When Should You Hire An Architect?

Whether you are planning to remodel, add on, or build new, here are six examples of projects that require an architect… You are looking to build a new home. If you have a lot (or searching for a lot) and want to make sure your desired home will fit, it is crucial to have an architect walk you through every … Read More

Five Interior Design Tips to Make Your Home Look Great

You don’t have to hire a professional to make your house look instantly great to guests. Here are five great tips you can do today. ONE — Dress Up Your Walls. Wallpaper can give your room an attractive and unusual pattern and instantly turns your walls into artwork. TWO — White Woodwork. Painting your woodwork white brightens up your home, … Read More

New Build vs. Tenant Build-Out for Your Business

Are you looking for a new space for your business?  Are you considering a new building on vacant land? Are you leaning towards a tenant build-out in an existing building?  Here is a case study where we walked through this decision-making process with Fringe Salon and Spa to find which option was right for them. Fringe Salon and Spa were … Read More

Metal Roof vs. Asphalt Shingles — which is right for you?

There are many roofing choices out there but, the two most popular are asphalt shingles, which have long been known for their reliability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of maintenance. The second is metal with its durability, longevity, and a wide selection of styles. Here are a few pros and cons of each as you decide which is right for you. Look … Read More

Is Adding an In-Law Suite Right For You?

Did you know that on average 64 million Americans (that’s 20 percent of the U.S. population) live in multigenerational households? Multigenerational households are on the rise. And now with over 2,000 nursing homes hit with Covid-19 more and more, families are deciding to build in-law suites instead of putting their loved ones in senior living facilities. So, is adding an … Read More

11 Inspiring Tips to Decorate your Family Room

Want to freshen up your family room, living room, or great room? Here are 11 tips to bring some new inspiration to your room. Fill any unused corner or shelf with some greenery. It will add some warmth and a great focal point. Update your brick fireplace or wood paneling with some fresh white paint. Streamline your TV — go … Read More

Designing Homes That Keep Their Cool

Running your air conditioning non-stop in the summer can get expensive and isn’t necessary with good, efficient design methods and smart operation of your new home, together we can help keep your home cool on hot days. 1. Orient the house wisely If the site permits, the house should be oriented so that more of the windows face north or … Read More

Update Your Kitchen on a Budget

If you are looking to update your kitchen on a budget, here are some quick tips to create a big change in your kitchen. Change out the backsplash — updating the backsplash in your kitchen can make a quick update and freshen up the look. Paint your cabinets and update the hardware — want new cabinets but you are on … Read More

Five Value Adding Do-it-Yourself Home Update Ideas

Looking to update your home? Here are 5 value-adding ideas you can do yourself. 1. Paint — simple and cost-effective. Freshly painted rooms look clean and updated.2. Give your Kitchen a facelift — installing new hardware or refinishing the cabinets, change out the lighting.3. Update your bathroom — installing a larger mirror will make the space feel bigger, update lighting, … Read More