When Cape Cod HOME Magazine highlighted one of our recent renovation projects in their Winter 2025 issue, it felt like a meaningful acknowledgment of the values we strive to bring to every home we touch. The feature, “Built to Last, Crafted with Care,” tells the story of a once-disjointed home transformed into a warm, cohesive, light-filled retreat—a project rooted in trust, thoughtful design, and a shared commitment to building with integrity.

From the earliest conversations, this Cape Cod renovation became more than a project—it became a true design-build partnership. As highlighted in the Cape Cod HOME Magazine feature, homeowners Mike and Sue were drawn to our calm, grounded approach and our emphasis on listening. Sue recalls that first meeting years ago:

“He had this calm confidence about him… we just trusted him.”

That trust became the foundation for a full-home remodel that breathed new life into their cherished Cape Cod property—opening up closed-off rooms, strengthening aging structure, and designing each space with intention to support the way they live

Before this Cape Cod renovation began, the home was a patchwork of small rooms and narrow passages. Natural light struggled to move through the space, and daily living felt segmented. As the Cape Cod HOME Magazine feature explained, the redesign focused on improving circulation, openness, and usability—while still preserving the home’s warmth and character.

Key architectural and design elements highlighted in the article include:

• A nine-foot kitchen island that now serves as the heart of the home—an anchor for cooking, gathering, and connection.

• A redesigned solarium with expansive fixed-glass windows, creating a year-round sanctuary filled with shifting natural light.

• Continuous wide pine flooring that unifies old and new rooms with a sense of organic warmth.

• A custom beverage and coffee bar, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality.

• Thoughtfully placed openings and transitions, designed to enhance flow while preserving intimacy between living spaces.

Every detail of this home remodel was crafted to support the way the homeowners live—calmly, comfortably, and connected to the spaces that matter most.

As every builder knows, even the most thoughtful Cape Cod renovation will uncover a few surprises. One of the most memorable moments in this home remodel came when the team discovered a hidden void beneath what would become the new game room. As the Cape Cod HOME Magazine feature described, the room “was literally sitting on dirt.”

Instead of panic, the situation was met with transparency, calm communication, and quick problem-solving—reinforcing the home’s structural integrity while keeping the project moving smoothly.

Mike later shared,

“There was never any panic—just solutions.”

It’s the kind of moment that highlights the difference between simply building—and building with intention, heart, and true craftsmanship.

One of the most meaningful aspects of the Cape Cod HOME Magazine feature is its focus on the philosophy that drives Crafted Design-Build. Our mission has always been simple:

Build well. Act with honesty. Lessen suffering wherever possible.

Founder Jordan Race’s path—from framing homes alongside his father to managing high-end commercial and residential projects—shaped a belief that construction should elevate lives, not complicate them. This renovation became a powerful reflection of that ethos, blending thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and genuine care throughout the entire remodel.

The article’s closing sentiment captures what matters most to us:

“Success isn’t measured by profit margins or magazine features… it’s about building something that lasts—a company, a home, a sense of peace.”

Today, this home feels warm, grounded, and timeless. It honors its original Cape Cod character while embracing a new sense of openness and light. The redesigned spaces invite gathering, resting, celebrating, and truly living—reflecting the heart of a thoughtful custom home renovation.

Sue describes the finished result best:

“Our home feels like us. It’s warm, balanced, and welcoming… They made our vision of what we thought our home could become, a reality.”

We are deeply grateful to Mike and Sue for their trust throughout this renovation journey, and to Cape Cod HOME Magazine for recognizing a project that means so much to our team.

For those who would like to explore the complete article and photography, Cape Cod HOME has published the full feature through their parent company, Cape Cod Life Publications.

Read the original feature on Cape Cod Life through the link below:

If you’re planning a renovation or dreaming of what your home could become, we’d love to help you create something beautiful, functional, and enduring.

Contact Crafted Design-Build

Let’s build something meaningful—together.