The final blog in a series of 3 on how to plan a renovation. If you are remodeling your home or business in Charleston, SC this final blog covers bidding a renovation project, finding a contractor to do the work, researching a contractor, and how to pay the bill.

Quick tips on how to plan a renovation like a contractor. Whether you are updating your kitchen or putting on new siding read this 3 part blog on how to put together a great plan and hire a contractor to do the job.

A road-map to planning a renovation. Before you get a quote from a contractor read this simple to follow 3 part blog on how to plan a renovation.

Here's what you need to know when adding a fireplace from scratch. Even though this bungalow was built in 1920 it did not have a fireplace in the main living space. My client really wanted to have a one that her family could enjoy during those Michigan winters and since we definitely had the wall space, we decided add one.

Betsy Glass shares some tricks for making a small space feel bigger. The lure of tiny living is a popular topic these days. But truth be told, tiny living only works when you’ve got a smart design on your side.

We reworked the bathroom layout to create a larger and more updated space with plenty of modern amenities. The State Street Statement! I’m excited to walk you through the main-level bathroom before and after where we completely opened up the walls and added a washer/dryer closet along with a curb-less walk-in shower and a vanity double the original size.

Learn about the project ideas for this 1920s bungalow in Michigan, and see how we kicked off the project with a unique sunroom remodel. This week I’m so excited to introduce you to our new our new renovation “State St. Bungalow.”

Wasted space can start right at the front door. Here's how to redesign your entry to really make a splash. This week at Victory Farms we see how an entry closet in a very small entry was opened up and converted into a breathtaking custom built-in farmhouse-style mudroom. As you look at the before and demo pictures of the entry you will see all the wasted space and height that was not being utilized.

The Michigan lake cottage gets its final transformation. Take the full tour! Hi everyone, I hope you had a terrific holiday!! This week is the final reveal of Victory Farms. I have added before & after pictures of each room so you could see how this home transformed into my clients dream vacation home. Seeing it all together makes me so proud; we really did go from Grandma’s cottage to this modern farmhouse gem! I had such an amazing experience turning this home into what V always wanted.

See how our picks for tile, lighting and the curb-less shower come together. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been renovating a Lakehouse in New Buffalo, Michigan. You can catch up on past posts here and here. All the demo has been done and we’ve even gotten some good surprises.

How to navigate creating zones in an open floor plan."The Wall-less Room" is what we will be discussing this week at Victory Farms. This was my toughest challenge on this project! The prior owner used this open space to accommodate a dining table.

See how The Flippin Designer gave the open-concept floorplan of the living and dining areas in this Michigan cottage a personal touch. This week at Victory Farms I will walk you through the progress in the open-concept living room and kitchen! A Place to Cozy Up Our amazing tile company “Cowell Custom Flooring,” finished the fireplace surround and kitchen backsplash wall, which looks fantastic!

See how a messy utility room gets reinvented as a neat and stylish space. This week at Victory Farms we are going to turn a messy utility room into to an organized modern farmhouse-inspired laundry room.

From mudroom plans and ideas for creating beautiful bathrooms to the final demolition, big plans are coming together for this cottage renovation.
This week we will finish the demolition of Victory Farms! This post is all about learning how to space plan for a cottage renovation after tearing away to a clean slate.

Brick, tile and barnwood are the key materials to pulling off the look.
In this week’s blog we have finished up the demolition upstairs and construction is underway! To get the vintage farmhouse bathroom vibe, I chose a combination of brick, shiplap, subway tile and hex tile.

Dissecting the layout may reveal easy ways to “steal” space from your floorplan.
Now that you have seen some before pictures of “Victory Farms”, in this blog you will see demolition under way and with the walls opening up, I can start adding ideas to my design software.

The first in a new series! See how The Flippin Designer tackles this dated “Harbor Country” cottage in Michigan.
Victory Farms. It’s a gem of a place about a mile from Lake Michigan in a quintessential beach town located in New Buffalo, MI.

Introducing a weekly column on all things renovation and redesign.
Hi…I am Betsy Glass the face behind “The Flippin Designer”. I am so ecstatic to have the opportunity to work with Cottage & Bungalows Magazine and share all of our cottage renovation and design tips with you!