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A First-Floor Renovation in Tiverton to Die For

A First-Floor Renovation in Tiverton to Die For When you complete a home renovation project with Red House Design Build,…

Lead? It Go! Lead-Safe Home Renovation Guide

Lead? It Go! Lead Safety Home Renovation Guide Did you know that if your home was built before 1978, it…

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Wallpaper Ideas for the Home

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Wallpaper Ideas for the Home With more and more consumers adopting an eco-conscious approach to their home…

Red House Design Build Debuts Eclipse-Vision Windows

Red House Design Build Debuts Eclipse-Vision Windows Anyone who’s anyone knows that a major celestial event is just over the…

5 Ways to Finance a Home Renovation in Rhode Island

5 Ways to Finance a Home Renovation in Rhode Island Are you living in Rhode Island and wondering how to…

Celebrating Historic Preservation in Rhode Island with PPS

Celebrating Historic Preservation in Rhode Island with PPS It’s no secret: at Red House Design Build, we love working on…

Red House Carpenter, Don: Employee Spotlight

Red House Carpenter, Don: Employee Spotlight In this month’s employee spotlight, we take you out of the Red House offices…

2024 Interior Design Trends We’re Looking Forward To At Red House

2024 Interior Design Trends We’re Looking Forward To At Red House Earlier this year, we asked the Red House Team…

Employee Spotlight with Brian, Red House Office, Benefits, and Accounting Manager

Employee Spotlight with Brian, Red House Office Benefits and Accounting Manager This week, we’re talking with Red House Office, Benefits,…

2024 Home Renovations That Add Value in Rhode Island

2024 Home Renovations That Add Value in Rhode Island Let’s be honest: housing in Rhode Island is a bit wild…

“Simple and Clean”: A Primary Bedroom Renovation in Warwick RI

“Simple and Clean”: A Primary Bedroom Renovation in Warwick RI A few years back, the Red House design team had…

Kitchen Island Design Questions Answered

“When is a Kitchen Island Too Big?”: Your Kitchen Island Design Questions Answered   Are you thinking about island life…

Cabinet Lighting Ideas To Elevate Your Home Storage

Cabinet Lighting Ideas To Elevate Your Home Storage This week, we’re talking more cabinetry–specifically, we’re going over some of our…

Employee Spotlight with Natalie, Rhode Island Cabinetry Design Specialist Extraordinaire

Employee Spotlight with Natalie, Rhode Island Cabinetry Design Specialist Extraordinaire We’re cabinetry nerds here at Red House, and this month,…

Popular Kitchen Cabinet Accessories: 10 Must-Have Add-Ons

Popular Kitchen Cabinet Accessories: 10 Must-Have Add-Ons It’s no secret: kitchen cabinetry is one of our favorite things to geek…

Our Top Home Renovations in Rhode Island: 2023 Wrap-Up

Our Top Home Renovations in Rhode Island: A 2023 Wrap-Up 2023 has been a superb year for home renovations in…

Updated Paint Colors of 2024

Updated Paint Colors of 2024 Back at the end of Summer, we gave you a preview of some of the…

5 Popular Tile Patterns for Homes

5 Popular Tile Patterns for Homes Picture it: you and your Red House designer are knee-deep in design details for…

Rhode Island Kitchen Design: 3 Culinary Spotlights from 2023

Rhode Island Kitchen Design: 3 Culinary Spotlights from 2023 Here in Rhode Island kitchen design is one of the most…

How Red House Works to be the Best Home Remodeler in Rhode Island

How Red House Works to be the Best Home Remodeler in Rhode Island It’s been a busy month at Red…

 Home Upgrades to Age in Place in Rhode Island

Home Upgrades to Age in Place in Rhode Island At Red House Design Build, we understand that life changes often…

A Family Vignette: A Charming Breakfast Nook in Barrington, RI

A Family Vignette: A Charming Breakfast Nook in Barrington, RI It’s November in New England, and as we enter the…

5 FAQs When Starting a Project With Red House

Five FAQs When Starting a Project With Red House Design Build   Starting a home remodeling project is a big…

Annual Red House Volunteer Day with West Place Animal Shelter

Annual Red House Volunteer Day with West Place Animal Shelter It was all hands on deck when our entire team…

