Category: new home design
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Transform Your Space: Dive into the Luxurious World of Smart Lighting Systems
Imagine stepping into a world where your home lighting effortlessly blends technology with luxury, where every corner of your room illuminates in perfect sync with your mood and aesthetic. In today’s age, luxury lighting isn’t just about extravagant chandeliers and expensive bulbs; it’s about creating an ambiance that mirrors your taste and personality. If you…
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A Comprehensive Guide to House Plans and Hiring a Designer
Designing your dream home is an exciting endeavor. It all begins with creating well-thought-out house plans that align with your vision. While some homeowners prefer the DIY approach, hiring a professional designer can offer numerous benefits. In this article, we will explore the cheapest house design to build, drawing your own house plans, finding free…
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Renovation Scheduled: What do I do with my stuff?
Remodeling your home is an exciting process with many moving parts. While many decisions are made on countertops, flooring etc. You also have to figure out the logistics such as where you are going to keep all of your stuff. Storing things during a remodel can be tricky. You need to store your things out…
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Exploring the Beautiful Bali Architecture – An Insight into Traditional and Modern Balinese Design
Bali is known for its unique structures with captivating designs. From the iconic rice terraces of Ubud to the spectacular Tanah Lot Temple, Bali’s architecture is a testament to the skill and creativity of the Balinese people. The temples and monuments of this beautiful island are a great way to experience authentic Balinese culture, and…
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Wine Storage 101
Cellaring wine can be tricky especially here in Florida. To take care of your wine collection temperature is super important. One recommendation is not to chince out on the refrigerator unit for your wine. If you are storing 100-300 bottles, if it breaks down your pretty much loosing the investment you saved in the cheap…
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Accessory Buildings: what’s allowable and what’s not has to do with use and ordinances (the accessory dwelling unit)
Here we are post Covid 2021 in Florida and the housing market is still on fire. Some agents feel that the tide may be turning over the next couple of years to be more of a buyers market. We are blessed to live in an area where people come to vacation in paradise. With all…
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Why We Ask So Many Personal Questions: Building Your Design Program and What Any Good Designer Should Be Asking You – Part 1
When someone asks for an appointment or a consultation with me, before the initial meeting I like to send out a questionnaire and a brief statement of our design process. these are documents that help us get to know one another better before our meeting so when you do meet we can have an intelligent…
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The Real Life of a Designer and How Core Values Get You a Better Design
Understanding what your core values are before you start any home project, before you call any contractors or designers, is vastly important. You need to have an understanding of who you are and what you want your life to look like. Our homes are reflections of who we are as people, as families, as communities.…
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Benjamin Franklin: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!”
The quote in the image is something my therapist told me once. I am a people pleaser, to a fault at times. I want all of my clients, contractors and tradesmen I work with to be happy. BUT I cannot control what I cannot control. And that is a lack of planning by others. …