Le Corbusier was a great residential architect and a visionary. He coined the phrase “A house is a machine for living” way back in 1923, and that concept still resonates.
The Healthy Home
Residential Home Renovation and Aging in Place
Our previous blog addressed the increasing prevalence of ADU’s, or Accessory Dwelling Units. ADU’s also happen to play an important role in our current topic – Aging in Place.
Outdoor Living Structures
Following up on the previous blog about OUTDOOR LIVING, let’s talk about the variety of structures that can play a supporting role to a primary residence. The umbrella term is Accessory Structure and it can include: a detached garage; a storage shed; gazebo; a pool house, etc. The common denominator is that it shares a parcel of land with the principal structure.
Outdoor Living – let’s take the party outdoors
Memorial Day is in the rear-view mirror, meaning Summer is officially upon us. To all those lucky enough to have private outdoor space – is it providing maximum enjoyment? Is it an inviting extension of your living space, or just a place that demands ongoing maintenance?
Kitchen Design Trends vs. Trendy Design
“Will this look dated in 5 years?” That’s a question I hear a lot – particularly related to kitchen design. It’s, of course, a valid concern, since nobody wants their major investment to become a liability 5 or 10 years later. My response to that question is “layered.” There are many factors that contribute … Read More
Kitchen Design
The kitchen is the “heart of the home” and as such it’s the room at the heart of most renovation projects. It’s fair to say that a new kitchen is the primary motivation for most renovation projects. There are multiple routes a homeowner can take in search of their dream kitchen. That factor alone accounts for much of the angst and confusion that accompanies the process – where to begin??