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Kitchen Remodeling: Selecting Materials & Surfaces
The kitchen has evolved from the builder grade cabinets and plastic laminate countertops to a modern showplace with commercial grade appliances and exotic stone countertops. The days of the extreme 'over-the-top' kitchen remodel may be gone, but that still doesn't change the fact that the kitchen is one of the hardest working rooms in the home. Choosing durable yet attractive finishes is still important... (posted by Nazim 2 years 248 days ago.)
The kitchen has evolved from the builder grade cabinets and plastic laminate countertops to a modern showplace with commercial grade appliances and exotic stone countertops. The days of the extreme 'over-the-top' kitchen remodel may be gone, but that still doesn't change the fact that the kitchen is one of the hardest working rooms in the home. Choosing durable yet attractive finishes is still important... (posted by Nazim 2 years 248 days ago.)
How to Hire an Architect
If you are planning on selecting an architect you've probably read the twenty things to ask an architect article published by the AIA by now. While this is a good list to start from, there are some additional questions and suggestions that are important to add to your selection process. Some of these suggestions are from insight gained from working in actual offices and interviewing with many potential clients. Other issues arise... (posted by Nazim 2 years 262 days ago.)
If you are planning on selecting an architect you've probably read the twenty things to ask an architect article published by the AIA by now. While this is a good list to start from, there are some additional questions and suggestions that are important to add to your selection process. Some of these suggestions are from insight gained from working in actual offices and interviewing with many potential clients. Other issues arise... (posted by Nazim 2 years 262 days ago.)
Remodeling the Entire House
Often we're able to rearrange spaces within an existing home and make it work so much better than before. By opening up a floor plan, moving elements like stairs, and even moving spaces like bedrooms and living rooms, it's possible to create a plan that functions better for today's living. Here are some things to consider: Let go of Preconceived Ideas By letting go of preconceived ideas of how rooms should be arranged... (posted by Nazim 2 years 271 days ago.)
Often we're able to rearrange spaces within an existing home and make it work so much better than before. By opening up a floor plan, moving elements like stairs, and even moving spaces like bedrooms and living rooms, it's possible to create a plan that functions better for today's living. Here are some things to consider: Let go of Preconceived Ideas By letting go of preconceived ideas of how rooms should be arranged... (posted by Nazim 2 years 271 days ago.)
Choosing Exterior House and Material Colors
Choosing exterior house colors can be quite challenging. It often takes years of experience to learn what colors and materials will look good together. The average person has never done this before and certainly dooesn't have training or professional experience. And choosing the wrong color paint or material can be a very costly mistake that you'll likely have to accept for many years (or spend a lot of money... (posted by Nazim 2 years 275 days ago.)
Choosing exterior house colors can be quite challenging. It often takes years of experience to learn what colors and materials will look good together. The average person has never done this before and certainly dooesn't have training or professional experience. And choosing the wrong color paint or material can be a very costly mistake that you'll likely have to accept for many years (or spend a lot of money... (posted by Nazim 2 years 275 days ago.)
The Whole House Remodel
Many times it's possible to rearrange spaces within an existing house and make it work so much better than before. By opening up floor plans, moving stairs, even moving bedrooms and living spaces, it's possible to create a plan that is appropriate for today's living. Here are some things to consider: Let go of Preconceived Ideas By letting go of preconceived ideas of how rooms should be arranged, you may be able to arrive at... (posted by Nazim 2 years 294 days ago.)
Many times it's possible to rearrange spaces within an existing house and make it work so much better than before. By opening up floor plans, moving stairs, even moving bedrooms and living spaces, it's possible to create a plan that is appropriate for today's living. Here are some things to consider: Let go of Preconceived Ideas By letting go of preconceived ideas of how rooms should be arranged, you may be able to arrive at... (posted by Nazim 2 years 294 days ago.)
The Second Story Addition
Sometimes the only space available when adding an addition is up! Second story additions can dramatically change the appearance and function of a house, so it's important to get it right. Here are some issues to consider when designing a second story addition: Structural Upgrades Since a second story addition adds additional mass on top of an existing structure, it is often necessary to structurally upgrade the... (posted by Nazim 2 years 294 days ago.)
Sometimes the only space available when adding an addition is up! Second story additions can dramatically change the appearance and function of a house, so it's important to get it right. Here are some issues to consider when designing a second story addition: Structural Upgrades Since a second story addition adds additional mass on top of an existing structure, it is often necessary to structurally upgrade the... (posted by Nazim 2 years 294 days ago.)
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