Designing a floor plan is a crucial step in creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing home. However, there are common mistakes that can hinder a floor plan’s success and we’re here to help you avoid them! Here are four floor plan mistakes to steer clear of in your home: Lack of Clear Paths of Travel:… Continue reading Floor Plans: 4 Mistakes to Make Sure You Avoid
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11 Kitchen Refresh Ideas We Love
Refreshing your kitchen can breathe new life into your home and enhance both its functionality and aesthetic appeal. From updating your cabinetry and countertops to incorporating texture and pattern into your space, there are countless ways to transform your kitchen into the most stylish, functional, and inviting room of your home! Whether you are looking… Continue reading 11 Kitchen Refresh Ideas We Love
The Advantages of Open Concept Living Spaces: Why You Should Consider it for Your Home
Open concept living spaces have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason! This design trend eliminates barriers between common living areas, such as the kitchen, dining, and living room to create a seamless flow and a sense of connectivity throughout the home. Open concepts offer a multitude of benefits and are a… Continue reading The Advantages of Open Concept Living Spaces: Why You Should Consider it for Your Home
Marrying the Interiors to the Exteriors with Materials
Are you looking to create a connected and cohesive home from the exterior to the interior? Today we’re looking at an ongoing project, the Steel Farmhouse, for inspiration on how materials can intentionally pull the whole home together. Here are some design decisions we’ve made so far: Use of steel – Incorporating structural steel into… Continue reading Marrying the Interiors to the Exteriors with Materials
Breaking Down the Building Barriers: How to Work with Material Wholesalers
There is so much in the design and building industry that is confusing and intimidating. A big part of Abrigo Home is about breaking down the barriers between consumers and professionals. The industry is vast, and there is a reason why it is a significant economic driver. Beyond the designers, builders, and suppliers, there are… Continue reading Breaking Down the Building Barriers: How to Work with Material Wholesalers
When Buying Plans Online Goes Wrong: A Designer’s Perspective
I often have people contact me about editing or drawing up plans they found or purchased online, and it has never worked out. Ultimately, it costs them much more time and money than they could have imagined. EXAMPLE ONE: One client took a screenshot of the plan, searched for months, and found it online to… Continue reading When Buying Plans Online Goes Wrong: A Designer’s Perspective
Why You Should Consider Online / Remote Design Consultations and How to Prep
Are you considering working on a design project for your home and have no idea where to begin? Or do you simply have questions and want to speak to a design professional? When we created Abrigo Home, it was partly to create a response to the need to bring consultation closer to the consumer. For… Continue reading Why You Should Consider Online / Remote Design Consultations and How to Prep
When should you hire an Architect?
If you are considering a renovation or new construction project, it’s essential to know when to hire an architect. As we launched Abrigo Home, this project was not only the response to a building boom/labor and supply shortage but also the accessibility both financially and availability-wise. Amy Dutton Home is a company that has had… Continue reading When should you hire an Architect?
What is the Difference Between Design Styles?
When starting a project, you first want to determine the design style that speaks to you, either architecturally or the interior. I’ll start with Architecture, and then next week, we will move into Interiors. Two great ways to determine this are: Pinterest! Start a Pin Board and create as many sub-boards that you’d like and… Continue reading What is the Difference Between Design Styles?
How to Figure out What to Look For When Buying a Home
Do you know what to look for when shopping for a home? Beyond the house is “cute,” the seller could have put lipstick on a pig. Let’s try to get you to be an educated buyer. You need to be ready to buy quickly in this housing market, but that might mean waiving contingencies such… Continue reading How to Figure out What to Look For When Buying a Home