Time management is a decisive skill essential to prevail in an industry as demanding as construction. Construction projects, whether it is from the ground up or a simple residential or commercial remodeling, incorporate different stages of completion that may include mechanical (machine-operated tasks), technical (electrical, HVAC, roofing), and aesthetic considerations (color schemes, fixtures). Each stage revolves around intricate tasks that pursue strict budgets, schedules, and safety protocols. Construction time management is critical to guarantee that the projects are successfully fulfill ..read more

The kitchen work triangle is a design principle comprising three major work areas zoned into: the sink (cleaning), the range or cooktop (food preparation), and the refrigerator (food storage). These three work zones, when laid out to form into an imagined triangle, facilitates daily kitchen tasks effortlessly with an open work flow. It makes for an efficient layout that supports productivity,  movement and foot traffic. The design principle dictates that all three sides of the triangles must measure between 4 feet to 9 feet apart with an ideal triangular perimeter of between 13 feet to 26 ..read more

Your kitchen must be tailored to articulate your personal style. Color, integrated into diverse surfaces of your kitchen, is one design aspect to define your personality. You can either choose complementary colors or contrasting colors to create a color palette that considers wall paint, backsplash, countertop, flooring, and accessories. Complementary colors blend fluidly while contrasting colors create a deviating interest in a color scheme. Either way, any color scheme is guaranteed to work that makes you feel at home and enjoy your time in the kitchen. We share the color palettes we have us ..read more

Photo Credit to  © Medhat Ayad Small homes come with unique demands when it comes to designing their spaces. You will be surprised to find that each space has a hidden potential. You just have to be clever and creative with your design solutions to make it work for you. Dig into your decorative style, furniture and storage needs that are adaptable, versatile and agree with the limited space available. SCALE OF FURNITURE Among the first things to consider is the size and amount of furniture. Do not torment your space with enormous furniture and overcrowd it like a stuffed turkey. Instead ..read more

Photo Credit to © Max Vakhtbovych Demand for housing in California is at a steep incline in ratio to its production rate. The fraction of houses built is less than 50% of what has been necessary in the last ten years. The increasingly unfulfilled demand forcibly influences housing costs, which consequently collide with affordability, and becomes a challenge to renters and homeowners alike. An ADU is an alternative housing that addresses these challenges and provides benefits that both renters and homeowners can enjoy. ADUs stretch the bracket of housing categories to increase the endorsement o ..read more

On the threshold of 2023, we look forward with high hopes and fresh expectations. With projects already lined up at the start of this year, we see inspiring movements on the upsurge, signaling another year of promising residential transformations. For the past three years, we have learned to adapt and changed the way we live through the pandemic and inflation of commodity costs. As home owners, our priorities for comfort and practicality redirects the significance of  our home renovation decisions. Here are this year’s projected residential renovation trends: HOME OFFICE Working from home ..read more

The glitter and sparkles on fir and pine trees, the fuss and mad dash to complete our gift list. We see festive lights. We feel the excitement. We smell the scent of Christmas in mid-air. And yes, we yield our business-as-usual column to the magic that is Christmas. So, let’s ponder with careful reflection: how can we truly make this Christmas magical amid the pandemic? Christmas in the time of Covid may not be a season of merriment for everyone. Some of us may have lost a friend or family member and are grieving. Some may be deprived of their means of livelihood, having lost their jobs. Howev ..read more

Metal is rapidly becoming a prevailing material preference for residential roofing installation, where once it was traditionally dedicated for commercial use. Its rising popularity among homeowners can be attributed not only to contemporary aesthetics that are trending in roofing systems but also to essential benefits desired. Strength of Material Metal is extremely strong and can endure the abuse of acute weather conditions. It repels moisture and reflects heat, making it ideal for humid climates. Its innately slippery nature combats snow from holding on to its surface, allowing snow to slide ..read more

One of the major decisions in purchasing a new home or custom-building a home is choosing between an open concept or a traditional floor plan. Understanding the distinction between the two floor plans helps to decide which one best suit your needs. Open Floor Plan The open floor plan has been interminably the prevailing inclination of modern architecture. Walls that conventionally divide two or three rooms are eliminated to devise one room with unrestricted space. The kitchen, dining and living rooms are collectively integrated into one sizeable room. Traditional Floor Plan The traditional or ..read more

The potential of architecture to transform experience rests on factors such as form, function and an aesthetically competent design. Texture is one aspect that can amplify a building’s dimensionality, visual character and marked singularity by introducing understated integration of elements. Like painting on canvas, we refer to texture as an optical palette of exterior finishes that are remarkably distinct but can simultaneously achieve material congruity when applied on a building’s facade, expressed in a symphony of colors, patterns and panel layering of assorted scales. While there are no s ..read more