It started before the pandemic…a trend of indoor-outdoor residential spaces where homes opened up to the outdoors. …Luxury kitchens had whole walls designed to open to a patio or grilling area… …Outdoor entertainment spaces had new and creative amenities like barrel saunas and open-air gyms… Then, life changed in a way that no one had
It’s still summertime, but fall is in sight! Have you thought about a renovation you wanted to have done later in year, specifically in time for the holidays? The bad news: you probably won’t get it done before the holidays. And you definitely don’t want the guts of your home showing during an event, or
Your relationship with your home has something in common with relationships you have with loved ones…you care for your home, and your home cares for you. Think about the last time you had any kind of home maintenance done. Next, think about the last time the gutters were cleared out. Did you winterproof before the
The steps you take before a major renovation are one of the two factors determining whether your project will be a success or a total nightmare. (The other factor is what kind of contractor you hire.) No renovation will be without surprises, but minimizing your discomfort is easy to do if you think ahead. Maybe
This question can mean one of two things. Maybe you don’t know the answer to either… Which renovation projects should you prioritize first? What do you prioritize IN one specific renovation? Starting a renovation can inspire a lot of feelings…excitement…inspiration…overwhelm…It’s different for different people. What is universal, though, is that NO ONE wants a half-baked
Many homes built before 1960 have original built-in furniture. When you say “built-ins” today, most people think of cabinetry that’s built to fit into a space. These custom pieces are often set right into the wall of a room. While these are the most common, today’s upswing in custom built-ins includes hiding away whole appliances
