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Why You Should Add Another Bedroom to Your Home

Written by @fl@nsburg on . Posted in NJ Home Improvement.

Are you thinking about consulting with our local design build firm about a residential home addition? Do you want an extra bedroom for guests to be comfortable in or an additional room to allow your children to have their own space? Below are the many benefits of adding another bedroom to your home with help from our team.

Simply Put, More Space

If you feel cramped in your home with the number of bedrooms you have right now, then you may want to invest in a home addition. With another room, everyone has their own room, and no one is left feeling overcrowded. You can ensure you have adequate space with a newly added room with help from our team.

Improved Home Value

Today, people are looking for homes in New Jersey that are exactly what they need. They don’t want to buy a home that they know they’ll have to work on in a few years. By adding another bedroom to your home, many potential buyers will be interested when you’re eventually ready to sell. 60% of buyers in the last year said it was extremely important that a home included a spare or guest bedroom, according to Zillow. That’s why it’s important to contact us to start planning a residential home addition project to give potential buyers what they want once you’re ready to put your home on the market.

Avoid That Move

If you want or need another bedroom to have more functionality or space, then you may consider moving. However, planning a home addition is a lot easier. This way, you won’t have to worry about the hassle of moving and finding a new house that checks all of your boxes. You can get your dream home by expanding upon the one you already own. Our team has experience helping those in the area get everything they need without having to move away from the neighborhood.

At Flansburg Construction, one of the most experienced remodeling companies in the area, we’d be happy to help you plan your next home remodeling project. If you’re interested in a home addition for your New Jersey home, then don’t wait to get in touch with us! We look forward to speaking with you about residential home additions.

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3 Ways to Add More Excitement to Your Spare Room During a Remodel

Written by @fl@nsburg on . Posted in NJ home remodeling.

Do you have a spare room you don’t use? Has it become a cluttered storage area? You’re not alone; many homeowners have guest rooms that are seldom used. Luckily, there are many ways you can add excitement and transform your space to make the most of it. With some careful considerations and a team of design build experts, anything is possible. Keep reading to get some inspiration and ideas for your spare room remodel.

1. Build a Walk-In Closet

A walk-in closet is at the top of most homeowner’s wishlists. In fact, according to House Digest, 79% of homeowners say a walk-in closet is their preferred type of closet. If your home doesn’t have one, now is your chance to build one! With the addition of custom shelving, hooks, and an ottoman or chair, a spare bedroom makes the perfect walk-in closet. Your design build remodeling company will be able to transform your unused spare room into a beautiful closet you’ll love spending time in.

2. Indulge in a Home Movie Theater

Who doesn’t love curling up with a blanket, some popcorn, and a good movie? With a home movie theater, you can get all the excitement of going out to the theater without the headaches. When you work with a design build remodeling company, you’ll be sure to get everything you need for your theater, including comfortable lounge seating, a professional sound system, and the right size screen. You can even install a popcorn maker!

3. Create a Home Gym

Do you love yoga, pilates, or just exercising in general? If so, creating a home gym out of your spare bedroom is a great idea. Your design build remodeler can install large wall mirrors, rubber gym flooring, and all the equipment you may need to get your workouts in at home.

There are an abundance of things you can do with a spare room remodel other than those listed above. You can create a home office, library, laundry room, kid’s playroom, home bar, den, and more! Whether you’re ready to start your spare room remodel or need some more ideas, reach out to our team at Flansburg Construction. Our team of experts can’t wait to help you transform your New Jersey space.

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The Impact of Adding a Second Floor to Your Property

Written by @fl@nsburg on . Posted in NJ Home Improvement.

When it comes to property expansions, an entirely new second floor is one of the most effective and beneficial for property owners. From conception to execution, the remodeling contractors at Flansburg Construction are here to grow your New Jersey home with high-quality services and top-notch materials. Not only does a second floor add new levels of functionality, but also improves your property’s value. According to HomeAdvisor, the ROI on adding a second story is 65%. Here’s what you should know about this major renovation.

The Benefits of Adding a Bedroom

Adding a significant amount of space to a home may call for a new bedroom with its own amenities and style. You can rely on our exceptional team of interior designers and construction experts to source carefully selected decor, provide comprehensive storage solutions, and install flooring and windows according to your needs and stylistic preferences. A guest suite or spare bedroom is perfect for accommodating visitors with a space they feel comfortable in.

Boost Your Quality of Life With a New Rec Room

A new floor presents the opportunity for new activities and hobbies to engage within the comfort of your own space. Whether you’re looking to add an extra hangout space with comfortable seating and a TV or simply a room to wind down and study, a recreational room constructed by our team of experts is here to make your vision a reality. Let us know what activities you’d like the space to accommodate so that we can implement layout designs and install fixtures that match the purpose this room will serve.

