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Big Reveal, Interior: Giving a Little Love Remodel in Exton
We've already looked at our exterior makeover of our Exton remodel — now it's time to venture inside! To recap: Matt and MJ and their kids have a great lot, but the house needed some love. We added a garage with finished space above, a modern-cool screened porch, and...
The Big Reveal, Exterior: Giving a Little Love Remodel in Exton
It's a wrap on our remodel in Exton! Our clients, Matt and MJ, had a house they liked well enough, but it was the location — on a great piece of land — that was really the selling point for them. They've systematically improved the place. The last piece of the puzzle,...
Main Line Makeover: Kitchen and Family Room Remodel in Wynnewood
Demo is done and you can start to see the new spaces taking shape in remodel in Wynnewood. To recap, we're completely reinventing the kitchen and family room to create more cooking space and storage in the kitchen and creating a better flow between it and the family...
Spring Creek’s Home Remodeling Faves: Great Products We Love
Our designers collaborate with our clients to find them the best products for their home remodeling projects. We stay on top of the trends and know where to source high-quality materials and components to fit their styles and budgets. It's anintegral part of...
Main Line Makeover: Kitchen, Family Room and Home Office Remodel in Wynnewood
Our latest project is a kitchen, family room, and home office remodel in Wynnewood. It's a classic Main Line stone-front home built at the beginning of the last century. Tucked into a cozy neighborhood, it's an ideal place for our clients to raise their kids while...
In Progress: Part 2 Giving a Little Love Remodel in Exton
When we last checked in on our addition and remodel in Exton, we had plans in hand and were ready to go! Demolition, excavation, foundation work, and framing are complete and the garage addition is moving along! We had a great stretch of weather to complete the...
In Progress: Part 2 of Melding Old & New in a Farmhouse Remodel & Addition in Malvern
This remodel and addition project in Malvern is major. We're taking our cues from the original home's gracious touches and our clients' desires for high quality and preservation of original details. That means that in a project this size, it's the little things that...
In Progress: Giving a Little Love Remodel in Exton
That saying about location, location, location, certianly applies to our lastest project — an addition and remodel in Exton. The lot is ideal — partially wooded, with walking paths and a stream, and the house sits a good way off the road. It feels private and even...
The Reveal, Part 1: The Almost-Empty Nest Remodel in Chester County
When last seen, this ranch remodel in Chester County had just started. We removed some walls, flipped the locations of the kitchen and dining room, gave the living room a makeover, and added closets. We'll look at the public spaces today, and follow up next time with...
10 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Home Remodeling Contractor — We’ve Got the Answers! Plus THE Answer to a Question People Don’t Ask
If you’ve got the itch to remodel or add an addition to your home, you’ve likely come across all the online articles telling you the 10 or 20 (or some random number) of questions you should ask before hiring a home remodeling contractor. To save you some time, we’ve...
Lies Remodeling TV Tells You
We’ve all lost huge swaths of our Saturdays watching home remodeling shows on cable networks like HGTV. Where will Joanna of Fixer Upper put shiplap this time? At what point will Hilary and the homeowners almost come to blows on Love It or List It? It all makes for...
Aging in Place: Remodeling Your Home with an Eye to the Future
We’re getting more questions about remodeling and designing for aging in place, whether it’s for older parents or homeowners planning for the years ahead. We’re not alone. According to AARP, more than half of baby boomers surveyed say aging in place is a major...
In Progress: Melding Old and New in a Farmhouse Remodel & Addition in Chester County
We join this whole-house remodel and addition in Chester County already in progress. The scope of this project is far-reaching, but it's going to be be spectacular when it's done. Our clients bought an amazing multi-acre spread of land with existing historic...
Bang for the Buck: Home Remodeling Projects that Add Value in the Philadelphia Area
If you're wondering what home remodeling projects make the most financial sense when it comes to the value of your Philadelphia-area home, we've got the answers. According to the Remodeling's 2017 Cost vs. Value Report, in the Philly metro area, replacing your garage...
Bathroom Remodeling: Choose the Right Sink
If you've never tackled a bathroom remodeling project, you might think choosing the sink will be no problem. But the sheer number of choices can be daunting. It helps to narrow it all down by the type of bath you're remodeling, how much room you have, and whether you...
Hot Stuff: 5 Stoves SCD Clients Love for Kitchen Remodels
Our clients make some great decisions when we're selecting stoves and other appliances for their kitchen remodels. But every one of our projects is different, because your kitchen should reflect you, your taste, and your cooking style. Some cooks won't look at...
Your Path to Design+Build Success: The SCD Process
Through the years we have learned that there are just as many design+build processes as there are design+build firms out there. But which process works best for both client and contractor? At SCD we set out to create a client-focused design+build process. Our goal...
7 Cool Kitchen Design “Must-Haves” from SCD Clients
Remodeling your kitchen can bring you much joy, endless possibilities for cooking inspiration, and fantastic resale value. While planning your dream kitchen, it’s a great time to add in appliances and features you have always wanted at your fingertips. So what are...
Making the Most of the Modern Bath Tub
Today’s bathtubs are more luxurious than ever, with high-tech features that turn a simple bath into the ultimate relaxation experience. Although you’ll definitely get wet in a standard tub, many of them aren’t long enough or deep enough for a satisfying soak. If you...
Time for a Dip: Inspiration for Your Home Oasis
Are you tired of dealing with the noise, crowds and chaos at local swimming pools and lakes? When you build your own pool, a dip in the water becomes a much more peaceful, enjoyable experience. Not sure which type of pool will work best in your yard? Take a look at...