by mgardner | Jun 14, 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 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Designers often say their clients were looking for a “spa-like feel†when renovating their bathrooms. Spa-like luxury inspires a feeling of calm and relaxation. This can mean a space is light and airy, composed of materials that feel luxe and pleasing to the eye....
by mgardner | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
High Point Market was back in full swing this week in North Carolina, with furniture and accessory makers presenting their latest products under the theme “Remix, Refresh, Reimagine.†Designers and manufacturers continued to build on trends of recent years, with...
by mgardner | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
After collaborating with LandWorks for their main home in Shorewood, Wisconsin, the owners of this property turned to them again when they purchased 3½ acres outside of Port Washington, about 30 miles north of Milwaukee. “They got a million-dollar lake view with...
by mgardner | Jun 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
When planning the interior architecture of a home, whether it’s a cozy house, a slick condo, or something in between, usually the bathroom is one of the last places to get precious window real estate. That leaves many of us with a windowless bathroom that feels a...
by mgardner | Jun 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many people are beginning to dip a toe into the water of social gatherings, if not plunging right in. And that means at-home dinner parties are making a comeback. If you’ve neglected your dining space — or used it over the past year as a home office or dumping...
by mgardner | Jun 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
After the flush of spring blooms has passed and temperatures begin to creep upward, gardens can start to look a little tired, like bouquets past their prime. Don’t fear — you don’t have to start over and replant a fresh garden border for the summer season....
by mgardner | Jun 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Homeowners Dan and Kristen Chaddock love their midcentury modern-style house and their neighborhood in Reston, Virginia, so they recently decided to invest money into updating the kitchen in their forever home. Built in 1970, the home was designed by noted local...
by mgardner | Jun 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
When the weather’s right, there’s nothing like a leisurely meal enjoyed under the open sky, with soft breezes wafting through and views of the garden or — if you’re lucky — a lake or seashore. As we move into prime outdoor living season, it’s time to make...
by mgardner | Jun 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
The “open-plan layout†is a generic term used in interior design and architecture for any floor plan that makes use of large, open spaces and minimizes the use of small, enclosed rooms. They are, for the most part, free of interior walls or partitions. Open floor...
Recent Comments