It’s almost ubiquitous in the shelter magazines these days. Whether the house is in the country (where they are a natural, of course), the beach, or even in the city, seems like you are always seeing barn doors. It’s a trend that doesn’t seem to be going away soon. Although some pundits say the trend…
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4 Spaces that Boost Creativity
High-tech, advertising and design firms naturally gravitate to “creative” spaces, such as warehouses, historical homes, even underground bunkers. That makes sense not only for the required “outside-the-box” vibe, but also because typically these spaces provide the space flexibility and versatility these businesses need. The ability to modify the workspace via privacy partitions and yet keep…
The Long Room: the short of it
One of the frequent challenges we encounter in homes is the bowling-alley living room that often looks like this: Typically designed to provide views and lots of natural light (thus a wall with windows you can’t do anything with) these long spaces present a puzzle, especially when there is one strong focal feature, such as…
Rancho Not-So-Rugged
When you think of a ranch in Arizona, perhaps you envision this: This is fine and good if you’re thinking modest rugged fantasies. Fact is, many of us can’t afford even this… But why not dream BIG? Why not 5,000 square feet of big? That’s the average size of several properties in our region that…
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