Journal
Notes from the studio on design, materials, process, and the projects we are proud of.
The Art of the Kitchen Island
A kitchen island should do more than hold a sink. We share how we design islands as the quiet anchor of the home — for cooking, gathering, and lingering.
The Art of the Kitchen Island
A kitchen island should do more than hold a sink. We share how we design islands as the quiet anchor of the home — for cooking, gathering, and lingering.
Marble vs. Quartzite: Choosing the Right Stone
The marble-or-quartzite question comes up in every kitchen renovation. We lay out the trade-offs in beauty, durability, and maintenance.
Design-Build vs. General Contractor: What is the Difference?
Most homeowners do not realise there are two fundamentally different ways to renovate. We explain why the integrated model delivers better results.
Five Things Every Custom Bathroom Needs
After designing over sixty bathrooms, these are the details we refuse to compromise on — and the ones that make a bathroom feel like a spa.
The Joys of Walnut Millwork
Walnut has been our most-specified wood for three years running. Here is why it works in almost every room.
How to Prepare Your Home for a Renovation
Practical advice from sixteen years of helping families live through construction — what to pack, where to go, and how to stay sane.
Brass in the Home: A Material Study
Why we specify unlacquered brass for almost every project — and how it ages into something more beautiful than it began.
Case Study: Arden Residence Primary Bath
A deep dive into a Yorkville primary bath renovation — from the initial brief through material selection, construction, and the final reveal.
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