Afton Whole Home Remodeling

Full Home Remodeling in Afton with James Barton Design-Build

With its quiet wooded surroundings and river views, Afton is a place most homeowners never want to leave. Remodeling lets you stay in the community you love and create your dream home.

Since 1997, James Barton Design Build has been transforming homes in Afton. With our award-winning design process and dedicated team of contractors and builders, we can turn your home into the space you’ve always imagined.

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What to Expect from James Barton Design-Build

When looking for home remodeling in Afton, we know you have a lot of options. At JBDB, we set ourselves apart by: 

  • Giving you a schedule on day one of your project and sticking to it. 
  • Using top-quality materials from leading brands. 
  • Keeping your project on track by buying materials ahead of time. 
  • Assigning a lead designer and carpenter who stays with your project from beginning to end. 
  • Giving you access to our by-appointment private showroom. 
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Remodeling Awards & Certifications

James Barton Design-Build has received numerous awards for our designs, including Contractor of the Year (COTY) and Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMA). As Certified Remodelers, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists, and Certified Active Adult Specialists in Housing, we ensure your space is both functional and beautiful.

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Afton Home Remodeling:

Our Areas of Expertise

When planning renovations, we don’t just change surface-level details. We also transform how your space feels and functions. Our capabilities include: 

  • Improving the layout of your home so spaces flow together more smoothly. 
  • Building custom storage solutions that match your style and simplify your life. 
  • Modernizing dated millwork, cabinets, flooring, lighting, and other elements that make your home feel stuck in the past. 
  • Creating custom spaces that let you use your home to its full potential. 

 

Home Remodeling Services in Afton

We can renovate any area of your home from top to bottom, inside or out. Our renovation expertise includes: 

  • Kitchens. Update your kitchen or improve the layout to make the perfect space to cook and socialize. 
  • Bathrooms. Create a luxury escape with a walk-in shower, custom tilework, upgraded vanity, and improved storage. 
  • Exteriors. Revitalize your landscaping, outdoor lighting, walkway, windows, or siding. 
  • Lower Levels. Finish your basement or update an underused space to create more room for your family. 

All Home Remodeling Services

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Kitchens

Your kitchen design should perfectly complement your family’s lifestyle.

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Bathrooms

Your bathroom should be a place of relaxation where you can prepare for the day or escape the stress your day can bring.

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Interiors

The interior of a home should represent the taste and style of the family that lives there.

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Lower Levels

Your home’s lower level is where you can indulge in your dreams and design a space that is uniquely fit for your family.

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Exteriors

Your home’s exterior design should be as welcoming as the family that lives inside.

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Home Additions

A home addition enhances your home’s livability to complement your family’s lifestyle.

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Outdoor Living Spaces

Make the most of Minnesota’s warmer seasons by escaping to an outdoor oasis that’s all your own.

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Aging in Place

Your home should make your life easier and more convenient.

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