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  • Set Up Your Home for Minimalist Bliss

    Fans of minimalist homes love that this design style offers homeowners a clean and visually pleasing interior that is relaxing and free from clutter. Achieving this look in your home requires a discerning eye focused on paring down furniture, accessories, and household items.

    If you’re interested in creating a minimalist look in your home we suggest:

    Transitional Living Room by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers Sutro Architects via Houzz
      • Letting the light in- A minimalist home is designed specifically to take full advantage of natural light. Consider adding extra windows and skylights to your home’s design to flood it with natural light.
    Contemporary Bathroom by Other Metro Interior Designers & Decorators MR.MITCHELL via Houzz
      • Eliminating bathroom wall cabinets- Minimalist home designers suggest limiting, or completely eliminating, bathroom cabinets. If you don’t want to do away with the cabinets all together consider limiting yourself to just one undersink cabinet an eliminating all wall cabinets.
    Victorian Bathroom by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers Schwartz and Architecture via Houzz
    • Choosing flooring wisely- Flooring in minimalist homes tends to be sleek and simple, focusing on just one or two colors. When choosing wooden floors or tiles opt for larger pieces in a consistent color.

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  • Small Details Can Make All the Difference in a Universal Design

    Universal design is the process of creating a home that works for all residents, regardless of ability or age. Many universal design homes are created specifically for homeowners that are in wheelchairs or have other physical needs, but universal design goes beyond adding ramps and making sure doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair….

  • A House Full of Secrets: Designing a Home With Hidden Passages for Convenience and Privacy

    If you love a good mystery you know that secret passageways are the epitome of suspense and intrigue. What is behind that door and through that hidden passage? Secret passageways can be built into your home to boost privacy and convenience. Our favorite passageway ideas include the: Bookshelf doorway. It may look like a wall full of…

  • Driftwood Architecture is a Gorgeous Way to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

    One of the most wonderful things about coastal living, aside from the stunning views, is the vast array of design ideas you can draw upon from the sea.  While common design features like ship motifs and seashells have to walk a fine line to avoid moving from tasteful to kitschy, one oceanic design element is…

  • Consider the Practical Beauty of Cedar Roofs

    Best known for their undeniable beauty, cedar roofs offer a host of other benefits to homeowners. They are incredibly durable, environmentally friendly, and stand up to even the worst weather conditions. If you’re considering installing a cedar roof as part of your construction project take the time to understand the material before you begin. Cedar roofs…