Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Round It Out: Using Curvilinear Architecture in Your Home Design

    Take a quick look at your home’s architecture. Do you see mostly box-like forms and strong, straight lines? Most homes in our country are dominated by straight line architecture even though rounded lines and curvilinear architecture provide visual interest and create interesting spaces.

    How can curvilinear architecture be used successfully in your home?

      • Outdoor living spaces When you’re ready to renovate a terrace or balcony consider adding smooth curves. These curved lines will soften the home’s exterior architecture with a nod to art deco design.


    Traditional Patio via Houzz

      • Rounded corners Simply rounding some of the corners in your home, either in a doorway or where walls meet, will add dimension and depth. These rounded corners force light in a different direction and make the space visually interesting.


    Traditional Kitchen via Houzz

      • Curved rooflines When you’re undergoing a whole home renovation you have the flexibility to upgrade the roofline. A curved roofline will not only change the exterior architecture it will also impact interior ceilings and windows.


    Traditional Exterior by Great Falls Architects & Building Designers James McDonald Associate Architects, PC

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  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…