September 11, 2008
· Filed under Remodeling, Split Entry, Split Foyer, Uncategorized · Tagged split entry stairs staircase stain sand seal staining r
I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been very busy with a project I’ve been putting off until my kids both went to college – I’m staining that new staircase I had put in. The stairs have been out of commission for over a week so you can probably understand why I’ve waited. Lots of sanding, staining, sealing, and erm, cleaning. Sanding dust was everywhere. No matter what you do to try to keep the dust down it never works, lol. The only thing I can think of that’s worse is plaster dust!
I have pictures of my work in progress (1 last coat of polyurethane to go) and I’ll post them in the next couple of days.
August 12, 2008
· Filed under Architecture, Remodeling, Split Entry, Split Foyer · Tagged design, kitchen, NKBA, Remodel, Remodeling
Want to test out some kitchen layouts before you talk to your builder but have no idea where to start? Here are some guidelines for industry standards from the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Grab some graph paper (each square represents 3″ in a standard kitchen layout) and a pencil with a good eraser and have fun experimenting!
http://www.nkba.org/guidelines/kitchen.aspx
August 11, 2008
· Filed under Architecture, Remodeling, Uncategorized · Tagged Architecture, bi-level, Bilevel, design, Remodel, Split Entry, Split Foyer, Split Level
I stumbled across this remodel by Damont Design/Build and thought some of you might like to see it. The house, originally a typical split foyer with no style, is practically unrecognizable. Additionally (no pun intended, lol), this is a terrific example of good use of exterior materials – stone, shake, siding, etc, creating lots of visual interest and character.
If you’re planning on a large addition this might give you some non-traditional ideas – you know, other than just adding a room off the back.
Looks like they do some nice work over there.
http://www.damont.com/bna.php
Remodeled Split Foyer
