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Remodeling a Tiny Bath

Remodeling a Tiny Bath

My clients in Takoma Park, MD wanted to remodel a bath shared by 2 teenage daughters.  The bath measures only 6’ x 5’.  Included on their wishlist was a glass shower surround, a shower that will accommodate 2 girls of different heights and adequate storage.
Of course, to keep costs down we kept the toilet and [...]

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Carving a Foyer Out of the Living Room

Carving a Foyer Out of the Living Room

I’m in the design process for 3 jobs where a small house has the front door opening directly into the living room — without access to a closet or any other means of transition from outside to inside. In each case, the client wants to create a foyer but without adding significant, if any, space.

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Three Approaches to Opening Up a 1950’s Ranch Home

Three Approaches to Opening Up a 1950’s Ranch Home

My client owns a typical 1950’s post-war construction brick 3-bedroom ranch house — it’s ubiquitous throughout the east. Here are 3 options presented during the conceptual design phase for remodeling the home for indoor/outdoor, modern living.

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Master Suite – From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Master Suite – From Ordinary to Extraordinary

My client’s wish list for a remodeled master suite in the upper Northwest Washington, DC neighborhood of the Palisades included an enlarged bath and dressing area and bumping up the ceiling to create a tray ceiling.

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Enlarging a Master Bath

Enlarging a Master Bath

Like many baths from the 1950’s and before, the original bath was quite small. This is the story of a restful yet energizing modern bath — a remodel of a classic pink and black 1950’s bath.

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8 Way to Keep Kitchen Remodeling Costs Down

8 Way to Keep Kitchen Remodeling Costs Down

Thoughts about ways to keep kitchen remodeling costs down.

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Another Open Plan Galley Kitchen

Another Open Plan Galley Kitchen

This is a great galley kitchen for a small home. It’s got 2 9 ft counters with a sink on one side and a 36″ cooktop on the other.

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Let's Talk Window Replacement

Let’s Talk Window Replacement

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.

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4 Rules for Remodeling Within the Existing Footprint

4 Rules for Remodeling Within the Existing Footprint

4 rules of thumb to successfully remodel within the existing footprint of your home. Doing so can save you money and more importantly can deliver the house of your dreams.

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Remodeling within the Existing Footprint - Case Study

Remodeling within the Existing Footprint – Case Study

Remodeling within the existing footprint allowed this family to live their dream.

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