Understanding your architect’s contract is just as important as choosing your design. In this guide, we break down eight key clauses from the AIA B101 agreement—from scope and compensation to dispute resolution—so you can protect your investment, avoid surprises, and build your dream home with confidence.
Unveil the secrets of home selling success with our insightful exploration: 'Do Homes with a Garage Sell Better?' Delve into the undeniable allure of garage-equipped properties and uncover the impact on buyer interest and market value. Whether you're a homeowner, real estate agent, or simply curious about property trends, our blog sheds light on the significance of this sought-after feature. Gain valuable insights into buyer preferences, appraisal considerations, and the potential ROI of investing in a garage. Don't miss out on maximizing your home's selling potential—dive into our blog today and discover why a garage might just be the key to a swift and lucrative sale!
Discover how to bring Modern Milanese charm into your home with a refined taupe and cream base accented by deep emerald green. From plush velvet chairs to marble tables and sculptural lamps, this mood board captures timeless Italian sophistication with everyday comfort in mind.
Before the first shovel hits the dirt, every homeowner should think about one thing—where will the water go? In From Dirt to Driveway, we explore how grading, stormwater systems, and proper foundation waterproofing work together to protect your home from the ground up. Learn why a simple 5% slope, the right drain layout, and even the curve of your driveway can make the difference between a dry, durable home and a costly foundation problem.
When your dryer won’t dry, the problem might not be the appliance—it could be your home’s ventilation. Discover how poor HVAC design and blocked vent lines can trap hot, humid air, leading to damp clothes, higher energy bills, and hidden safety issues. This quick homeowner’s guide reveals how to spot airflow problems, simple fixes to improve performance, and design upgrades that make your laundry room more efficient and luxurious.
Understanding your architect’s contract is just as important as choosing your design. In this guide, we break down eight key clauses from the AIA B101 agreement—from scope and compensation to dispute resolution—so you can protect your investment, avoid surprises, and build your dream home with confidence.
Unveil the secrets of home selling success with our insightful exploration: 'Do Homes with a Garage Sell Better?' Delve into the undeniable allure of garage-equipped properties and uncover the impact on buyer interest and market value. Whether you're a homeowner, real estate agent, or simply curious about property trends, our blog sheds light on the significance of this sought-after feature. Gain valuable insights into buyer preferences, appraisal considerations, and the potential ROI of investing in a garage. Don't miss out on maximizing your home's selling potential—dive into our blog today and discover why a garage might just be the key to a swift and lucrative sale!
Before the first shovel hits the dirt, every homeowner should think about one thing—where will the water go? In From Dirt to Driveway, we explore how grading, stormwater systems, and proper foundation waterproofing work together to protect your home from the ground up. Learn why a simple 5% slope, the right drain layout, and even the curve of your driveway can make the difference between a dry, durable home and a costly foundation problem.
When your dryer won’t dry, the problem might not be the appliance—it could be your home’s ventilation. Discover how poor HVAC design and blocked vent lines can trap hot, humid air, leading to damp clothes, higher energy bills, and hidden safety issues. This quick homeowner’s guide reveals how to spot airflow problems, simple fixes to improve performance, and design upgrades that make your laundry room more efficient and luxurious.
Windows do more than frame a view — they shape how your home feels, functions, and performs. In this article, we explore how window design influences comfort, energy efficiency, and cost. From understanding U-Factor and SHGC ratings to choosing the right orientation and glazing, learn how small design choices can make a big difference in your home’s comfort and climate control.
Your roof does more than shelter you! It actually breathes, balances energy, and connects your home to nature. In this guide, we explore how slope, ventilation, solar reflection, and insulation come together to create a biophilic roofing system that enhances comfort, efficiency, and well-being. Discover how thoughtful roof design can transform your home into a living, sustainable structure.
Ever wondered what’s hidden behind your drywall? From framing and insulation to vapor barriers and finishes, every layer inside your walls plays a vital role in comfort, strength, and energy efficiency. This article breaks down the anatomy of a modern wall so you can better understand how your home breathes, insulates, and protects.
