Universal design experts break down results from consumer poll
Food for thought for all of us, no matter what age we are or what ages live in our house. Many of these ideas can be incorporated without doing a major remodel.
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Category: Remodeling
Landscape architects, remodelers team up to ensure the outside is as beautiful as the inside
Landscape architects, remodelers team up to ensure the outside is as beautiful as the inside.
Read MoreWondering about the cost of a new bathroom?
Wondering about the cost of a new bathroom? Click on the highlighted title above to link to the Houzz article. The author explains a multitude of options for choosing how much you want to do in a bathroom remodel. Is it budget, age of house, or how long you are planning to stay in your […]
Read MoreToo young for Universal Design? Not really.
Click on the link to see an article about incorporating Universal Design – I like to call it Adaptive Use. https://www.facebook.com/GreenDesignRemodeling We tend to think of ourselves as forever young, but the years catch up with us surprisingly fast and, before you know it, the stairs take longer, the microwave seems to be higher, and […]
Read MoreThe Cost of Remodeling
Everyone wonders what their project will cost. Will I be able to afford what I want to do? If I have a budget, what can I get for it? Will it cost more? Remodeling Magazine provides a great Cost vs. Value report every year that can give you a very good idea of what remodeling […]
Read MoreGaudi’s Barcelona masterpiece
Again today, I am linking you to Green Design’s facebook page to view a video about the Basílica de la Sagrada Família. Gaudi started the structure many years ago and it is still in progress. This video takes it to what it may look like when finished. Enjoy the trip into the future! https://www.facebook.com/GreenDesignRemodeling
Read MoreCOLOR – where and what?
It’s so hard to choose “the right color”, that many default to a version of off-white (including me.) Then I find a color – but is it right? – will I like it? – will it provoke the right feeling for the room? I found a great infographic on one of my favorite websites – […]
Read MoreThe juxtaposition of old and new
I have always been fascinated by the juxtaposition of old and new. In the walled city of Trogir, the play of light and dark in the narrow streets forces me to look up. I noticed the introduction of modern conveniences – heating vents – those stone buildings are great at keeping cool in the […]
Read MoreWeathered Barn
Wandering around the grounds of a Bed and Breakfast, I was intrigued by the sturdiness of this structure. It reminds me to think about how we build, how it will weather, and how it will get better with time. The timelessness of beauty.
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