At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & Design

Design Solutions – using design to solve undesirable conditions

I often use a single horizontal line – molding, tile, window sills or other elements – to bring unity to a design.

Many of us love the “charm” of an older home – one built before 1930. For the most part what we’re responding to is the architectural detailing that comes from building without stock parts and without a production mentality. In today’s home, such detailing is no less desirable – whether it’s funky, traditional, or rustic.

Decorating with Family Photos: Sometimes all you need to do is rearrange the pictures on your wall to improve your home’s style.

The kitchen in this 1950’s split level in Washington, DC had been updated once in the 1980’s. It was overdue for another update — this time, a more modern style central to the house and with better connection to the outdoors.

Thoughts about ways to keep kitchen remodeling costs down.

Another nice design idea from the house I visited in California recently — entertainment components that disappear when not in use.

Remodeling is expensive! There’s just no getting around it. There are 3 main factors that drive price: Size, Complexity & Finish Level. We’ll look at each briefly and then also look at ways to minimize the effect of each.

Your choice of sinks can make a difference. Even these small choices can make an impact in achieving your design goal.

You’ll get dizzy from the myriad window choices in remodeling your home. There are several basic choices you’ll be making. The first decision is about whether to use replacement windows or new construction windows.

Think how much more ordinary this home would appear without the deep taupe color in the foyer. When you arrive you enter a compressed area — an area of calm and containment that marks a landmark in your travel from the street up the walk to the home.