
This week we had our first chance to stand in the new addition! The exterior walls between the old and new spaces have been removed, but there is still a temporary wall supporting the existing roof that prevents us from seeing how the space will look and feel once it’s entirely open. We did admire…
It’s not often you see a huge concrete pump looming over your house, but it IS pretty exciting! Having poured the footing and foundation walls several days before, the next step is to pour the basement floor slab. The framers have also been hard at work on the interior installing beams where bearing walls were…
Demolition and excavation are in full swing at Jon & Marisa’s house. The contractors have also formed the footings for the addition. Following the stress of moving out, demolition is often a bit unnerving to clients (and their children) as they see their beloved home in such a state of deconstruction. But, it’s also a dramatic…
Let’s meet our clients Jon & Marisa. Jon and Marisa came to Renovation Design Group ready to remodel and expand their kitchen. They also wanted to expand their gathering space and find a way to better utilize an existing dining room. They have several children that play musical instruments, so they also wanted to formalize a “music room”…
When it comes to home renovations, kitchens and bathrooms are two of the hottest spots in the home. There are several reasons to remodel both. Let’s talk about the kitchen. Why the kitchen? Dilapidation– Cracked tile, broken cabinets, shoddy appliances, in other words, it needs it. Lifestyle – The previous owners layout doesn’t work for…
After designing a handful of high schools in the region, commercial buildings with little local character, and high-end homes with sky-high budgets, Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon decided it was time to come back to earth. The two architects were tired of turning away inquiries about remodeling because their firm said there wasn’t enough money…
By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Last week we gave you a homework assignment. Have you spent the week browsing magazines, checking out books and setting your TiVo to record home design shows? Hopefully you are filling your mind with ideas while you fill your files with photos and articles. This week’s assignment will take…
The architects at Renovation Design will add value to your project by assuring that your project design will be aesthetically inspiring, functional, and structurally sound. We will help you assemble a strong team to execute your project including a structural engineer, a contractor, and other advisers you may wish to include such as an interior designer, landscape architect, lighting…