Hello there! It's great to have you here today as we delve into a topic that's both exciting and a bit challenging – adding on to your home. Expanding your living space can be a wonderful journey, but it's important to keep an eye out for some red flags that might pop up along the way. These signals can help you ensure that your home addition is a smooth and successful process that aligns perfectly with your vision and values.

When it comes to home additions, one of the most debated topics is whether to respect the existing architecture or introduce a new and distinct design. Striking a balance between honoring the original character of a home and embracing modern design can be a challenging task for homeowners and architects alike. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits and considerations of both approaches, ultimately helping you make an informed decision.

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.

When it comes to designing beautiful and functional spaces, interior designers and architects are often praised for their creativity, attention to detail, and ability to bring a vision to life. This profession possess a versatile skill set, encompassing everything from conceptualizing layouts to selecting materials and coordinating construction. We are true jacks of all trades in the world of design. However, it is important to understand that we are masters of none, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

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.

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.

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?

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!

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!

As children, we never saw the red skies that come from local wildfires. We never had to worry about whether our air was clean enough to go outside. We didn’t watch king tides in awe, wondering why peoples’ homes were built so close to the beach because they were flooding. We remember talking about hairspray putting a hole in the ozone, but we didn’t FEEL the ramifications of global warming. It didn’t feel real.

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? 

The term “biophilic design” may be somewhat new, but the idea of creating healthier spaces with nature’s influence is far from new. But, what is biophilic design? We’ve heard people describe it as “bringing any element of nature into a space”, which is pretty surprising that this would be seen as some new breakthrough idea.