It's usually the smallest room in the house – maybe that’s why half bathroom design never seems to enough attention to make the room it truly functional, and not just a pretty place to powder your nose. And while a typical half bath might be no...
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Single-story homes were at the height of their popularity in the middle of the 20th century. Those designed with traditional styling have always been called “ranches”; less traditional ones are now often called “mid-century Modern”. Mid-century modern and ranch additions have become a big part...
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Some kitchens require a total makeover, but sometimes, working with what you've already got is all you need to do. That was the case with this little Mid-Century Modern ranch kitchen, where taking down the top half of a wall between the kitchen and casual dining...
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Conventional wisdom, as it relates to houses, is often too much convention and not enough wisdom. Every year, somebody publishes a list of which conventional home improvements will give you the best (or the worst) return on your remodeling investment. Remodel a bathroom. Replace your siding. Don’t...
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This is a project I've been looking forward to sharing since the day construction began. A family with a modest farmhouse in Muskingum County, Ohio wanted a new home with open spaces and room for visiting family and guests - and decided that rebuilding the...
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"Garage addition." Not exactly the sexiest words in residential Architecture. But that doesn't mean this project shouldn't get the same design attention as a kitchen or bathroom or a whole-house remodeling. This lovely Muirfield Village home, built in 1981 on the sixth fairway of Jack Nicklaus' Memorial...
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The best home remodelings sometimes are the most subtle. This 1932 Colonial Revival home in historic Olde Beechwold (Columbus, Ohio) needed updating, but didn't need a dramatic overhaul. The new owners moved from another home in the area, and already understood this home's potential. The classic...
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I like finding creative solutions to tough problems, but this was the one obstacle in my years of practice that stopped me cold. Two very nice folks with a lovely condo invited me over to talk about an addition. We had nice chat; they showed me around...
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The neighbors around this Riverlea, Ohio home wondered what was going on - all kinds of contractors coming and going, building materials hauled in...
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Clear communication between owner, contractor, and Architect is critical to a successful home design project. Agreement on some simple definitions is a good place to start. "Remodeling" is often broadly used to describe any kind of change to an existing house. Technically it's more accurate to...
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