No blind corners

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Cornered Does your kitchen design include an "L-shaped" run of cabinets? Then you've got an important decision to make-what to do with the corner cabinet. For those who have not experienced corner cabinets before, items just seem to disappear in there. So you get down on your hands and knees to hunt for that item you know you stashed in there... ...or you can look at other options such as these Merillat solutions.   Merillat Masterpiece® Base Blind Corner with Swing-out   Merillat Classic® Base Blind Corner Cabinet with Lazy Susan   Merillat Classic® Base Corner Lazy Susan Resource     Merillat Kitchen Cabinets

Dualing Master suites?

We would like your feed back on the idea for us 55 plus people who are considering downsizing options.  A new concept but maybe one that has come of age.

Beyond Three Bedrooms Design Basics' "Hester" is a popular 3-bedroom family plan. It's also possible to build this home with a second master suite, shown as the "Sadie" plan. (Yes, the dual owner's-suite version does utilize storage space from the original design's garage, but if doing this conversion as a remodel, the contractor will build that closet floor accordingly.) #29344 Hester #29353 Sadie Whether new construction or remodeling, dual owner's suites and independent in-law suites are increasingly in demand. It might amaze you to find out just how many committed, happy couples choose not to share the same bedroom. It could be conflicting schedules, medical conditions or simply snoring, but the need for getting a good night's sleep is paramount to a good life. Home Plan Examples #29344 - Hester #29353 - Sadie

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Rear Entry Foyer Designs

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Rear Entry Foyer   One of our pet peeves is entering into a home from the garage and stepping directly into the kitchen or breakfast room or... Since most of us have made the door leading into the home from the garage our primary entrance into the home, we need a transition space-a place to take shoes off (and leave them if the rule is no shoes worn in the house;) a place for coats (closet or hooks;) and a place to set things (cabinet/countertop.) AND IT IS NOT THE LAUNDRY ROOM. I don't want to be reminded of the laundry waiting to be folded/put away the moment I get home. Worse yet, you know what it smells like when you don't get your kids' gym clothes washed right away Here are three examples... Modest rear entry foyer Rear entry foyer featuring a drop zone, lockers and bulk item storage. Rear entry foyer featuring a drop zone, lockers, broom closet, and large pet center. RESOURCE    Rear-Entry Foyers - Pictures showing different examples.

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Life is a Suite

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Today's Thought of the Day The suite life   Homes with 3 or more secondary bedrooms are often much more marketable when one of those secondary bedrooms is actually a suite-meaning a generous closet and its own private bathroom. Secondary bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet. From plan 42078 Whether for your student, parent, in-law or guests, not only will you appreciate this amenity, REALTORS say it is a big advantage for future resale!

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Simple: Less is More

Traditional Garage And Shed design by Seattle Architect Bosworth Hoedemaker

 

Architecture can be very simple and yet unique. Well placed details and proper sizing of those details make all the difference.

 

and beside my wife and I are huge light house fans and have been to a few.

Enjoy each day and treasure the beauty that we are privilaged to behold.

Craig Fairbanks

Designer Builder

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