DESIGN BASICS
For many years, dishes, utensils, cookware and supplies were organized by groups. Since today’s kitchens are often arranged by zones determined by function (e.g., prep, cooking, baking, serving, clean-up zones), point-ofuse storage has become a practical way to save...
Design Elements of the Craftsman House If traced far enough, the roots of Arts and Crafts homes began with Hindi bangalas, thatched roof cottages with porches and low, heavily overhung roofs. British officers occupying India in the late 19th century brought the Indian...
The Changing Faces of Concrete by Joyce Volmer Brown photos courtesy of Sonoma Stone.com We all remember the story of the ugly duckling. Oh come on, sure you do – the one where the little ugly duckling is magically transformed into a beautiful swan. Well, here’s a...
Sprucing up a home before putting it on the market is hardly a new idea. Most of us have been through the process of repainting walls, replacing carpets, scouring kitchens and bathrooms and meticulously manicuring the yard. Today, many home sellers are going a step...
Such was a response from New York Sales Professional Jim Cotungo in a recent Linked in® discussion on whether or not to build master bathrooms with a tub plus separate shower or forgo the tub in favor of oversized spa-type showers. Please understand, we’re discussing...
QUARTZ Countertops Beat Granite in Strength & More Time is precious. Whether you’re a young mother trying to keep up with preschoolers, a busy career woman or an active retiree, you’re probably looking for ways to carve out more time to do the things that matter...
The porch beckons to every generation. For a child, it is a dry place to play when it is raining. For a young couple, it is a quiet spot to catch up on each other’s day. Busy professionals find it a low-stress answer to casual entertaining. Retirees enjoy their...
House Plans Designed for Entertaining Few things in life are as enjoyable as getting together with family and friends. What could be better than being with others who are happy to be with us? So, considering how we like to socialize is an important element in arriving...
Organized Rear Foyers Providing Hassle-Free Take Offs Her Home™ asked women what contributes stress to their daily lives at home. One of the most frequent replies was: “Getting my family out the door on time in the morning, with everything they need.” Another common...
NEW HOMES FOR AGING BOOMERS Email or call us with your question! Throughout their lives, baby boomers have viewed the world and lived their lives differently than other generations. So it’s not surprising that as they reach middle age, their dream retirement home also...
