Reimagine the Home You Already Love
In the Pioneer Valley, some houses feel like they’ve been waiting for the right idea. Maybe the kitchen in your Amherst colonial never quite worked. Maybe your Florence bathroom is tight and dated, or your first floor in Northampton is a maze of small, dark rooms. We’ve even seen old barns in South Deerfield used only for storage, with light and space going to waste.
At Integrity Development & Construction, we help homeowners all over Western Massachusetts see what’s possible in the homes they already love. Our design‑build team listens first, studies the space, and then lays out a plan that blends thoughtful design with careful construction—so the home finally works for the life you live here in the Valley.
Transforming Homes Across the Pioneer Valley
For over 30 years, our Amherst‑based team has been reimagining homes across Northampton, Sunderland, and neighboring towns. Every project starts with a walk‑through and a conversation about how you want to live. The end result is a space that feels like it always belonged in the house—whether it’s a bright new kitchen, a reorganized first floor, or a barn finally turned into a living space.
Why Homeowners Call Us
Our renovation projects usually start with frustration. A kitchen that makes cooking feel like a juggling act. A bathroom where two people can’t pass without a shuffle. A farmhouse with dark rooms and narrow doorways that make it hard for family to gather.
We also see families planning ahead for life changes. Adding a first‑floor bedroom to age in place in Sunderland. Finishing an attic so a teenager has their own space in South Hadley. Remodeling the main floor to finally flow for big Sunday dinners in Northampton.
The Integrity Approach to Renovations
Our first step is simple: we listen and look closely at how you use your home. A lot of people call thinking they’ll need an addition. Once we walk the house together, we often find the space they need is already there.
Sometimes it’s a single wall that blocks the flow. Open it up, shift a doorway, or straighten a hallway, and the rooms connect in a way that finally makes sense. The house feels bigger without adding a single square foot.
Because we’re a design‑build team, the people who map out the plan are the same ones who do the work. That keeps the conversation short and the project moving.
What Makes Kitchens and Bathrooms Different
Kitchens and bathrooms look simple, but they’re the fussiest rooms in the house. A cabinet door that hits the fridge drawer. A vent that ends up in the wrong spot. Tiny things that can make daily life frustrating.
We measure, check, and coordinate every trade—plumbing, electrical, ventilation—before we lift a hammer. Planning this way takes time, but it’s what makes the finished room feel effortless to use and solid for years to come.
Small Changes, Big Impact
We walk into a lot of Pioneer Valley homes where the first thought is, “This place needs an addition.” Sometimes that’s true. But just as often, the space is already there—it’s just hidden.
An old doorway that never lined up. A wall cutting off the kitchen from the light. A hallway that makes the first floor feel like a maze.
We’ve taken down a single wall in Amherst colonials and shifted doorways in Florence capes, and the house suddenly breathes. More light, more flow, no extra square footage.
Most remodels like this start the same way: walking through the home together and noticing the little things that are in the way.
A Renovation Process That Fits Your Life
Living through a remodel takes planning. We protect the spaces you still need to use, keep the house clean, and plan noisy or disruptive work in stages. Clear updates mean you always know what’s happening next.
Types of Renovations We Handle
We focus on projects that require both design and construction. These are the kinds of work where careful planning and craft make the difference:
- Kitchen remodels and expansions
- Bathroom remodels and master suites
- Whole-house renovations and floor plan reconfigurations
- Barn and attic conversions
- Vertical or horizontal additions
- Sunrooms, porches, and outdoor living spaces
Living Through a Remodel
We’ve completed full-home renovations while families stayed in the house. In Amherst and Sunderland, we’ve set up temporary kitchen spaces so people could still cook while the main kitchen was under construction.
Protective barriers, daily cleanup, and clear staging plans help the house stay livable while we work. Our goal is to respect your home as if it were our own.
Why Clients Choose Integrity
Homeowners across Western Massachusetts come to us—and refer friends—because we combine listening, problem-solving, and craft.
- We start by understanding how you actually use the space.
- We lay out a realistic plan that works with your home’s structure.
- We communicate through every stage so nothing feels like a surprise.
Over 30 years of remodels in the Pioneer Valley, that approach has turned first-time projects into repeat clients and long-term relationships.
Project Spotlight: Finding Space Without an Addition
One homeowner in the Pioneer Valley called us convinced they’d need to build an addition to fix their dark and cramped dining area. The problem wasn’t square footage—it was layout and light. The dining room had no window, and a wall blocked light from reaching the center of the house.
Instead of pushing the house out, we reworked the interior. We opened the wall, shifted the flow, and brought natural light into the space. The room that once felt closed off became the heart of the home—and the homeowner avoided the cost and disruption of an addition.
Let’s Plan Your Remodel
If your kitchen, bathroom, or first floor just isn’t working, we can help you see what’s possible. Our Amherst-based team has reimagined homes all over the Pioneer Valley—from Florence to Sunderland to South Deerfield.
Click below to schedule a consultation. We’ll walk the space together and talk through the changes that could make your home finally feel right.