No doubt, barn doors are in… very “in”! And there is a good reason why: 1) They are a way to express creativity and add a little “funk” / personality to a project. 2) They can be used instead of a pocket door as long as you have the wall space for them. This can… Continue reading Throwback Thursday… The Sliding Barn Door
Category: exteriors
A Welcome Entry
Creating a welcoming entry to your home is very important. If you are just starting to design your renovation of new construction project, please pay very careful attention to how someone enters your home. If you have one large room, try creating a half wall to define an entry area within a space. This low… Continue reading A Welcome Entry
Alton Bay Cottage Windows
The Alton Bay Cottage is well under way and looking great. The windows were custom made by Maki Building Center in MA. for an excellent price. While Maki has to stay within the perimeters of what they are outfitted to manufacturer they are basically able to produce any size window or door. Typically, I supply the builder… Continue reading Alton Bay Cottage Windows
Classic SOHO
I love the artful reality of these building in Soho, New York! The varying heights, colors, rich dimension and architectural detail become a piece of artwork in itself. The water towers? Well, they just add that rounded texture of interest! We met Michelle Varian at the Architectural Digest Show and wanted to check out her… Continue reading Classic SOHO
Framing is Under Way
Progress is being made on the Alton Bay Lake House in New Hampshire! Unfortunately, the contractors lost a day of work having received a huge spring snow storm last week. But onward goes the work and the gable wall is framed and up. There is a large arched window that will be installed above these… Continue reading Framing is Under Way
Winter Construction
Winter Construction projects are always a challenge… especially this winter! This is my client’s house being built on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton Bay, New Hampshire. Originally, it was a true “camp” with not a lot of redeeming value. It will be a beautiful “cottage” with large windows to view the lake and Mt. Major. Just to… Continue reading Winter Construction
Be an Educated Consumer, part 2
When your contractor give you a square footage price on your project, what does that mean? Make sure that this is honestly exposed, understood by all parties and discussed in detail. Your contractor cannot read your mind, so don’t make any assumptions! Spell out the level of the following to express the quality of the… Continue reading Be an Educated Consumer, part 2
Be an Educated Consumer, Part 1
If you have done a large building project, do you know what you actually bought? We are very educated consumers, but when it comes to our largest investment, people will often trust the contractor until there is a frustration point.Let’s discuss how to avoid expensive and emotional pitfalls. To start…Hire a contractor on the following… Continue reading Be an Educated Consumer, Part 1
Building a Team for your Home
I appreciate being able to work in a productive relationship with a contractor! Often, I work on projects that are isolated from the contractor and often contractors complain about designers unrealistic designs. Working together means that I can design efficiently and effectively, directly benefiting the client. Through the design phases if the contractor is involved… Continue reading Building a Team for your Home
House Colors
Choosing the right color to paint your house can be almost overwhelming. After all, it’s a big and expensive decision – one that will last a long time. This home is in Grenada and it actually looks quite beautiful in it’s setting. But in many parts of the world, it would be over the top.… Continue reading House Colors