A Historic Home Kitchen Remodel in College Hill

A Historic Home Kitchen Remodel in College Hill Perched above the busy thoroughfare of Main Street in downtown Providence sits…

How Bathroom Design Over the Years has Changed

How Bathroom Design Over the Years has Changed In the custom homebuilding world, the top remodeling trends of 2023 have…

Employee Spotlight with Julia, Red House Lead Designer

Employee Spotlight with Julia, Red House Lead Designer This week, we’re getting to know Red House Lead Designer Julia Vandal…

Here’s How to Keep Your Basement Dry in Rhode Island

How to Keep Your Basement Dry in Rhode Island It’s been a wet few weeks here in Rhode Island. Very…

A Trio of Stylish Bathroom Renovations in Providence

A Trio of Stylish Bathroom Renovations   We hear it all the time, “Wow, my house is great, but if…

Employee Spotlight with Mark, Red House Marketing Coordinator

Employee Spotlight with Mark, Red House Marketing Coordinator   You may not have realized it, but you’ve probably had some…

How Often Should You Renovate Your Home in Rhode Island?

How Often Should You Renovate Your Home in Rhode Island?   Thinking about renovating your home but feeling like you…

Paint Colors of 2024: What we know so far

Paint Colors of 2024: What we know so far As the long summer days begin to wane and the temperatures…

Serving Up A Sophisticated Restaurant in Downtown Providence

Otra: A Sophisticated Restaurant in Downtown Providence Ask any home remodeling contractor where their best projects come from, and they’ll…

A Retro Kitchen Remodel in Charlestown RI

A Retro Kitchen Remodel in Charlestown RI When our clients first came to us, they had been splitting their time…

What’s in a Name? The Story of Red House

The story of Red House and the start of the Arts & Crafts Movement Ever wonder why we chose the…

Red House Among Top in Country for Client Satisfaction

Qualified Remodeler Names Red House Design Build Among Top in Country for Client Satisfaction   It’s no secret that we’re…

How to Keep Your House Cool During Summer

How to Keep Your House Cool During Summer   Summer has officially gotten underway in Rhode Island. While Lil’ Rhodey…

How to Choose the Perfect Area Rug

How to Choose the Perfect Area Rug: A Comprehensive Guide What do interior designers and fans of The Big Lebowski…

4 Popular Home Renovation Projects for Summer in Rhode Island

4 Home Renovation Projects for Summer in Rhode Island The sun is shining, and the mercury is rising. We love…

4 Common Mistakes When Remodeling Historic Homes

4 Common Mistakes When Remodeling Historic Homes   Rhode Island has some of New England’s most beautiful historic homes; remodeling…

Red House Wins Gold and Silver Awards at PRO New England! 

Red House Wins Gold and Silver Awards at PRO New England!  Big News at Red House!  Last week, at their…

2023 Home Remodeling Trends

2023 Home Remodeling Trends As our team at Red House gets into the full swing of renovation season, it’s clear…

Rhode Island Stretch Codes

Everything to Know About Rhode Island Stretch Codes If you’ve ever gone through or are planning a home renovation in…

Biophilic Design in the Home: 5 Ideas to Bring the Outside In

Biophilic Design in the Home: 5 Ideas to Bring the Outside In Incorporating biophilic design in the home is a…

Adding a Sunroom to Your Home in Rhode Island

Why You Should Consider Adding a Sunroom to Your Home Ahh! It’s springtime in Rhode Island, and as the weather…

How to Discuss Budget for a Home Renovation

How to Discuss Budget for a Home Renovation When you sit down with a remodeling company to talk about your…

Energy-Efficient Windows in Rhode Island

What You Need to Know When Upgrading Your Home’s Windows According to the US Department of Energy, 25-30% of the…

A Luxury Home Addition in East Greenwich, RI

A Luxury Home Addition in East Greenwich, RI We’re revisiting one of our favorite and most popular renovation projects from…

Color Trends of 2023

Color Trends of 2023 These late-Winter February days have us starved for some inspiration. It’s gloomy. It’s cold. Who knows…

Induction Cooktops: 7 Reasons to Switch to an Induction Cooktop

What is an Induction cooktop? An Induction cooktop is a type of electric stove that uses magnetic fields to heat…

What is home electrification?