Reap the Rewards of Extra Storage Space

With extra space comes extra storage opportunities. The additions of walk-in closets, supply closets, wall shelves, and organizers can make the most of the extra dimensions of a second floor. Consult with our crew of design and construction experts during the conception phase of our design-build process to learn more about how to best use this additional space. Furthermore, we can build out storage solutions for a guest suite or bathroom to account for the belongings of visitors.

If you’re interested in expanding your property with a second floor, then choose Flansburg Construction for an expert crew of remodeling contractors in New Jersey who can provide every facet of the home renovation process. Our design-build process guarantees that we’re the only contractor you will communicate and collaborate with for your property’s major transformation. Don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with our team today.

From Barn to Pool House to Guest Cottage: Bringing New Life to a Beautiful Building

Written by danflansburg on . Posted in NJ Home Improvement, NJ home remodeling.

The Recipe for Guest Success

More than a spare bedroom or even a guest suite in the main house, this separate space had room to accommodate visitors in a welcoming home-away-from-home complete with all the amenities. From a full galley kitchen, a laundry room and two bathrooms to a large living area, primary suite, a quiet office, and carefully-selected décor, all of our clients’ guests’ needs would be covered—even for a longer stay.

Cottage Vibes

To create a cozy, welcoming guest experience, we used white shiplap ceilings and walls that feel as though they’ve always been there; warm wood flooring and window frames; and a brick-backed stove that is made for fireside chats. Soft pops of blue tones add just the right amount of color, while minimal wall décor allows the eye to rest and enjoy the pleasure of simplicity.

The main floor’s open footprint allows for connection and conversation between the kitchen, dining area, and living space. With continuous flooring in beautiful rustic wood, walls that stretch from one end of the cottage to the other, and carefully scaled furniture, this space is certain to make any guest feel welcome

Upstairs, a vaulted ceiling boasts beautiful exposed beams over a second living area and an office space by a wall of windows that offer picturesque views of the surrounding property—the perfect work-from-home experience. Across the room, the crackling wood stove serves as a nostalgic focal point certain to mesmerize visitors on chilly evenings. For added convenience, a separate powder room sits just off the main part of the loft.

Modern Amenities

A full galley kitchen sits at one end of the cottage, equipped with a full-size range, plenty of prep space, and, of course, a coffee station. Sleek stainless-steel finishes and rich, dark countertops balance the white cabinets and floating shelves. Natural light combines with three modern pendants for a bright corner to cook in.

Finally, a main floor primary suite made good sense to avoid the need to drag heavy suitcases upstairs. In addition, a full bathroom downstairs in this space makes it easy for guests to clean up before dinner after a long afternoon by the pool.

Welcome and Waiting

This cozy space is now ready to welcome family and friends for the perfect backyard getaway. Our clients couldn’t be happier with the results, which promise a new life season filled with loved ones and great memories! Are you ready to see your space reach its full potential? Schedule a consultation with our team today!

Aging With Grace: Creating a Home for Later in Life

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

Your dream home might be perfect for now, but will it work in ten, fifteen, or even twenty years in the future? As families grow, change, and eventually age, so too should homes to accommodate future needs, and with a growing trend of multiple generations living together under one roof—or older homeowners choosing to age in their well-loved home instead of moving to a retirement community—a thoughtfully-designed space is an absolute must.

Choosing a Familiar Place

Now more than ever in recent history, parents, their children, and their grandchildren are choosing to live together under one roof for a multitude of reasons, ranging from being able to help with the grandkids and enjoying the bustle of a full house to circumventing the expenses (and long wait lists) that come with retirement communities. Whatever the reason, families are looking for ways to reimagine their homes to carve out space for all three generations to comfortably coexist.

In the same vein, large numbers of empty nesters are choosing not to relocate, opting instead to stay in their beloved homes, with some much-needed modifications to ensure their safety and comfort as they age in place.

For the design-build industry, these two distinct groups of clients each have their own needs, but approach firms like Flansburg with the same goal: to create a space that’s as functional as it is beautiful.

Designing With Elements That Work

Gone are the days of plastic shower chairs, makeshift modifications, and ugly grab bars stuck to the walls. These days, there are endless accessibility-related products, materials, and design elements that are stunning enough to make a statement, but still safe enough to support the needs of aging family members.

In bathrooms, curbless showers, built-in grab bars and benches, nonslip flooring, and easy-to-reach storage are all options that our design team recommends to accommodate your—or your family members’—needs. Whether your style leans traditional or more modern, we can create the perfect spa-like experience while still putting your needs at the forefront of the design.

