Craftsworth Construction- Chester County's #1 Design/Build Firm

Craftsworth Construction- Chester County's #1 Design/Build Firm Premier kitchen, bathroom, basement, additions and everything home remodeling design/build company

Out with the old. In with the new. (Mostly.) πŸ›A full master bathroom transformation we just wrapped in Chester Springs, ...
06/08/2026

Out with the old. In with the new. (Mostly.) πŸ›
A full master bathroom transformation we just wrapped in Chester Springs, PA β€” and yes, we're aware of the towels. πŸ˜…
THE BEFORE πŸ‘Ž
Dark green marbled tile floor-to-ceiling. Brass-framed pebbled glass shower. Drop-in tub on a tile deck. Polished brass fixtures. Cherry vanity with a cultured marble top. Very 1998.
THE AFTER πŸ‘‡
Full gut and rebuild from the studs out:
πŸ› Sculpted freestanding soaking tub with floor-mounted tub filler and handheld wand
πŸͺ¨ Floor-to-ceiling marble-look porcelain tile with dramatic veining
🚿 Frameless glass walk-in shower with built-in niches, rainhead, and a fully waterproofed shower pan
πŸͺ΅ Wood-look porcelain plank flooring β€” warm, soft, and a complete 180 from the dark stone before
πŸͺž New custom dual vanity with quartz countertops and a full-height linen tower
πŸ”₯ Vaulted ceiling and arched window preserved to keep the architectural character intact
Now β€” the disclaimer. πŸ˜„
The peach walls, the purple rugs, the burgundy towels, the matching towel-on-every-bar styling? Not us. Our scope ends at the wall tile. The homeowner loves purple, and we love the homeowner, so purple it is.
If you're looking at this and thinking "the bones are stunning but I'd style it completely differently" β€” congratulations, you understand exactly what we do. We build the canvas. You bring the paint. 🎨
This is the kind of full gut-and-rebuild master bath we love taking on at Craftsworth β€” demo, framing, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, custom vanity, glass, electrical, and finish carpentry all handled in-house from start to final walkthrough.
πŸ“ Based in West Chester, PA β€” serving Chester Springs, Downingtown, Exton, Glenmoore, West Chester, and the greater Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County areas.
πŸͺš PA HIC #138179

Homeowner: "Hey, can you take out the 22-foot load-bearing wall down the center of my house and make sure it doesn't col...
06/04/2026

Homeowner: "Hey, can you take out the 22-foot load-bearing wall down the center of my house and make sure it doesn't collapse?"
CWC: "Sure thing. No problem." πŸ˜…
A structural renovation we tackled on a Chester County, PA home β€” removing a 22-foot main load-bearing wall running the entire length of the first floor and replacing it with a single steel beam to open the house up into one continuous space.
Here's what that actually takes:
πŸ—οΈ Structural engineer drawings to size the beam, calculate point loads, and design the bearing pockets at each end
πŸͺ΅ Temporary shoring walls built on BOTH sides of the existing wall to carry the second floor while the original wall came out
βš™οΈ A 22-foot, 2,000+ lb steel beam delivered, staged on the front lawn, and flagged for the install
πŸ‘· Sandwich-bolted on both sides on the lawn before the lift so it could integrate into the new framing
πŸ”¨ Beam set into engineered bearing pockets and tied into new column supports at each end
πŸͺš Floor system re-supported, joists rehung where needed, and the temporary shoring removed only after the beam was fully carrying the load
What used to be a closed-off, chopped-up first floor became one wide, open, modern living space β€” without the second floor going anywhere it wasn't supposed to. πŸ˜‰
This is the part of remodeling most homeowners never see. The pretty pictures get the likes, but THIS is where 25+ years of construction experience actually matters β€” knowing what the wall is doing, what has to happen before you touch it, and how to land a 2,000+ pound piece of steel exactly where the engineer drew it.
Framing, structural coordination, beam install, and full build-out β€” all handled in-house by the Craftsworth team.
πŸ“ Based in West Chester, PA β€” serving Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County.
πŸͺš PA HIC #138179

Homeowner: "Can you make it feel like it's not a basement when I walk down the steps?"CWC, a couple months later: "Sure....
06/01/2026

