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The Better Hall Bath
The features of a new and improved hall bath – complete with analysis and pictures.
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
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.
Remodeling the Kitchen of Modest 1933 Colonial
One of 3 approaches for remodeling a 1933 Center Hall Colonial. This one emphasizes a connection to the outside and casual, family entertaining.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
A Modern Kitchen For A 1950’s Split-Level
The kitchen in this 1950’s split level in Washington, DC had been updated once in the 1980’s. It was overdue for another update — this time, a more modern style central to the house and with better connection to the outdoors.
