When you are designing a small space, every inch has to work and every piece of furniture has to be carefully considered. The video below shows the multi-functional furniture from one manufacturer. Not only is the furniture beautiful and functional, I find it inspiring. Seeing furniture like this makes you […]
Yearly Archives: 2013
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Have you ever wondered what the apartments and homes featured on your favorite TV shows were really like? Artist Iñaki Aliste Lizarralde has. She has drawn the floor plans for the homes featured in many different TV shows and movies. She has an Etsy site that is a veritable treasure trove […]
House Beautiful is a great resource for inspirational ideas. This article of theirs features 10 ideas for small space design 9 of them are really good. But 1 is really not that great. I do not agree about open shelves in small kitchens. Unless you live your life curating everything […]
I am often asked what remodeling project provides the best return on the investment? That is actually a complicated question. The answer depends on many factors: location, age of the house, how long you intend to stay in the house, and how you calculate the return. So with that in […]
I like this look at Kitchen Remodeling. But, unless your remodel is VERY simple, I would add #3a-Hire an Architect or Kitchen Designer. The value that professional designers can bring to the process in terms of function, looks, and defining the scope for the contractor is well worth the additional […]
I’ve added a project to the Residential projects. It is a remodeling of a condo kitchen in a 1960’s era Russian Hill building. The old kitchen was dark and odd. The new kitchen is bright, functional and modern. Check it out. by
This video is making the rounds on design and architecture blogs. It is The ABC of Architects, an animated alphabet of architects’ names and major works. It is made of awesome. So I thought I’d share. by
I have joined Houzz, a great website for those looking for design ideas. It provides a host of different services for home owner, including the ability to collect inspirational images, keep track of products for your home improvement projects and find home improvement professionals. David Locicero, architect now has a […]