Salem, NH 603.952.3192
Nashua, NH 603.769.4938

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Transforming a Traditional Space into an Open Concept Haven in Andover, MA

The original layout featured a traditionally segmented first floor, alongside an awkwardly open space at the back. The initial kitchen was small and dark. We removed the kitchen and opened the back and end wall of the kitchen to a new addition for an open concept family room and kitchen. We removed the wall around the stairs in the kitchen and removed a closet in the front hall for better flow from the front to the back of the home.

The new layout flows better throughout and is a better use of space with the combined space from the new addition. The open concept in the back of the home has more natural light and with a mix of materials and textures became not only a sophisticated space, but a warm and inviting space for family and entertaining.

A new entry from the garage offers a cleverly designed space for unloading and storage, strategically positioned just out of sight from the new kitchen and open living area. Additionally, the laundry room serves as a dog spa, boasting ample storage with tall cabinets located just steps from the laundry and dog spa area.

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A custom designed kitchen with panroamic windows in front of the sink. A custom designed kitchen with panroamic windows in front of the sink.
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Before Gallery
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Unfurnished dining room with yellow painted walls and a gold chandelier
Bright living room with big gray couch and hardwood floors
Before Gallery
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Unfurnished dining room with yellow painted walls and a gold chandelier
Bright living room with big gray couch and hardwood floors
In-Progress Gallery
Unfinished house with bare walls and wood cutting machine in the middle
Inside of an finished house
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Unfinished basement with windows and staircase going down to it
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Seamless and World Class Blackdog was the most professional business that I had worked with. Everything from the beginning of the project to the end was handled exceptionally and I felt confident that the project was going to get done correctly as they continually strived for my satisfaction. Scheduling and budgeting a large interior… James Y. Methuen, MA
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Look forward to additional projects! We hired Blackdog to remodel our master bath and we could not have been more pleased with the process from start to the finished product! Our designer was awesome and took into consideration all of our requests. It was a pleasure to see the design she crafted come to life… Tonya H. Londonderry, NH
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VERY happy with the result! This was a complete kitchen overhaul — strip back to the studs and start new. Blackdog did the design and build. On the whole, we had a very good experience with Blackdog. The work was finished within the proposed cost, and the three-month schedule was kept — work went over… David K. Boxford, MA
We had shopped around for a while, talking with other contractors and design services before landing on Blackdog for their full service capability under one roof for our garage and primary bedroom suite addition. We have a 100 year old house and it was of the utmost importance that not… Nichole H.
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