The homes in Ardmore have something most new construction can’t replicate: real character. Stone colonials, craftsman bungalows, Tudor revivals built to last. But character and function don’t always come together on their own, which is where Harth comes in. At Harth, we help families fall in love with their homes all over again, one project at a time. Homeowners throughout Ardmore and the surrounding Philadelphia Main Line communities trust the Harth team to create beautiful, functional spaces that truly reflect their families’ needs. From kitchens built for gathering to bathrooms that feel like personal retreats, thoughtful additions, and outdoor living spaces that make the most of every season, our expert architects, designers, and craftsmen know how to take a good home and make it exceptional.
Why Ardmore Homeowners Are Investing in Home Renovation
Ardmore sits in the heart of the Philadelphia Main Line, in Lower Merion Township, surrounded by some of the most distinctive residential neighborhoods in the greater Philadelphia suburbs. The homes here have real character: stone colonials, early 20th-century farmhouses, craftsman bungalows, and Tudor revivals that have been standing for generations. They were built well. But many of them were also built when kitchens were small and separate, bathrooms were purely functional, and the idea of a family room that flowed into the backyard wasn’t part of the plan.
Home renovation on the Philly Main Line is about honoring what’s already special about these homes while making them work the way modern families actually live. It’s also a smart investment. In a market as stable and desirable as Ardmore and the surrounding Main Line communities, a well-executed remodel does double duty: it improves your day-to-day quality of life and protects the long-term value of your property.
Kitchens You’ll Never Want to Leave
The kitchens in Ardmore homes are often a study in frustration: too small, too closed off, and laid out for a way of cooking and living that most families left behind decades ago. The good news is that these spaces have tremendous potential, and our designers love unlocking it.
Just down the road in Merion Station, clients came to us with a kitchen that was overpowered by large appliances and boxed in by a room-dividing wall that cut it off from the rest of the home. We removed the wall, opened everything up, added a new mudroom drop zone and a powder room, and created a two-toned kitchen scheme: light upper cabinets to keep the space feeling open and airy, with a striking tile feature above the relocated range as the focal point. See the full Merion Station kitchen transformation.
In nearby Berwyn, a growing family of nearly six was cramped in a tight U-shaped kitchen in their early 1900s farmhouse. A bearing wall separated the kitchen from the dining room, making the whole first floor feel isolated and hard to navigate with kids and pets. We opened the wall, incorporated the existing eating nook into the new kitchen, and built a large island with seating for the whole family. A beverage station, appliance garage, and cork board built into the pantry cabinet made the space as functional as it is beautiful, while a detailed apron-front sink pays tribute to the farmhouse’s original character. See the full Berwyn kitchen and dining project.
Sound familiar? If your Main Line kitchen is making you work around it instead of working for you, let’s talk about what’s possible.
High-Impact Bathrooms
Bathrooms are the other space where the age of a home really shows. If yours still has the original tile, a cramped shower, or a single vanity that the whole family is sharing, a bathroom remodel can genuinely transform how your mornings feel. Our designers can make an impactful upgrade without necessarily touching the plumbing, or rethink the layout entirely when the space calls for it. A freestanding soaking tub, a spa-style curbless shower, double vanities with real storage: these aren’t luxuries reserved for new construction. They’re achievable in the homes already on your street.
Historic and Period Homes Handled with Care
Renovating a historic or period home requires a contractor who understands what makes it worth preserving in the first place. At Harth, our historic home renovation work is some of our most rewarding, and our craftsmen bring both the skills and the patience it demands. We know how to add insulation, update mechanical systems, and bring a floor plan into the 21st century without erasing the original details that give a home its soul. That might mean custom millwork to match original profiles, careful sourcing of period-appropriate hardware, or finding creative ways to blend new and old so seamlessly that you can’t tell where one ends and the other begins.
Home Additions That Make Sense
When a family outgrows their home, moving isn’t always the right answer, especially when you love your neighborhood, your schools, and the neighbors you’ve known for years. A well-designed home addition can give you the space you need without giving up the location you’ve worked hard to be in. Whether you’re thinking about a first-floor expansion to open up the kitchen and family room, a primary suite above the garage, or a dedicated home office, Harth’s design-build process keeps the whole project under one roof from concept through construction.
Outdoor Living Areas
The Main Line has gorgeous outdoor seasons, and backyards of every size have more potential than many homeowners realize. Our outdoor living projects range from covered porches and screened-in rooms to full outdoor kitchens with built-in grills, fire features, and all-weather cabana and pergola areas that genuinely extend your home rather than just sitting alongside it. Imagine finishing a summer evening on a covered patio with outdoor lighting and a firepit, or hosting Thanksgiving weekend in a screened porch while the kids play in the yard. Take a look at our outdoor living portfolio to see what we’ve built for neighbors not far from you.
Aging in Place with Style and Grace
Whether you’re an empty nester planning ahead or a growing family welcoming aging parents into your home, Harth can help you rethink your space to accommodate your changing needs. Our aging-in-place remodeling covers everything from curbless showers and non-slip flooring to first-floor primary suites and full in-law additions, all designed to keep your home safe, beautiful, and functional through every stage of life.
Why Work with Harth for Your Ardmore Home Remodel
Harth Builders has been serving homeowners across the greater Philadelphia suburbs for over 30 years, and we know this area and its homes well. We’re a family-owned, award-winning design-build firm based in Lower Gwynedd, close enough that we’re genuinely familiar with the architecture, the permitting landscape, and the particular character of Main Line homes. Our design-build process brings architects, designers, and craftsmen together under one roof, which means fewer handoffs, a single line of communication, a smoother experience, and a finished home that reflects one cohesive vision from start to finish.
We’re proud of our reputation for quality, communication, and cleanliness — and we work hard every day to earn it. Ready to see what your Ardmore home could become? Schedule a design consultation with Harth today and let’s start the conversation.