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Why You Should Consider a Sunroom Addition

Written by @fl@nsburg on December 29, 2023. Posted in NJ Home Improvement.

If you’re interested in an addition to your home, you may consider a sunroom. Our home renovation company has designed and built many sunrooms for homeowners who would like extra space for various purposes. Keep reading to learn more about why you should consider a sunroom addition for your home in New Jersey.

Furnish for Coziness

A sunroom constructed with proper insulation, heating and cooling, electrical wiring, and interior finishing is suitable to use all year long. This means you can curl up with a cup of coffee or your favorite book and enjoy a restful morning or evening in this comfortable space. Our remodeling contractors will work with you to ensure you get the right amount of space in your new sunroom for all the furniture you’d like, such as a window seat, a couch, a coffee table, and more.

Soak Up the Sun

New Jersey can get cold in the winter months, which is when it’s important to get much-needed vitamin D. When you hire our home renovation company to construct an addition, you will be able to sit in your new sunroom all winter long and get the sun your body needs. Our design build firm can install large, beautiful windows to keep your sunroom bright and warm!

Entertain Loved Ones

Your sunroom can be the ideal sitting room, but it can also be the perfect entertainment space when you’d like to have a quiet evening with friends to sip wine, enjoy snacks, and relax with some good music. Fortunately, our experienced sunroom addition contractor can ensure you have the best layout for entertaining. This may include adding a mini fridge, a wine bar, and a table.

Add Value to Your Home

HomeLight states that new sunroom construction offers a 50% return on your investment. This means that investing in a new sitting space is a great way to impress future buyers. More importantly, it will be a room everyone in your family will adore for years to come.

According to Today’s Homeowner, in 2022, Americans spent about $427 billion on home improvement projects. If you’re ready to get started on a sunroom addition, turn to our reliable home renovation company. Our team at Flansburg Construction is proud to offer experienced remodeling services. Contact us today to get started!

Modern and Multigenerational: A Total Home Refresh to Make Room for the Whole Family

Written by @fl@nsburg on December 22, 2023. Posted in Aging in place, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, NJ Home Improvement, NJ home remodeling.

With a parent set to move in, our recent clients asked us to help them transform their West Windsor home into a functional, multigenerational space that would accommodate the whole family—from teenagers to an aging grandparent. To give everyone adequate space, a 700-square-foot addition was definitely in the cards, but it needed to flow well with the rest of the house and everything needed to reflect the homeowners’ contemporary style.

Separate Suites

Starting with the addition, we created a private space for our client’s parent with a bedroom, bathroom, and separate entrance. Rich mauves and deep purples lend a richness to the suite, with gold fixtures and pops of white adding just the right amount of brightness to the look. Finally, a separate HVAC system means this portion of the house is completely contained.

We then reimagined the house’s second floor into a “princess suite” by adding a new bathroom in a pink and white color palette. A light-grained marble countertop and sleek, modern hardware elevates the vanity while a stunning teal tile accent wall creates a wow-worthy moment in the new walk-in shower. A custom nook holds all of the essentials, while a rain shower head and a handheld wand ensure a luxurious bathing experience.

Finally, we remodeled the existing hall bathroom on the second floor in a chic grey-white-and-neutral palette before connecting it with the second bedroom for another private suite experience.

To finish off the second floor, we also moved the laundry room upstairs to make chore days easier.

A Dark and Dramatic Kitchen

To create the kitchen of our clients’ dreams, we enlarged their existing space by removing a wall. Then we leaned into their love of contemporary and eclectic style elements to enhance the space.

Frameless, European-style cabinets in an impressive matte black dominate the space for sleek floor-to-ceiling storage. In the center of the room, a spacious island topped with a quartz countertop provides ample seating and houses the sink for easy cleanup. Along the back wall, the oven looks out onto the back deck through a custom picture window—the perfect way for the home chef to feel connected with guests while hosting.

Integrated appliances throughout, including a specialty wine fridge, add yet another layer of quiet luxury. A custom dining table in a rich redwood with a waterfall edge provides plenty of seating while injecting just the right amount of warmth. Stunning tonal wood floors add visual interest as they stretch across the space, and for the finishing touch—and a bit of glam— bright, modern lighting fixtures draw the eye up.

Design-Build Details

No home transformation would be complete without addressing the essentials. To give the outside of this house a well-deserved facelift—and to ensure the addition matched the rest of the structure—we replaced the siding, opting for a warm taupe color. For maximum efficiency, we chose to use Anderson windows throughout, including for the custom picture window in the kitchen. Finally, our design team selected paint colors from Farrow and Ball to set the mood in each of the spaces we renovated.

