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Explore our 2026 planning ranges for kitchens, bathrooms, and additions. See how our Refresh and Design Build divisions differ in scope, what shapes your investment, and how design and construction work together to turn an initial range into a project budget.

See how our 2026 Melton Cares project helped support Resource Central’s 50th anniversary hammer sculpture, a Boulder landmark made from reclaimed tools and built around reuse, public art, and partnership.

Melton recertified as a Certified B Corporation in March 2026 with a B Impact Score of 94.6, up 6 points from 2023. Here is what that number reflects in practice, from community impact and team investment to material sourcing, trade partner accountability, and responsible reuse and recycling practices.

Most people assume materials are the biggest line item in a remodel budget. Here’s what actually is, and why it makes a lot more sense once you see the full picture.

In 2025, Melton Design Build recycled, diverted, and donated thousands of pounds of construction and office materials. This annual Recycle Rewind reflects our people-first values as a Certified B Corporation and highlights how thoughtful decisions on jobsites and in our offices support a more responsible built environment.

Custom yoga props, made in Boulder. We teamed up with Kaiut Yoga to craft wooden blocks, wedges, and balance boards from beetle kill pine in our workshop. See how this local collaboration supported a January training intensive and hands on learning.

Melton Cares is a people-first charitable initiative bringing accessible, comfortable, and inclusive design to homes and shared spaces across Colorado’s Front Range. Together with our community partners, we’re raising the bar on how living environments serve everyone.

Boulder’s new home rebuild fee takes effect in 2026 and affects major additions and tear downs. Learn how the fee is calculated, who is exempt, and what it means for planning a remodel or rebuild within city limits.