Fort Mill and Charlotte have to offer,” says Adam Ferrara, owner of Beck Design Group. “It’s exciting that Fort Mill can maintain a ‘small town’ feel but still host the type of attractions and family-friendly events that you would find in a larger city like Charlotte.”

Nearby Trinity Ridge Attractions
Trinity Ridge
  • Charlotte Knights – Minor league baseball team representing Charlotte. Play in Knights Stadium, located in Fort Mill.
  • Anne Springs Close Greenway – 2,300-acre complex located north of Fort Mill. Offers more than 36 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails.
  • Museum of York County – Museum located in Rock Hill. Offers planetarium and naturalist center.
  • Historic Brattonsville – 775-acre Revolutionary War site. Considered one of the most important and heavily visited cultural attractions in South Carolina.
  • Carowinds – 398-acre amusement park located on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line.
  • Leroy Springs Recreation Complex – Fitness complex offering programs for children and adults.
  • Fort Mill Community Playhouse – Theatre that performs comedy and drama throughout the year.
Beck Design Group builds custom homes in Fort Mill and Greater Charlotte. Call Adam Ferrara at 803-746-7908 or email him to schedule a private meeting to discuss your family building a custom home in beautiful Trinity Ridge!