Welcome!
HouseBaby began with a 1920s gem we lovingly restored in Rhode Island. For years, we poured energy into reimagining and reshaping that old house, blending DIY ingenuity with our professional backgrounds in architecture and engineering. Along the way, we learned as much from our mistakes as from our successes. Over half a decade of navigating DIY disasters, discovering that one can never have too many power tools, and learning that compromise is the glue that holds a marriage and drywall together, we transformed every square foot into something uniquely ours.
Now, we are turning the page to our boldest project yet: designing and building a forever home from the foundation up in Connecticut. This blog is where we share that journey, alongside the lessons and technical insights gathered from our first home and every sketch in between. It is equal parts professional portfolio, personal journal, and design conversation, sprinkled with humor, humility, and the occasional "oops."
Our goal is simple. We want to make design feel approachable, inspiring, and practical for high-end homeowners and DIY renovators alike. Whether you are navigating the complexities of city permitting, starting your own new build, or looking for seasonal inspiration, you will find ideas here that balance creativity with real-world architectural logic.
At HouseBaby, you will discover:
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Design Notes: An iterative look into our studio process, documenting specific studies and the architectural decision-making behind our custom home.
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Design Guides: Technical breakdowns that simplify complex choices, from floor plan adjacencies to whole-house color palettes.
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The Dream Home Journal: A living archive documenting the process of designing and building a custom house we will live in for decades.
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Inspiration and Shopping Guides: Curated finds from Amazon and Target that look high-end without the designer price tag.
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Gather by Design: Practical strategies for effortless entertaining, including our signature build-your-own food bars.
At its heart, HouseBaby is about creating spaces that feel intentional and lived in. We believe in homes that welcome family, adapt to change, and reflect the people inside them. Thank you for following along as we build our next chapter. We hope the ideas here help you feel inspired, empowered, and ready to make your own house feel more like home!
