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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  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…