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Is Adding On to Your Home Worth It?
As homeowners, we often find ourselves dreaming of expanding our living space to accommodate our changing needs. Whether it's due to a growing family, the desire for a home office, or simply the need for a little extra breathing room, the thought of adding on to our homes can be both exciting and daunting. But is it worth it? In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of adding on to your home, helping you make an informed decision.
Hiring an Architect for Site Selection
Are you planning to embark on a new construction project? Whether it's a commercial building, a residential property, or a community center, one crucial decision you'll face is finding the perfect site for your project. Selecting the right location lays the foundation for a successful endeavor. And that's where hiring an architect for site selection becomes paramount.
Tiny Homes and Building Codes: Navigating the Legal Landscape
Today, we're delving into a topic that's got our sustainable and accessible design hearts beating – tiny homes. You know, those adorable pint-sized dwellings that have captured our imagination. But before we dive in, let's remember that at Waldron Designs, we're all about responsible, eco-conscious design.
New Construction: Design Expectations
Designing a new home is an exciting venture that allows you to bring your dreams to life. Whether you're embarking on this journey for the first time or have some experience, it's essential to set clear expectations as a client. This not only ensures that your vision is accurately translated but also establishes effective communication with your design team. In this blog post, we will explore some key factors to consider when setting expectations as a client for designing a new home.
Do I Need a Range Hood?
We visit several homes without any range hoods. Nothing, Nada. Moreover, the nearest smoke detector to the kitchen is the first to be removed. We don’t want the detector blaring when we burn a piece of toast after all, right? If our cooking produces enough smoke to set off the smoke detector, imagine what it's doing to our bodies.
Designing for Migraines
Did you know that 39 MILLION Americans suffer from migraines? With migraines being a fairly common ailment, it only makes sense to consider both what prompts these episodes, but also a respite when we experience them.
5 Ways to Improve Existing Kitchen Accessibility
We’ve seen all the fantastic designs for accessible kitchens with varying counter heights, and fantastic built-ins that all require a full kitchen renovation. But, what if a full renovation is not in the cards? How can we create an accessible kitchen using what we have?
Design Consultations for Real Estate
We’ve had introductory meetings with several potential clients who are enthusiastic about remodeling their new homes but, after doing some digging, then find out that the dreams for their new home aren’t possible. Of course, it can be heartbreaking to the new owners and, honestly, we hate delivering bad news like that. If only we all had done that research earlier!
Chromotherapy As A Design Consideration
Eternal skeptics here at Waldron Designs, we jumped into scientific papers and decided to establish the validity of Chromotherapy, and we’re excited to share what we found with you, because some of this is what we expected, but most of it is not!
The Astonishing Power of Lighting on Your Well-being
We will never advise anything beyond exposing ourselves naturally to… nature. No shoving nature in our ears or up our noses for health causes. How about if we just… sit in the sun?