Yes. These are both different ways of saying the same thing. For split level homes without a traditional first floor, we still consider remodels done to the main living areas of your home as part of the first floor.
Many first floor remodels begin with a simple goal: improving the layout of the home. Older homes were often designed with separate rooms and narrow transitions between spaces. While these layouts worked for a different era, they can feel restrictive today.
Because the first floor serves as the social and functional center of the home, these remodels often involve several spaces at once. Common areas included in a first floor remodel include:
Often the focal point of the entire redesign. Kitchen layouts may be expanded or relocated to open up the space.
Dining spaces are often reconfigured or integrated into larger gathering areas to better support modern lifestyles. This can include a new island within the kitchen, a dedicated dining room area, or both!
Layouts are redesigned to create better connection between gathering spaces. We often find that clients want a more open space between the kitchen and family room, so that everyone can gather during social events.
These areas are often expanded or reorganized to improve storage and daily organization. When undertaking a first floor remodel, many clients opt to add on a mudroom for a better transitional area between outside and inside.
Having a convenient bathroom for family and guests is a common priority for first level remodels. We revamp existing bathrooms or add on as part of the project.
While not always necessary, first floor remodels often include an addition onto the home. Strategic additions can create the space needed for larger kitchens, living areas, and improved entryways.
Designing all of these spaces together ensures that the entire floor functions smoothly and feels visually cohesive.
First floor remodels can be an incredibly complex undertaking. These projects frequently include structural changes, exterior work, and coordination between multiple trades.
At Titus Contracting, our design-build approach brings designers, project managers, and craftsmen together under one experienced team. This allows us to carefully plan each project before construction begins, ensuring that structural considerations, design details, and functionality all work together. For you, this means you have one point of contact for everything. No playing the telephone game with multiple contractors.
By approaching the first floor as a unified design challenge rather than a series of separate rooms, we create spaces that feel natural, cohesive, and built for the way homeowners live today.
First floor remodels often create some of the most dramatic transformations in a home. Opening layouts can completely change how the entire home feels. Explore some of our first floor remodeling projects to see this effect in action.
If you're considering a major remodeling project but aren’t sure where to start, our remodeling guide walks through the key planning steps homeowners should consider before beginning a project.