Investing in the Space, Not Just the Materials

luxury kitchen, bath, home, and basement designs that captivate and inspire.

AUGUST 2026 NEWSLETTER

Touchstone's designer of over 10 years, Greg Morano, has observed, "One of the biggest trends we’re seeing is that clients are choosing to invest more into creating a thoughtfully designed and redesigned space rather than putting the majority of their budget toward custom cabinetry."

Therefore, more of a client's budget gets devoted to the space improvement than the actual materials.

According to AmeriSave, creating a new space can yield a 50–75% ROI, while simply upgrading a kitchen typically has an ROI of less than 40%.

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Examples

In the above home, closets, bathroom, laundry and pantry areas were all reconfigured for continuity and better storage with elegance.

Many of our clients are removing adjoining dining room walls for an expanded kitchen or open layout.

The above unfinished basement had a new carefully planned layout installed for all their family entertainment needs.

In the above, the previous dining and living rooms were separated by a half bath. We moved the bathroom 15 feet to the opposite side of the dining room into the hallway, leading to the laundry area. This created an open layout the client could not have done on their own.

This is where Touchstone Design & Build’s integrated approach provides a distinct advantage over DIY or managing individual contractors. Our services bring together the designer, engineering and planning, project management, construction, and product procurement teams to create a more cohesive and seamless experience.

By coordinating these elements under one roof, we help clients achieve a thoughtfully designed space while reducing the time, complexity, and coordination required to manage the process on their own.