Biophilic kitchen design means creating a kitchen full of life. Most often this is expressed through the use of green plants, both culinary in nature - countertop herb gardens, for example - and decorative. Having a passion for plants doesn't mean your kitchen design options are limited to the …
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Kitchen Islands: Yes or No?
When you're planning your kitchen remodel the question of the kitchen island will probably arise. Do you want an island in your new kitchen? For some people, this is an easy yes or no question. They know what they want. But if you're not sure, consider these thoughts from a Needham kitchen …
Trends in Kitchen Design and Remodeling
A recent survey by the popular website HOUZZ.com reveals some changing styles and trends for today’s kitchens. If you are not familiar with HOUZZ.com, it’s a must for anyone planning a home remodeling project. Be sure to visit the site and create your own idea book, a great way to engage with your …
Interior Design Behind the Scenes
In this article, I will describe some of the various steps a client may experience in working with a Design-Build firm for a typical remodeling project. After the initial meeting and a measure of the project space, I render a scaled floor plan of the existing space and then the proposed space, …
Basics of Bathroom Lighting Design
Lighting is important throughout the home, but one of the most important spaces to light properly is the bathroom. Unfortunately, bathroom lighting is often pushed to the side in the remodeling process in favor of more "fun" decisions like countertop selections and tile layouts. With bathrooms …
Project Profile: Overfield Estates Laundry Mudroom Renovations
This Laundry and Mudroom renovation project was recently completed for a client in Medfield, MA. Our client from Overfield Estates was anxious to update her existing laundry and back-hall to get a fresh look and improved traffic flow throughout the space. The back-hall had closets that made the …