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Finishing a basement is one of the most cost-effective ways to add livable square footage to a Denver home. It is also one of the most misunderstood projects when it comes to budgeting. Most homeowners go in expecting a straightforward process and come out the other side wishing someone had leveled with them earlier. Here’s what you need to know. What Does ‘Finishing a Basement’ Include? Homeowners often picture drywall and flooring, maybe a drop ceiling. They don’t expect a

Most home offices are an afterthought—just a spare bedroom with a desk shoved against the wall. Years after the pandemic, many remote workers are still roughing it with these makeshift setups, or worse, working straight from the kitchen table. But if you work from home full-time, that setup isn’t going to cut it. You need a space designed for getting work done with minimal distractions. Here are 7 home office design ideas for making your at-home workspace more functional. Dedicate

The quartz vs. granite question comes up in almost every kitchen and bathroom remodel we work on. Homeowners come in having done the research and visited a few showrooms, but they’re still not sure. Quartz and granite are genuinely good materials. But the material that’s right for your home will depend on how you live. Here’s how we help clients think through it. What is Quartz and What is Granite? Granite is a natural stone. It’s quarried in large slabs,

You just got back from a weekend at the hot springs in Glenwood or Steamboat. When you step into your bathroom, it feels like you’re on a different planet. There’s nothing about this space that’s relaxing: the tile is cold, the fluorescent vanity lights are overwhelming, and you’d do almost anything to return to the warmth of your weekend getaway. For years, Denver bathroom remodels have followed a similar pattern. You pick out new tile, replace your vanity, and upgrade

If you’ve been thinking about a bathroom remodel, tile is probably where your brain keeps landing. It’s one of the first things you notice when you walk into a bathroom, and one of the hardest decisions to walk back once it’s set. Before you fall down a Pinterest rabbit hole or commit to something because a showroom rep recommended it, it’s helpful to know current bathroom design and what’s worth the investment. Here’s what we’re seeing, along with some practical

It’s 4:30 on a January afternoon in Denver, and the light is already fading. When the sun sets early and the temperatures drop, winter has a way of making our homes feel a little darker, even with 300 days of sunshine. If you’ve ever walked into your house on a grey winter evening and felt the space close in around you, it’s not just the winter blues. Winter doesn’t have to be something you endure. Denver home remodeling contractors know

Choosing the right floor plan for your Denver custom home is one of the most important and exciting decisions you’ll make when building a new house. It’s about more than just square footage or how many bedrooms you need. It’s about how your home will support the way you live every single day. At Truth Design Build, we take the time to understand your lifestyle, routines, and long-term goals before we ever put pen to paper. Whether you’re dreaming of

Due to a host of reasons including rising house costs and an aging population of boomers, more family members in Denver are living under one roof. According to Pew Research, nearly one in five Americans now lives in a multigenerational household. Aging parents are moving in. Adult kids are sticking around a little longer. To accommodate these shifts, the way we design our homes needs to evolve. At Truth Design Build, we specialize in creating custom spaces that bring comfort,

When you start to daydream about what your home can be with a whole house remodel, no doubt you get excited about the possibilities. But it also can give you some butterflies in your stomach when you consider the scope of such a project. To help you overcome any worries you may have, we’ve put together this checklist for your home remodel to help you start the planning. No matter what your goals are with updating your living space, a