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Container Homes: Don’t get Romantically Involved with the Idea of This Kind of Stewardship.

When I created my first website 11 years ago I randomly had a request for a container home design. I dove in deep and did a ton of research. As it happened a friend of ours on Costa Rica was... Continue Reading →

The Buzz About Sconces in a Bathroom: A Better Choice for Better Lighting

I know I sound like a broken record when it comes to having a space function to its highest potential, but for most people our home is our largest investment asset, so why not make sure it gives us back... Continue Reading →

3-D printed houses: technology and building

I read some random stuff pretty regularly. I just landed on an article from The Economist about 22 Emerging Technologies for 2022 that talks about a new process to use a giant 3D printer to build a house. Pretty incredible... Continue Reading →

New Codes for Residential Construction in New Smyrna Beach: an Educated Client is a Happy Client

https://library.municode.com/fl/new_smyrna_beach/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR&showChanges=true 3d illustration of crane over house plan background with code sign There is a lot to know as a building designer. We do our best to have a general understanding of local codes and ordinances. The tricky part is... Continue Reading →

Design Principles of Scale and Proportion: What Deserves Your Focus?

The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor Vince Lombardi Design Principle of Scale & Proportion When we speak of scale in design, we speak of... Continue Reading →

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. ...

How to Use Proportion and the Golden Mean to Elevate Your Space

Making sure a room looks just right takes practice using proportion correctly. This is based in the golden mean. Read More...

Client Homework: I Want To Hire A Designer, What Am I Responsible for

Client Homework. Hiring an Interior Designer is a smart move and an important first step in the development of building a new home and or renovating an existing space. A Designer is involved from the beginning to bring concept to... Continue Reading →

The Process: Its Not a 30 Minute Show and I’m Not Joanna

JOanna Gaines does not do all she does in 30 of a tv show. Having real expectations of your designer will allow you both to have a great experience through out your project.

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