LAUNDRY ROOM DESIGN - HOW TO MAKE A TOP LOAD WASHER AND DRYER LOOK GOOD WHILE INCREASING FUNCTIONALITY

The question is: How to make a top load washer and dryer look good while getting the most functionality from a laundry room?

Design Tips, Floor Plans, New Build, Projectstami faulknerMarch 26, 2023laundry room, Citrus Point Project, floor plans, mudroom, custom cabinet designComment

BATHROOM FLOOR PLAN DESIGN - MUST HAVES

Recently I shared a post about designing hallways with multi function where in part I spoke about the need for bathroom floor plans to include windows. For this week’s post, I’m elaborating on the importance of including windows, specifically in private toilet rooms for primary suites, ensuite bathrooms and shared bathrooms.

Bathrooms, Floor Plans, Projects, New Buildtami faulknerMarch 19, 2023primary bathroom, primary suite, bathroom floor plans, Citrus Point Project, mount valley project, Bay Havens Project, Timbre Heights ProjectComment

GALLEY LAUNDRY ROOM DESIGN - FLOOR PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

In today’s custom homes, not only have we added more specialized rooms to floor plan design but spaces that were once considered to only be for utilitarian purposes like laundry rooms, closets, pantries, etc. have now joined the ranks of being showpieces that are artfully designed while being loaded with functionality.

Design Tips, Floor Plans, Inspiration, New Buildtami faulknerMarch 12, 2023Citrus Point Project, laundry room, galley laundry room, top load washer and dryerComment

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO - A WEEK IN REVIEW

Welcome friends to a Week in Review. For this week, I’m showcasing a sampling of projects that were front and center last week in the design studio, along with floor plan and spatial design take-aways.

Design Studio, Floor Plan Reviews, Floor Plans, Inspiration, Projects, Week in Reviewtami faulknerJanuary 29, 2023week in review, Citrus Point Project, Project Saint Waterways, floor plansComment

WORKOUT BATHROOM DESIGN - CURVED SHOWER WALL FEATURE

Perfect, Refine, Polish and repeat. That’s the name of the game when it comes to the process of designing beautiful custom homes.

This week, I’m sharing the design of another room at the Citrus Point Project, a new build in Mesa, Arizona. This time we’ll be focusing on the bathroom design that adjoins the workout room.

tami faulknerAugust 21, 2022shower bench, shower design, curved shower wall design, workout rooms, exercise rooms, Citrus Point ProjectComment

PRIMARY BEDROOM FIREPLACE AND TV WALL - DESIGN CHALLENGES + SOLUTIONS

Recently when I was presenting the primary suite bedroom design plans for the Citrus Point Project, I was stopped in my tracks while going over the fireplace / TV wall design. While moving from the floor plan to the design of the elevations and perspective views, the clients realized that though they loved the overall look, as designed, the TV wasn’t going to be big enough for their liking.

Floor Plans, New Build, Projects, Inspirationtami faulknerJuly 31, 2022fireplace hearth, fireplace design, tv above fireplace, tv above the fireplace, Citrus Point Project, custom home designComment

PERFECTING A PRIMARY SUITE FLOOR PLAN - SMALL CHANGES WITH BIG REWARDS

As you can see from the design of the snug for the Citrus Point Project, small floor plan changes can make all the difference in the final result. Be sure to plan ahead so you don’t miss the opportunity to refine and improve your plans.

Design Tips, Floor Plans, Inspiration, New Build, Projectstami faulknerJuly 24, 2022primary bedroom, Citrus Point Project, floor plans, feature wall, den design, dark paintComment

DESIGN TIPS FOR SMALL BATHROOMS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

There’s no doubt about it, custom home design and build projects are a huge undertaking. Even after all these years in the industry, I still marvel at the many layers and complexities of the process. With some of the layers being easily apparent, while others are more nuanced.

tami faulknerMay 22, 2022powder bathroom design, powder bathroom, bathroom cabinets, bathroom faucets, bathroom, bathroom lighting, bathroom design, Citrus Point ProjectComment

CHOOSING A DESIGN AND BUILD TEAM FOR YOUR CUSTOM HOME

Have you ever wondered how custom home clients put together design and build teams for their projects, especially when the members of their curated team aren’t even in the same state as the project is in? Since recently returning home from Arizona, after a few days of project meetings with the clients, architects, and contractor for the Citrus Point Project, it seems especially fitting to share insights to this process.

Projects, New Buildtami faulknerMay 1, 2022Citrus Point Project, custom home design, design inspirationComment

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