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Dallas Open Concept Living Renovations

Eric Cantu Remodeling: Design-Build for Open Concept Living

Eric Cantu Remodeling specializes in transforming classic Dallas homes into modern, open, and functional living spaces. As a Dallas native with years of experience, General Contractor Eric Cantu and his team bring unparalleled craftsmanship and a personalized Design-Build approach to every project.


We believe an Open Concept Living Space is the foundation for a modern lifestyle, creating a seamless flow and expansive feel that promotes natural light, easy entertaining, and connection.



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Open Spaces Living Remodeling Services

Achieving a true open concept transformation involves structural expertise, detailed design, and high-quality finishing. We provide a full-service remodeling experience, handling every detail from conception to completion.


1. Creating the Space: Structure and Expansion

Services in this area focus on physically opening up and enlarging the home:

  • Wall Removal & Structural Work: Strategically remove interior walls to create large, flowing living areas. This includes expert installation of structural
  • Header Beams and the option for recessed header beams to maintain a clean ceiling line.
  • Open Floorplans: Reconfiguring existing layouts to create spacious, interconnected living, dining, and kitchen areas.
  • Home Additions: Expanding your footprint to maximize open living space, including Room Additions, Garage Additions, and significant Second Story Additions.

2. Defining the Design: Custom Features & Finishes

This stage focuses on adding definition and bespoke elements to the new space:

  • Ceiling Transformations: Adding architectural interest and definition with decorative Ceiling Beams (including faux wood ceiling beams, cedar ceiling beams, and custom wood ceiling beams). They also specialize in achieving dramatic styles like
  • Flat Ceilings, elegant Tray Ceilings, and expansive Cathedral Ceilings.
  • Custom Built-Ins: Designing and installing custom cabinetry and storage solutions that integrate seamlessly into open floorplans, such as built-in floating shelves, appliance garages, and bespoke kitchen and living room cabinetry.
  • Fireplace Remodels: Updating or relocating your fireplace to serve as a cohesive focal point within the new open layout, including the ability to remove fireplace plaster and update hearths.

3. Mastering the Details: Light, Texture, and Flow

These services ensure the finishing touches create a cohesive and high-end feel:

  • Lighting Plans: Developing comprehensive lighting plans (including specialized residential lighting and plumbing fixture upgrades) to perfectly illuminate your new open areas.
  • Flooring Replacement: Installing new, continuous Flooring Replacement (hardwoods, porcelain tile, or luxury vinyl) throughout the area for a cohesive look.
  • Smooth Wall/Ceilings: Achieving a clean, high-end finish by utilizing Level 5 Wall Texture or Level 4 Wall Texture, or traditional Wall Plaster. They specialize in services to Remove Popcorn Ceiling Texture and Remove Wall Plaster.
  • Doors & Windows: Enhancing light and flow with new Window Replacement and Window Additions, and optimizing traffic with Interior/Exterior Door Replacements, including stylish Pocket Doors and Barn Doors.

4. Extending the Open Concept: Outdoor Living

To truly maximize your living area, the team specializes in extending the open feel to the outdoors with custom projects like:

  • Outdoor Living Spaces
  • Professional Chef Outdoor Kitchens
  • Family Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces


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Our Design-Build Promise

We offer a full spectrum of project management services to ensure a transparent and efficient remodel:

• 3D Walkthroughs and Design Concepts

• Interior Design Assistance and Product/Materials Sourcing

• Construction Consultations and detailed Timelines and Estimates

• Handling of all Building Permits and City Compliance


Serving the DFW Metroplex with Unparalleled Craftsmanship

Eric Cantu Remodeling is proud to have built exceptional custom homes and completed major remodeling projects across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

We are actively working and bringing unparalleled craftsmanship to every foundation laid across the DFW area, including the neighborhoods of:


East Dallas & White Rock: Lochwood, Highland Meadows, The L Streets, Lake Highlands, White Rock, Oak Cliff, Eastwood, Old Lake Highlands, Town Creek, Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills, Casa Linda.


Central Dallas: Lakewood, Lakewood Heights, Lakewood Hills, Lower Greenville, Junius Heights, Swiss Avenue, Hollywood/Santa Monica, Munger Place, Vickery Place, Greenland Hills, Glencoe, The M Streets, Caruth Terrace, Uptown.


North Dallas & Park Cities: North Dallas, Preston Hollow, University Park, Moss Farm, Vickery Meadow, Forest Meadow, Far North Dallas.


Northwest Dallas & Bluffview: Bluffview, Greenway Parks, Northwest Dallas, Northeast Dallas.


Southwest Dallas: Kessler Park, Bishop Arts District.


Dallas Suburb Cities: Addison, Farmers Branch, Canyon Creek (Richardson), Reservation (Richardson), and Willow Bend (Plano).


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Dallas Remodeling Contractor Services

  • Construction Consultations
  • Building Permits
  • Interior Design Assistance
  • Home Design/Build Services
  • Product/Materials Sourcing
  • 3D Walkthroughs
  • Timelines and Estimates

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