The Design Matters Blog
Advice On New Home Design And Construction, Kitchen And Bath Remodeling, And Living Space Renovation.
Green Knolls Remodel: Meet The Crew
Ever wonder who is at work on your project, while you're well, most likely at work? Meet the crew working on our Green Knolls Remodel!
Wagoneer Custom Home: Trim Carpentry
We have cabinets installed at our custom home construction site, and are working on trim carpentry, finishing the stairs and more!
Design Matters | Slate Shower
We are fond of this large slate tile shower as a departure from the more typical tile sizes.
Design Matters | Beautiful Kitchen Hood
Architects Lhoas & Lhoas renovated a typical Brussels’s house and decided to go custom and design this contemporary kitchen hood.
Wagoneer Custom Home: Concrete Fireplace Installation
The forms are finally removed. We are in process of sealing the concrete, but we have successfully achieved the wood form look with strong horizontal lines.
Green Knolls Remodel: Conceptual Design
We are going to be doing a whole house remodel on this 1960's west side ranch home. The family has prioritized their needs and we are ready to start conceptual design.
Design Matters | June Book Report
Here's our June Book Report: books we've read (or are working on) that you may want to check out.
Baseview Custom Home: Completion
Almost complete, just waiting for our custom reclaimed wood mantel.
Baseview Custom Home: Cabinets
View from the dining room into the kitchen. The remaining crowns, trims and panels still need to be set.
Baseview Custom Home: Interior Trim Progress
The ceiling is installed with a subtle cove molding at the wall transition. The stair railing features a boat oar theme. From idea to reality!
Baseview Custom Home: Interior Ceiling Treatments
The ceiling treatment is being applied. Our goal with this cladding to help soften the scale of the 10' ceilings and give the large open space a cozy feeling.
Baseview Custom Home: Exterior Siding
Baseview Custom Home: Exterior Siding. Views from around the home.
Baseview Custom Home: Interior Trim start
This is our salvaged wood from the original cottage. It needs to be milled down so we can use it as flooring and other trim elements
Michael Kitchen: The Stairway
To help create an open feel, we are utilizing a custom glass rail system - exactly as planned!
Baseview Custom Home: Drywall Finishing
Baseview Custom Home: Drywall Finishing. Images of different views of this project.
Michael Kitchen: Fireplace Surround
The walnut panels are receiving the wipe on finishing coats. Final installation! We are now ready for the wood flooring installation.
Michael Kitchen: Living Room Fireplace Panels
The surround is installed, and we can proceed with the frame work for the panels.
Michael Kitchen: Phase 2
The living room undergoes a fireplace and flooring update. This was always planned to be phase 2, but with opening the kitchen to this room, our clients decided the time was NOW!
Michael Kitchen: Family Room
Andrew has the frame built and ready for install and finish.The frame is finished and installed. Ready for our tile interior.
Michael Kitchen: Tile Work
The skim coat is added to get the proper reveal for our tile. The Island Stone glass tile is almost complete.