Information on home design, including new home design, remodeling, mid-century modern architecture, sesimic upgrades and other home improvements.
Do you have an “almost-launched” young adult living with you? Need space for an aging, but still independent, parent? If so, you have new reasons to consider adding a second unit to your home or lot. If you have some extra space, even an extra bedroom, creating a separate, legal living space can be a
Earthquakes are a fact of life in the Bay Area. The same geologic features that create our dramatic mountains-meet-ocean vistas mean we have to live with a little bit – or sometimes a lot – of shaking. California’s building codes are continually updated based on emerging research and lessons learned from each quake to make
Most people who pay attention to contemporary American architecture have heard of Eichler homes. Developer Joseph Eichler’s dream of bringing beautiful, affordable modern design to the masses was spurred by his admiration of Frank Lloyd-Wright’s soaring architectural designs, and the homes he built throughout California beginning in the late 1940s through the ‘60s have become
In my last post, I talked with Realtor Pam Theroux about renovating and updating mid-century modern homes. This time, I asked Marin/Sonoma Realtor Elizabeth Meyers, of global real estate firm Engel & Völkers, for advice about what to think about when buying or selling mid-century modern homes. Special Considerations for Mid-Century Modern Homes While much of the
Photo by Becky Snyder/Flickr/CC-By 2.0 Mid-century modern homes have been enjoying something of a renaissance over the past few years. Originally intended as functional, affordable family homes, they’ve become sought-after properties, thanks to their unique style and their location in some of the Bay Area’s most desirable communities. If you’re lucky enough to own a
When planning a kitchen remodel, nothing seems to stress my clients out more than selecting a kitchen countertop. And no wonder – the countertop not only defines the style of your kitchen, it also serves as its primary workhorse, sometimes acting as food prep surface, sometimes as trivet, storage area or even dining table. Not
