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At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & Design
Thoughts on Home Design & Remodeling
  Issue: November 2009
In This Issue
- Project of the Month
- Cost-Saving Tip of the Month
- Let's Talk Remodeling
- It's All About The Details
Let's Talk Remodeling
Issue:
 

I've gotten several calls over the past couple of months from homeowners who want to hire someone to "totally" remodel their kitchens on budgets of $20,00 or less. 

Response:
 

My short answer to each of them was that I can’t do it for that money – and believe that it’s only possible if they’re willing to take on some of the tasks themselves – including my roles of design and construction management. But it got me thinking about what drives the cost of kitchen remodeling. Click Here to read about the actual costs for 4 very different kitchens that we’ve done recently

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Jackie Braitman: Architectural Designer - General Contractor
Jackie Braitman
Architectural Designer &
General Contractor
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Project of the Month:
Master Suite - From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Project of the MonthMy client’s wish-list for her remodeled master suite included  pushing up the ceiling to create a tray ceiling. We found a way to get the look  without the expense of structural changes.

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Tip of the Month:
Decorating with Family Photos

Cost-Savings Tip of the MonthSometimes you only need to rearrange the pictures on your wall to improve your the style of your home. Sometimes decorating with family photos can be boring - it doesn't have to be.

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It's All About The Details:
Opening Up a Galley Kitchen: Case Study

It's All In the DetailsThis 1930’s  house like many homes of it’s era, didn't take advantage of it's  magnificent park-like setting. The original galley kitchen was so small that the refrigerator could only fit in an add-on back vestibule.  

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 Small Jobs & Design Consulting Welcome


 
Recent Small Assignments:
  Design:  We developed whole-house remodeling alternatives for clients who wanted to spread improvements over 5-7 years. 
  Project Management: We're managing several small home improvement projects for a client -- using tradesman that the client has used in the past.
  Product Sourcing: We helped a client find the right display system for their art collection.
  Contractor Referrals & Vetting:  We reviewed the bids for a basement remodel to help a client understand the price and performance differences.
  Furniture Arrangements: We helped a client reconfigure for their new home a custom furniture purchased for a previous house.
  Small Design Projects: We're working with a client to customize a tiny bedroom for their teenager using IKEA and other low-cost components.