By LISA BOONE — Los Angeles Times It happened by accident. When Kurtis and Wanda Weller Sakai went to remodel their 1971 Ojai, Calif., ranch house, the original plan was to add a fourth bedroom for Kurtis to use as an office. “We realized that if we went over 500 square feet, the add-on permits…
When we work with a client on a new home or remodeling project, we encourage them to clip out plans, pictures and anything else that captures their eye. When brought to the table, these clippings become fuel for our creative fire. Houzz is a great online tool where you can create ‘virtual clippings’ for the same purpose.…
Cost-effective and beautiful, the latest trend in home design is a return to simplicity By: Claire Easley Spring has officially sprung, and after years of chilled sales, the home building industry has never been happier to put winter behind it and turn its attention to the most active selling season of the year. But many…
Custom Home Online features an article this month on the latest in kitchen and bath design trends. Highlights include: Darker cabinet finishes still strong French door refrigerators are gaining popularity LED lighting is emerging as an energy-conserving alternative Vessel sinks in bathrooms Matte-finished faucets such as brushed nickel See the complete list and a slideshow…
With spring right around the corner, now is the time to begin planning that long-overdue renovation to your backyard. Patio? Covered porch? Summer kitchen? Deck? Pool? Dreambuilder can handle all of it for you in one unified project from design to completion. We can even help you divide the project into phases that you can…