17th September 2009
Most kid's bedrooms are a simple box, with a small window, closet and a door. But they shouldn't be so plain! A child's room should be an interesting place, and a place that allows your child to change the appearance or function of the room over time, a...
17th September 2009
Most child's bedrooms are a plain jane room, with a closet, a window, and a door. But they shouldn't be so plain! A child's room should be an interesting place, and a place that allows your child to change the feel or function of the room over time, as ...
19th August 2009
As households expand, so do their space requirements. Suddenly a house that seemed adequately sized for two or three may feel tight when more family members arrive. If a home already has enough bedrooms, a family room addition is often a valuable additi...
19th August 2009
As families families expand, so do their spatial needs. Suddenly a house that seemed perfectly adequate in size may feel tight when the family increases in size. If a home already has enough bedrooms, a family room addition is often a useful addition to...
10th June 2009
The kitchen has evolved from the builder grade cabinets and plastic laminate countertops to a modern showplace with commercial appliances and exotic stone countertops. The days of the extreme 'over-the-top' kitchen remodel may be gone, but that still doe...
10th June 2009
The kitchen has evolved from the builder grade oak cabinets and plastic laminate countertops to a modern showplace with commercial grade appliances and natural stone countertops. The days of the extreme 'over-the-top' kitchen remodel may be gone, but tha...
21st May 2009
If you are in the process of selecting an architect you've probably read the 20 things to ask an architect article published by the AIA (American Institute of Architects) by now. While this is a good list, there are some additional questions and suggesti...
18th May 2009
Many times we're able to rearrange spaces within an existing home and make it work so much better than before. By changing a floor plan, moving stairs, and even moving bedrooms and living rooms, it's possible to create a plan that functions better for to...
14th May 2009
Choosing exterior house colors is difficult. It often takes years of experience to learn what colors and materials will work together. Most people have never done this before and certainly dooesn't have training or professional experience. And choosing ...
13th May 2009
Most people think a basement remodel is one of the easiest home remodeling projects to complete. Often, it is actually one of the more complex projects. Basements often have water and drainage problems, low ceilings, sloped floors, no insulation, and no...
13th May 2009
Most people think a basement remodel is one of the simplest residential remodeling projects to complete. Often, it is actually one of the more difficult projects. Basements often have water and drainage problems, inadequate ceiling heights, poorly insta...
28th April 2009
Sometimes the only space available when adding an addition is up! Second story additions can dramatically change the appearance and function of a house, so it's important to get it right. Here are some issues to consider when designing a second story ad...
28th April 2009
Most people think a basement remodel is one of the easiest home remodeling projects to complete. More often than not, it is actually one of the more complex projects. Basements often have water and drainage problems, inadequate ceiling heights, old slop...
28th April 2009
Many times it's possible to rearrange spaces within an existing house and make it work so much better than before. By opening up floor plans, moving stairs, even moving bedrooms and living spaces, it's possible to create a plan that is appropriate for tod...
20th April 2009
If you’re looking for an architect you’ve probably read the 20 things to ask an architect article published by the AIA by now. While this is a good list, it doesn’t address all the issues that need to be considered today. Architecture is a rapidly ...
