• Design Tips

    High Ceilings: The Good and The Bad

    High ceilings have become one of my must haves in a home. We included 17ft and 12ft ceilings in our own home, and even eliminated a bedroom in order to vault the kitchen ceiling in a recent flip project. Our cottage house plans also all have 10ft ceilings and we try to work in a vault when possible. However, our love for high ceilings is often coupled with a realization that these architectural features are a double-edged sword. Beyond their aesthetically pleasing nature, high ceilings come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages, playing a significant role in the daily practicalities of living spaces.

  • Kitchen

    How to Adjust Kitchen Cabinet Doors

    If you’re like me, you know that the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where we whip up our favorite meals, enjoy cozy breakfasts, and sneak midnight snacks. But even in the most beloved kitchens, there can be small annoyances that interrupt our culinary flow. One such annoyance? Misaligned kitchen cabinet doors!

  • Decorating

    What is Giclee Printing?

    Art prints have long been the bridge between masterpieces and the masses, making the wonders of artistic expression accessible to a wider audience. They capture moments, emotions, and stories, allowing us to adorn our spaces with a piece of history or contemporary creativity. Traditionally, reproducing art involved a trade-off between accessibility and quality. However, with the advent of giclée printing, this gap has narrowed considerably. This technique, a harmonious blend of technology and artistry, ensures that each print not only tells a story but does so with unparalleled precision and vibrancy. Gone are the days of mere reproductions; with giclée, it’s about capturing the soul of the original.

  • Design Decisions

    How Wide is a Hallway?

    When it comes to home and building design, one question often arises: “How wide is a hallway?” The answer is, unsurprisingly, it varies. To be honest, I never gave much thought to the width of hallways until I started designing homes. But the width of a hallway is contingent upon several factors, including its purpose, the building’s requirements, and aesthetic considerations. In this article, we’ll dive into the standard hallway widths, what influences those dimensions, and some interesting facts about hallway design.