Charlotte and Fort Mill Attic Remodeling Trends Include Home Theater Rooms

You may have guessed that the hottest attic remodeling trend would be a play room, or a bonus room, or a new master suite.  Actually, the hottest attic remodeling trend in Charlotte and Fort Mill is a transformation into a new home theater!

So what is new in home theaters across Charlotte and Fort Mill?  Everything is, of course!  Homeowners are remaining in their existing homes and not moving around as often.  So remodeling attic and basement spaces are hot projects around our area.

While home theater remains its own category, the lines are blurring.  Home automation, Web-based mobile apps and streaming Internet content are converging. The home theater experience is becoming the integrated entertainment component of today’s homeowner-centric smart-home that includes security, lighting, heating and cooling, and convenience.  It’s all accessible, programmable and definitely cool.  And that means that an unused space in the home needs to turn into a usable space.

The home theater technology is definitely a hot market and the physical components and technologyare becoming more affordable as time passes.  Depending on the structure of your home, an attic conversion for your new home theater room may be straight forward or it could entail modifying the structure of your house.

For example, ceilings may have to be raised, truss system reconfigured, etc.  No matter what is required, Beck Design Group has the expertise, knowledge and experience to ensure the work is done according to building code and regulations, ensuring the integrity of your home and its structure, and providing you with safe, accessible living space to fit your lifestyle.

Beck Design Group will complete the entire attic conversion for you…from design to material choices to construction to installation of the home theater.  To find out more about converting your attic or basement into a home theater room, call Adam Ferrara at Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  We look forward to giving you the hottest attic remodeling trend in Charlotte and Fort Mill!

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Charlotte Fort Mill Baxter Village Custom Home Builder with New Custom Home Plan & Design

Beck Design Group is building new custom homes for families of all sizes with all types of unique needs and demands from their home life!  We build custom homes based strictly on the way that you want to use your home.  Some families want new homes that are more “open spaces” for large families to interact and have visible traffic flow.  And still other families like creating unique custom spaces and individual niches for escape and quiet times.

This specific custom home plan from Beck Design Group is called “The Hampton“.  The Hampton is a beautiful 2-story home plan with a well-designed traffic flow with both open spaces and private, reserved spaces.

The 1st floor features a large, open grand room with a 2-story coffered ceiling, hardwood flooring, custom built-in shelving, a fireplace, 5 bay windows overlooking the back landscaping, and 350 square feet of open living space.  Right off the front entry way is a private study featuring custom built-in bookshelves, 10-foot coffered ceiling, and beautiful wood flooring.  A private dining room, gourmet kitchen, a chef’s pantry, and a sunken keeping/sunroom with a vaulted ceiling are also included on the 1st floor.

The 2nd floor of The Hampton is where the dreamy master suite awaits.  The over-sized master suite includes a large open sitting area surrounded by windows, a double trey ceiling, a master bath with his/her vanities, a soaking tub with tucked-away niches, and an enormous walk-in closet with a custom built-in table and bench seating.

The Hampton is 4,436 sq. ft. of incredible, custom living space under the roof, 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, over-sized 2-car garage with epoxy-finished garage floor, an enormous bonus room upstairs, low E glass windows, and incredible upgrades awaiting your personal taste and desires!

Download The Hampton’s custom home brochure here.  You can also visit our Custom Home Plans here.  And when you’re ready to talk about building your new custom home at any location, call Adam Ferrara of Beck Design Group for a private meeting at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  We look forward to building a custom home for you and your family!

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Charlotte Fort Mill Residential Home Remodeling Contractor Builder List of Survival Tips for Remodeling!

One of the first steps to all of our Beck Design Group home remodeling projects is to work with you to educate and inform you about the specific process that will be taken to complete your home remodeling project.  We feel that information and communication is key in reducing our client’s stress and worry and minimizing our client’s possible inconveniences or interruptions to the family during the remodeling process.

With this in mind, we have developed our own Top 10 List of How to Survive Your Charlotte or Fort Mill Home Remodeling Project managed by Beck Design Group.

Tip #1: Plan for everyday life.

Your house may be in shambles, but you’ll still want hot meals, a snug bed, a refreshing shower, and clean clothes. Seek safe harbor away from the confusion by staying at a motel, taking refuge with a kind relative, or even moving into a travel trailer or recreational vehicle.

But don’t go so far away from home that you lose touch with the project. If you can, or must, live at home during remodeling, rearrange rooms before work begins. To prepare for a kitchen makeover, move your microwave and refrigerator to a place where they can still be used. If the water will be turned off for long periods of time, order bottled water and scout out a place for showers. A bedroom may even become a combination living room/kitchen for awhile.

Tip #2: Keep waste in its place.