With the recent alarming news about gas stoves, many homeowners are considering their options for how they cook and fuel…

Starting a Home Renovation Project with Red House

How Your Project Begins with Red House Design Build Curious about starting a home renovation project but not sure how…

A Kitchen Renovation in an Historic Home in Tiverton, RI

A Kitchen Renovation Breathes New Life into an Historic Home in Tiverton, RI When we first met with our client,…

2022 Home Design Trends

What are the top 2022 home design trends?    The struggles of the last few years have made us more…

Kitchen Remodel in Mansfield, Massachusetts

Kitchen Remodel Mansfield, Massachusetts   Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street, this 2200 SF, 4-bedroom Colonial home had a lot…

How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen?

The Cost of a Kitchen Remodel in 2022 When updating your home, the kitchen is the first thing that typically…

Red House Won Chrysalis Award 2022

Red House Won Chrysalis Award 2022   The Chrysalis Award for Remodeling Excellence is a national remodeling industry award. Winners…

Red House Wins PRO Gold Award 2022

Red House Wins PRO Gold Award For Whole House Remodel Under $500k! Red House wins PRO Gold Award at PRO…

Red House in Rhode Island Monthly Nest 2022

Red House in Rhode Island Monthly 2022 We are excited to show off one of our favorite homes in this…

Employee Spotlight: Patrick, Office Coordinator

Red House Employee Spotlight: Patrick, Office Coordinator   You’ve most likely been greeted by the amicable Patrick if you’ve called…

What are the trending paint colors of 2022?

2022 Paint Color Trends At the end of each year, top brands in several industries forecast the trending colors for…

Red House wins Best of Houzz Design 2022

Red House wins Best of Houzz 2022 Red House wins Best of Houzz! 2022 people’s choice award highlights top home…

Justin Zeller featured on Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Pro-Talk with Justin Zeller on The Fine Homebuilding Podcast Earlier this month, our Founder and General Manager, Justin Zeller guest-starred…

How Much Does a Second Story Addition Cost?

How much does it cost to add a second story to a house?   Ever since we published our article…

Powder Room Wallpaper Trends

Powder Room Wallpaper Trends A powder room is a small space with a lot of potential. As a high-traffic room…

Red House & Habitat for Humanity

Team Volunteer Day   Earlier this fall, the Red House team ventured out into the cold, wet rain for a…

Employee Spotlight: Kevin Manning, From Lead Carpenter to Project Manger

From Lead Carpenter to Project Manager Meet Kevin – Red House’s newest Project Manager! Kevin has been working with Red…

How to Use Color in the Kitchen

  How to use color in the kitchen   Red House’s Kathy Royce in Hey Rhody Magazine   At newsstands…

A Whole-Home Remodel on the East Side of Providence

Contemporary Whole-Home Remodel Our clients purchased this gorgeous historic home on the East Side of Providence knowing a major renovation…

Kitchen Renovation and Addition in Walpole, MA

Kitchen Renovation and Addition After living in their home for close to a decade, our clients felt that their kitchen…

Red House wins 2021 GuildMaster with Distinction

GuildQuality’s 2021 Guildmaster Award Honors Red House Red House Design Build received a 2021 Guildmaster with Distinction Award from GuildQuality…

Red House Wins 2021 Regional CotY Award!

Red House Named NARI Regional CotY™ Winner The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Red House Design Build…

How Long Should it Take to Renovate a House?

How Long Should It Take to Renovate a House? Remodeling is a big investment – not just in regards to…

2021 Cabinet Color Trends

2021 is proving to be a year for color! If you’ve been looking to add a pop of personality to…

Types of Kitchen Sinks

Kitchen sinks have become one of the more popular ways to add a dash of style to your space. There…

Kitchen Makeovers: 5 Projects Before & After

The kitchen is the heart of the home and nothing makes a more meaningful transformation of your space than a…

The Future of Working from Home and the Impact on the Remodeling Industry

Working from home has become an essential weapon in keeping our communities and economy healthy. When the pandemic is over,…

2021 Color of the Year

At the end of each year, certain companies break out their color forecasters to predict the upcoming “color of the…

Employee Spotlight: Kathy Royce, Selections Coordinator

For many clients, choosing selections is the most enjoyable part of the design-build process. From deciding on wallpaper or paint…

