For this week’s post, I’m sharing an isolated kitchen floor plan from a Floor Plan Review. I’ll start by pointing out what’s not working, and then show a sketch to illustrate how the kitchen design can be improved with minor modifications. Let’s get started!
Read MoreAfter taking the on site measurements and drawing the as-built plans, I remember sitting at my drafting board, exploring potential solutions. I did one overlay floor plan sketch after another, until I had exhausted all the viable possibilities for both the kitchen and bathroom. As I considered which floor plans the clients would like best, I was filled with indecision. Would if I chose the wrong options to develop and present to the clients? Then what? Would I need to pivot and turn into an as-seen on TV commercial and say, “But wait, there’s more”, I’ll come back in a few days to show you the rest.
Read MoreCrafting well designed floor plans is not unlike the editing process a written document goes through. As the design of custom floor plans move along the continuum from schematic design all the way through to the completion of the construction documents, the plans get edited and revised until they reach a stage of refinement.
Read MoreEven though there’s not a one-size-fits-all for the many decisions involved with designing and building a custom home, there are some tried and true, rules-of-thumb that can provide good jumping off points while making selections.
Read MoreIf you love design transformation stories, then I’m certain that you will enjoy this post of the before and after floor plan of the kitchen, nook and butler’s pantry design at the Water Vista Project and the final reveal photos. It’s an amazing metamorphosis!
Read MoreHave you ever wondered about the design processes where a poorly designed, dated space gets turned into something remarkable? It seems like we are often drawn to transformation stories, in all shapes and forms. There is something inherently rewarding in seeing beauty emerge from something that has lost its appeal.
Read MoreEven though it was a short work week in the design studio because of the Labor Day holiday, it was a productive one! This week, I’m sharing a sampling of the projects that were front and center in the design studio this past week.
Butler’s Pantry + Home office Design - New Build
TV Room Design - 1990’s Remodel
Staircase Design - New Build
Kitchen Elevations - 1980’s Remodel + Addition
Floor Plan Review + Consultation - Mid-Century Modern
Let’s talk about arches! If you haven’t noticed, architectural arches are currently in the forefront of design. And though they have always been an important part of architecture, even dating back to ancient times, the inclusion of them abs and flows with current trends. When we look back in history of the period we’re living in now, we’ll see a marked resurgence of the incorporation of arches. However as beautiful as arches are, they don’t belong architecturally in every project.
Read MoreNEW CUSTOM HOME DESIGN - ONTARIO CANADA
As you can imagine, there’s a lot of steps that go into designing a custom home, from finding and securing the ideal lot, to assembling the perfect team that will help you realize your dream home. Where to begin?
