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Building a Forever Home – Part 2 – Touring the Exterior

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 April 7, 2021
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Building a Forever Home – Part 2
Touring the Exterior

Forever Home Full Front ViewRecently we invited you into the forever home of a new construction project for a couple who wanted a new house in their same town. If you missed it, you can see it here.

We’re not done showing you this stunning project. Take a peek at the exterior of this lovely Craftsman style house.

As is typical with Craftsman houses, the second story is built up inside the roof area so it doesn’t feel as tall on the exterior. This also makes for more interesting rooms on the inside where all the ceilings aren’t just flat.

You’ll note all the varying and interesting elements of the exterior which pull together for a composition designed with care. At the front of the house, the varying sized gable roofs provide visual interest and keep it from being boring. And because they all have the same roof pitch, the repeating pattern gives it harmony.

Forever Home Full Rear ViewAt the rear and side of the house, shed dormers pop up to give more head height in bedrooms and bathrooms.

Rear of house with entertaining deck

Natural light pours in through the dormers and several sky lights. The long shed dormer over the living room has high clerestory windows which bring sunlight deep into the house. It lights up the second story loft and also the living room below.

 

Flying frog weathervane on roof
octagonal home office

The octagon with its fanciful flying frog weather vane is part of the home office. There is so much to love about this project, that we also featured the beautiful home office here.

Front exterior with garage
Craftsman detailing on doors doors lighting brackets stone piers

Throughout the exterior, the Craftsman style detailing is everywhere. There are brackets and big roof overhangs. The lighting, the front door and the garage doors are all characteristic of the style. The front entry porch is a very traditional Craftsman style porch with its stone piers, tapered columns and arched ceiling.

Craftsman-style entry porch

Because this home was designed to be the family gathering place, it needed a good spot for outdoor entertaining as well. And we gave it to them! There’s a very large deck which is partially covered with a pergola for shading. The firepit was a request from the beginning.

rear view with firepit
Kudos to Eaglesite Management for a great job on the construction.

What’s Your Style?

When you dream of your new home, do you love a specific architectural style? Do you have a specific preference for one type of design or color? Or would you prefer to turn over your wish-list to us? Wherever your starting point, we work with you to find the best design solutions for your forever home.


Whether it’s a completely new house, or a small renovation, you can bring your dreams to us so we can work with you to turn your vision into reality.

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Starting From Scratch to Build a Forever Home

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 February 25, 2021
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Starting From Scratch to Build a Forever Home

living room and sunroom from loft
Recently a couple approached us to build their forever home – a beautiful and comfortable house they could grow old in. They are empty-nesters who wanted to create a family gathering place to accommodate the whole family. They wanted to remain in their town, near the neighborhood they loved, so they found a house that was in total disrepair and purchased it with the intent to tear it down and start from scratch – a custom-made home built to meet their goals and dreams. Before they tore down the house, we examined the structure and assessed the entire lot. After determining we should not keep the original foundation, we went to work on finding out what they envisioned. The first step is always to have detailed communications with the clients to determine ultimate goals and detailed requests If you remember a previous email of ours, you already had a sneak peek at their large home office, designed so the owner was able to conduct business without leaving the comfort of home. You can see it here. It’s the kind of office we all dream of having, including a roof deck and a wet bar.

Let’s Take A Tour

As a house they were to age in, they wanted the master suite on the first floor. It includes a roomy walk-in closet and a master bath with a large roll-in (zero threshold) shower. view of loft from bedrooms       The house has a very open floor plan with a second floor loft overlooking the first floor (see above and below). Within the open floor plan, we created distinct areas. There are entertaining areas with the kitchen flowing into the living room and then into the eating areas. When you’re in the living room, the center of the house, you can look up and see the loft which has a high ceiling. The ceiling of the living room is high and then soars up to the ceiling of the loft. The dining room has a flat ceiling because there’s a second floor over it, but it opens to the living room which has a high ceiling. The kitchen is under the loft but open to the living room. The work area has an island with seating and the other side is the living room which is open with a view of the loft. A sun room is brightened by a cathedral ceiling with skylight. A welcoming layout, the spaces open to each other. dormer over living room As we move up to the second floor loft, we designed it to overlook the living room and have a sitting area space. Down the hall there are 2 more bedrooms and a full bath for when their families come stay with them. The second floor has no boxy rooms. All the ceilings are sloped and have interesting angles. Even the guest bedroom is not just a rectangular room. The loft area is on 2 sides of the living room with railings to overlook it. One side of the loft is the sitting room and the other side is the hallway that leads to the bedrooms. living room with dining room beyon and loft above        looking down at living room from loft The lovely finished basement is sizable and features high ceilings, a full bath, and a large tv area. It includes a room that is a guest bedroom / craft room. While located in the basement, it is a legal bedroom with a full egress window with a window well. guest bedroom / craft room This design was very complex and required a really good builder to pull it off. The construction could have gone wrong easily but was handled expertly and smoothly collaboratively with a great team: the owner, the builder (Eaglesite Management), the architect (us!) and the interior designer (Eve Kinne). Stay tuned for next time, when we walk you through the exterior home features!

