Design

Trims and Moldings – The Difference Is In The Details

January 23, 2009

Get an A+ I know you traveled from whence you came in cyberspace for a very important purpose. That being to find out my favorite word. Here it is: WOW! In the business of design and execution of design, Wow! is the equivalent of an A+ grade on your work. I think it goes something [...]

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Get Hooked on Magazines!

January 23, 2009

It’s Friday night! You deserve some time out! Let me tell you how this night can begin your remodeling adventure on the right foot! Step One Here is where you need to go: Step Two This is what you need to grab: Bring your spouse or a freind. You might need help carrying them all. [...]

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Lighting: A Key to Creating an Environment

January 20, 2009

I’ve seen the light! This is one of the light fixtures the electricians were installing on one of my jobs today. This is the PH Artichoke by Louis Poulsen. It’s an amazing work of functional art! Is it for everyone? No, probably not. Not in terms of style, size or price point! I won’t even [...]

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Make the Most of Small Spaces

January 18, 2009

I’ve been thinking a great deal about small spaces lately. That surprises me given that I’ve made most of my living by making houses larger! Family of Four in 1000 sf? It might have to do with the fact that my family has recently moved from a house of about 3000 sf to one of [...]

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The Top Five Money Questions for Remodeling

January 17, 2009

Over the years, I’ve talked to thousands of homeowners considering a remodeling project. They are at a decision point. The questions are often similar, often complex, and always cover many facets of life. One of the biggest issues is economics. ——————————————————————————————————————– The five most common questions on that front are: What do we need? What [...]

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