Charlotte Home Remodeling Perfect Summer Project

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, Charlotte is expected to have weather around 78°F for the next month. Perfect weather for Charlotte home remodeling projects!

“With only a few summer months remaining, homeowners need to act quickly,” said Adam Ferrara, owner of Beck Design Group. “Summer provides the perfect opportunity for all types of home remodeling projects for Charlotte homeowners.”

Below are a few of the common reasons homeowners should take advantage of the remaining summer months for home remodeling projects.

Charlotte Homeowners Schedule Remodeling Projects for Vacation

Regardless of how carefully you plan a home remodeling project, it’s likely to cause at least minor disruptions in your normal day-to-day life. Since most people choose to go on vacation during the summer, why not schedule the work to be done while you’re on vacation?

“We have long-standing relationships with most of our clients and they have us set everything up so that they come back from vacation to a finished remodeling project,” said Ferrara.

Nice Summer Weather Forecast for Greater Charlotte

The summer months also provide longer days, which means more work gets done. The nicer weather also ensures that there are less weather-related delays.

“The longer days and nicer weather allow us to consistently work more hours and, as a result, it can shorten the amount of time it takes us to complete a project,” adds Ferrara.

Other Reasons Summer Weather is Perfect for Remodeling

• More flexible family schedules – with children out of school, families have less hectic schedules.
• More opportunity to be away from home – summer is the time of year when the family can take day trips, attend summer camps, or spend the day at a local swimming pool.
• Weather allows for eating outdoors – the warm weather allows for the family to gather outside for dinner and use a grill for cooking. Perfect if you’re doing kitchen remodeling!

If you would like to learn more about remodeling your Charlotte home, please call Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email Adam. We look forward to helping remodel your home soon!

Custom Home Builders in Charlotte and Fort Mill Share Recent Construction Photos

One of our most favorite activities as a custom home builder in Greater Charlotte is sharing photos of the work that we are allowed to do on behalf of our homeowner clients.

“Beck Design Group is truly blessed to work with such caring, thoughtful, and enjoyable people over the years,” said Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group.  “We all know that everybody works harder when you are working with caring and genuinely nice people…it spurs us to over achieve and push harder to give more in the end.”

The custom home builds and remodeling work shared on this post are some of our recent projects that we have completed over the past 12 months.  “Building a custom home, or even remodeling a kitchen or master suite, is one of the largest undertakings that our homeowners will ever do,” adds Ferrara.  “To that extent, we always deliver more and reach higher goals to give our homeowners high-quality, exceptionally-beautiful craftsmanship and construction.”

If you would like to learn more about our custom home building  and remodeling program, please call Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email Adam to schedule a private meeting at your home.  We look forward to serving families and homeowners for many years to come!

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Custom Kitchen Cabinets & Kitchen Remodeling in Charlotte, NC with Hardwoods and Softwood Selections

One of our favorite projects at Beck Design Group with all of our homeowners is the custom remodeling or construction of a new kitchen.  The kitchen is usually the center of busy activity in every home.  Remodeling and designing new kitchens gives our wood craftsmen the opportunity to hand-build cabinets and case goods.

“Nothing is prettier than seeing one of our team members take a beautiful piece of hardwood like cherry, oak or maple and begin the course of building a custom cabinet,” says Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group.  “I think it’s the entire process of the smell of the wood, the sound of the hand tools, and the emergence of the shape and design of each cabinet.”

Wood Choices for Kitchen Cabinets

Hardwoods

We believe that the best and most durable wood is hardwood, and it is also the most expensive.

• Cherry is a lovely closed-grain wood and is ideal for cabinets. Cherry does turn more red over time when it is exposed to direct sunlight.  Very pretty.
• Oak is one of the most durable hardwoods you will find and it is also very attractive. It is especially great for kitchen cabinets because is holds very well when exposed to moisture.
• Maple is another excellent type of wood that looks great in kitchen cabinetry.
• Rosewood is a red wood. It is absolutely gorgeous and very expensive.