Whether it’s a completely new house, or a small renovation, you can bring your dreams to us so we can work with you to turn your vision into reality.

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WFH: Is This Your COVID Office Or Your New Business Location?

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 December 7, 2020
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WFH: Is This Your COVID Office Or Your New Business Location?

Office suite addition over garage

Whether you plan on working from home for a few months or for the foreseeable future, take the planning of your home office seriously – it has a direct impact on your emotional wellbeing. The mental health benefits of a well-planned work from home situation was always important before COVID, but it’s even more so if you’ve been newly obliged to “transfer” to a home office situation. And – in addition to improving your emotional wellbeing on a daily basis, your smartly planned workspace can increase your productivity.

What To Consider When Planning Where In Your House To Work

For your productivity and ability to focus and get work done, it’s best if you have a separate, designated space so that even if you’re wearing your PJ’s, your brain knows, “when I’m here, I’m working”. It’s also clearly easier for others in the family to understand that when you go to your designated space, you have “gone to work”.

Where can you set up a workspace? We’ve worked on projects where WFH was set up in a portion of a basement, a spare bedroom, a room over the garage or a separate suite added on as part of a planned renovation.

Your WFH space doesn’t have to be an entire room, yet you should be mindful of needing to close a door when making business phone calls or participating in zoom meetings. It can be in a room where your designated space is divided from the other areas of the room with furniture, especially if you don’t need specific acoustics (i.e. you don’t need quiet for phone or video meetings).

And most importantly, take the activities and lifestyle of your family members into account! Who else might be working from home? Who may be floating in and out and across your work area? It’s a tough situation to explain to small children and pets when there is no separate room with a door.

Did you know –

Americans typically spend 90% of their time indoors. It’s easy to see why your indoor environment has a large impact on your psyche. We list some important considerations for emotional wellbeing and productivity, below.

Office over garage with ample light

 Office space over garageImportant practical tips to ponder when relocating your work to your home:

  • It’s optimal to have a door leading to the outside from your work space so that visiting clients and team members don’t have to go through your whole house.
  • Some towns have rules about parking at your home, how many employees you can have in the home, and the number of delivery vehicles pulling in and out of your property.
  • Many towns have strict rules about signage for your company and how much square footage of your home can be dedicated to your business.

Productivity Tips

Office over garage provides needed sunshine

Let nature into your basement office

An uncluttered and Tidy workspace

Let the Sunshine In

Daylight gives you an increased sense of well-being. Your work space must be well lit, preferably with windows allowing you to view your yard, garden or other natural beauty; so even though you’re indoors, you retain a connection to the outdoors. Skylights are also great at providing natural daylight. If windows facing nature are not possible, bring in artificial lighting that can approximate natural light. Don’t forget the need for and placement of task lighting.

Let Nature In

Plants add natural beauty, and brighten up the room with color and living energy.

Little known fact:

They clean the air and are nature’s noise filters.

Working in an environment with plants promotes calm, soothes us and provides a natural de-stressing agent.

Let nature into your basement office view 2

Uncluttered and Tidy

It’s no surprise: cluttered workspaces lead to anxiety. Typically piles and messes are all around you because you “just don’t know where to put it, so I’ll leave it here for now”. It’s tough to put it away when you don’t know where exactly “away” is. Tackle all the “stuff” in your workspace by assigning a home for every little thing and make it a point to send it back home when you’re done with it. We’re already in a tense situation and we don’t need a mess to add to stress.

Whether it’s a completely new house, or simply a small renovation, you can take your goals to us so we can work with you to turn your vision into reality.

