I know NOTHING about construction, but I DO know that I need more storage space. With that in mind, I keep looking up at the entrance to my attic, which is in the upstairs hallway. I have used a ladder to have a look, and see what appear to be rafters everywhere! In doing some [...]
This is a second question from a regular reader. We had a series of Ask the Architect conversations concerning opening up her kitchen. Some of this conversation presumes familiarity with the original question so please review the articles on “Opening up my Kitchen” for more context.
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I am planning on building a closed storage space underneath [...]
Here’s another idea for how to use or otherwise maximize the use of under stair space. This is particularly useful for spaces that are relatively short. I love the simple lines that reinforce the expected elements. The drawer fronts beveled to follow the stair slope reinforce the stair skirt. The continuation [...]
I braved the snow to meet with a prospective client yesterday. Something they mentioned repeatedly was the need for LOTS OF STORAGE. Kim Carney sent this to me a while back and I thought of it as I was talking with them abou their new house. This could be an excellent way to take advantage [...]
