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Helping you turn your existing home into your dream home
  Issue: March 2010
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 calls from several homeowners asking for advice about how to take on the design task of remodeling their kitchen. 

Response:
 

I've consolidated a lot of advice into an article titled "25 Tips for Planning Your Kitchen or Bath Remodel"  The short answer is to think and plan before you jump in.  There are lots of resources on the web and in brick and mortar stores you can turn to for help.  I've started an extensive Kitchen Design Guide that will be published within a couple of months.  Contact me to reserve your free copy.  Please also take a moment to help me decide what to include in the guide by telling me about what advice you need most and what scares you the most about planning it yourself.

Braitman Design/Build
Jackie Braitman: Architectural Designer - General Contractor
Jackie Braitman
Architectural Designer &
General Contractor
Licensed & Insured
MHIC License #125978
301-891-3800

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 And, as always, thanks for all your support - Jackie

 

I've been publishing this newsletter for a little over a year now.  I know that many of you read it each month.  I would love to hear what type of articles you've found the most helpful and that you would like more of.   I would also love to hear about specific design challenges that you need to solve.  Please contact me online or by phone: 301-891-3800.
Project of the Month:
Making A Tiny Bath Work

Project of the MonthMy clients wanted to remodel a bath shared by 2 teenage girls. The bath measures only 6’ x 5’. Included on their wish-list was a glass shower, a shower faucet that will accommodate 2 girls of different heights and adequate storage.

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Tip of the Month:
Window Films: Attractive Low-Cost Privacy

Cost-Savings Tip of the MonthMany of my clients want privacy for certain windows while maximizing light and convenience. I steer them first toward window film if they aren’t likely to raise and lower blinds or open curtains due to location or views.

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It's All About The Details:
Refreshing a Builder-Grade Bath

It's All In the DetailsMy client, living in a relatively new condo, was unsatisfied with a builder-grade master bath. Her main request was for additional accessible drawer storage but she also wanted a look that coordinated with the finishes throughout. 

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Not Quite Ready for the Full Remodel?

 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.