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Creating a Dream Home Office

Posted by Faith and Hope on
 May 6, 2020
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Creating a Dream Home Office

Home office addition realized

Hello from Hope and Faith! We sincerely hope that you and your families are healthy and safe. With all of us spending more time at home than we ever imagined, we thought it would be appropriate to showcase the lovely home office of a recent new construction project.

If you recall, we teased you with a single exterior photo of this home office a few weeks ago. Now we’ll tell you a bit more about it.

They say “your thoughts become your reality”. And working with us, we can make it happen! At our initial design meeting, when it came to discussing the design of his home office, “I just need enough room for a couch and a desk” was what the homeowner said.

Soon our client realized that as long as the whole house was new, he could ask for more!

During our design consultation, we listened to the homeowner describe what features were important for his new home office. We asked lots of questions, took his ideas into consideration, and made creative suggestions.

The owner typically works long hours, so he wanted a bright area with a lot of natural light, and for his office to be an awesome space to spend his time in.

He wanted an area for relaxation so he could take occasional breaks. The octagonal design of the sitting area evolved naturally with the process of designing the whole house and he totally loves it.

The client also wanted his office, located on the second floor, to have doors opening to an outdoor balcony. He wanted his office guests to be comfortable, so he requested a powder room and a coffee area in close proximity to his office. These facilities are accessible from the loft area nearby, as well as from the office.

Curious? It's time to invite you inside!

Large glass-paned doors provide more light
Well-lit home office work area

This new home office is a spacious, light filled room with
cathedral ceiling, skylights and large windows.

spacious seating with comfortable sofa

In addition to the work section, there is plenty of room for a comfortable space with a couch.

hallway from loft area overlooking living room

The home office is down the hall from a large loft area overlooking the living room. The owner can choose to close the office door for more privacy and quiet, to eliminate the house sounds or leave it open to feel connected. 

octagonal sitting area

Attached to the office is an octagonal sitting area and an outdoor balcony, both facing south and overlooking the backyard.

bar/coffee area
Immediately outside of the office is a small bar/coffee area (shown above) and a powder room (shown below).
Powder room

Whether it’s a completely new house, or simply a small renovation, you can take your goals to us so we can work with you to turn your vision into reality.

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Making Your Home Ready for The Future

Posted by Faith and Hope on
 December 2, 2019
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Making Your Home Ready for The Future

You may have heard the phrase, “aging in place”. Doesn’t sound very glamorous, but a recent article in AARP Magazine (August/September 2019) stated that “nearly 80% of older adults want to continue living in their home for as long as possible.”

Makes sense to us! But if you’re at all concerned about whether your house is able to fit your changing needs as you age, we are re-sharing some tips and inspiration on how we can work together to make it happen for you. Originally we covered this topic 3 years ago, and it has since gotten more popular so we felt it was important to remind you of the possibilities.

Officially, it’s called Universal Residential Design – using specific design principles to ensure your home accommodates everyone – today and tomorrow.

A Safe and Beautiful Bathroom

Having a bathroom which incorporates Universal Design elements does NOT mean it will look institutional. A gorgeous spa-like shower can be designed and installed in your home so that someone using a walker, crutches or a wheelchair can step or roll right in and use it with comfort while feeling safe.

It will be as stunning, modern, fresh and elegant as you wish, and isn’t it comforting to know that you not only have a lovely bathroom, it also makes everyone feel safe?

To prepare your bathroom, plan to use plywood wall sheathing underneath your tiles so grab bars can be easily installed in the future. Anyone who has had to use or care for someone with mobility challenges will appreciate a bathroom designed with a wide door and plenty of maneuvering space, especially around the toilet.

A Comfortable Kitchen is a Happy Kitchen

Crate a kitchen that is comfortable and easy to work in

In a Universal Residential Designed kitchen, your family will have the advantage of varying height counters which accommodate everyone.

When the whole family enjoys cooking together, the choice of counter and table heights makes a big difference – kids and adults, short and tall family members can all find a comfortable work station. Baking, kneading, stirring and filling large pots – six inches up or down will make a huge impact on your comfort AND safety.

There are chairs of varying heights to help you work at any counter or relax at any table. Choose a standard chair for a typical 30″ height table, a counter height one for the typical 36″ high counter or a bar height one for the 42″ height raised counter. Or you can comfortably work while standing.