Softwoods

• Cedar is a great softwood that lasts a very long time, and this wood not only looks good, but it smells sweet.
• Pine is one of the most often-used softwooods because it is good quality and is also easy to hand craft.
• Redwood is another good softwood that is also great for crafting custom kitchen cabinets. It also looks great when you use almost any kind of stain or finish with it.

Beck Design Group designs, builds and installs any type of custom cabinetry or case goods for every style imaginable.  Call Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email us to schedule a private meeting at your home to discuss ideas for remodeling your kitchen and your kitchen cabinets.

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Charlotte Remodeling Contractor Features Interior Redesign Project Photos

In addition to building new, custom homes, Beck Design Group works with homeowners across Greater Charlotte and Fort Mill to remodel and redesign existing rooms and homes!

“We are seeing Charlotte homeowners staying in their homes for longer periods of time,” says Adam Ferrara, owner, Beck Design Group.  “And because homeowners are staying in their homes longer, they are investing money into remodeling and redesign projects to transform their existing homes into more of their idea of a dream home.”

The photos on this post are from a recent home remodeling and redesign project that Beck Design Group did for a homeowner who had decided to invest more money into improving their in-home lifestyle.

“We work with our remodeling and redesign homeowners on just about every type of remodeling project imaginable,” says Ferrara.  “In 2012, we are seeing homeowners invest money into remodeling kitchens, outdoor living areas, and overall expansion of existing home square footage.”

If you would like to learn more about how we can help you build a new home or remodel your existing home, please call Adam Ferrara at Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com. 

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Charlotte Kitchen Remodeling Project Introduces Design Kitchen Cabinets with Granite Countertops

Beck Design Group really enjoys designing and building kitchens for our homeowners.  New kitchen designs or kitchen makeovers really excite a home and provide our families with customized, comfortable kitchen spaces to gather, create memories and prepare home-cooked meals.

Around Charlotte, there are trending focal points that kitchen makeovers are bringing attention to.  These kitchen remodeling focal points include custom kitchen cabinets, beautiful kitchen countertops, and increased work space areas.

The kitchen remodeling project, with new kitchen cabinets and countertops, on this page are from a recent kitchen renovation project that Beck Design Group just completed.  The quality of materials and new levels of kitchen design that we used on this particular project represent some of the more popular trends in kitchen remodels that we are seeing across Charlotte.

To arrange a kitchen remodeling meeting with Beck Design Group, please contact Adam Ferrara at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  Because we custom-design and build kitchens for our homeowners, we can accommodate any style imaginable!  We look forward to meeting with you about your kitchen remodeling ideas!

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How Much Should You Spend on Kitchen Remodeling in Charlotte and Fort Mill?

According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, current costs for kitchen makeovers range from $18,000 to $55,000+, with an average price of almost $29,000. Cost can vary based on region, design, materials, quality of appliances and budget. Careful planning can help you get the most value for your investment, simplify maintenance, maximize efficiency, functionality and beauty and reflect your own personality.

Beck Design Group remodels kitchens on all types of homes and values.  Consider the market value of your home to determine your kitchen remodeling budget. Studies suggest that 90-98% of kitchen remodeling costs can be recouped, but kitchen remodeling is only a good investment if the cost is relative to the house’s worth.

A trendy, state-of-the-art kitchen makeover could be a dramatic selling point in a growing communitylike Baxter Village and Piper Glen, or a prime location, but probably not a good investment in a modest neighborhood. Keep it below 15%. Generally speaking, a kitchen-remodeling budget should not exceed 15% of your home’s value.

With those figures in mind, a $375,000 home can expect an average kitchen remodeling project around $56,000.  A $675,000 home can expect an average kitchen remodeling project around $100,000.

Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group will meet with you and help you achieve the most value for your kitchen remodeling budget.  Call Adam at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  We will manage every aspect of your kitchen remodel project!

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