When it comes to designing floor plans, even though dedicating space for hallways and circulation is essential, it can often times feel a bit problematic, especially when available square footage is limited. However, with thoughtful planning and honed-in spatial design skills, circulation spaces can be designed so hallways add value beyond just providing space to get from one point to the next.
Read MoreWithin the design of every custom home, I like to include unexpected pockets of space that are intentional, purpose driven and filled with functionality and delight.
For this week’s post, I’m taking you behind the scenes with the design development of one such space. We’ll go through the design challenges, then I’ll outline the solutions with five essential design tips for creating impactful spaces that would have otherwise gone unused, underutilized or underdeveloped.
Read MoreIf I haven’t yet convinced you how important interior elevations, three dimensional models and perspectives are to the success of a custom home design and build project, perhaps this journal entry will do the trick. For this week’s post, I’m taking you behind the scenes, showing some important design solutions for a portion of the second story for the Citrus Point Project, a gorgeous custom home that will be built in Mesa, Arizona.
Read MoreIn last week’s post I answered the question, Do interior designers design and draw floor plans? To illustrate, I gave an overview of the types of projects we do and what our scope of work includes within those projects.
For this week I’m giving a process overview for projects that start with us designing and drawing the floor plans. To illustrate, I’m sharing about the Falken Views Project, a new build that is currently in Step .03 of the design process.
Read MoreThough I truly enjoy designing all kinds of spaces, kids spaces just might be my favorite. I love the spatial challenge of designing functional, creative spaces, especially when it comes to built-in cabinets and other design features that are often part of kids playroom designs. So naturally when the clients from the Water Vista Project decided that they would like to build out the playroom space, and include a climbing wall, I couldn’t wait to get started.
Read MoreAs a custom home designer and spatial problem-solver, my work in the design studio is fast paced and highly detailed oriented. During our normal work days, we go from one project to the next, juggling and circling back between several projects that are at different stages of the design and build process. Its exciting and rewarding work.
For this week’s post I’m sharing a sampling of the projects that were front and center in the design studio this past week, along with some highlights, an update on the new floor plan consultation services, and as usual design tips, and take aways.
Read MoreTURNING A DEN INTO A PLAYROOM
More, and more clients with young children and grandchildren are using spaces in their homes for playrooms that were originally intended for more formal areas like living rooms, dens, or studies. I think this shift makes perfect sense. It provides a practical solution for families with getting the best function of their spaces.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following along for awhile with my design journal and social media pages, you know that at TF Design we specialize in spatial problem solving in regards to interior architecture. What does that mean exactly? No matter if we are starting from a blank page or from a previously designed floor plan for new builds, additions or remodels, it’s all about solving spatial puzzles for clients
Read MoreWhen we set out to design the perfect kitchen remodel for the Project Tree Lined, it had to be a highly functioning space to meet the needs of the wife who’s a passionate cook, and for the family that host lots of get-togethers with family and friends. Given all that, we made sure in the design to retain the more formal dining room space. We improved upon it, however by relocating the doorway so there was better visual connection to the kitchen and adjoining spaces.
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