The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home. It’s where family and friends gather to cook, eat, and socialize. Kitchen design has come a long way over the years, from being purely functional to a space that is both...
ADA Compliant or Accessible Bathrooms In recent years, accessibility and inclusivity have become increasingly important considerations in every aspect of design, including bathroom design. Bathrooms are a particularly crucial area for accessibility as they are essential for personal hygiene and privacy. An ADA-compliant...

What’s Inside My Walls?

What’s Inside My Walls? People talk about additional expenses or unforeseen circumstances during remodeling. It is a very real thing and important to consider while budgeting for a remodel. When opening walls during a remodeling project, a contractor may find several potential added...

Creating a Chef’s Kitchen

Many homeowners in Scottsdale and the Phoenix Valley who are avid cooks and frequent entertainers dream of creating a restaurant quality kitchen in their home.  We credit Fred Carl, Jr. with fueling the home gourmet chef kitchen movement.  In the early 1980s Carl wanted to...

Kitchen Organization

When visiting with our clients, one of the most frequent regrets among homeowners in Scottsdale and the Phoenix area who have renovated their kitchens in the past is not having paid more attention to organizational tools and storage needs.  This is such an...

Why Hire a Designer?

A Home Designer Will Help Ensure Your Remodel Turns Out Just as You Wished, Plus More   Sometimes when Scottsdale  or Phoenix homeowners call our office regarding home remodeling, we hear them say they want to be their own designer. That’s perfectly fine...

Creating Value in Your Home

A combination of increased interest rates and limited inventory of new homes and homes for sale is contributing to the strong demand among homeowners in Scottsdale and the Phoenix area to undertake renovation projects in 2023.  This reflects a national survey that found many...