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The Charlotte area has already experienced our first cold snap of the fall and winter season, with temperatures dropping into the 30s, creating overnight frost advisories. When the cold temperatures come on quick, it can be hard to remember the list of prep tasks that need to get done Drain and cap your spigots protect…

2021 has seen a substantial uptick in the number of homeowners planning to renovate their homes. This year alone, 56% of homeowners have plans to invest in a variety of projects from small upgrades and D.I.Y. projects to full-scale home renovations. In addition, the 2021 Houzz & Home study: Renovation Trends cited a 15% increase…

When our team at Grainda comes together to create custom closet installations, it’s a great way to bring a bunch of value for our clients. Our millwork carpenters, G&R Woodworking, are incredible and they are able to take our concepts and bring them to life.  Planning Custom Closet Designs We start the process by meeting…

We love sharing good design and we were thrilled to be featured in Peachy the Magazine’s Spring 2021 Design Issue. These are the top four things we loved about this project designed by Ashley J Designs. #1 – Pool and Porch Position The home is located on the shores of Lake Norman so the porch…

We jumped at the chance to bring a little Manhattan to the Plaza Midwood area in Charlotte.  Our friend, Ashley Jimenz of Ashley J Designs introduced us to this happy family transplanted from New York. The homeowners were well organized and compiled an inspiration book that served as a guide throughout the process. They sampled…

Family comes first at Grainda, and many of our clients feel the same way. We loved working on this Cornelius ‘mother-in-law’ suite. The family was wonderful to work with and approached the addition well prepared and for all the right reasons. Start From the Outside The property was ideal for the addition which did not…

At Grainda we tend to think of trends as innovations. Is there a new or better way? Is there a more efficient method that creates additional value for our clients? One thing we know for sure, expert construction, attention to detail, and quality never go out of style. Outdoors Are In No longer an area…

Imagine having a really big unused space in your home and you just don’t know what to do with it. That’s the basement for a lot of people. Whether it’s dark and dingy, packed to the ceiling with memories, or an empty space barely more than a concrete slab, renovating your basement is one of…

Outside Nestled on a heavily wooded lot, this one-of-a-kind custom build was calling Grainda’s name. Located at Mountain Island Lake, it is close to Charlotte and the airport, making it the dream combo of lake-living with the convenience of city living. Proximity to the lake also made things a bit tricky, but the Grainda team…

“If you build it, they will come” is a famous movie line… but given the chance, our script would read – “if you dream it, we can build it.” Afterall, having the vision is half the battle, and we couldn’t be prouder to bring this client’s dream to life. Purchased in 2017, the clients embarked…