Pops of Color !

Who says you can't use color in small spaces !...

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Christmas sneak peek at Pottery Barn !

I know its very early, but Pottery Barn has a sneak peak of their holiday lines. I have to say, I'm loving that entry way bench and that plaid bedding! If you want to see more, just click on the title of this po...

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Home Design Ideas - Split the Garage!

At Ron Brenner Architects, I am currently working with a client on a new home design to be constructed in Rochester, MN.  Here we have run into a very common dilemma.  What to do with 3 1/2 cars worth of garage?   If you put all of that garage to the side of the house you get one very wide plan.  If you put all of that garage forward of the house you get one very deep plan.  Many lots cannot accommodate either one...

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Dine In

I know a lot of people do not have enough space for a "formal" dining room, but if you can find a corner for a table with one or two chairs, go for it ! Think cozy yet practical...a place to rest your plate is very valuable indeed...

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