by Sara Martin | Oct 20, 2016 | Blog, Costs
Even complex, messy renovations cost less than building brand new space. Read on to figure out if you really need to build that budget-busting addition or if renovating will do the trick. Designing a renovation is hard. Taking a jumble of existing rooms and... 
by Sara Martin | Aug 11, 2016 | Blog, Kitchens
Kitchen islands are one of the most coveted assets our clients request. If an island is top of your kitchen wish-list, read on to find out which size and shape makes sense in your space. Pros: More dedicated prep space. Islands tend not to get cluttered like counter... 
by Sara Martin | Jul 8, 2016 | Blog, Home Improvement
Renovations take a long time. Unless you’re doing minor work such as cosmetic upgrades, most renovation projects take at least a solid month and large ones can take half a year or more. Understandably, long construction periods can be discouraging to would-be... 
by Sara Martin | Jul 1, 2016 | Blog, Color
If you’ve ever had to choose paint colors for your house, you know what a daunting task it can be. There are thousands of colors on those fan books at the store. Not to mention 8 different “paint collections” at Lowe’s. When you pick paint colors... 
by Sara Martin | Jun 13, 2016 | Design Tips
[Originally published as Design Tip #4 in our weekly newsletter] Range hoods with chimneys are very popular in kitchens right now. More and more people consider themselves amateur chefs or “foodies” and they like professional cooking equipment. Ventilation...