Over the past 10-15 years in kitchen design, dedicated trash pull-out cabinets have become super...
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How to Set a Budget for Your Renovation
The first conversation any client wants to have is cost. Renovating or adding on to your house is...
Cabinets: Toe-Kick versus Furniture Base
[Originally published as Design Tip #18 in our weekly newsletter] Here’s a design tip that’s handy...
Why Do Contractors Cost So Much?
People often ask me, "Why do contractors cost so much? How can they possibly justify those...
Don’t Shop for Tile Online
As a millennial and a veteran online shopper, it pains me to admit that I've found something you...
Design Tip No. 15
Old House Style Spotlight: Cape Cod [Originally published as Design Tip #15 in our weekly...
Shop Like a Pro
A major part of the renovation process is shopping. For better or worse, there are so many...
The Client’s Guide to Being Pushy
In addition to the services I expected to provide as an architect – drawing, modeling, product...
Ikea PAX Closet Organizers
[Originally published as Design Tip #14 in our weekly newsletter] When it comes to closet...
High Rise Modern in a Suburban Basement
"I want big-city, high-rise modern, and I need it in my daughter's suburban basement." When Diane...