By Nancy February 8th, 2010
I recently discovered my new favorite place in the Twin Cities – the Museum of Russian Art. Mind you, I know next to nothing about Russian art, but I do so love the building! The Spanish Revival style is not very common in Minnesota. One is much more likely to find such architectural examples in […]
By Nancy January 18th, 2010
Our attic conversion space includes a walk-in closet for our homeowners. The floor plan shows a generous amount of space, but we have to keep in mind the slope of the ceiling when planning for this closet’s storage possibilities. Here are some guidelines for designing any closet space: 1. VERTICAL DIMENSION. There are standard heights […]
By Nancy January 4th, 2010
Well, that beautifully bright white space can’t stay white forever! Once the sheetrock process is finished, it will be time to finish the space with wood, tile, plumbing and lighting fixtures, and of course paint. When selecting paint, it’s important to look not only at color but at the finish of the paint as well. […]