The Joy of Building

The Joy of Building

Work should be fun!   Paul Leger taught me that when we teamed up to renovate and restore this classic Victorian on Prospect Avenue in West Hartford in the mid 70’s. Nearly everything I know about woodworking I learned from working alongside Paul. One look...
Boring Backs of Houses

Boring Backs of Houses

All too familiar This is a poster child for this all too familiar problem. What we have here is an abrupt two story wall with the yard running right up to it. Nobody goes to the front door of this house, so they can choose between the garage or that back deck – not...
Two Retreats

Two Retreats

Curl up in this Cozy Corner This “cozy corner” was designed as a place to retreat and renew. It was built in a sunroom that was not used much. By setting the upholstered “couch” at floor level it feels private. The space is used for listening to music, napping,...
High Craft Sweet Retreat

High Craft Sweet Retreat

In this project the clients were eager to feature creative woodworking. They love craft!. This suite retreat is at the far end of the house, and the entry off the hall is buffered to create a foyer space. Head left and you see head toward the bedroom, right and you...