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[11 May 2009 | 4 Comments | ]
Built Ins Add Space to Small Homes

One of the things clients worry about most when designing and moving into a small house, is storage. By utilizing small areas that would otherwise be empty or dead space, you can add shelves, drawers, and open display areas for prized possessions or things you want to hide.
Closets - The largest impact can often happen in the closet. The old days of one simple shelf and one bar for hanging clothes are long gone. Built in closet systems can be designed to fit your clothing and accessories so there is …

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[20 Apr 2009 | No Comment | ]
Creating Your Custom Home Design

Whether you are thinking about building your first home, or your fifth, creating the custom home design you want can be a difficult process. Working with an experienced architect will help you think about what you want and need in a floor plan, choose materials to fit your lifestyle, and create a finished house plan that will fulfill your dreams, no matter how small or large. Think about these areas when you take your ideas to your architect:
Lot - Take a look at your lot from every angle to find …

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[17 Feb 2009 | 2 Comments | ]

Creating space in a small home can be difficult, but you don’t have to knock down walls or build on to maximize the space you already have in your small house. These tips will help you find space where you didn’t think you had it, or help make your rooms feel bigger without adding actual floor space.
Mirrors - My favorite way to immediately open a room is to add a large ornate mirror. You don’t have to panel an entire wall, just choose an area where the mirror will reflect …