Homeowner: "Can you make it feel like it's not a basement when I walk down the steps?"
CWC, a couple months later: "Sure. How's this?" πŸ‘‡
A full basement transformation we just wrapped in Newtown Square, PA. Swipe to see where we started β€” exposed steel beams, low duct runs, raw block walls, a center column in the middle of the walking path, and a staircase you only used when you had to.
Here's where we landed:
πŸͺœ Reframed open staircase with custom newel posts, stained hardwood treads, white risers, and a herringbone runner that ties straight into the upstairs finishes β€” so you don't feel like you're "going down to the basement," you feel like you're moving to another floor of the same house
πŸͺ΅ Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout in a warm oak tone, flowing seamlessly out of the stairwell
πŸ›οΈ Center support column wrapped and trimmed to read as an intentional architectural element, not a structural afterthought
πŸͺŸ Custom built-in shelving and full-wall cabinetry designed in the same style as the main-level millwork
πŸ›‹οΈ Wide-open great room with media wall, plus a private guest suite, full bathroom, and bonus room
πŸ’‘ Recessed lighting on dimmers, in-ceiling speakers, and a smart thermostat tied to a dedicated mini-split
This is the difference between "finishing a basement" and design-build basement remodeling β€” every framing decision, soffit, trim profile, and finish selection made with the rest of the house in mind, not just the room you're standing in.
Framing, mechanical reroutes, electrical, plumbing, custom millwork, flooring, and finish carpentry β€” all handled in-house.
πŸ“ Based in West Chester, PA β€” serving Newtown Square, Edgmont, Broomall, Media, Radnor, Wayne, West Chester, and the greater Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County areas.
πŸͺš PA HIC #138179

Warm wood. Aged brass. Honest stone. Done right. πŸͺ΅βœ¨A master bathroom remodel we just wrapped in West Chester, PA β€” and a...
05/29/2026

Warm wood. Aged brass. Honest stone. Done right. πŸͺ΅βœ¨
A master bathroom remodel we just wrapped in West Chester, PA β€” and a great example of letting natural materials do the heavy lifting instead of chasing trends.
A few of our favorite details:
πŸͺ΅ Custom-built natural white oak vanity with furniture-grade joinery, raised panel drawers, and an open towel shelf β€” built as a true piece of furniture
πŸͺ¨ Floor-to-ceiling natural stone herringbone feature wall, hand-cut and laid one piece at a time
πŸ› Wall-mounted brass cross-handle faucets β€” clean lines, no base eating up countertop space, and an absolute pain to rough-in (worth it)
πŸͺž Twin arched gold-framed mirrors with brushed brass linear sconces
🚿 Custom shower with matching herringbone walls, frameless glass, brass rainhead, handheld, and slide bar
πŸͺ¨ Honed natural stone countertop tying the wood, tile, and brass tones together
No smart shower controller, no chevron stone slab β€” just well-chosen materials, executed cleanly. Sometimes that's the harder version of luxury.
Every piece β€” framing, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, custom vanity build, glass, and finish work β€” designed and installed in-house by the Craftsworth team.
πŸ“ Based in West Chester, PA β€” serving West Chester, Exton, Malvern, Downingtown, Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, and the greater Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County areas.
πŸͺš PA HIC #138179

Proof that a powder room doesn't have to be an afterthought. 🎨A small but seriously dialed-in powder room remodel we jus...
05/26/2026

Proof that a powder room doesn't have to be an afterthought. 🎨
A small but seriously dialed-in powder room remodel we just finished in Downingtown, PA β€” built around one statement wall and a few really intentional choices.
A few of our favorite details:
πŸ“ Custom geometric wainscoting β€” every piece of trim cut, mitered, and installed on site to create that hand-built diamond and box pattern from floor to ceiling
🎨 Deep moody teal paint on the feature wall, sprayed for a furniture-grade finish that lets the trim work do the talking
πŸͺ΅ Custom open-base wooden vanity with a poured concrete countertop and integrated trough sink β€” modern, industrial, and warm all at once
πŸͺž Soft arched mirror with brushed glass globe sconces to balance the geometry of the accent wall
πŸͺ¨ New tile flooring with subtle veining to tie the warm and cool tones of the room together
πŸšͺ Original brass door hardware preserved β€” a small nod to the home's character
Powder rooms are one of our favorite spaces to remodel because they punch way above their square footage. Guests use them. People notice them. And when you get the details right, they become the room everyone comments on.
Every piece of this β€” trim layout, custom vanity build, paint, plumbing, electrical, and finish work β€” designed and installed in-house by the Craftsworth Construction team.
πŸ“ Based in West Chester, PA β€” proudly serving Downingtown, Exton, Malvern, Chester Springs, West Chester, Phoenixville, and the greater Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County areas.
πŸͺš PA HIC #138179

