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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.
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!
Green Vinyl? You’ve Been Greenwashed!
o quote a colleague who specializes in sustainable product research, “The Vinyl Institute has done a great job of misleading consumers about the toxicity of the products their industry produces… Inherently, petroleum-based products are toxic, regardless if they can be recycled.”
Lighting: Discretion vs. Flamboyance
We all have our own personal styles at Waldron Designs, but in the end, what we design is tailored to what our clients desire and what suits their styles. That said, when it comes to lighting, I’m a “go big or disappear” kinda gal. I love light fixtures that fill a space and steal the show. It is light after all, one of the most wonderful things we can have in an interior space. So, why not go big?