Designing a pantry goes far beyond adding shelves. After years in real estate and property management, we’re sharing the features we’re prioritizing in our multi-generational home, from countertop workspace and appliance storage to lighting, accessibility, and thoughtful workflow.
Luxury Is in the Openings: Sliders, Doors, and Overhangs That Shape How a Home Lives FamilyCritic • Home Build Series Luxury Is in the Openings: Sliders, Doors, and Overhangs That Shape How a Home Lives The details that define a well-designed home are rarely the loudest ones. Long before finishes or furnishings enter the conversation, […]
How Much Open Space Does a Bedroom Really Need? FamilyCritic • Design Editorial How Much Open Space Does a Bedroom Really Need? The Space You Don’t Plan For Is the Space You Miss Most Most rooms are designed by placement. A bed is centered. Nightstands are scaled. A desk finds a wall. A dresser completes […]
The Structural Decisions We’re Considering: Balancing Climate, Comfort, and Cost FamilyCritic • Home Build Series The Structural Decisions We’re Considering — Balancing Climate, Comfort, and Cost Some of the most important design decisions happen long before finishes are selected or walls go up. They happen when you start asking a harder question: what kind of […]
The Design Patterns I Keep Noticing and Why We’re Paying Attention Before We Build FamilyCritic • Design Editorial The Design Patterns I Keep Noticing — and Why We’re Paying Attention Before We Build The longer you spend inside homes — whether through real estate, travel, or simply observing how people actually live — the more […]
The Layout Decisions That Quietly Define a Well-Designed Home FamilyCritic • Design Editorial The Layout Decisions That Quietly Define a Well-Designed Home The difference between a house that simply looks beautiful and one that actually feels good to live in is almost always decided long before finishes are chosen. It happens in the layout. After […]
Connected Living by Design: The Architectural Decisions That Make Multi-Generational Homes Work FamilyCritic • Design Editorial Connected Living by Design: The Architectural Decisions That Make Multi-Generational Homes Work Multi-generational living is becoming increasingly common, yet many homes designed for it still miss the mark — not because of size, but because of design thinking. Too […]
Designing Photo-Friendly Walls: The Quiet Detail Most Homes Miss FamilyCritic • Home Decisions Designing Photo-Friendly Walls: The Quiet Detail Most Homes Miss Some homes photograph beautifully — and some don’t — even when they’re equally nice in person. After years around real estate and property management, I’ve learned to pay attention to the details people […]
