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Finally! A portfolio of past projects is available. You can see a creative and varied set of projects from porch additions to bath remodels to new construction, AND the kitchen sink.
Check out the Portfolio Page here.
It isn’t often that we are asked to stretch the design envelope for a remodeling project. This project was different. In a recent article about about chic design, we included a picture of a very cool stair system which needed to be rendered.
This article shares what came of the 3D model. I am proud of how it turned out.
…continue reading Presenting: Stretching the 3D model »
I enjoy making people happy. I enjoy great design. I enjoy building homes. Marry those three together, and I enjoy my work.
Recently, a client came to us and asked to see the possibilities of a unique stair system that is clear, slim, and chic for their home. This is not a typical home either. Split level entrance with a foyer that is open from basement to 2nd floor. It is also tricky because the stair is going to be supported by nothing between first and second floors, while walking out over the foyer.
So, we got looking for ideas of glass stairs…
…continue reading The joy of designing »
Consider this. If every contractor would buy just 5% more American Made products, there are claims that it would add 220,000 jobs right now! It costs about 1% more than foreign counterparts, and many items work better than their competitors.
…continue reading Buy American »
I was recently designing a guest room and we discussed the option of a murphy bed with the owners. Crazy enough, I received an email with a link to this video. Who knew? Murphy beds are making a comeback. The Wall Street Journal even noticed with this video.
Just one quick internet search yielded this website that has some great looking murphy bed designs and options. http://www.morespaceplace.com/murphy-beds/.
Maybe you too will want to save some space in your room.
We’ve been working on some home projects for a long time. Yes, it’s like the cobbler’s children that have no shoes, but our projects are finally getting resolved.
This last weekend, I completed installing the boys bedroom flooring. Then we sanded and finished with polyurethane. The last coat went on last night.
I would encourage anyone to try projects out, but if you’re not confident about it, hire a professional.
We used Lumber Liquidator’s utility flooring. To use this, you either need to increase your waste calculations, or have a woodshop nearby. We were able to re-work quite a bit of the wood, and for us it was worth the extra work.
We don’t mind the look that some of the boards give. A few places have blemishes and isn’t just perfect. Some holes I filled with a two-part wood filler.
We are completely happy with the end result.
This summer was a busy one for us, and from what I’m hearing, so has many of yours. We had the privilege of working at a Christian camp to help build a new structure for them to offer new opportunities for the community.
Recently, Leah Thayer, of Daily5Remodel.com ran a story explaining how it all worked. Read Leah’s article, Remodelers Give Back … in Elizabethton, Tenn.
I’ll also point you to the camp’s Facebook page with more photos. http://www.facebook.com/doerivergorge
Happy Fall!
I’m going to share some common thoughts about remodeling here. You think about some one-word adjectives and see if we’re on the same page. Scary. Over-budget. Scary. Long. Headache. Scary. Dusty. Frustrating. Did I mention scary?
But what would you say if I told you remodeling could be fun? Crazy? Wait! Please hear me out.
…continue reading Fun in remodeling »
I had to take a break today. The chains of the desk and computer (including all parts: monitor, mouse, keyboard, and even that annoying little fan noise that’s soft, but scary when you realize you *miss* it!) were starting to make themselves too present. So before they could completely entangle me with their never ending presence, and I become like a living Jacob Marley, previously deceased partner of the well known accounting firm Scrooge and Marley; I made a break for it. I went outside for a nice stroll in the sun and outdoors to find some creative beauty in the creation within 1 mile of my home.
With smartphone in hand; earbuds well planted in my ear, and streaming radio playing, I stepped out with a purpose in my step; paradoxically, to take a walk with no purpose at all, but to take in and enjoy. Below, I share with you the sights, beauty, and thoughts that I was able to take in while having no purpose.
I was recently involved in reviewing a foreclosed home for a couple who were considering purchasing the property. Apparently, the fireplace had been leaning into the living room, away from the wall.
For reasons I won’t go into here, they removed the fireplace, and exposed this.
…continue reading Small mistakes can bite you »
A client has recently asked us to design an outdoor hot tub for their patio, but with a unique request. They want it to automatically open and close. We suggested the possibility of a cover that lifts over the in-ground tub, and they were curious about that concept.
Hence, we reviewed the needs and created a 3D model of the concept of how it could work. Then, I created this video. There may be other concepts coming. We’ll see how it turns out! Watch the video and let me know what do you think of this concept?