Notes from the studio
Materials, process, and the thinking behind quiet rooms.
What a New Roof Costs in Hampton Roads
Why two quotes for the same roof can differ by thousands, and the handful of decisions that actually move the number.
Coastal Kitchens That Still Feel Like Rooms
The coastal kitchen has been reduced to a palette. Done properly it is about light, air, and materials that tolerate a humid climate, not a colour scheme borrowed from a beach house.
Where Kitchens Are Heading in 2027
Eight directions worth paying attention to, and three worth ignoring. Written from what people are actually asking us for, not from a trend report.
Green Cabinets and the Two-Tone Kitchen
Putting colour in a kitchen without committing the whole room to it. Which greens hold up, where the split between two finishes should fall, and how to keep it from looking like a compromise.
What Replacement Windows Cost in Hampton Roads
Window quotes are usually priced per opening, which hides the things that decide whether the job actually performs.
What a Bathroom Remodel Costs in Hampton Roads
The single decision that separates a modest bathroom budget from a large one, and it is not the finishes.
What New Siding Costs in Hampton Roads
Siding is priced by the square foot, which makes material look like the whole decision. It is not.