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Opening Up an Historic Bungalow

Opening Up an Historic Bungalow

Opening up an historic bungalow to abundant natural light and tree house views makes this small house work for a family of four.

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A Room With a View

A Room With a View

The big idea in this kitchen remodel was to open up the kitchen and breakfast room to the wonderful view that first sold them on the house.

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An Elegant Low-Cost Modern Kitchen

An Elegant Low-Cost Modern Kitchen

Read About the Transition of This Kitchen in a 1950′s Brick Rambler

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A Post-War Brick Rambler Converted to a Salon for Music & Entertaining

A Post-War Brick Rambler Converted to a Salon for Music & Entertaining

Read about the conversion of this post-WWII brick rambler into a Salon for creative people to meet. All Remodeling was done within the existing footprint including a new kitchen, hall bath, and master suite.

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Connecting a 1930's Tudor Revival to the Outdoors

Connecting a 1930′s Tudor Revival to the Outdoors

We added a mere 70 square feet to this 1930’s Tudor revival but dramatically increased the livable space and its connection to the outside.

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An Corner Nook for a Space-Saving Eat-In Kitchen

An Corner Nook for a Space-Saving Eat-In Kitchen

I’m planning a corner eating nook for my client and using these examples to get style guidance from her.

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Back-To School Storage for a Side Hall Colonial

Back-To School Storage for a Side Hall Colonial

Back to school brings the clutter of back-packs, jackets, and more — often to our front foyers. Here’s one solution the we developed for a 1940′s small side-hall colonial. Maybe it will also work in your house.

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The Better Hall Bath

The Better Hall Bath

The features of a new and improved hall bath – complete with analysis and pictures.

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Finding Space for your Home Office

Finding Space for your Home Office

A home office is almost a requirement today. As with all design projects, start with objectives and needs. Here are some questions and ideas to get you started

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Kitchen Remodeling for a 1933 Modest Colonial – Part 2

Kitchen Remodeling for a 1933 Modest Colonial – Part 2

Today we’re looking at remodeling a kitchen in a modest 1933 Colonial to make the house work for a professional couple that spends many of their weekends traveling.

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