4 important things to consider when creating a bedroom that brings a sense of Peace and Calm. Think COLOR TEXTURE, STYLE, ‘SIISTINA’ and how to shield your windows from the noise of the world. This was the view from a gazebo in Antigua. The breeze was gentle, it was peaceful, 85 degrees and sunny. The sail boat was gliding along and that sheer curtain danced in the air. Just seeing it again completely relaxes me. I believe we all need a space that provides us with that sense

When I was 8 years old I remember my mother telling us (my brothers & me) that she was going to have a baby. All I understood really was that there was going to be another kid in the house. I thought to myself, I am outnumbered here two to one. If she has another boy, that’s it, I’m outta here. I’m going to Florida to live with Grandma! I built a fort. I took my desk chair and placed it about 3’ from the end of my bed. Then I put a blanket on my bed and pulled it down

This house is special. We worked on many homes together, but this time, renovating not just a beach house, but the very house the client would be retiring in. There was much to talk about and ponder. The client had come back from Italy having cooked a number of meals. She was so excited to think about cooking with family and friends in her new Kitchen. #1 HAVE A PLAN Describe it in words. Even before you generate floor plans you can make a list of what you need and what

How your Kitchen functions as a gathering place for friends and family, not to mention all the other things a kitchen needs to do. Our Kitchens store food, cookware and dishes. Provide space for us to make our meals and maybe even eat them there too. They are spaces for kids to do homework and families to gather. When designing a kitchen for a developer’s spec house we’re thinking about every family but when designing your home, we’re thinking about you, your family, what

Your HOME provides shelter, but how does it support your lifestyle, your routines, your habits, your STYLE!? Think about these things for a minute, when you enter your home, where do you put your keys? Where do you put your coats, your shoes, your mail? Do you have a place to put groceries down? Is there a place you can leave your cell phone for charging? We’re thinking about designing a space that satisfies your needs and expresses your style. Like a well organized d

Your surroundings affect how you feel. Think about walking into a five star hotel. The music plays at just the right volume, the aroma is...