Ann Arbor isn’t just a good place to live. It’s a great place to live. Its unparalleled park system, walkable downtown, and vibrant culture are enticing enough to convince anyone that Ann Arbor is the place to be. However, the allure doesn’t stop there. Home to the University of Michigan, residents enjoy access to world-class education, cultural events, and sports. The city's downtown area offers a bustling scene with unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Livin

Ann Arbor, with its diverse neighborhoods and high quality of life, offers an incredible canvas for home remodels. From historic neighborhoods exuding charm and heritage to contemporary and stylish marvels, each corner of Ann Arbor has a unique architectural story to tell. Keep reading to learn more about different Ann Arbor neighborhoods and find out which is the best locale to build or remodel your perfect home. How to Ensure Your Ann Arbor Remodel is a Success For a succes

Forward Design Build Remodel builds more than beautiful homes; we pride ourselves on building a stronger and healthier Ann Arbor community. We believe it is in everyone’s best interest to give back whenever possible, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to help the people and organizations making a real difference. Here are three local initiatives we’ve recently supported: H4H Women Build Day Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build day is an opportunity to empower local women an

2022 was a big year for Forward Design Build Remodel, full of dramatic home transformations and satisfied clients. But we might be most grateful for the opportunities we’ve had to touch the lives of others and give back through our Pay it Forward initiative. In 2022 we added a new goal to our community donations and volunteering. “Beyond our normal giving, in 2022 we created a new initiative, dedicated to helping local Ann Arbor Veterans that are in need of home repair,” expl

Our country, our community, and our lives are slowly returning to something like normal, and we’re all full of plans for the future. This new normal often looks very different from our pre-pandemic experience — and in many cases, that’s actually a good thing! After all, change can be a great thing! If you’re considering making your Ann Arbor home more beautiful and functional, now is the time to get started! Here are three big reasons to get going on that home project: 1. Yo

When you live in a beautiful community, have put down roots, and have made a great investment in your home, it only stands to reason that you want your ‘forever home’ to grow with you and your family. The best way to ensure your home continues to reflect your lifestyle is to use the services of design-build remodeling contractors. You wonder what makes the design-build process better. Simply put, design-build remodeling services are all-inclusive. A design-build firm incorpor

The COVID-19 crisis has us all staying home for the health and well-being of our families, friends, and that of our community. While we work to flatten the curve, we need to be mindful of our local economy. As a local independent business, we’re acutely aware of how much locally owned and operated companies contribute to the quality of life we all enjoy. Restaurants are especially hurting right now. You have an easy way to help support them and help their businesses survive t

Thanksgiving and the Ohio State (boo) game are in the rearview mirror, but the holiday season is only gearing up — here are tips to get you and your Ann Arbor home ready for the upcoming winter holiday festivities. Staging your home Think of it like staging your home for selling — you want it to look its best. Before totally decking your halls, do a purge. Decluttering now will give you more room for holiday decor, and will give it space to truly shine. Pick up some some stor

After several other items were removed and donated, the existing pine flooring was removed - as much as possible - for re-use into the new floor or other trim details. We also salvaged several old blown glass windows for use in the cabinets. Glass frames and wood safe and sound in our storage unit