Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night and wondered, “What is Art Deco Architecture?” Probably not. But, maybe you just finished reading The Great Gatsby, or watching Leo in the movie, and want to know more about Art Deco Architecture. Recently, Kim and I went on Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront walking tour. If you’re…
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Curbless showers, often called no threshold showers, walk-in showers, or barrier free showers, are becoming increasingly popular in both new construction and bathroom remodels. Not only do they look amazing, they can add handicap accessibility to a bathroom. Bathrooms have really changed over the years – from a simple utilitarian place to do your business to a spa-like retreat in…
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Unless you are a devout minimalist, we all struggle with keeping our homes clear of clutter. No matter how much you declutter, you still have stuff. Our lives are filled with it. In a big house, there’s plenty of places to stash all that stuff. But, in a small house like a granny flat, it’s a lot harder. To live…
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Kitchen islands are a great place to show off a special collection. Have you ever noticed the lack of “stuff” in a designer photo of a kitchen? There are usually three ubiquitous things in the entire kitchen: a knife block, a bowl of fruit, and a plant. That’s it. While that’s fine for a photo, I’m pretty sure that’s not…
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Compact appliances are a great way to maximize space in a granny pod. Granny pods (or granny flats) are a great housing solution for many people. From senior citizens to millennials and everything in between. While not as small as a tiny house, a granny pod is still small – usually around 400-500 s.f. or about the size of a two…
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