DOORS WITH WINDOWS are a great way to add a whimsical statement to any interior project. I’m not talking about your typical French door either. I am talking about custom made doors with thoughtfully designed, quirky windows. Windows that add an artistic flair while offering a connection between spaces. circa 1740 The doors on this page… Read More
Wall grazers in the bathroom
In this post we will explore how to create a dramatic lighting affect in your bathroom with a wall grazing light fixture. We will take a look at an expensive commercially available product along with a couple of reasonably priced DIY solutions. After you read this post check out the update: Possibly The Ultimate Bathroom Wall… Read More
Rusty Stairs Install
RUSTY STAIRS INSTALL: the third and final post in the “Rusty Stairs” series; where we document the design, fabrication and installation of our rusty steel I-beam stairs. In this part we will take a pictorial tour of the installation performed by Hamilton Metalcraft. For more background on this project check out part one: Rusty Stairs… Read More
How to customize a spec home floor plan part 2
THE SECOND FLOOR: part 2 of a 2 part blog series illustrating how to transform a dated floor plan into a contemporary open-plan design. In part 1 we explored strategies to modify your home’s existing first floor plan to align more with your lifestyle. This part will mainly focus on how to update the second… Read More
How to customize a spec home floor plan part 1
THE FIRST FLOOR: part 1 of a 2 part blog series illustrating how to transform a dated floor plan into a contemporary open-plan design. I should interject my typical warning here; read no further unless you are a total design geek! You just purchased (or are thinking about) a spec home that’s not actually built… Read More