With Fall and Winter fast approaching, many of us will be spending more time at home. During these cozier months, we often search for ways to create special spaces that capture our memories, celebrate our interests, and share our stories with guests. One way to make...
Lighting plays a pivotal role in interior design. It not only enhances the aesthetics of a space but also profoundly influences its functionality. Lighting also influences our mood and cognition – even affecting hormonal release. For example, bright, cool-toned...
Whether you live in a wildfire hazard severity zone (FHSZ), a FEMA flood zone, or a hurricane evacuation zone, home hardening can help protect your property from significant damage during natural disasters. According to environmental lawyer and director of Rice...
As noted in a recent post in the Journal, homeowners undertake gut renovations or whole home remodels after natural disasters like winter storms, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, and wildfires. According to Maxine Joselow and Vanessa Montalbano in a recent...
A gut renovation is a major undertaking. However, it can make a massive difference in property value and quality of life if executed by the right design team. During gut remodels, specialists strip down the interior of a home to address any issues and optimize it for...
When designing attached ADUs – affectionately called Mother-in-Law suites – one must consider accessibility, privacy, and connectivity. Whether a parent, grandparent, or other elderly family member takes up residence in your Mother-in-Law suite, they must use all...
