Lake House Renovations

Serving Elk Lake, Torch Lake, Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Skegemog, Birch Lake

Your Michigan lake house is a joyful escape for the whole family. It’s a sacred spot for endless giggles, gathering and good food. It’s a welcome retreat for relaxation after a long day on the lake. It’s the place where generational memories are made; where silly stories become legendary tales passed on from one child to the next.

And that is why it’s essential your lakefront home works for everyone spending time there. Few things spoil the mood faster than old plumbing breaking down just as you’re about to start dinner or the only two bathrooms being full when the little one can’t hold it any longer!

When 6 or more people are calling your lake house home for the weekend, you need it to accommodate everyone. If your existing property just doesn’t work for the guests you regularly host, a lake house renovation might be in order.

Our whole home renovations for lake houses, log cabins and charming waterfront cottages will breathe new life into your property. You’ll have the freedom to explore all the items on your dream lake home wishlist. We’ll consult you on all the idiosyncrasies of your property, discussing challenges (slopes, old electrical) and must-haves (a bigger kitchen, more bathrooms) with the goal of developing a lake home remodel plan that gets you excited about hosting the whole family.

Whether it is a full-time residence or a beloved retreat for your family, we can renovate your lakefront home so that it reflects your current needs and lifestyle; featuring the amenities and modern conveniences that you long for.

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Michigan Lake Home Remodeling Services

Whole Home Renovations

Many of our clients entrust us with a whole home remodel, in which we update and improve nearly every aspect of the lake house. Many of the waterfront homes throughout the greater Grand Traverse Bay region have significant age. Electrical, plumbing and appliances are outdated and sometimes not up to current code. There may be lacking the adequate number of bathrooms and bedrooms to support an ever expanding immediate family. What’s more, the overall layout of common rooms may feel too closed off and segmented for families that want an open concept style of living space.

A whole home renovation lets you start fresh with layouts, utilities and materials. It allows you to create a much more functional living space, while also making the home safer and more modern looking. It’s the closest thing to building a new home without tearing down the existing structure.

Give yourself the modern lake home or cabin you’ve always wanted without letting go of your existing house with our whole home remodeling services.

A Stress-Free Lake House Remodel

The Bogard and Sons lake home remodeling experience goes above and beyond a typical construction project. Here’s what you can expect from us as your whole home remodeler:

Constant Communication. We can confidently say that you will be absolutely thrilled with our level of communication. We provide all our clients daily updates, including photos, of the progress of their lake house remodeling project via an online portal that you can access from anywhere. Even if your primary residence is far away, you will still be in the loop every day.
Superior Service. We have the highest standards when it comes to workmanship and materials. We never cut corners because our priority is building you a home that stands the test of time. We know you plan to keep this house in the family for generations so we renovate with that in mind.
Custom for Lakefront Living. Lakefront living is in our blood. As a family that also spends a significant time on the water, we understand the significance of raising kids on the lake. It’s the ultimate bonding experience filled with precious memories. We want to help you reimagine your home the way you’d build it if you were starting from scratch. We’ll do everything we can to help you configure it to support the way your family uses the home as part of your Michigan lakefront lifestyle.

Kitchen Remodels

After a long day fishing, swimming and boating on the lake, everyone is starving. Nothing ruins a cook’s good mood faster than having to feed 8 or more hungry people in a cramped, outdated kitchen.

Let Bogard & Sons make your lake house meal time feel fun and low stress with a full kitchen remodel. We can work creatively within the existing space or tackle a lake home addition to expand your kitchen’s square footage.

Aging kitchens may not utilize the vertical space available, reducing storage room and wasting precious wall area. Even if we need to simply do better with the square footage available, we can make your kitchen more functional and use the space we have in much more efficient ways. We can also completely change floor layouts to accommodate a better flow of traffic, workspace and seating areas. Simple changes like adding a multi-functional island with overhang countertops can make a huge impact on your dining experience by providing more prep space, adding more storage area and supplying more seating.

With new flooring, appliances, cabinetry, countertops and fixtures, you’ll also love the new design of your kitchen. Our goal is not just to make your kitchen modern and beautiful, but to transform it into a space where you can comfortably create meals for your loved ones.

Bedroom Renovations

Bedroom use can change over time. What used to be a cute kid’s bedroom can feel uncomfortable and outdated to your now adult children. As families expand with grandchildren, standard one-bed bedrooms no longer work. Rather than having little ones sleep on the floor or making full grown adults sleep in bunk beds, our bedroom remodeling service can give you the sleeping quarters that make more sense for your evolving needs as a family.

A bedroom remodel can include master bedroom makeovers, bedroom to bunk bed room conversions, bedroom expansions and adding a bedroom. Depending on the square footage and layouts we are working with, unused closet or bathroom space can be repurposed into bedroom areas to increase the size of a bedroom or add an entirely new one. We can even get creative with multi-purpose rooms by designing Murphy bed solutions into bonus rooms that can serve as a gathering space or office during the day and a bedroom at night.