There’s no way to avoid a mess when remodeling. But the tide of rubble, trash, and dust can be contained. Before the swing of the first hammer, we will work out waste logistics with you. Hang tarps in doorways to seal off rooms where remodeling is under way. Establish a plan for handling waste materials so they will be routed away from sensitive areas, such as gardens or porches, and hauled away on a regular basis. If floors need protection, see to it that they are covered up.

Tip #3: Defend against air pollution.

When determining the timetable, pin down the periods when glues, finishes, or other odorous materials will be used. Make certain the house will be properly, even excessively, ventilated when smells are at their peak. Escape to Grandma’s.

Tip #4: Protect your Property from Dust.

Some dust will always drift out of work areas. Electronic equipment, fine furniture, or other valuables should be covered or removed. Also, keep expensive telephones out of the remodeling area.

Tip #5: Communicate with Beck Design Group…We will with You.

Keep the lines of communication open and stick to your plans as much as possible. Mid-course project changes often lead to unexpected service charges.

Tip #6: Let your neighbors know.

Whenever you decide on renovating your home, make sure the neighbors know. You wouldn’t want to take on any brawls with the neighbors over noise issues. Take along a basket of muffins or invite them over for a party after the renovation. They will surely be cooperative if you take on a positive and friendly attitude.

Tip #7: This is the perfect time to eliminate clutter.

What a great time to go through all of your closets and storage spaces to eliminate items like the old wardrobes, exercise equipment gathering dust in your garage, clothes that haven’t been worn for over two years, old books and keepsakes that are never used, old linens, and items stored in the garage. You’ll be surprised at the reclaimed space that suddenly is available. It will make you feel good during your remodeling project plus it will give you new space!

Tip #8: Protect Your Belongings.

Remove pictures from walls and store fragile items away from the work area. Lock up or remove valuables. Roll up area rugs and store them out of the way. Seal clothing and linens in plastic bags. We will tape plastic sheets to doorways, windows and air vents to seal off rooms where remodeling is under way. If we are building an addition, we will not break into the main house until the last possible moment so most of the mess will be outside for most of the project. If floors need protection, we will see to it that they are covered up. If you have any special protection requirements, please let us know as soon as possible.

Tip #9: Protect Your Plants.

If we are going to be working in and around your garden or shrubs, you need to move those plants. Before we start, decide which plants you want to save. Saving plants during a remodel means digging them up and potting them; or digging and heeling them in some place away from the construction site. Let us know which plants might be damaged. We do all we can to protect them, but keep in mind that if we are digging a foundation three feet from your clematis arbor, some damage is almost inevitable.

Tip #10: Prepare yourself for a roller coaster of emotions.

Your initial excitement will nose dive once the mess, noise and organized confusion of remodeling begin. At different stages in the process, it’s perfectly normal for your feelings to go up and down. Expect it to happen. Just remind yourself that your original enthusiasm will return with interest when the remodeling is finished and your beautiful new space is ready to use.

Beck Design Group works on all types of home remodeling projects:  kitchen remodels, master bedroom remodels, bathroom remodels, patio/porch remodels, outdoor living area remodels, attic/basement remodels, and every room in between!  Call Adam Ferrara of Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com to schedule a private appointment at your home to discuss your home remodeling ideas!

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Charlotte Fort Mill Top 5 Residential Remodeling Questions with Beck Design Group

We get a lot of questions every day from homeowners about remodeling and building projects.  But out of the hundreds of residential remodeling and building projects that we have been involved with over the past 10+ years, there are the same Top 5 remodeling questions that homeowners ask most often.  Within these Top 5 questions, there are variations, but the core of the questions always remain consistent!  We hope you enjoy reviewing the Top 5 Home Remodeling questions from Beck Design Group.

Top 5 Home Remodeling Questions from Beck Design Group Customers

Top Remodeling Question #1:  What are the advantages of a design/build remodeling company?

From a homeowner perspective, a design/build residential general contractor like Beck Design Group provides you, the client, a single source of responsibility, authority and cost control for your remodeling project, from start to finish. Our design/build approach leads you, as a homeowner, to:
(a) only pay for a design which can realistically be built within your overall budget;
(b) only deal with one single project contact…us;
(c) a total, open disclosure about every aspect of your project…this means better communication and no hidden or costly surprises

Top Remodeling Question #2:  Are All Licensed Contractors Considered General Contractors?

No! A general building contractor is “a contractor whose principal business is in connection with any structure built, being built, or to be built, requiring in its construction the use of at least two unrelated building trades or crafts (e.g. plumbing, electrical, drywall, etc. ).” Room additions and most kitchen and master bath remodels are best handled by a licensed general contractor, as these projects typically encompass demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.  Beck Design Group is a licensed residential general contractor.

Top Remodeling Question #3:  What is the Best Way to Determine My Remodeling Project Budget?

