A day in the life of this oh so glamorous career! Today was in interesting day. Have you ever had to count tile? Not just any tile. But tile that is all different sizes and shapes, in multiple boxes?
The Evolution of the Kitchen Layout
Let’s take a look back at where we began, with the first set of plans, but then realized were going to be over budget. Aka the original original plans. I’m really not sure what else to call them. There were things that we really loved that we wanted to weave into the final design. One of those things was this dry bar area off the dining room. We planned to use archways and other arched details throughout the home, and this bar is where it all began.
The Space Planning Phase of Designing Your Dream Home Part 1
As you can see from the original plans, this side of the home included the dining, kitchen, a small mudroom and an small office, with a detached garage.
Designing Your Dream Home Continued..
Space planning is essential to designing a home that fits your needs.
Designing for the Future: An Aging-in-Place Kitchen Remodel in a Scenic Lake Condo
It is possible to renovate your current home to allow you to age in place. That’s just what we did in this Muskegon, Mi condo.
Unfollowing Design Trends is The Key to Designing a Home That You Love
I’m a going to give you my best interior design advice. DO NOT follow trends! That’s right, you heard it here first. Do not follow trends. That’s just crazy talk right??
Designing Your Dream Home: The Ultimate Custom Home Journey
Hello! If you are looking for a blog about the process of building a custom home, you found it! Full disclosure, this is the first new build I have ever been involved with from start to finish. I am going to take you on this journey as we experiencing it. It doesn’t mean I am entirely correct on the process, …
Invest Wisely, Thrive Easily: Your Ultimate Vacation Rental Design Guide
There are several reason! For one, if you have been thinking about purchasing an Airbnb or already own a vacation home of your own, but have no idea what it would cost to design, remodel or just give the property a spruce, this guide is for you. There are 23 pages that address common questions when thinking about designing a …
Cabin Essentials: Creating a Cozy Retreat Your Guests Will Love
When I think of a cabin, I think of a warm cozy rustic place, usually by some body of water. Great for fishing, swimming or paddling in a canoe. I also picture it as a very old structure. But new cabins, log homes and A-frames are built every day! So how do you bring that old cabin feeling to a …
Gallery walls: the ultimate way to tell your story
Are gallery walls still a thing? The answer is yes! This is a simple layout I created for my clients family photos. They are located in a busy hallway so we didn’t want to use any shelving, for fear of them being knocked down. The home is also located on a lake so we tied in the coastal feel using …
From Dated to Dreamy: A 90s Laundry Room Transformation
I just love homes from this era. They are not so old that the electric, plumbing or foundations are outdated or failing. But they are old enough that they need cosmetic updates and possibly some space planning changes. This laundry is an excellent example. The layout was such a waste of space before. The washer and dryer were apartment sized …
Cooking Up Beauty: West Michigan Kitchen Remodel
Most of our remodels are of lake or vacation homes. But not always! This home in Norton Shores, Mi is a perfect example. The last time it was renovated was in the 1990’s. You can tell because of the honey oak cabinets! When you look at before and after photos, we tend to look at the beauty. But the biggest …
Lakehouse Bedroom Renovation
Wow has it been a long time since I posted! Everytime I write something I tell myself I am going to post more….. oops. In the winter we work on our own home in addition to working on our clients homes. But in the spring, summer and fall we put our own projects on hold. So nothing new to show …