Our typical bedroom remodel includes new flooring, paint, lighting, closet storage solutions, fan installation, shelving, window replacement, insulation replacement, reframing walls to create new layouts and even custom built bunk bed solutions.

Bathroom Remodeling

When the entire family has been outdoors all day and there is a mad rush to clean up from the lake, one or two small bathrooms can feel quite cramped. Big, active families need plenty of space to wash up and groom without feeling like they are always waiting in line.

That’s why our bathroom remodeling services are an essential part of many lake home remodels we take on. We work closely with you to uncover the needs of you and your guests in order to match your bath renovation plan to your requirements. Smart, meaningful upgrades such as replacing pedestal sinks with double vanities can not only add storage but can also make it possible for multiple people to wash up at the same time. Transforming unused square footage into an extra powder room can reduce bathroom wait times. Adding a tub to an existing bathroom can make bedtime routines for the little ones much easier.

In addition to providing you the functional improvements you need, we’ll also update old plumbing, toilets, showers, and fixtures to ensure you have gorgeous modern amenities that work perfectly. We can also frame in new storage, such as a linen closet or built-in wall shelves, to house all the extra beach towels and toiletries needed to host more family.

And lest we forget about your special master bedroom ensuite! Our master bathroom remodels are stunning. We want your own grooming space to be an oasis of relaxation and serenity. We can install modern fixtures like rain showers or a pulsating shower head. We can upgrade or install a more spacious and modern vanity unit, breathtaking clawfoot soaker tub, zero entry walk-in shower and even build custom storage spaces for both of you.

These upgrades and improvements can accommodate your larger family size so that everybody has a functional bathroom where they can bathe and get clean in a comfortable and safe space.

Deck & Outdoor Living Renovations

Decks, patios, balconies, porches and outdoor living spaces are essential to living the lakefront lifestyle. Not only does it provide a great view of the lake in a relaxing setting, it’s the perfect place to gather for snacks or watch the sun rise. It extends your time outdoors, even when you’re taking a break from the water, and provides relief to a crowded house.

Bring your imagination and let’s build your ideal outdoor living space together. Picture a front porch swing that kids will love waking up to. Or perhaps a cozy fire pit where the family can gather every evening for s’mores and drinks. From grilling to lounging, you can create an extra gathering space for everyone at the lake house to enjoy

Common Room Makeovers

When you’ve got a crowded house filled with all your favorite people, you want to make sure there is space for everyone to hang about. Although you love to be out on the lake, rainy days and snowy winters drive everyone indoors. It’s during those times that it’s awfully convenient to have multi-functional spaces for the whole family to enjoy.

We can give your living room, family room or den a complete makeover to match the activities your family uniquely enjoys. Love books and board games? Let us design custom built-ins that give you wall to wall shelving and storage for endless reading material and games. Enjoy a good movie? Allow us to carve out a space with plenty of seating facing the big screen TV so more people can watch together. Have teens and young adults? We can dedicate a space to house a pool table, mini bar, pinball machine, air hockey table or other fun interactive games.

However you like to spend your time, your lake front home should support that. We’re eager to turn your common rooms into usable spaces that make more sense for your unique lifestyle.

Utility Updates

It might not be the most thrilling part of a lake house renovation or lake cabin remodel, but utility upgrades are some of the most critical for ensuring safety, energy efficiency and convenience in your home. Many older lakefront homes are purchased with aging and failing utilities that may not even be up to code. We can inspect your home’s central plumbing, electrical, fire place, air conditioning and heating systems to find out what improvements are in order. We’ll then work diligently to get your lake home updated so that you can rest easy knowing it’s a safe, high efficiency home.

Exterior Updates

Nothing boosts curb appeal and lake home property values faster than a complete exterior home makeover. Allow us to make your home’s exterior more durable, beautiful and enjoyable by giving it the love it deserves. From new siding, brick or stone on the house to driveway, patio and deck replacements, we will give your outside property a renovation all the neighbors will be talking about. We can also tackle landscaping and build an outdoor shed or vehicle port to house all your lake toys and supplies.

At Bogard and Sons, we understand the need to spend quality time with our loved ones. We also understand the need for comfort and functionality which is why we want to make your lake house renovation process easy and enjoyable so that you can quickly create memories with those that matter the most.

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For more information or to get started with our services, contact us today. We're proud to be a leading custom lake home builder in Elk Rapids, MI. We make careful considerations to ensure your property is completed with precision and attention to detail. From the design process to the construction phase, we work hard to ensure our clients are satisfied.

Be sure to ask for a free consultation when you call. That's one of the most effective ways that we can assess your needs and desires. Visit our gallery for a look at our past projects, too!