Frame It

Frame It

One thing folks envy about people who build things is the satisfaction that comes from seeing the fruits of your labor on a daily basis. On a good day something tangible exists that wasn’t there that morning. Constructing a home involves many trades but there is...
Personal Space

Personal Space

Spaces that nurture the interests of every household member. Some seek a quiet retreat. Others desire an open playspace for friends. It could be a place to craft or create. It’s nice to have room to exercise or meditate. These places encourage everyone to find a space...
Kitchen Social Hub

Kitchen Social Hub

A Kitchen Oriented Social Hub A workshop kitchen with folks nearby but not in the way. Open spaces for informal social gathering anchored by a kitchen hub that moves the farm to the family table. From there everyone is invited on in to cozy up on the couch. This is...
Inviting Entries

Inviting Entries

Putting your best foot forward You meet the world at at your front door. You want to be able to welcome friends and family at this entry, offer them shelter outside, and enough space to exchange greetings or bid farewell indoors without feeling cramped. This means...
A Welcoming Path

A Welcoming Path

Every entry needs visual cues that tell a visitor, “This is the way to the door.” Here there can be no doubt. The inviting porch with Adirondack chairs beckoning doesn’t hurt. The whole vignette creates a sense of anticipation about arriving. This is the opening scene...