The fireplace traditionally has been a necessary component and the “heart” of a home, functioning as a source of heat for many families. Its ambience and comforting warmth now provides contempora...
New Home Trend: The Open Floor Plan
A prominent new home trend for 2014 has been the open floor plan. What's an open floor plan? The term refers to a type of floor plan which utilizes a large area to create a single, extensive living sp...
West Side House, Finishing
We have been working hard on our new West side Northfield home. During the construction process the owners decided to change the exterior finish from smooth fiber-cement panels to Portland stucco. The...
Adding Skylights to Your Home
Natural light has a healthy effect our our well-being. Studies have shown that natural light helps us boost our energy, along with improving our focus/productivity. It also reduces the cost of energy...
Five (Almost) Mudrooms We Love
Struggling with finding storage space in your home? Consider adding a cubby/shelving unit in an otherwise empty hallway! Here's a couple of almost mudrooms we love. Which one is your favorite? Leave...