Are you still working from home? Do you have the right equipment? Since the start of Covid 19, I’ve talked to A LOT of people about the frustration of their home – workspace. An average family in America has two parents with two kids in a three-bedroom house – no office! Literally, every client… Continue reading STILL WORKING FROM HOME?
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Holding on to Summer as the kids go “back” to school
Well, there is no doubt that this is going to be one of the strangest years of school. With SO much uncertainty, it can feel anxiety-producing. The conversation is complex about going back or not. Yet, where my heart hurts for the children who have been suffering at home with neglect needs to get… Continue reading Holding on to Summer as the kids go “back” to school
The patio vs deck controversy
Are you considering adding an outdoor space to enjoy nature while entertaining (and yes, making social distancing more enjoyable)? Often the question is whether to install a patio or a deck so let’s review some details about both options. The PATIO A patio is a great way to add natural materials to your outdoor space… Continue reading The patio vs deck controversy
Letting Go!
I had to drive my daughter Kate, a Sophomore, to the University of Kansas – KU Jayhawks, “Rock Chalk”- this week. We wanted her to have a car being so far away from home… as the Covid saying goes, “Control the things that you can control.” As we packed the car, I realized that there… Continue reading Letting Go!
How to Make a Home Sunnier & Brighter
Everyone wants a home that is sunnier and brighter, right? After all, the sun streaming in through the windows not only lifts our mood and maximizes our connection to the outside world but also acts as passive solar. The request is common among most new clients, “Can we get more light into my home?” When… Continue reading How to Make a Home Sunnier & Brighter
How I Got Started as a Designer & Landed Where I Am
I’m often asked how I got started as a designer and landed where I am when I have someone job shadowing me. I’m happy to share my journey as long as it helps someone else’s journey and I thought you may or may not find it interesting. My undergraduate degree is from DePauw University in… Continue reading How I Got Started as a Designer & Landed Where I Am
My Favorite Plant List
Are you looking for some beautiful plants, shrubs, and trees that work well together? I thought I would share with you my favorite plant list. FOUNDATION PLANTINGS It’s important to have plantings against your home to buffer between the ground and structure. There should be a drip edge of gravel or river rock that is… Continue reading My Favorite Plant List
When to Hire a Landscape Designer vs DIY and Why Landscapers are Important
Are you looking at a landscaping project in the future? Since we are spending more time at home during Covid, people are looking at doing projects that are sustainable and productive that they can do on their own. So, how do you know when it is time to hire a landscape designer and landscaper or… Continue reading When to Hire a Landscape Designer vs DIY and Why Landscapers are Important
The Design Process
Are you looking for a designer for a future project? I thought I would fill you in on a few key aspects of the design process at amy dutton Home. We work in phases throughout the project: Discovery, Schematic, and Construction Drawings. At the end of each of these phases, I work with one or… Continue reading The Design Process