7 Popular Remodeling Projects in 2020

The Top 7 Remodeling Projects Right Now   It’s been quite a year. As a community, we have faced unprecedented…

Beautiful Living Room Renovation in Barrington, RI

A Classic Living Room Renovation and Pantry in Barrington, RI   For this living room renovation project in Barrington, Rhode…

Deck Design in Jamestown, RI

 A breath of fresh air   With social activities being limited all summer long, it has been more important than…

Adding a Second Story to a Ranch Home in East Greenwich, RI

  Adding a second story to a ranch home is a dream for many homeowners – but many don’t know…

A Letter from our Founder: The Evolution of a Team and a Name

Everything evolves and changes with time, especially if you practice continual process improvement. You grow, you respond, you adapt. Sometimes…

Red House Concierge Services

We are proud to offer a new service! Red House Concierge Services is dedicated to small projects, handyman services, seasonal…

What Is Design-Build?

With Red House’s current name change, you might be wondering: What is design-build, anyway? Design-build is a method of project delivery…

A Garage Addition & Dog Grooming Station in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

A garage addition is the perfect way to add that extra storage you’ve been craving. It gives you the space…

A Spectacular Exterior Home Renovation in East Greenwich, RI

When our clients purchased their home, they had a vision of its future. Having worked with Red House on projects…

Red House wins 2020 CotY Award!

Red House Wins 2020 CotY Award   We are pleased to announce that the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the National…

9 Popular Types of Windows for Homes

9 Types of Windows for Homes Windows are an essential element of every home.   They provide natural light and…

Stunning Transformation: A Family Room Renovation in East Greenwich, RI

Stunning Transformation: A Family Room Renovation in East Greenwich, RI   Red House transformed a previously out-of-place family room into…

Stylish Storage: A Mudroom Remodel in Tiverton, RI

Stylish Storage: A Mudroom Remodel in Tiverton, RI For this beautiful, early 1800s home, Red House transformed a drafty screened-in…

Kitchen Cabinet Style Guide: 3 Types of Cabinets Explained

Kitchen Cabinet Style Guide: The 3 Types of Cabinets Explained   The style of your cabinets is often the first…

A Transitional Kitchen and Family Room Renovation in East Greenwich, RI

Style & Function: A Transitional Kitchen and Family Room Renovation in East Greenwich, RI   For this East Greenwich family,…

Employee Spotlight: Aaron Crocker, Lead Carpenter

Employee Spotlight: Aaron Crocker, Lead Carpenter   Red House is thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Aaron Crocker, Lead…

How Paint Can Shape a Room

How Paint Can Shape a Room If you are looking for a budget-friendly way to change the appearance of a…

8 Tips for Hiring a Remodeler in Rhode Island

8 Tips for Hiring a Remodeler in Rhode Island   Why is it so hard to find a good contractor?…

Rhode Island Bedroom Renovation

Rhode Island Bedroom Renovation   Did you know that we spend almost a third of our lives sleeping? This makes…

Powder Room Design Ideas

Powder Room Design Ideas   Most powder rooms don’t get the attention they deserve – but they can have huge…

Living Room Renovations in Rhode Island

Living Room Renovations in Rhode Island   The living room is at the top of everyone’s renovation list.  It’s the…

Bathroom Design 101: Part 2, Bathroom Renovation Zones

Bathroom Design 101: Bathroom Renovation Zones   The bathroom is your personal sanctuary. A place to unwind and refresh after…

Bathroom Renovations 101: Part 1, Planning and Layouts

Everything You Need to Know About Bathroom Renovations in Rhode Island   The bathroom is your personal sanctuary. A place…

Choosing a Bathroom Sink: 6 Styles Explained

6 Types of Bathroom Sinks   The sink is the heart of the vanity and the type you choose can…

A Whole Home Renovation in Newport, RI

A Home Renovation in Newport, RI When our client decided to move back to her hometown of Newport, RI, she…

Red House Team Spotlight: Happy Activities During Shelter-in-Place

Red House Team Spotlight   Stuck at home and bored? This special Red House Team Spotlight shares what we’re doing…

Kitchen Design 101 (Part 2): The 3 Most Popular Kitchen Design Styles

Everything You Need to Know to Design Your Perfect Kitchen Kitchen design is personal, it’s a high-traffic space that nourishes,…

