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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.
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.
An Elegant Low-Cost Modern Kitchen
Read About the Transition of This Kitchen in a 1950′s Brick Rambler
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
