A Bump-Out addition is simply a small home addition. Usually, a Bump-Out addition adds just a few feet to a room. But those few feet can make a world of difference. In a small bathroom, for example, an additional 7 feet will be a complete transformation. A bump-out will turn a half bath into a […]
The house addition is the single most important home remodeling project a homeowner will ever make. The home addition can be a marvelous way to get the space and functionality your home needs without moving. Plus, as your interests and family grow over time, so does your need for space. But you need to start now. […]
Your home reflects personal values. A clear picture of what we like and how wisely we spend our precious time. When we create a place that meets our needs and expresses our character, we enrich our lives. Sometimes you walk into a home and instantly feel welcome. Soon you realize it’s more than just the […]
A kitchen is a place of pride, engaging all five senses. What comes out of a kitchen can be both broad and artistic, A great achievement in finger painting by your child or realizing the joy of cooking for you and your family are statements of who we are. The kitchen is also the most […]
The in-law suite is more than a new comfortable apartment for aging parents to live within your home. An in-law suite is how a new generation salutes an older one. Multigenerational living brings out the best in all of us. Young families have learned a lot from the strength and values of their parents. It’s […]
Suddenly everyday movements we take for granted become a significant challenge. Going from the couch to get a glass of water is now an ordeal. Getting in and out of the tub a difficult journey. This is the life of someone in a wheelchair or suffering from limited mobility. It can happen to all of […]
GRAY talks to three pioneering individuals who are changing both the way we approach design and who can approach it. Portraits by Nate Watters LAST FEBRUARY, I TOOK A TUMBLE WHILE SKIING AND TORE A MUSCLE IN MY LEFT CALF. It wasn’t anything major, but it put me on crutches for a few days. In an […]
The ultimate goal of Universal Design (UD) is to create a home that works for everyone; now and in the future. This brilliant design makes homes accessible and safer as you age and allows maximum access for those with disabilities. Universal Design can make each room accessible, reduce home accidents and potentially increase resale value. […]
“Happiness is a small house, with a big kitchen.” Alfred Hitchcock No room in a home is as versatile as the kitchen. Here you engage all five senses: Sight, hearing, smell, touch and of course taste. The hub of every home, the kitchen space has evolved from the merely functional into a multi-functional room to […]
Millions of Americans today are calling themselves the Sandwich Generation — sandwiched between caring for both their children and aging parents. They are generally in their 40s and 50s, still working, and meeting the tough demands of a multi-generational caregiver. This generation has gotten the message that perhaps our parents should not go to a […]