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All Kitchens Great and Small
on September 30,2004

Great design means fit and finish, not square footage. Get ideas on how to win consumers in the West - and the rest - with these elegant elevations and intricate interiors.

Going Beyond Big
on September 30,2004

Great design means fit and finish, not square footage. Get ideas on how to win consumers in the West - and the rest - with these elegant elevations and intricate interiors.

Whole House
on September 30,2004

A hint of country charm gives an old house new life

Addition
on September 30,2004

The structural tricks of a three-season porch provide more than meets the eye

Kitchen design that challenges the work triangle
on March 31,2004

If your clients want a kitchen that's functional as well as flashy, refer them to the revised edition of Donald E. Silvers'Kitchen Design With Cooking in Mind (NMI Publishers, softcover,...

Whole house: Going down to the studs allows rewiring for lighting, sound and security systems
on March 31,2004
Sometimes older houses need more than just remodeling. They need a new vision for dark interiors, awkward spaces and outdated features. This home, owned by broadcaster Edward R. Murrow from 1946 to...
Deck: Outdoor living space requires a durable, weather-resistant space
on March 31,2004
"A deck is the transition between the inside world of the home and the outside environment," says remodel carpenter Erich von Tagen. "A deck should accentuate the details of the home....
Lighting: Vaulted ceilings, 'light shelves' help illuminate an interior
on March 31,2004

Nothing transforms more than the power of light. The interior of this late 1960s-style split-level was dark and dated with 8-foot ceilings and a cramped kitchen. It presented both a challenge and...

Design on screen, not on paper
on March 31,2004
The value of a computer-aided design (CAD) program depends entirely on what kind of jobs you do, how much design work they regularly involve and the expectations of your client base.