Ever notice how some homes feel instantly calm while others echo with every footstep? The secret isn’t magic—it’s acoustics. From insulation choices to floor plans, the way your home handles sound shapes how peaceful it feels. In this post, we’ll explore how smart design decisions like using STC and NRC ratings—can help you build a home that sounds as good as it looks.
Congratulations—you’re finally stepping into the dream-home phase! After countless mood boards, budget tweaks, and big-vision brainstorming, you’ve arrived at the part no one talks about enough: how your dream becomes a real, built thing and who’s in charge of making that happen. It’s called the project delivery method, and it’s the “business side” of building that directly shapes your experience, timeline, cost, and even stress level. Think of it like choosing the right game plan for your team—are you the coach, the captain, or just showing up for the win? In this guide, you’ll explore the four most common delivery strategies—like Design-Bid-Build (traditional and transparent), Design-Build (one team, one contract), and even Integrated Project Delivery (where everyone high-fives at the first meeting). You’ll also get a free tool adapted from commercial construction pros: the PDCS Framework—a simple Excel-based system that helps you clarify your goals, compare strategies, and feel confident from the start.
Oh, It’s a Vibe, It’s Vibe! Lets goooo. Okay, I saw the vision and I am excited to share it. This is for my creatives in the podcast space. Fun Fact, I used to have two podcasts, it maybe still somewhere on SoundCloud. Podcast started as audio-only but now evolved into audio and visual content. From my experience the key aspect of a great podcast is having an intentional space for you and guest to curate in. You gotta create the VIBE - I am going to lead you into Modern Industial masculine energy with soft pastels to bring in the feminine energy a dual balance for any guest to feel seen and welcomed on your show.
Let’s begin with the color scheme, by setting the tone with Charcoal gray, matte black, deep reds. This is our base combination and the masculine energy givinrgy. The next layer is Dusty Rose (it’s hues of the reds), Sage green, and muted peach. Did the green throw you off?!?! Stay with me, sometimes with accent colors the real beauty is the surpise the unexpected that actually works. Some call it magic, I call it “in the details of possibilities”. Of course the second layer combination is where the feminie energy gets to dance. The next scheme is our material and texture - this is really going to push us into the direction we want to go. Which is reclaimed wood, brushed brass. leather, velvet. You can start to gain a sense of the different textures, but we are going to be intentional with having exposed concrete, soft textiles and metal finishes. Can you imagine it already, I’m not done yet - we are goinng to dial it in even more. Drop into the right frequency.
You know as a creative, the art of your medium is just as important to final product. When it comes to podcast, furinture and equipment should part of the story. It affects how your guests feel, how your content looks on camera, and how smoothly your sessions flows. Let break it down.
Start by thinking beyond aestherics. What kind of converstions do you want to have? Is it Deep and intimate? Then consider a moody vibe approach. The layout, seating style, and spacing will support dialogue. If done incorrectly it can block the flow maybe even your guest will shut-down and close off. For example, round coffee tables promote openness and equality. Armchairs with low backs keep sightlines clean for cameras. Remember if you placed the chairs too close it can leave guest feeling awkward and uneasy leading them to not open up. On the flip side, if you placed the chairs too far apart you can lose the connection, guest starts to feel distance. Have it just right!
The quality lies in the equipment separating you from amateur to professional and we are all about leveling up in life. Be open minded think about the equipment as an art piece to the space, for example the microphone stands, often time it sticks out like a loud note! If you pick the right type of mic stand, it blends into the overall scene.This subtle move turns your space into a place of comfort instead an interrogation.
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Look for a Burnt-orange leather armchairs with clean lines and black tapered metal legs. That genuine or faux leather, powder-coated steel frame.
You can honestly pick any coffee table, often it is not seen in the video while recording. Every detail does matter, so when shopping, look for a round coffee table with a reclaimed wood tabletop and a matte black metal pedestal base. Overall, you want it to have a rustic wood grain and matte black base.
Remember when level up in life it also about the quality! Seek black professional podcast microphones mounted on desk attached boom arms. This is a key aspect toward the budget, you can always try different mic setups.