Staying Mobile In a Two-Story Home

Add an elevator in a spare closet to enhance mobilityGoing Up?

Consider installing an elevator or planning for one to be installed at a later date. A closet today can be an elevator tomorrow!

The elevator chase is that space where the elevator would go up and down. If you don’t want to install an elevator now, the chase can simply be used as extra closet space for now. With advanced planning, it’s relatively easy to pop in the new elevator without extensive remodeling.

Need More Feet!

Make stairways wider to facilitate accessibilityWhether or not an elevator is in your future, make sure your stairs are designed with a “what if” in mind. A foot can make a big difference – especially when you can’t make it up or down with both feet!

Design your stairs at 4 feet wide instead of 3 feet. This gives you room to install a temporary chair lift that runs up the stairs. You can have it removed when you no longer need it.

And place a railing on both sides to accommodate a possibility of having to use crutches or something similar. Here’s a photo of Hope, years ago, carrying her crutches in one hand while using the other on the rail on the opposite side, after she broke her leg. With two hand rails, she had the option of using one side to go up and the other to go back down.

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When It’s Time To Ask For a Design Consultation

Posted by Faith and Hope on
 November 14, 2019
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When It’s Time To Ask For a Design Consultation

New covered porch enhances outdoor living
We’re often asked how to get started in any kind of construction or renovation project, so we wanted to describe WHY you would want a design consultation, how it works and what you’ll get out of it.

Are you a candidate for a Design Consultation? Here’s how to tell:

  • Are there certain features in your house that you don’t like, but are resigned to the fact that it’s “just the way this house is”?
  • Are you planning on a large construction project in the future, and are adding a list of small changes that are going to get done along with the larger project?
  • Are you planning a kitchen project, but wish you could discuss possibilities for what could also get done in the basement or master bath?
  • Does your family’s living space allow for connections from the kitchen to adjacent spaces so you don’t feel isolated while cooking?
  • Is your house configured for ease of entertaining or family gatherings you would like to have?
  • Do you wish you had more natural light or a better view to nature, or your yard?
  • Do you know your house doesn’t feel right, wish it could change, but don’t know how it should be different?

Messina exterior

Here’s How It Works and What To Expect

If you said yes to any of these questions, you may indeed be ready for a Design Consultation, which, not surprisingly, takes place at the project site (in your home). We walk through and around the house with you and look at what you love, what you hate, and all the possibilities.

We ask tons of questions, and often questions you have never even considered. We discuss and weigh the merits of various possible design solutions. And we ask more questions. We LISTEN! Your ideas are tossed around with our ideas. We offer our knowledge and our expertise and possibly alternate options.

The Design Consultation could lead to a master plan for projects to be done over time, or it could lead to a small project to hold you over, or it could lead to that amazing full transformation of your house that you have been dreaming of for years.

It all boils down to this one BIG question: Are you ready to LOVE your home?

This is what we do – we make you fall in love with your home as if you’re seeing it for the first time; because in a sense, you are. It may not be the house you purchased, but it will be the house you’ll love coming home to, each and every day.

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Dull to Dynamite – The Rear of Your House Can be as Exciting as the Front

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 July 1, 2019
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Dull to Dynamite
The Rear of Your House Can Be As Exciting as the Front

a deck and screened-in porch add excitement to rear of houseIn our last Project Story, you came along with us on our tour of The Craftsman house, where we transformed the front of the home from bland to beautiful. If you missed it, you can catch up here.

In Part 2 of this story, we’re showing you how we transformed the rear of the home from dull to dynamite, giving the home owners a great deal more enjoyment of the back of their lovely property.

See below – quite the change, isn’t it?

back view before addition of porch and patio  a deck and screened porch add excitement and usage of back yard

The house is located on a good-sized property, with a spacious, private back yard. The home owners liked to garden, but overall, had no place to simply sit and enjoy their back yard. There was no deck, no patio.

A blank canvas! That works for us, and we set about designing 3 distinct areas for their enjoyment. Each of these spaces has a unique function and a different feel.

First is their new screened-in porch. This new space enables them to enjoy the outdoors – yet fully protected from the elements. It boasts a roof and interchangeable screen-to-storm windows to allow them to unwind in their new favorite spot most of the year.

