Fennville is orchard country. Vineyards, u-pick farms, and century-old fruit stands surround a small downtown that still hosts a Goose Festival every fall, and the homes here reflect that same unhurried, agricultural history — farmhouses on generous acreage, many of them secluded behind a stand of trees or at the end of a long gravel drive. Seven miles from Saugatuck and within easy reach of South Haven, Fennville draws both year-round residents and second-home owners who want the quiet of wine country without giving up proximity to the Lakeshore. The homes people remodel here tend to be older, tend to have real history, and tend to deserve a renovation that respects what’s already there rather than erasing it.

A lot of Fennville’s housing stock predates the last several decades of subdivision-style building. Farmhouses with deep porches, additions tacked on generation by generation, outbuildings converted into living space — these homes carry character that newer construction can’t replicate, but they also carry outdated wiring, cramped kitchens, and layouts built for a different era. The remodeling conversation here usually starts with figuring out what to preserve and what needs to change, not assuming the whole house needs to be modernized at once.

Fennville kitchens often sit at the center of homes that have been added onto more than once, which means the kitchen itself is frequently the most cramped, least functional room in the house. A remodel here isn’t about installing a generic modern kitchen — it’s about opening the space up enough to work for how a family cooks and gathers, while keeping the details that make the house feel like itself: original woodwork, a farmhouse sink, sightlines out to the orchard or the yard.

Many older Fennville homes were built with a single bathroom, sometimes added on after the fact, rarely designed with a growing household in mind. Updating a bathroom here often means solving a layout problem first, like finding the space for a second bath, or reworking a primary suite that was never part of the home’s original footprint, before getting to fixtures and finishes.

A remodel here is rarely just about square footage — it’s about a family’s relationship to a property that often has real history attached to it, whether that’s a farmhouse that’s been in the family for generations or an older home they fell in love with because of its character. We treat that relationship with the same care: asking questions before offering solutions, respecting what makes the home worth keeping, and staying present well past the day the crew packs up.

Home Specialists proudly serves homeowners in Fennville, Saugatuck, Douglas, South Haven, and communities throughout West Michigan and the Lakeshore.

If you’re ready to talk through what your home needs, reach out and let’s start the conversation. Call Home Specialists at (616) 453-4552 or connect with us online.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lee VandenBerg 
 
 
 
  
Home Specialists made sure our remodel came together exactly the way we hoped. Their professionalism, integrity and dedication to their customers was clearly evident every step of the way. Our home was in good hands with the team at Home Specialists.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Erin Gabriel 
 
 
 
  
We just wrapped a remodel of our screened-in porch (turning it into an enclosed sunroom) with Home Specialists LLC and the entire experience has been great from start to finish. They've been very responsive and proactively gave us project updates. They also finished the job relatively quickly, despite some winter weather disruptions. Overall, it's been a great experience and we are loving the new space!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Patty Story 
 
 
 
  
Home Specialists staff were professional with a beautiful job well done.  Before contacting Home Specialists I had requested quotes from 4 other contractors with little or no success.  I had given up on my project when I attended the GR Home & Garden show and I had a conversation with Pella Window staff who recommended Home Specialists.  I contacted them, I received a visit from the staff within a day and within a reasonable time, a valid quote compared to other quotes.
I can't thank them enough for fulfilling my dream of a sunroom with access to an outdoor area which I will enjoy for many years to come.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Scott Hassing 
 
 
 
  
Crew replaced windows on a stone house and done incredible work, would recommend and I am planning on using them for future projects
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Macaila Schlaff 
 
 
 
  
Mike and his team were fantastic! We’ve worked with various teams on home projects and home specialists went above and beyond to be efficient, pay attention to detail, and do a great job! Plus they cleaned up which was greatly appreciated.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Robert Lyons 
 
 
 
  
We needed a main floor laundry and main floor full bath to support our "age in place" plans. The kitchen needed an update as well. Working with Home Specialists and Align Cabinetry exceeded our expectations! Every aspect of the process, from initial consult through final finishing touches, was handled with professionalism, courtesy, respect and understanding by the staff and subcontractors. Our expectations were managed through clear communication every step of the way. The quality of craftsmanship is outstanding, but it is the quality of the relationship built that made all the difference. Thank you Align Cabinetry and Home Specialists!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nancy Crawley 
 
 
 
  
Home Specialists LLC did an excellent job on the extensive remodeling of our primary bathroom with an eye towards aging in place.
The staff communicated regularly with me and kept the project on schedule. I appreciated the friendly and calm demeanor of employees despite, I’m sure, lots of hectic days.
I highly recommend them.