Looking for the perfect time to begin making your dream home a reality? Today may be just the day you’ve been waiting for! When envisioning your dream home, you often spend months, years and sometimes decades in thought. As you age, your home’s wish lists and want lists often evolve. Your experiences may present you with home possibilities […]
Trends change, but sometimes a great trend is simply too good to file away. Hence – the open concept floor plan of construction. Offering flowing open spaces, natural lighting and clear sight lines, open floor plans are a reflection of not only the hottest construction trends, but are more of a reflection of the […]
Building a new home, renovating space or constructing a new office is an exciting, yet often stressful, time for most people. Few people are well-versed on the complicated process of construction and find themselves in a puzzle of many pieces including design options, zoning laws, contractor selection, building codes, environmental impacts and so on. Architects are a […]
If you are looking to add more space to your home, you have two options: build up or build out. Each option has pros and cons, and each can be a solution to the very same problem. Building out increases the footprint of the first floor of your home. This option is often chosen for adding a family […]
There is something magical about living on the water, getting a front row seat to stunning sunrises and sunsets, watching wildlife thrive in nature and hearing the sounds of waves rolling onto the shore. Watching the changing tides of the Chesapeake Bay from your dining room table is a dream of many homeowners. However, building or renovating […]
Construction of a new home, or renovation of an existing home, can be one of the largest investments you make in your lifetime. With a few simple cost-saving pointers, creating your American dream does not have to become your financial nightmare. Review your construction budget as carefully as you review your construction schedule. With your […]
It’s true! The kitchen is the heart of the home. No longer a place to simply prepare meals, the kitchen is an integral space in your home for gathering and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Kitchens in 2020 are now full of customized elements that meet each chef’s unique needs. From farmhouse […]
For most people, a home is the single largest investment they will make during their lifetime. It is often the most important investment made as well. Getting the most from this investment starts with personalized, local planning between the homeowner and an architect. Many factors go into the design and planning of your new home. Not only […]
When purchasing a waterfront home, the ability to enjoy a gorgeous sunrise or sunset and savor water views from every possible space is critical. Smaller rooms where people find themselves spending a great deal of time may serve an important function but offer little or no opportunities to enjoy the beauty beyond the walls. A […]
It is wonderful when a client brings a vision to our firm which incorporates the things they need in their home along with the changes they would like to include. It is even more wonderful when a client also brings a spirit of flexibility and openness to turning their ideas into plans which yield results even greater than […]