Chads Design Build

If your family is outgrowing the space you have in your home, your basement might be the answer you've been looking for.

The grandkids of these Madison homeowners now have their own beautiful space to play and sleep - all with their own bathroom and bathtub too!

We love helping homeowners remodel their basements into a bright, inviting space that's just as comfortable as the rest of the house.

We're Chads Design Build, a full-service residential remodeling company in Madison, WI specializing in the design and construction of thoughtful, sustainable, and well-built spaces.

We provide whole home remodeling, additions, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling, along with basement remodels, porches, and decks.

One of our favorite things about this Madison kitchen remodel is the way it leans into the architecture that was already there.

Those vaulted ceilings bring in so much natural light and give the whole space an openness that carries through to the rest of the main floor.

New cabinetry, fresh countertops and tile, and a lighting plan designed to work with and highlight the height of the space.

Even Emma approves 🐶

Before and After: A Universal Design Bathroom

Universal design is not about making a home look institutional, or even making it obvious that special accommodations are in place. Done well, it simply makes a space functional and safe for everyone who uses it, at every stage of life.

This original bathroom had a jetted tub, a separate small shower stall with a curb, and a toilet in a narrow space between the shower and the wall. This wet room adjoined with a separate vanity room - connected by a swinging door and a raised tile threshold at the entry.

We gutted the space down to the studs and rebuilt it as a curbless shower room. We took the jetted tub out entirely and created a spacious shower with a half-wall entry, nothing to step over, and no door to navigate around. We replaced the swinging door with a pocket door, widening a clear path into the room.

Comfort details reinforce the accessibility work: a heated floor with its own thermostat, slip-resistant porcelain tile throughout, recessed lighting with no protruding fixtures to bump into, and even hardware placement on the cabinetry - designed for ease of use, rather than looks alone. Every grab bar is positioned at carefully calculated heights and structured to bear weight. These small details separate a bathroom that looks accessible from one that performs that way for years of daily use.

A well-planned, universal design bathroom is not just a solution for today’s needs. It’s an investment in living comfortably and safely in the home you love for years to come.

Remodeling can be complicated. Our process makes it easy.

With Chads Design Build, you don’t have to juggle multiple contractors for your remodeling project. As a full-service design-build remodeling company in Madison, WI, we manage your entire project - from architectural designs to final construction to warranty check-ups.

Our integrated team of designers, architects, and carpenters works together and with you to deliver clear communication, accurate planning, and exceptional craftsmanship every step of the way.

We also believe that great remodeling experiences start with great communication. Our secure project management software keeps every detail of your project - from schedules to material selections - organized and easy to access.

You can message our team, review updates, or check progress anytime. With Chads Design Build, communication is always clear, responsive, and just a click away.

Got ideas for a renovation in your home? It all starts with a simple conversation!

Give us a call at 608-221-1799, or visit us at https://chadsdesignbuild.com/contact

Our latest project in universal design: an approach to building and remodeling that makes a home comfortable, safe, and easy to navigate for people of every age and ability, without feeling clinical or institutional.

Here, that means a zero-entry shower with no curb to step over, so getting in and out is simple and safe, even with limited mobility. Grab bars are placed exactly where they're needed, a handheld shower head adds flexibility, and the open, generous floor plan means there are no awkward step-ups or step-downs to navigate. Even the drawers are set low to the floor for easy reach.

Every detail works together so this bathroom can support our clients comfortably as their needs change, allowing them to stay in the home they love for years to come.

Remodeling a historic home takes more than design expertise.

It takes a team that knows how to navigate every detail.

This 1930s transitional home sits in one of Madison’s historic neighborhoods, where every decision - from materials to rooflines - has to meet both zoning and landmarks requirements.

Our design-build team guided the homeowners through every step: coordinating with city departments, handling permits, and managing construction so the project stayed true to the home’s character.

From matching trim profiles and railing designs to choosing finishes that blend seamlessly with the original architecture, we took care of it all.

The result is a porch and deck addition that feels like it’s always been there — perfectly balanced between preservation and modern comfort.

How do you survive a remodel with kids, pets, or working from home?

Short answer: We don’t wing it.

We know a remodel affects your entire daily routine: school mornings, nap schedules, work-from-home, evening routines. When there’s no clear plan, stress builds fast.

We believe good remodeling isn’t just about the finished space - it’s about helping you manage your space during the process too.

That’s why we plan logistics early: access points, timelines, and consistent communication - so you know what’s happening and when, instead of constantly wondering.

When you remodel your home with us, you get clear schedules, regular updates through our client portal, and a team that respects your home as a lived-in space - not just a job site.

Dreaming of adding space to your home, without having to move?

That was exactly the case for our clients and their 1950s ranch in Madison.

We transformed their unused attic into a fully finished second floor - *doubling* the home’s usable square footage. And this remodeling project won NARI's North Central Regional Remodeler of the Year Award for Interior Remodel $100–250K!

The home was filled with charm but short on space, and their unfinished attic sat unused, collecting dust.

They came to us with the vision of creating a private, comfortable retreat upstairs - complete with a bedroom, bathroom, and plenty of storage.

All without losing the character they loved about their home.

We built a new dormer on the back of the home, adding headroom for the stairs, bedroom, and bathroom, while blending seamlessly with the home’s original architecture.

Behind the walls, the engineering was just as custom as the design.

Our team re-engineered the attic floor system, placing beams above the floor to protect first-floor headroom, and using custom-fabricated steel brackets painted black to match the exposed ceiling aesthetic below.

Every inch of structure was carefully hidden or integrated into the design for a clean, intentional finish.

The result: a bright, open primary suite with a spa-like bathroom, warm wood cabinetry, black-and-white tile…

And our favorite feature - a floating sliding door that saves space and creates a modern architectural moment.

What was once an empty attic is now the most loved part of the home.

A private retreat that adds value, comfort, and efficiency in every season.

Sometimes the best way to add space isn’t to build more, it’s to reimagine the space you already have.