Today we pause.Memorial Day isn't about sales, cookouts, or long weekends. It's about the men and women who gave their l...
05/25/2026

Today we pause.
Memorial Day isn't about sales, cookouts, or long weekends. It's about the men and women who gave their lives so we could have ours β€” the freedom to build, to work, to gather with family, to come home at the end of the day.
Every home we build, every project we finish, every family we serve β€” it's all possible because of them.
To the families of the fallen: we see you, we remember with you, and we are forever grateful.
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Craftsworth Construction
West Chester, PA

This is what happens when a homeowner says "I want the shower to be the best part of the entire house." 🚿A custom master...
05/22/2026

This is what happens when a homeowner says "I want the shower to be the best part of the entire house." 🚿
A custom master bathroom remodel we just wrapped in Downingtown, PA β€” and the walk-in shower might be one of the most fully spec'd we've ever built.
A few of the details:
πŸͺ¨ Chevron-cut natural stone feature walls, book-matched panel by panel so the veining flows continuously up the walls
🚿 Multi-head Kohler thermostatic smart shower system with digital wall control β€” set your preferred temperature, body spray pattern, and rainhead from a single touchscreen
πŸ’¦ Dual rain shower heads, handheld wand, AND four body sprays β€” full spa-style hydrotherapy
🧱 Oversized triple-stack tiled niche with chevron-matched back wall β€” built for actual storage, not just a single bottle of shampoo
🎡 In-wall flush-mount speakers wired into the home's audio system, so the music starts when the water does
〰️ Linear trench drain at the curbless entry β€” no curb to step over, no awkward sloped floor
πŸšͺ Frameless glass enclosure with custom-cut panels to fit the chevron stone feature wall
Pair all of that with the natural linear stone surround on the side walls, mosaic floor tile, and frameless glass β€” and you've got a shower that genuinely competes with the spa your wife is asking you to take her to.
Every piece β€” framing, waterproofing, plumbing rough-in, tile layout, smart system wiring, audio, glass, and finish carpentry β€” designed and installed in-house by the Craftsworth Construction team.
πŸ“ Based in West Chester, PA β€” proudly serving Downingtown, Exton, Malvern, Chester Springs, West Chester, Phoenixville, and the greater Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County areas.
πŸͺš PA HIC #138179

When a homeowner says "I want a real wine room β€” not a closet with a rack in it" β€” this is where we go. 🍷A custom wine c...
05/20/2026

When a homeowner says "I want a real wine room β€” not a closet with a rack in it" β€” this is where we go. 🍷
A custom wine cellar we built into a Downingtown, PA basement, designed from the ground up around the homeowner's collection.
A few of the details we're most proud of:
🧱 Reclaimed brick flooring laid in a tight herringbone pattern β€” every brick hand-cut and fit
🍷 Custom wood wine racking, including individual bottle storage, display rows, and a diamond bin for magnums and bulk storage
πŸͺŸ A custom slatted wood entry surround that doubles as a tasting nook
πŸ› οΈ Restored antique oak hoosier cabinet integrated into the back wall as a functional serving station
🎨 Moody dark walls and warm lighting to set the mood the second you walk in
Every element β€” framing, flooring, racking, electrical, lighting, and finish carpentry β€” was designed and built in-house by the Craftsworth Construction team.
This is what we mean when we say design-build. One team. One vision. One point of contact from sketch to final pour.
Serving Downingtown, West Chester, Exton, Malvern, Chester Springs, Glenmoore, and the greater Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County areas.
πŸ“ Based in West Chester, PA
πŸͺš PA HIC #138179

04/28/2026

Tell me you want a bar without telling me you want a bar… we'll start with "it's just a little storage space." πŸ˜‚

This isn't a basement anymore. πŸ β¬‡οΈFull basement transformation in West Chester β€” and this one had it all. Walk through w...
04/24/2026

This isn't a basement anymore. πŸ β¬‡οΈ
Full basement transformation in West Chester β€” and this one had it all. Walk through with me:
🎬 Entertainment zone with a custom wood bar counter and seating for the whole crew
🍺 Full wet bar β€” navy cabinetry, gold hardware, beverage fridge, floating whiskey shelf, the works
πŸͺ΅ Herringbone wood accent wall with built-in media cabinetry
🚿 Full bathroom
🎲 Game room with built-in bookshelves
πŸ“š Hidden bookcase doors (yes, really)
This is the kind of basement that makes people stop going out. Every detail was planned. Every finish was intentional.
πŸ“ West Chester, PA | Craftsworth Construction
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1104 Downingtown Pk
West Chester, PA
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