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1D | Finding Our Architectural Style: A Guide to Timeless Design
When we first sat down with blank paper and big dreams, the question wasn’t how many bedrooms we wanted, it was what kind of feeling we...
1 day ago5 min read


1C | Ranch-Style Homes vs. Multi-Story Homes: Which is Better for New England?
When designing our dream home in New England, one of the first big-picture decisions we faced was whether to build a ranch-style home or...
3 days ago4 min read


1B | Space Planning Our Forever Home — Creating a Functional & Future-Proof Home Program
Our goal is to create a space that not only meets the needs of our family but also supports our lifestyle for the long term. Through...
Jul 95 min read


Designer Spotlight Series | The Resurgence of Martha Stewart: How Her Signature Style is Defining Design and Lifestyle Trends in 2025
Few names in American design, lifestyle, and homemaking hold as much weight as Martha Stewart. For decades, Martha has been synonymous...
Jul 88 min read


1A | Square Footage Planning for a Custom Home: How Much Space Do You Really Need?
A Room-by-Room Guide to Designing a Right-Sized, Flexible Dream Home When we started designing our dream home, one of the biggest...
Jul 36 min read


0. DESIGN INDEX | The Complete Guide to Designing Our Dream Home: From Vision to Reality
Designing a home as an architect is both an exciting opportunity and a unique challenge. Unlike designing for a client, where the needs...
Jul 14 min read


Five Designs, One Bath: Our Half Bathroom Designed Five Different Ways With Top Interior Design Styles of 2024
Hey design enthusiasts and bathroom daydreamers! To have a little fun, we took our single half bathroom layout and redefined it five...
Apr 8, 20245 min read


3 Easy Toddler Crafts for Cute Winter Décor That Will Warm Your Home
Winter is the perfect season to cozy up indoors, get creative with your little ones, and inspire new activities. If you're looking for...
Jan 10, 20245 min read


Top 5 Types of Wall Paneling to Increase Appeal and Value of Your Space
Adding any of these types of wall paneling can enhance your home's value and appeal, and each option offers a unique style that can...
Aug 27, 20235 min read


How to Add a Bathroom to Your Home
Ever see the Portlandia sketch called "Put a Bird on It?" It humorously satirizes a popular trend in arts and crafts culture, where...
Jul 31, 20235 min read


The Ultimate Interior Lighting Design Guide
Lighting plays a critical role in interior design, influencing the ambiance, functionality, and aesthetics of a space. Here's a general...
Jul 23, 20238 min read


How City Permitting May Determine Your DIY Destiny
Why Do Permits Matter to Your Project? City permitting is a crucial aspect of any home renovation project as it ensures that the...
Jul 16, 20234 min read


How to Craft Your Whole House Palette
Before buying that first bucket of paint, there is an incredible power in thinking carefully about a cohesive color scheme that works...
Jul 16, 202310 min read


10 Critical Considerations When Buying a Fixer Upper
Purchasing a fixer-upper home can be a rewarding investment (we certainly think and hope!), but it also comes with its own set of...
Jul 9, 202311 min read


12 Designer Tips for Choosing the Best Interior Paint Color
The choice of interior paint color plays a significant role in setting the mood, ambiance, and overall aesthetic of a space. Here are...
Jul 2, 202313 min read


What is Color Theory and Why it Matters for Interior Home Design Color Schemes
At the foundation of design, it is critical to understand how to unleash the power of color. At the cross section of science and art, you...
Jun 18, 20236 min read


How We Got Here: Our Home Renovation Before and After Journey, from Fixer-Upper to Forever Home
We wanted a project or two… and ended up with more than twenty. Six years later we’re looking back on why we did it, how we made it...
May 7, 20233 min read
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