The most reliable method is to get a precise bid based on a set of plans and product specifications. Obviously, this is not practical during the initial planning stages of a remodeling project.  Beck Design Group is happy to provide you with a “ballpark” budget range based on a preliminary, no-obligation consultation. This meeting allows us to learn first-hand about what you ideally want to accomplish with your home remodel along with your top priorities.  In turn, we can offer valuable information to help you make key decisions and continue to move forward toward your goals.

Top Remodeling Question #4:  How Do I Plan for the Home Remodel?

The first step is to develop an idea of what you want to do. Write a prioritized list of your needs and wants. Look at magazines and websites and collect pictures of what you like. The more clearly you can envision the project and describe it on paper, the better prepared you’ll be in making your decision.  Think about traffic patterns, furniture size and placement, colors, lighting and how you expect to use the remodeled space. Figure out how much money you have to spend on the remodeling job, furnishings, landscaping or any other cost you might incur. We can help you from the very beginning if you need us!  Read our Tips on Surviving a Home Remodel Project!

Top Remodeling Question #5:  What Do You Handle During the Remodeling Project?

Beck Design Group coordinates and manages everything.  From A to Z.  We handle all permits and budgets, all craftsmen and tradesmen, planning, design, finishes, clean-up and final walk-through.  We do everything.  Your role will be to provide “approvals” during the selection and design process.  We communicate very closely with our clients so that you will understand everything that is happening.  Total disclosure.  We do not want you to be surprised about anything that happens in your remodeling project.

For a private meeting with Adam Ferrara of Beck Design Group to discuss your remodeling ideas or upcoming remodeling projects, please call Adam at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  We think that during our first meeting together you will feel comfortable in knowing that you selected the right people at Beck Design Group to handle your remodeling project!

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Piper Glen Charlotte Residential Remodeling Contractor Beck Design Group

Piper Glen has a fantastic reputation as one of the premier neighborhoods and communities in Greater Charlotte.  An above-market standard exists that Piper Glen homeowners demand when residential remodels, upgrades and renovations take place.  Beck Design Group helps Piper Glen homeowners maintain their above-market standards.

Remodel, upgrade and renovation projects in Piper Glen include many options:

- Gourmet kitchen upgrades with professional chef-grade appliances and cooking features

- Custom-designed, hand-crafted, built-in features like home office and library shelving

- Attic and basement renovations into family living spaces, game rooms, wine cellars and media rooms

- Outdoor living room additions like covered/enclosed lanai, pool house or gazebo

- Garage makeovers featuring tiled flooring, ribbed pattern parking mats, or rolled flooring options

Beck Design Group designs, crafts, builds and manages every type of residential improvement project that you would like to introduce to your home.  We enjoy and demand the highest levels of quality and perfection from our craftsmen, tradesmen, journeymen, and employees.

To arrange your personal and private meeting with Beck Design Group owner Adam Ferrara, please call his personal line at 803-246-4264, our offices at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  We look forward to meeting with you and hearing about your ideas and plans for improving your home in Piper Glen!

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Piper Glen, Baxter Village, Marvin Creek Residential Home Remodeler & Remodeling Company

Beck Design Group remodels beautiful homes in some of this area’s premier neighborhoods and subdivisions:  Baxter Village, Piper Glen, Marvin Creek, Trinity Ridge, Springfield and others.  Not only do we build unbelievable custom homes, but we also work with homeowners on so many different types of residential upgrades, remodels and renovation projects!

These neighborhoods and homeowners have above-market standards and expect above-market quality and craftsmanship.  Beck Design Group has always been committed to delivering higher-than-expected results because, quite frankly, we demand that in our own homes and real estate investments.

Some of the standards that we insist be the Beck Design Group standard in every remodel and new construction project include:

• Built-in bookcases, desks, drawers and storage units
• Adjustable pin-hole shelving
• Hand crafted China cabinets
• Butler pantries
• Dado and rabbet joints
• Solid wood face frames
• Pocket screws and glued biscuits
• Stained or painted and sealed
• Bun feet for finished furniture appeal
• Exceptional quality to last ages

Over the past two years, Beck Design Group has worked on many remodeling and home feature upgrades in these neighborhoods on projects like:

• Indoor gourmet kitchen renovations
• Outdoor gourmet kitchen installations
• Basement conversions into added living space, guest bedrooms and media/game rooms
• Wine cellar new construction
• Library and home office space upgrades
• Outdoor living areas – fireplaces, seating walls, pool cabana houses, screened rooms
• Garage/attic space conversions into additional bedrooms, storage space and home offices
• Front porch makeovers

The list of home remodel, upgrade and renovation projects can be as imaginative and creative as the homeowner wants!  If you would like to share your ideas, or hear and see some of our previous remodel projects, please call Adam Ferrara at Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com to arrange a special, private meeting time. 

We look forward to bringing your home renovation or remodel project an exceptional level of service, creativity, craftsmanship and higher standards!

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