Throughout the rest of the house, key elements that are always worth incorporating (stylishly, of course) include doorways wide enough to comfortably fit a wheelchair or walker; transition-less flooring from room to room; and easy access to different levels of the house with ramps, a stairlift, or even an elevator.

Making Room for a Well-Lived Life

The point of these living options centers on creating a high quality of life as you or your older loved ones age, and a lot of that has to do with creating a space that feels just right.

In a multi-generational home, a full in-law apartment with its own separate kitchenette and laundry area might make the most sense. With accessibility considerations at the forefront (Think: lowered countertops, easy-to-access storage, and smaller appliances to fit the space), these apartments have the freedom to take on any style that their resident would like, just on a smaller scale.

For aging-in-place situations, it’s worth thinking carefully about how best to modify your home’s layout to help you preserve your independence. Does it make sense to move your primary suite to the main level now rather than eventually incorporating a chair lift? Is your outdoor living area just as accessible as the inside of your house? What about a guest space for family members who may need to come for extended visits to help out? You’ll also want to think about smart home options that might make life a bit easier, from alarm systems, doorbells, and thermostats to light switches, appliances, and even toilets.

No matter how you or your family members plan to live the later years of your life, the Flansburg team can help you do it in style in a space that was made just for you.

Ready to transform your space to better fit your family’s needs? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and see what’s possible!

A Modern Bathroom Makeover in Robbinsville for Two Busy Parents

Written by @fl@nsburg on . Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, NJ Home Improvement.

With two kids, multiple cats, one dog and several guinea pigs—not to mention a full activities schedule— it’s safe to say that our clients, Cheryl and Eric, maintain a very full and busy lifestyle centered around their family and home. While their Robbinsville, NJ house works fairly well for them and their menagerie, one thing it didn’t have was a quiet retreat where these active parents can unwind and rejuvenate after a long day.

With a cramped and dated primary bathroom, they decided it was time to take on a renovation to get the spa-like oasis that they so desperately wanted.

Out With the Old, Dated Design

Cheryl and Eric couldn’t stand the dated 1980s vibes their bathroom gave off. The style simply didn’t make sense with the rest of the house, which was built in 2005, and it definitely didn’t match the modern design that this couple loves. A predictably bulky jacuzzi tub dominated the room and felt out of balance with the small and dark shower stall that was tucked into the corner. Moreover, when it came to storage, there simply wasn’t enough. Fortunately, for Cheryl and Eric, we could see the room’s potential and set about reimagining the space to better meet their needs.

Reconfiguring the Room

At the top of Cheryl and Eric’s list of must-haves were a soaking tub, a larger luxe shower, and a linen closet. To make enough space, we began by removing a half wall and then moving the doorway nine inches, which gained us the space we needed to build a custom, frameless shower complete with a bench and storage niche. Next, we modified a corner bump in the wall, which housed piping and wiring, to accommodate a coveted linen closet that is now the right size to store towels, products, and so much more. Finally, a gorgeous freestanding Vetralla white tub by Victoria and Albert with a floor mounted faucet was placed under the window to create the ultimate focal point for the space.

How We Created a Modern Oasis

To elevate the bathroom further and give it that spa-like feel, our design team used organic, clean lines, drawing inspiration from nature. The lovely grain of the floor tile is arranged in a herringbone pattern and contains various shades of gray to blend with the other materials throughout the room.

A 72-inch modern floating double vanity pulls in a darker tone without feeling too heavy, while the Calcutta Ultra quartz countertop and Metropol single lever faucets tie in beautifully with the shower tiles.

In the shower, Plata Brina matte hex tiles grace the floor and the custom niche, while large 12-by-24-inch wall tiles blend seamlessly with the Calcutta quartz bench. To add another layer of depth to the design, we selected a contrasting pewter frost grout for the niche, which ties in perfectly with the gray tones of the surrounding tile. A rain machine shower head and Leticia handheld in a chrome finish complete the space and promise a luxurious experience.

Sleek lighting fixtures add to the modern style without dominating, and the natural light that filters through the window provides a connection with the surrounding landscape that helped inspire this stunning interior.

Made for Relaxation

This updated space is now everything Cheryl and Eric wanted. It’s the perfect spot for them to retreat from the chaos of everyday life and unwind in quiet, spa-like solitude. Carving out “quiet time” used to be a challenge for these homeowners, but has become much easier now that they have this gorgeous, modern primary bathroom to retreat to after a long, difficult day.

“We hired Flansburg Construction to renovate our master bath, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Dan and his team were exceptional from start to finish. Our project manager was great, with excellent craftsmanship, reliable communication, and respect for our home. We highly recommend Flansburg Construction and will use them for our next project.” -Cheryl and Eric

Are you ready to plan your next big remodel? The Flansburg Construction team can help—contact us to schedule a consultation today!