Great renovations don’t start with construction. They start with design.
At Better by Design, we guide homeowners through a design-first renovation process built on clarity, collaboration, and careful planning. Through space planning, curated material selections, and realistic 3D visualizations, we help you see — and solve — potential challenges before construction begins. The result is a renovation that feels intentional, balanced, and built to last.
Most homeowners begin a renovation not knowing what their project will actually look like — or what it will truly cost — until it’s too late to change course. We built our entire process around solving that problem.
Before a single contractor sets foot in your home, we develop photo-realistic 3D renderings and a detailed, line-item construction budget. You see your renovated space. You know your real numbers. And you make your commitment with clarity, not guesswork.
Our five-phase process guides you from initial discovery through final installation — with transparency, technical precision, and experienced oversight at every step.
Every project in our portfolio reflects a design-first approach rooted in careful planning and intentional execution. From reimagined floor plans to thoughtfully curated finishes, our work demonstrates how structure, clarity, and creativity come together to transform homes with purpose.
These renovations represent years of experience guiding homeowners through complex decisions with confidence — delivering spaces that are refined, functional, and built to last.
53rd Avenue | Home Renovation
Kempel | Home Renovation
Weymouth Country Club | Basement Entertainment
Plesich | Master Bathroom Renovation
James Island | Condo Renovation
Bancroft Avenue |Kitchen Renovation
Brown | First Floor Transformation
Jesse | Kitchen
Better by Design brings every component of your renovation together with clarity and purpose — delivering solutions that make sense aesthetically, structurally, and financially. Our collaborative process carries you from Schematic Design through Final Design, real-cost Construction Budgeting, and complete Construction Management.
“Mary is very detailed and shows a high level of energy and customer service with her clients and projects. We loved working with her and her team! ”
“Better by Design is a wonderful company to work with! My favorite part is being able to see their ideas come to life on a computer screen so that I can see what the renovation will look like in 3-D! It helped me make the best choice because I could virtually see how the space was going to build out. Mary and Michael are a joy to work with and offered ideas that never crossed my mind. I’d recommend them to anyone for their renovation project, large or small! ”
Whether you’re starting from scratch or reimagining what you already have, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
“Mary and Michael were great to work with. Mary’s input on lights, fan, fixtures, back splash and countertops were so helpful and very much appreciated, as well as Michael’s revisions we asked for. The only issue was the length of time we had to wait on the countertops, which was out of their control. In the end, the countertops were installed. They are beautiful and we are thoroughly enjoying our new kitchen. Thank you Mary, Michael and Nick (contractor) for our new beautiful kitchen/living room!”