We recently completed this wheelchair accessible kitchen. It was a fun, interesting and challenging design project for a fantastic client. As you can see from the before and after pictures below, we moved all of the features of the kitchen except the refrigerator to make the space more functional. The sink and stovetop are designed […]
Author Archives: Ali Doskocil
A Great Range for the Kitchen and How to Easily Fix a Common Pesky Light Fixture Problem
When one of our clients wants more features in a range than the average one offers, I always recommend the GE Cafe Free Standing Stainless Steel Dual Fuel Range. Along with a great look, it features a Convection Bake 5.4 Cu Ft Oven Capacity, Baking Drawer, Self-Clean Oven, Non-Stick Griddle, a 20,000 BTU Tri-Ring Burner […]
The Artful Science of Color Selection
One of the most frustrating parts of a remodeling project can be the color selection process. When remodeling a kitchen or bathroom—where walls, cabinets, flooring, wall tile, hardware, countertops, sinks, toilets, and bathtubs all play into the final look—selecting the colors and textures can become a daunting task. It’s not daunting to our Design Coordinator, […]
Master Bathroom Remodel and Tips on Bathroom Design
Here are some tips if you are planning on remodeling a bathroom: Figure out a way to do a total remodel rather than a partial one. If you do a little here and a little there, you will always have a bathroom that needs remodeled, and it will cost a lot more if and when […]
New Windows and Video Surveillance Systems
Check out the windows we are installing on a current project. Along with the benefit of energy and noise reduction, they give a great fresh and open look! Simply changing the configuration and style really makes a difference. Thinking about new windows? Talk to Charles at Nix Window and Door www.nixdoor.com. They have a great […]
Fairmount Community Garden and Big Snakes in the City
This week we are building a shelter for the Fairmount Community Garden. This garden was nationally recognized recently when Fairmount was named a “Neighborhood of the Year” by Neighborhoods USA. http://www.nusa.org/PDF/2012NUSA%20Broch_Ltr.pdf The gardens’ success stems from a host of hard-working volunteers, the City of Fort Worth, and donations from companies and individuals. If you haven’t […]
Front Door Security
We often get called out to repair, replace and fortify front doors after a home is broken into. It’s always a gut-wrenching feeling, seeing what the homeowner is going through emotionally. Because of these experiences, one of my favorite products to install is a wrought iron security door. They are the ultimate first line of […]
A New Toy, YouTube and Start the Fall Season Right with Five Maintenance Tips
It’s been at least 20 years since I’ve shopped for a video camera, and nearly that long since I’ve used one. I’ll admit I wasn’t looking forward to shopping for—and learning to use—a new video camera. Not knowing how much time the process was going to take, what electronic glitches would come along with the […]
Safe Rooms, Home Shows and YouTube
This past weekend I attended the Dallas Home Show. I usually go to at least one home show a year hoping to get inspiration or some new ideas. Everything is bigger in Dallas, and this home show was definitely the biggest disappointment for a home show as I’ve seen. I’m sure the few vendors who […]
IKEA-ing a Closet, a Trend Alert, and a Very Cool APP for Your Smart Phone
IKEA-ing a Closet is a term I coined after a client recently asked us to tear out the traditional bedroom closets in her kid’s rooms and build a closet unit that utilized the space like the ones IKEA sells. In the past, the client had purchased closet components from IKEA for their master bedroom closet, […]
Aging in Place
You will be hearing more and more about Aging in Place due to the maturing baby boomer generation. In the year 2000, there were approximately 35 million people over 65. By 2030, there will be over 70 million, which is over 20% of the population! As remodeling designers, we spend a lot of time helping […]
Fireplace Remodeling
I enjoy remodeling traditional brick fireplaces. They can be transformed in so many ways, the possibilities are endless, and the results are usually stunning. On this project, we are creating a cabin-like feel in a small den. We chose to go with a rustic contemporary design. We salvaged the stone from a patio demolition, and […]