Oh, did we mention it has a hot tub, too? A great place to de-stress!

covered, screened-in porch provides comfort provides comfort and protection from the weather  a hot tub is an added bonus

Next, is an open deck – no roof or walls to obstruct their view of nature, their garden, and the back yard. So peaceful! (And a great place to enjoy the sunshine.)

screened-in porch, deck and pergola

And their unique “bonus” area – the pergola. This small but special space on the deck gave them built-in seating. With some covering overhead, it provides both shade and privacy from neighbors. It’s a more intimate outdoor place to hang out.

new pergola adds shade and privacy  enhanced view of back yard from pergola

And Inside…

Craftsman-style details enhance the inside of the home

While the most dramatic transformations happened to the exterior of the structure, we didn’t forget to match the inside.

Continuing the Craftsman style, we designed some simple renovations to the inside of the house. While we didn’t rearrange any of the interior space, we did add craftsman style detailing.

Love Your Neighborhood, Hate Your House?

Many of our clients have lived in their home for years. It enabled them to see what was working and what they had issues with. While loving their area or neighborhood, they identified something about the house that “just had to go”. If you don’t love the way your house is working for you and your family at this time, does that mean you have to pick up and move?

Our clients will tell you that by staying put and having us design the dream home they can love again, they are now appreciating coming home every day to their newly transformed house.

Considering moving because you can’t envision a “fix” for your house issue? Call us first! We have designed creative solutions to all kinds of challenges, so give us the opportunity to make you fall in love with your house all over again.

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Renovations and New Home Design For ALL Family Members

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 May 27, 2019
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Renovations and New Home Design For ALL Family Members

You love your pets, and sometimes can’t figure out how to keep their “stuff” in a place that works for them – and doesn’t disrupt the enjoyment and safety of your home, you have to watch our video!

If your feet have been crunching on litter scattered on the floor, or knocked into the bowl of water once too often, we’ve got your back! We have helped plenty of happy families with their furry family members enjoy a better, more thoughtfully designed home – for all!

How do we do it? Watch
Project Prep Episode #5

 

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Trying To Figure It All Out? Don’t Wait A Moment Longer

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 March 19, 2019
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Trying To Figure It All Out? Don’t Wait A Moment Longer

How long have you been thinking about exactly how to “fix” your house?

  • Is it feeling cramped?
  • It doesn’t flow well but you don’t know how to fix it?
  • Is there wasted space – should you take out a wall – which wall???

Some of our clients have told us that they’ve waited months and years to “figure it all out before we called you”.

Listen – that’s why we’re here! It’s our job to figure it all out. We make it our business to understand how you live and how you want to live in your home and why your house doesn’t currently accommodate that.

How do we do it? Watch
Project Prep Episode #4

 

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A Young Adult Is Proud to Live At Home

Posted by Faith and Hope on
 February 21, 2019
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A Young Adult Is Proud to Live At Home

We worked with homeowners recently who saw potential in the house they had purchased just a few years ago. It was a late 1950’s split level which needed renovation of the interior areas to meet the owner’s 2019 lifestyle. Last time we showed you how we transformed their family room from Dark and Dreary to Sunny and Cheery.

In this episode, we’ll show you how we rescued a college-aged son from admitting, “I’m still living at home” to proudly declaring, “I have my own apartment at home”.

Part Two- An Apartment of His Own

“Before”

Uninviting basement room before renovation        Dark, poorly lit stairway before renovation

 

The homeowners’ college-aged son wanted to save money while attending school full time. Like many young adults, the best way for that to happen is to remain living with mom and dad. But at his age, he really needed and deserved his own apartment, and the current state of the basement was dismal at best, with harsh lighting, dark paneling, a lack of sunlight and a column in the middle of it.

“After”

Bright, comfortable, well-lit study area after renovation

Real walls replaced the paneling. We updated the lighting and created a space he could proudly entertain in.

Well-lit stairway after renovationNew private full bathroom complete with tub

A welcoming entry way, a new modern bathroom,
plenty of light and room to stretch out and
relax – with privacy.

 

This young adult’s apartment has a sleeping area, sitting area for entertaining guests and a beautiful full bath.

A comfortable, private sleepting area was created      Closet space and a comfortable sitting area

 

Gone is the old suspended ceiling and harsh lighting. In went recessed lighting, larger windows, and lots of closet space. And since all bedrooms must have an egress window, we made sure his bedroom had the required ability to exit safely in case of a fire.

An egress window was provided for safely exiting the room

 

 

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