At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & Design

Residential remodeling and additions, Before and After, Living Large in a Small Footprint, The “Not So Big House”

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 [...]

My client was unsatisfied with the builder-grade master bath. A new vanity, countertop, sink, faucet and paint did the trick.

Among the most frequent request from my clients is for more daylight. Here are 5 tips for adding daylight to your home.

When you live in a place that fits you and your family to a tee, and that embodies your sense of beauty – you’re happier and healthier. These 4 concepts will help you understand whether you’ll get your investment back at resale.

In 2005, during the height of the housing boom, you could recoup 90% to 100% of your cost for many home improvement activities. And in hot areas – such as Washington, DC where I practice – you could recoup more than 100% of your cost on kitchen and bath remodeling as well as many outdoor rooms. Today the picture is quite different; the national averages show few home improvements return more than 80% of their cost and most return between 60-70%.

I got a question recently on a post about Remodeling Price Drivers asking:
“When is a bump out no longer a bump out but rather an addition?  And when doing a cost estimate, is the cost of a bump out the same as an addition, approximately $200 per square foot?”
The short answer is that, for all [...]

How to avoid financial pitfalls in home remodeling – part 1

When you’re remodeling your bath, it’s a great time to build-in lots of storage!

See one approach to opening up a 1930’s Brick Cape. The clients want to take advantage of wonderful park-like views – opening their home to the back-yard. Also on their wish-list is opening the kitchen to the rest of the house and creating a study.

Learn how to shave thousands of dollars off your upcoming kitchen remodel and still get the kitchen of your dreams.