I like to talk about kitchens because kitchens are chock full of possibility. I have found that kitchens reflect the philosophy, personality, and essence of the client or family, as every kitchen is as unique as the people who occupy the space. And so, creativity runs rampant in a … [Read more...]
A Veritable Potpourri of Renovation
August 8, 2013 By ·
It’s been an incredibly busy summer and we have had the most wonderful clients, crafted some gorgeous spaces, and built some fabulous custom pieces. But because I haven’t had much time to update the website, this little blog post will just photo intense with me musing on some of the work we have … [Read more...]
Finding Art in the Imperfect
October 13, 2011 By ·
It’s typical that over the course of a century your bungalow or Victorian’s vintage heart pine floors have taken a world of abuse. Atlanta’s inner city neighborhoods went through a host of hard times: old houses were portioned off into rooming houses; floors were damaged by errant water: … [Read more...]
An Ornate Mantel Can Be Literally Moving
August 19, 2010 By ·
When we started restoring our house, which is a Victorian/Craftsman bungalow hybrid, the sky was the limit as far as aesthetics go. The house had been mostly robbed of its architectural treasure and converted into a triplex. Several original mantels were long gone, the dining room stained glass … [Read more...]
Infuse Spaces with Warmth Using Salvaged House Parts
July 19, 2010 By ·
Several of my most enjoyable renovation projects were houses that were totally violated: everything worth anything ripped clean out of them. In fact, I live in one of those houses now so I’ll talk about this one. We bought this house after watching it sit vacant for 7 years--of course, that’s not … [Read more...]
Old House Interior Door Styles
June 3, 2010 By ·
Interior doors can provide a good bit of insight to the history and style of a home. Here in the Deep South, specifically Atlanta, we typically have six-panel heart of pine doors in our Craftsman bungalows and American Foursquares: homes built during the late teens and into the early 1930s. Six … [Read more...]
