17
May
Why You Should Hire an Architect Who Specializes in Residential Design
Recently, a client came to me who was having a house designed by their friend who’s an architect, but who primarily does commercial work (mistake #1). At some point,...
17
Jun
Who Comes First… Architect or Builder?
This may seem like the proverbial “chicken or the egg” riddle… who do you hire first, the architect, the builder, or do you choose a design/build firm where both...
27
May
Good Design vs. Bad Design
Design is a very subjective subject, and as they say, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” When it comes to architecture (or anything, for that matter), what...
06
May
Quality vs. Quantity: Which Do You Prefer?
When it comes to construction, there seems to be 2 camps of people… those that prefer quality over quantity, & those that prefer the opposite. Personally, I’ll always choose...
20
Mar
Kitchen & Bath Trends for 2020 (And Beyond)
Wondering what the latest trends are for kitchen and bath design? Read on to find out from your CT & NY architect, Brad DeMotte. KITCHEN TRENDS GENERAL: ·...
09
Oct
Should An Architect Be Involved During Construction?
The importance of an architect’s involvement during construction: You’ve decided to take that giant leap to remodel your home, build an addition, or even build a custom home. You’ve...
28
Aug
Advice Before Tackling an Addition or Remodeling Project
Advice Before Construction: Listen to your architect: Hiring an architect for a project of any size is the best way to get the big picture up front & is...
15
May
I thought I Wanted an Open Floor Plan…Until I Moved In
Open Floor Plans Are Not For Everyone I came across a Boston Globe article recently & it made me think about many of my past clients who wanted open floor...
22
Aug
Green Design Strategies
The following concepts can be used in whole or in part to provide a house that: Doesn’t squander scarce non-renewable resources (oil, gas, old growth trees) Doesn’t harm the...