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Is a dedicated trash pull-out cabinet a good idea for your kitchen?

Over the past 10-15 years in kitchen design, dedicated trash pull-out cabinets have become super common. Along with…

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 for cabinet…

Why Do Contractors Cost So Much?

People often ask me, “Why do contractors cost so much? How can they possibly justify those prices??” Usually,…

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 newsletter] Commonly called…

Shop Like a Pro

A major part of the renovation process is shopping. For better or worse, there are so many products…

The Client’s Guide to Being Pushy

In addition to the services I expected to provide as an architect – drawing, modeling, product research, etc….

Ikea PAX Closet Organizers

[Originally published as Design Tip #14 in our weekly newsletter] When it comes to closet organizing systems, there…

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 first reached…