Solutions
Design Solutions – using design to solve undesirable conditions
A Stone Terrace To Take Advantage of Views
This 1930′s home off Sligo Creek in Silver Spring, MD didn’t have an easy way to take advantage of it’s sylvan setting. The nicest views were from the front but zoning set-back requirements prohibited adding on in that direction.
Basement Playroom
Probably the best bang for the buck is finishing an unfinished basement. This playroom is right down the stairs from the kitchen making it a great place for kids to play while Mom is preparing dinner.
Carving Out a Master Suite
This article is about carving out a comfortable and luxurious master suite in a 1920′s home within the existing footprint. We converted 2 bedrooms and a closet-sized bath into a new Master Suite — see the before and after floor plans.
Modernizing a Split Level – Part 1
Split levels were the suburban rage in the mid-1950′s and 60′s. Modernizing them can be a bit tricky. In this entryway there are several changes — all non-structural that spell modern:
A Coat (or two) of Paint
What a difference a coat of paint can make! The original knotty pine paneling made for a dreary non-descript stairway (see below). All we did was paint the paneling, the stair risers and freshen up the paint on the wrought iron railing.
Making the Best of High Ceilings
High celings — welcome throughout the house — can feel awkward in a bath. The design of the alcove in this elegant master bath solves not only the problem of the high ceiling but several problems as well.
The Importance of Rhythm
Proper rhythm and proportion help a home “feel right”. I’m sure you’ve walked into spaces that instinctively felt right — with each part in the right place and in relationship to the whole. You can also probably remember walking into a tract home that felt awkward and unbalanced.
