Additions
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Home’s entry should be warm and welcoming
Read More: Home’s entry should be warm and welcomingBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon When was the last time you washed your doorbell? You probably didn’t think to put it on your fall cleanup list, but hopefully your front entry does receive attention. In fact, we know your entry receives attention — very close, detailed attention from everyone who passes through. They notice…
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Home Additions: Small home addition can make a remarkable difference
Read More: Home Additions: Small home addition can make a remarkable differenceIn last week’s column we explained that when it comes to home additions, bigger is not always better. We presented some less-expensive yet effective alternatives to large room additions. The simple addition of a second-story bay window above one that already existed on the main floor created a perfect spot in the master bath for…
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Capitalize on views and natural light
Read More: Capitalize on views and natural lightEveryone knows that curb appeal, or what you experience as you look at a house from the outside, is an important aspect of a home’s architecture. But did you know that what you experience from the inside of your house looking out is even more important? This dining room received little natural light and did…
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Attic Remodeling: Attic renovations add usable space to a home
Read More: Attic Remodeling: Attic renovations add usable space to a homeBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Space is like the wind: You can’t see it, but you can feel it. People tend to look at the space in a home in terms of quantity — either there is too much space or, more likely, too little. Architects, on the other hand, see space as a…
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Architects’ focus is remodeling jobs
Read More: Architects’ focus is remodeling jobsAfter 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…