Kitchen Design 101 (Part 1): Kitchen Layout Design

Kitchen Design 101: Everything You Need to Know to Design Your Perfect Kitchen Kitchen design is personal, it is a…

Historic Full House Renovation on the East Side of Providence, RI

An Award-Winning Historic Renovation in Providence, RI   A historic renovation in Providence, RI. The east side of Providence is…

Virtual Technology for Home Renovations: Start a New Renovation Project from Home

Virtual Technology for Home Renovations during COVID-19   Home Sweet Home    Like a lot of us, you might be…

Home Improvement Financing Options in the Time of COVID-19

How COVID-19 is Affecting Interest Rates and Home Improvement Financing Options   Falling Interest Rates Could Help You Find a…

Providence Journal’s Readers’ Choice

We Are Finalists!   Red House made it to the final round of voting for the Providence Journal’s Readers’ Choice…

Master Bath Renovation in East Greenwich, RI

East Greenwich Master Bath Remodel     Constructed in 1997, this gorgeous 5-bedroom Colonial home was fairly new when our…

COVID-19: Our Plan to Protect and Care

COVID-19: Our Plan to Protect and Care     To Our Red House Community,   I’m writing to provide an…

Providence Preservation Society’s Winter Bash 2020

Saturday Night Fever   Red House Custom Building joins the Providence Preservation Society’s Winter Bash as Partners in Preservation  …

Best of Houzz 2020

Best of Houzz 2020 The annual awards for the most popular designs on Houzz and design professionals with the most…

21 Home Design Trends for 2020

21 Home Design Trends for 2020   We’ve compiled our favorite 21 home design trends for 2020! Take a look…

Managing and Scheduling for Trade Contractors

Managing and Scheduling for Trade Contractors   Do you struggle to complete projects on time?   Time management is the…

Red House Custom Building Wins The 2019 Chrysalis Remodeling Award

Red House Wins Chrysalis Award We are excited to announce that Red House wins the Chrysalis Award for excellence in…

Red House Founder Named President of EMNARI

Red House Founder Named President of EMNARI   Red House Founder & General Manager named President of EMNARI. Congratulations to…

ENHANCING LIVES IN 2019 – A LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER

As our 14th year of providing service in New England gets started, I’ve been reflecting on the qualities making Red…

Kitchen and Bath Remodel in East Greenwich, RI

Kitchen and Bath Remodel, East Greenwich, RI   Our team is often called in for work on historic homes, but…

Red House Partners with CET

In the spirit of giving, it is important to find ways to give back to the community regardless of what…

Basement Remodeling in Rhode Island

Basement Remodeling in Rhode Island Finished basements are a necessity for a growing family. They add additional living space like…

Remodeling is the Way to Go

With a stronger job market and a growing economy, homeowners are now more willing to invest in home improvements.  More…

Waterplace Providence Condo Remodel

Providence Condo Remodel A condo is a low-maintenance and stylish option. It can be a perfect choice for both young…

Kitchen Design in Rhode Island: A traditional kitchen renovation

  Kitchen Design in Rhode Island   This total kitchen makeover transformed an outdated and crowded kitchen into a light…

Red House Custom Building is Excited to Recognize New Certified Lead Carpenters

Certified Lead Carpenter: Two Employees Recognized On my first day Interning at Red House, I heard the term Lead Carpenter….

Three Great Storage Solutions for Keeping Success in the Kitchen Close at Hand

Kitchen Storage: The Secret Sauce Part of being the cook you dream of is having all your favorite tools at…

How Does Your Home Say Hello?

Greetings are essential, an important human interaction. Smiles, handshakes, high fives, and hugs all convey welcome; but, as I tell…

How to Rebuild a Historic Window Sill

How to Rebuild a Historic Window Sill Whenever we approach a project on a historic house, nearly universally we have…

JUSTIN ZELLER OF BARRINGTON, RI DISCUSSES THE DOMINO XL FROM FESTOOL

Starting a couple of months ago, Red House was given a chance to test and evaluate the new Domino XL…

INSULATING A BAY WINDOW SEAT BOARD

Over the winter we were installing new Kolbe & Kolbe traditional style replacement windows in the East Bay, and while…

THE ART OF DESIGN

Like the art of cooking, the art of eating, or the art of staring into the great abyss as the grass…