Author: aubrey

If you are thinking about starting a construction project, you should first become familiar with building codes! Building codes are the minimum structural design and construction requirements to ensure the public health, safety and welfare of the communities that occupy these spaces.  Below are five reasons why building codes are important:  Protect Public Health: Building… Continue reading Building Codes: Why Are They Important?

As we strive to create a healthier planet and a more sustainable future, it is important to consider sustainable materials when designing an eco-friendly home. Here are four eco-friendly materials we think you should know about when designing your home. Recycled Glass: Recycled glass is a sustainable material made from previously used glass that is… Continue reading Sustainable Design: 4 Materials to Consider for an Eco-Friendly Home Design

Not only can a functional mudroom help keep your house looking clean and organized, but it can also add value to your home! Mudrooms are a place where you can store household items such as shoes, coats, keys and umbrellas and when designing mudrooms, it is essential to make them functional!  Here are some tips… Continue reading Designing a Functional Mudroom

Whether you are simply looking to make the most of your existing home layout or are moving into a new house, it is essential to understand space planning and the impact it makes on a well-designed home! Space planning is a part of the design process that can help you avoid costly interior design disasters… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Space Planning Your Home

Who doesn’t love a good kitchen? Kitchens are often considered the most important room in a home because it acts as a central space for activity, socializing, and preparing delicious meals! They also help tie a home together and can be a great communal space for entertaining and catching up with family and friends. Designing… Continue reading Designing Your Dream Kitchen: Tips and Tricks

From choosing furniture placements and paint colors to using lighting within a space, there is a lot to consider when it comes to turning a house into a beautifully designed home. Here are eight common interior design mistakes to avoid and how to fix them to help turn your space into the home of your… Continue reading 8 Common Interior Design Mistakes to Avoid: And How to Fix Them

Are you wondering what you are up against when it comes to getting final approval on a project from the boards that could be involved in your city or town? Let’s chat about this a bit but ultimately, what will be required for your application process will depend on the exact location of where your… Continue reading Building Project Board Approvals

Lighting plays a key role in setting the mood and visual appeal of your home. Choosing the right lighting can make or break your space, preferably make it! Unfortunately, I’ve been involved in projects where the lighting made the project unable to be professionally photographed. You really don’t want to be that project, after all,… Continue reading Lighten Up Your Life: The Importance of Lighting in Your Home

Are you getting ready to start a project? Big or small, you must obtain a Building Permit and the complexity of this process depends on the town or city that you live in. While you would think that the larger the city the harder the process is, that’s not necessarily true. Unfortunately, building is a… Continue reading Permitting Process 101