12 Top Kitchen Design Pointers

  I like to talk about kitchens because kitchens are chock full of possibility.  I have found that kitchens reflect the philosophy, personality, and essence of the client or family, as every kitchen is as unique as the people who occupy the space.  And so, creativity runs rampant in a … [Read more...]

From Builder-Grade to Old World Oasis

We took on a huge bathroom in Marietta, GA, just North of Atlanta.  It was a friend of a friend, who needed some help with her 1980s dated, builder-grade master bath. The bathroom really needed some design and upgrades--it had some big time structural issues and needed a more stylish … [Read more...]

A Veritable Potpourri of Renovation

It’s been an incredibly busy summer and we have had the most wonderful clients, crafted some gorgeous spaces, and built some fabulous custom pieces.  But because I haven’t had much time to update the website, this little blog post will just photo intense with me musing on some of the work we have … [Read more...]

Less Construction, More Art

There are certain restoration projects that are less construction and more art.  Those are by far the most work and challenge and by far the most rewarding.  Kitchens and baths naturally lend themselves to that definition simply because they mix the most media:  tile, wood, color, flooring, … [Read more...]

An Ornate Mantel Can Be Literally Moving

When we started restoring our house, which is a Victorian/Craftsman bungalow hybrid, the sky was the limit as far as aesthetics go.  The house had been mostly robbed of its architectural treasure and converted into a triplex.  Several original mantels were long gone, the dining room stained glass … [Read more...]

Old House Interior Door Styles

Interior doors can provide a good bit of insight to the history and style of a home.  Here in the Deep South, specifically Atlanta, we typically have six-panel heart of pine doors in our Craftsman bungalows and American Foursquares: homes built during the late teens and into the early 1930s.  Six … [Read more...]