A smooth charcoal gray paint is used on the top half of the backdrop wall, and vertical dark reclaimed wood slats are added on the bottom half. It's going to bring professionalism to your podcast space. Another layer is adding texture instead of paint; you can opt for exposed concrete-look plaster. It would require more labor, but your guests are going to be impressed either way.
On an audio platform you could record in the dark and no one would ever know. If you plan to multipurpose your content, lighting is a critical key for videos. Thrive for an integrated warm white LED strip tucked behind the wood slats to achieve an ambient glow. Lighting specification should be within 2700 K- 3000 K LED tape light with a dimmable driver.
On the topic of lighting, we would want to add some soft uplighting. This helps the camera focus on the subject, creating contrast with the soft lighting in the background. You will need two wall sconces, matte black cylinder finish.
Most people undoubtedly skip flooring. Aim for Commercial-grade woven textile in charcoal gray. This carpet is going to have great acoustic sound absorption and minimizing unwanted sounds being picked up by the microphones.
As people start to open up their hearts, the tea being spilled gets piping hot! These coffee mugs is a consideration gesture, helps keep your guest hydrated and not getting parched - you know it, once that second long sip takes place - “it’s about to GO DOWN” (in my Kevin Hart voice).
Since the overall space is moody, adding floral will add elegance, a lightness and relief to those deep conversations. You would want a small bouquet of white and muted peach roses in a low black ceramic vase, about 5-6” in diameter. If you opt for a much larger bouquet, have it in the background this can help cameras foc’s focus mode on the guest as well.
Another way to lighten up the space is by adding pillows in dusty red and muted peach. It will soften the leather armchairs we mentioned earlier. Look for pillows 18” by 18” that are cotton velvet. Did you know that having a soft material can help ease guests' nerves and keep them calm? Well, I don’t know if it's a fact, but I firmly believe it can bring a level of comfort.
Volia! Another Masterpiece has been created. Hopefully, this mood board inspired you to really look at your podcast space with more intention. The color scheme helps set the tone of the space, for those deep conversations, and with different accent pieces, it helps lighten up the space. Having soft-lighting and ambient light adds a professional polish look, which upgrades the outlook of the whole recording experience.
Sometimes, if you want guests to show up, put in the investment to level up your productions, they might even want to reveal more of their story. Promise yourself that you will do it with care and kindness. Your space is an extension of your brand.
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Anne Harris is a designer at heart and appreciation for intentional spaces, she’s passionate about helping creatives level up their environments, she believes a great space isn’t just decorated, it’s curated with purpose, vision and storytelling in mind. Every project starts in the details of possibilities — whether it’s a small space or a dream.
Elevate your bedroom or guest bedroom with a curated moody, modern decor palette that exudes luxury and sophistication. Imagine a stunning space featuring rich black walls that create a dramatic backdrop, complemented by plush beige bed linens that offer warmth and comfort. Accent your setup with gold and brass pillows, showcasing intricate patterns and details that add an elegant touch.
Ductless mini-split systems are revolutionizing heating and cooling solutions, offering an efficient and flexible alternative to traditional HVAC systems. Unlike conventional setups that require extensive ductwork, mini-splits provide targeted temperature control without the hassle. Their energy efficiency reduces utility bills by allowing users to cool or heat individual rooms as needed.
You ever wonder how to come up with an inlay pattern? A custom-designed inlay pattern is an excellent way to polish your deck to the next level. So if you were planning to build a deck, you should consider these designs below. For this blog, our main deck shape is a Rectangle, you are not limited to this shape, but the most commonly used. Adding curves and other angled sides will increase the complexity of the design and build. We will go over the common inlay designs you should consider.
The Outdoor Kitchen can be more intergraded into the overall design of your backyard. For most people, it only the grill that adjacent to the fence. In other words, it in an isolated area. A few reasons may be to contain the smoke offset from the grill, and it can be an eyesore when not in use. Well, we are going to change all that with these 12 essentials items listed below. Outdoor Kitchens contains more than a grill.
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