The final effect of this home transformation is truly show stopping! With a modern and dramatic flair, careful planning to give everyone a space of their own, and touches of luxury throughout, our clients couldn’t be happier with their transformed home.

Although it can seem tricky to create a multigenerational layout that meets the needs of everyone in the family without losing any style, the possibilities are truly endless with a bit of design ingenuity.

Looking for a way to make your house work for your expanding family? The Flansburg team can help — schedule a consultation with one of our design experts today!

Looking to Increase Your Home’s Square Footage? Here Are 3 Great Home Addition Ideas

Written by @fl@nsburg on December 15, 2023. Posted in NJ Home Improvement.

When it comes to increasing the square footage of your home, there is no shortage of options. According to HomeAdvisor, the ROI on adding a second story is 65%, clearly adding to the value and curb appeal of your home. While adding a second story is one of the common home additions design build teams complete, there are many other ways to add square footage to your home, especially when it comes to improving your day-to-day life. Here are a few ideas we’d love to collaborate on.

1. Add a Room Over Your Garage

If you’re looking for a great way to increase your home’s square footage without turning your main living space into a construction zone, home additions over the garage may be your perfect option. Once the home additions are done, this space is highly versatile. Use it as a home office, a dedicated kids’ playroom, an in-law suite, or a guest bedroom.

2. Convert Your Porch Into a Sunroom

A porch is a great feature on any property, but it is not considered livable square footage. If you want to increase your home’s square footage, consider converting your porch into a sunroom with heating and cooling, a durable roof, and windows with the help of our sunroom addition experts. Your sunroom will feel like a second living room when you add furniture, lighting, a coffee table, and more!

3. Create a Dedicated Laundry Room

Is your washer and dryer in the basement or first level of your home? If so, you know firsthand how much more convenient it would be to have your laundry room on your main level or second floor where all your bedrooms and closets are. If your laundry area is unfinished, too small, or barely functional, creating a dedicated laundry room with home additions can be the perfect solution to increase your home’s square footage.

At Flansburg Construction, we’re the residential home addition company New Jersey homeowners trust. Whether you are looking to start a home addition project listed above or are looking to expand your primary suite, bathroom, or kitchen, we can help. By taking a look at our former projects, you’ll get an idea of the results you can expect. Give our experienced and dedicated team a call today to speak with our design build renovation contractors.

Stunning Lawrenceville Exterior Renovation Hits All the Right Notes

Written by @fl@nsburg on November 29, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

When does a house become your ideal home? For starters, it has to look the part, which is why an exterior upgrade is often just as important as interior renovations. Our recent Lawrenceville, NJ, clients reached out to our team because their home’s exterior wasn’t anywhere near what they’d envisioned for the space they call home.

After living in the house for a few years—and spending that time to carefully plan what they wanted to do — they were ready to give the traditional-style structure a much-needed facelift. On top of the peeling siding, failing roof, and old windows, there were also some architectural elements that needed to be addressed. The front entrance was situated in a spot that didn’t make sense and the existing disjointed decks made entertaining difficult.

With good bones, we knew that a few significant changes could elevate the character and beauty in this historic house.

Beginning With the Basics

Every great renovation begins with a blank slate, so to get this one right, we started by wrapping the entire house, including a new addition in white siding by Hardie. We also installed windows by Marvin, and even put on a new roof.

Since the existing front door didn’t work where it was, we replaced it with a window and cut a space for a new entrance in a spot that was more practical. We also replaced the back door to match.

Overall, we made a point in the design phase of this project to carefully select style elements that would make sense with the house’s existing architecture to create cohesion.

Room for Relaxation

Because nothing beats watching a beautiful morning sunrise, we built a wrap-around front porch with plenty of space to sit, sip a hot morning beverage, and enjoy the views. To add some interest, we elected to use a standing seam metal roof over the porch.

Creating Flow for Entertaining

One of our clients’ biggest pain points was that the existing decks didn’t flow well for when they were hosting family and friends. To create the ultimate entertainment space, we began with adding an enclosed porch that features full window walls, a peaked ceiling with exposed beams, ample seating, and easy access to the surrounding deck.

A perfect spot for grilling summer favorites, the raised deck features plenty of room to maneuver, as well as sliding doors that lead into the main part of the house for easy kitchen access.

