by mgardner | Jun 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Outdoor spaces get a lot of attention in summer. But some days it’s just too hot to do anything outside. That’s when a comfortable living room comes into play. With the right mix of style and relaxing features, you won’t feel bad about staying indoors. Here are...
by mgardner | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
I have been in some small bathrooms — you know, the kind that make you feel like you have to lose 5 pounds to enter them. But I really like working on this type of bathroom design. Trying to make everything fit in the available space is like doing a giant crossword...
by mgardner | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Todd and Tina Gifford planned to remodel their basic brown 1990s kitchen 17 years ago when they first moved into the home. Then life happened. They put off renovating while they raised their kids. When they became empty nesters, they put their plans back on the table....
by mgardner | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
With patio furniture, you can extend your indoor style to your landscape or try something completely different. You can mix and match for an eclectic feel. One important consideration, no matter your style, is how well your furniture will hold up to your weather...
by mgardner | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Homeowners can be reluctant to tell a designer their actual budget for a remodeling project because they fear the designer will be compelled to spend it all and more. A contract for my design services will include a detailed scope of the project, an estimate of total...
by mgardner | Jun 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
When you first move into a new house, it’s only natural to want to put your personal stamp on the space — after all, unless you built your dream home, it’s likely that the finishes, fixtures and paint colors were chosen according to the previous owner’s taste....
by mgardner | Jun 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
In this episode of Houzz TV Live, architect Richard Keating of RKA Architectural Design Studio takes viewers inside his renovated Scotland home, which once belonged to his grandmother…....
by mgardner | Jun 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
One bathroom split between two adults and two kids isn’t ideal. That’s the dilemma designer Caroline Myers and her husband, Nick, faced in their 1938 Monterey Colonial home in Oakland, California. The third floor, where the three bedrooms are, had only one...
by mgardner | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Of all the rooms in your home, it’s your kitchen that demands the most planning — and often the better part of your budget. Drafting a priority list can be a bit of a head-scratcher. From lighting to appliances, there’s a wide range of elements to carefully...
by mgardner | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Summer has arrived, and it’s time to move indoor living outside. If your outdoor space needs some love, it may also be time to invest in some new patio furniture. When adding new pieces, be sure to leave enough room for the furniture and for people to move...
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