REMODELING

Recent projects demonstrate that at Charlie Allen Renovations, it’s not about project size or budget — it’s about finding smart solutions that accommodate your needs while maintaining your home’s unique character.

KITCHEN IS UPDATED AND PERSONALIZED

Cooking and baking are among this homeowner’s favorite activities (and throughout the renovation, she kept our crew happy with fresh baked cookies every week) Her kitchen needed updating, but the footprint of the room couldn’t be changed and the budget was small. Still, we were able to introduce better storage with smart placement solutions, (for instance, placing a narrow spice cabinet against an existing—and unmovable—heating duct, ) and to improve function with fixes like a new deep “bowl-and-a-half” under-mount sink. During the renovation process, insulation was added to the ceiling to reduce noise from the condo above, and track lighting was installed. This homeowner is a scientist and refused to have any stainless items in her “home cooking lab”—she therefore chose materials for their aesthetic appeal as well as function. Colorful granite countertops, a porcelain sink, black appliances, and marmoleum flooring were all budget friendly decisions that helped to create a warm welcoming kitchen.

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BATHROOMS

A carefully restored period bathroom can be a great place to enjoy all the relaxing elements of today's spa lifestyle, from steam baths to soaking tubs, radiant floor heating to electric towel warmers.
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KITCHENS

New technologies have dramatically improved how we use our kitchens. A thoughtful renovation introduces these modern amenities without compromising the period charm of the room where we love to gather.
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EXTERIORS

New England is blessed with a wide variety of period homes representing many different architectural styles and historical eras. Meticulously restored, these homes are charming and distinctive highlights of the neighborhood landscape.
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INTERIORS

Every period introduces new interior architectural and design features. A successful period home interior renovation restores original features and thoughtfully integrates them with the personal tastes of the modern day homeowner.
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CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES

The key to safe wood burning in any home is a proper flue liner.  The highest quality and longest lasting is a cast-in-place masonry liner.  Our poured flue lining system is a unique chimney lining process ideally suited to reline and restore old, damaged, or worn out chimney flues.
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