Can You Crawl Out Your Bedroom Window?

Have you ever thought about crawling out your bedroom window? If you are beyond your teenage years, I doubt it. According to International Building Code (IBC) egress windows are required for every bedroom. Egress windows are defined as windows that can be used as an exit or are large enough for a fireman with full… Continue reading Can You Crawl Out Your Bedroom Window?

420 RENO… The Medicine Cabinet

Where do you keep your electric toothbrush? A personal question, I realize, but as designers it’s our job to know your personal needs. As with most things in the design world, there are straightforward resolutions and more challenging resolutions – unfortunately, my medicine cabinet proved to be in the challenging category. Now, as with all… Continue reading 420 RENO… The Medicine Cabinet

What’s The Big Deal About “Maintenance Delay?”

What are the top things in your life that are the most important? Your children, your marriage, family, friends…? You invest time and energy in those items because you care about them. Why not invest in your home? It’s one of the largest financial investments that you have! Homes need your attention just like everything… Continue reading What’s The Big Deal About “Maintenance Delay?”

420 RENO… FUNCTIONAL FLOATING SHELVES

Creating the shelves for our renovated kitchen was my favorite project in the renovation. Why? Because… I knew that this was something that you would see the minute that you walked in the door, so it became an important design feature. I wanted to use it as it as a functional element to hold our… Continue reading 420 RENO… FUNCTIONAL FLOATING SHELVES