Tami faulkner

It wouldn’t be a new year without the experts weighing in on the projected trends for the coming year, especially when it comes to forecasting shifts with colors, textiles, and furnishings. Those leading the charge have their ears to the ground and their sights on the horizon, constantly taking note

Let’s talk about arches! If you haven’t noticed, architectural arches are currently in the forefront of design. And though they have always been an important part of architecture, even dating back to ancient times, the inclusion of them abs and flows with current trends. When we look back in history

Easily, the most popular kitchen layout for custom homes today is the two-walled, island kitchen . This kitchen layout creates the perfect opportunity for a beautiful feature wall, a showpiece island, convenient access for a butler’s pantry, lots of counter top surfaces, storage, and visual conne

With your new forever, custom home, have you thought about having it designed so no matter what the future brings, you can comfortably grow old in the home? That’s what aging in place refers to - the ability to easily stay in our homes throughout our lives, even if there’s limited mobility and r

Behind the scenes in an interior design studio, interior design studio in Northern California specializing in space planning and floor plan design for custom homes. Floor plan design help. How to fix a bad floor plan.

The as-built floor plan for the primary bedroom and bathroom at the Bay Haven Project , originally had two closets. One was a standard closet located in the bedroom and the other one, a walk-in off the bathroom. We eliminated the bedroom closet (that was poorly designed and lacked depth to accommod

Designated wine / beverage cabinets and wet bars have made a comeback in recent years but in a much more unified way to the overall design of the home than their earlier predecessors.

If you are, for the first time, embarking on a custom new build home, understanding what the lines represent can feel confusing. If that's the case for you, take heart because you are not alone. It's common for clients to need guidance and clarification on what the lines on their floor plans represe

Last week, I received this message from a design student asking for advice on Instagram… #spatialdesignexpert #spatialdesigner #customfloorplans #customfloorplandesigner #howtoimproveafloorplan #floorplanconsutlant #floorplandesign #dreamhouse #dreamhousedesign #customfloorplandesigner

I've been away from my studio for the 4th of July holiday, so I'm taking the opportunity to highlight a crowd favorite post that was initially shared 23 March 2020. Enjoy! I’ll be back next week with fresh content.