Just because your place is small does not mean you can't make a impact with your design. People often make the mistake of not using larger pieces, thinking it will take up too much space. Not true...
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Design Ideas - Make Your Island Special!
This is the first in a new series that I will be starting called "Design Ideas". What I would like to do is illustrate little design ideas that can help to make your home special. So here goes.The photo below is a Kitchen in a home that I designed at Ron Brenner Architects. This unique house plan - The Lakeland Cape Cod - is currently available for purchase at Simply Elegant Home Designs.It is a pretty simple kitchen layout but a few things make...
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Nice Space, Good House Design2
My better half (Kelley) loves everything that interior designer Candice Olson performs. I just ran across one more example of a family room she designed which I have included directly below.It seems like all of her work combines architectural and decorating elements in a sophisticated and harmonious way. Here I love the texture of the fireplace wall, the comfortable mixing of old and new (furniture and accessories) and the attention to lighting....
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ipod Kitchen Faucet
For years I have been wondering when someone would come out with a kitchen faucet / ipod - and here it is!OK - its not an IPOD, but a touch screen. The faucet is produced by Italian manufacturer Fima Carlo Frattini.The "Nonos" faucet allows the user to adjust water quantity, pressure and temperature. It also alerts the user in case of any malfunction such as leakage. The faucet’s touch-screen and easy-to-read graphic icons help in controlling the...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Nice Space, Good House Design
I ran across this photo of a nice modern bedroom space and thought I would pass it on along with a couple of thoughts.Obviously the design is all about the connection with the outdoors. Floor to ceiling glass with a patio directly outside bleed the definition between outside and inside. If it was my design I might have extended the roof line outward to create a covered patio zone. This would have created a transitional space between inside and...
Monday, July 19, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Custom Architect Designed House Plans for $10K?
So how much does good home design cost? To have an Architect tailor a home design specifically for you and your building site it can cost quite a bit. Full service Architectural fees can cost anywhere from 8% to 15% of the construction cost of your home. As an example a $400,000 home could run from $32,000 to $60,000 in architectural fees. Many clients however do not have the budget to accommodate those kinds of fees. So are there any alternatives to this approach? You can spend countless hours searching through pre-designed house plans trying...
Thursday, July 15, 2010
String Lights
Hi all! Sorry about my lack of post, I was on vacation over the fourth. Anyways, I spent a lot of times outdoors. One thing my eye is always drawn to is string lights. I love the vibe they give off. I have my eye on a tree in my yard that would look great ! How do you "light" your outdoor spaces...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Its Complicated House
Over the past year I have had several clients make reference to the movie "It's Complicated" starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. They all love the house that Meryl lives in but cannot put into words exactly what it is that draws them. So I thought I would take a little closer look to see if I could discover the secret to this house.The exterior of the home is very unassuming. Simple composition with handsome materials and elegant...
Friday, July 9, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Patio Space
If you have limited space outside (and yes I know a lot of people have NO outdoor space) but if you are limited, a table for just two is always a good thing. If you can't have a party for 30 at least you have a spot for a great conversation one on o...
