The old Florida bungalow had been in the family for generations. Located in Bradenton Beach on the Gulf Coast, the home suffered from decades of hurricanes and salt air exposure. Architect Jody Beck, of Traction Architecture, was called in to help save the home but the damage was too extensive.
Read More »
When Rick started working on the plans for his new modern farmhouse back in late 2019, he had no idea the curveballs that 2020 would throw. Like so many others who built or renovated during the pandemic, Rick faced delays and shortages in both materials and labor.
Read More »
Marriage is all about compromise. For one couple in Fredericksburg, Virginia, their conundrum was the age-old debate over whether to build a new home or renovate an old one.
While Jason wanted to build, Stephanie’s dream was to find an old farmhouse like the one she grew up in to restore and make their own. When their search for an existing home came up empty, the couple purchased 10 acres to make both their dreams come true.
Read More »
Just when you think things couldn’t get any stranger, February says, “Here, hold my beer.” With last week’s record-setting polar blast covering 73 percent of the U.S. with snow, we’re more than ready to flip the calendar to spring.
Read More »
Like countless numbers of homeowners, we love watching designers and builders work their renovation magic on TV. It’s inspiring to see a space completely transformed with thoughtful choices on layout, materials, and colors.
Read More »
When Brittany Hislop of Vintage Society Co. designed her new home in a small Alberta, Canada town, she spent most of her creative energies on the interior spaces. After settling in for a few years, she turned her eye to the outside of her home.
Read More »
