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Feasibility Studies

We talk to a lot of people looking to do a substantial renovation, but don't know where to start. In some cases we will recommend doing a Feasibility Study as a first step.

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CG&S Project on Tour: Timeless Classic

CG&S in the NARI 2015 Tour of Remodeled Homes

We're excited to have a home on this year's NARI Austin Tour of Remodeled Homes. Come support us and get a closer look at one of our most recent projects, Timeless Classic, this October!

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Kitchen As Social Hub

Clients often ask us to help make their kitchens and social spaces more unified. With cooking so central to the act of entertaining, it makes sense to foster them both in the same overarching space. Sometimes this can be an elaborate reshuffle of spaces within a home’s footprint. Other times, like in the project featured here, an addition was needed in order to properly establish connections between entertaining spaces. As a former rental property, this house suffered from disjointed, undersized spaces, poor traffic flow, and an unceremonious connection to the backyard.

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New Home Construction Project

New Construction, Neighborhood Infill, & Project Development

Our specialty lies in renovations and additions, but we also design and build entirely new homes. New construction projects are fun for us to do every once in a while for a variety of reasons.

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Finding Value in Your Home Renovation

What is value? Dollars, of course. Quality, naturally. Convenience, maybe…

Posted on October 30, 2014

The question of value is one that we address on a regular basis here at CG&S. Our clients want to beautify their homes but are unable to make the numbers “add up” in all cases. What this often means is that they can’t justify the cost of the renovation when they have the perception that buying another house would solve their problem for less cost.

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Austin Remodeling Project ROI

Best Return On Investment for Remodeling Projects

Posted on October 22, 2014

One of the things we pride ourselves on is being honest and conscientious advocates for our clients. We’re here to be our client’s building partner through the process of design and construction and offer our guidance and encouragement as appropriate. Luckily, on the whole, remodeling projects are retaining more value over the 2013 averages; this is a trend we at CG&S like to see!

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Convenient Kitchen Remodeling: Myth or Reality?

Is remodeling a kitchen ever “convenient”?

Posted on October 15, 2014

The honest and short answer is no, not so much. For many people it’s inconceivable to spend even one week without a fully operational kitchen. However, there are options available for when a client’s kitchen is in need of a freshening up without a major overhaul.

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Long Distance Remodeling in Austin

You live in Houston, Dallas, or California, and you want to move to Austin. Maybe you already have a weekend home here or you have partnered with a realtor, looking to buy a home with “good bones”. Either way, you need to find a way to renovate the place to fit your family’s needs, update the infrastructure, and create your design style before you move in.

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Moroccan Style Bathroom Accessories

Moroccan Accent Piece For A Bathroom

It’s always impressive to reflect on how one accent piece can help guide the selections process for an entire room. Take this master bathroom that CG&S recently completed in Barton Hills for example. Our clients had a set of antique Moroccan doors that had been waiting for an opportunity to find an operational role in their home, which the renovation provided.

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From Catastrophe to Forever Home: Part V

All in the Details…

Posted on August 22, 2014

Demo? Check. Foundation? Check. Framing? Check. Drywall, sheathing, roofing, and cladding? Check. In nearly all projects, these are the givens. What makes each project deeply personal are the details.

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