At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & 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.

I’m always surprised at how easy and yet dramatic it is to update a fireplace. Life, for this firebox, started out in the 1950’s as a country-look brick fireplace.

I’m in the process of designing a basement for one of my clients in Bethesda, MD. Since most of us have a hard time believing how expensive remodeling can be, I thought it would be useful to see the costs of the different components for this remodeling project and where cost savings can be achieved.

Thoughts about ways to keep kitchen remodeling costs down.