Just a few steps down, a spacious stone patio provides lots of room for guests to mingle and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Outdoor Living From All Angles

Whether it’s the sprawling front porch, the upgraded patio and deck, or the new sunroom, our clients can now enjoy outdoor living from any part of the home’s exterior. From simply spending time with one another to planning their next big gathering, there’s a perfect spot for any activity.

With a now gorgeous exterior, new addition, and endless outdoor living space, this house has now become the home that our clients had been dreaming of.

Could your house use a facelift? Flansburg Construction can help — schedule a consultation today to see what’s possible!

Bathroom Remodeling Trends to Anticipate in 2024

Written by @fl@nsburg on November 20, 2023. Posted in NJ Home Improvement.

A new year is an excellent time to refresh an essential part of your home. Having an updated bathroom that improves your quality of life and contributes to your home’s overall style will liven up your property and create long-lasting benefits. Speak to our expert team of home renovation contractors to learn how our exceptional designers and architects can implement the following bathroom trends in your next remodel project.

Modern Designs

According to the 2024 Bath Trends Report from the National Kitchen & Bath Association, 55% of respondents agreed that contemporary and modern design styles with an organic, natural influence continue to trend. Clean lines and pristine finishes in bathroom fixtures are much sought after by many homeowners. The experienced design and construction team at Flansburg Construction can implement fixtures and additions made from materials that match your interior vision.

Doorless Showers With Built-In Amenities

There’s nothing better than a bathroom with upgraded amenities that work for you. Fancy, doorless showers continue to be in high demand. Our design-build contractors are happy to provide you with insights on how we can incorporate modern shower technology and a layout that transforms your space. A shower configuration without a door can broaden the space’s interior cohesion and strengthen a sense of connectivity between each part of the bathroom. Don’t forget to ask our design experts about shower features like built-in seating and hand-held shower heads.

Quartz Counters and Patterned Tiles

Quartz remains a popular choice of material for countertops and additional elements of the bathroom. The low-maintenance requirements of quartz features make them popular among homeowners, and their customization options allow you to meld your bathroom counter’s design to the walls and floors.

Speaking of which, ask our design specialists about elaborate, stunning tile arrangements that our construction team can install. We can source a variety of patterned designs that fulfill your vision for your dream bathroom. Our crew can provide recommendations and insights into how we make these key additions.

Looking for a top-tier home renovation contractor in New Jersey to craft the perfect bathroom for the new year? Don’t hesitate to speak to the exceptional design-build team at Flansburg Construction about how we can make your dream project a reality! We’re a one-stop shop for premier home renovations, so lean on us to deliver high-quality services every step of the way.

Not Sure What You Want Out of a Basement Remodel? Try These 4 Ideas!

Written by @fl@nsburg on November 16, 2023. Posted in NJ Home Improvement.

Are you considering a basement remodel? It’s an excellent idea given that 60% of U.S. homes have wet basements, and 38% run the risk of basement mold, according to This Old House. When it comes to what you’re looking to get out of your remodel, you have a large pool of options. Here are four ideas that your local design build basement remodeling company can help you create.

1. A Home Office

Do you work from home? Whether it’s full-time or on occasion, you need a dedicated home office space. Luckily, a basement remodeling company can finish your basement and create the office space you need. Since the basement is often quieter than the rest of your home, it’s the perfect spot for phone calls, video calls, or just focusing on your work without distractions.

2. A Guest Suite

While some homes have a guest bedroom, a guest suite can be a real game changer. Do you have family that likes to visit and stay with you? What about friends who come over for a drink and end up needing a place to sleep? If so, a guest suite could be a great idea for your basement remodel. With a private bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, living room, and more, your guests will truly appreciate having their own beautiful space.

3. A Laundry Room

Your home more than likely has a washer and dryer, but does it have a dedicated laundry room? If you choose to create a laundry room in your basement remodeling project, you can add countertops for easy sorting and folding, cabinets for storing things like detergent, dryer sheets, or an ironing board, and even a sink for hand washing delicates easily.

4. A Home Theater

A basement is typically a dark space. While windows can most certainly be added in most cases, a dark basement can be the perfect spot for a home theater. A basement remodeling company can create a stepped floor for rows of recliners, install recessed lighting fixtures, and install a large TV or projector screen.

Interested in pursuing any of the ideas above? Interested in learning about more ways you can customize your basement remodel? Get in touch with our design build firm today at Flansburg Construction. We can’t wait to help you create a New Jersey basement you’ll love for years to come!