Thinking about building a new home? A home designed by an architect stands out in more ways than one. It’s All in the Details There are subtle details that can give life to your home and truly make it unique to you and your family. Here are a few of our favorites: Exterior Flare An exterior flare is a charming detail that functions both practically and aesthetically by smoothing the transition between surfaces. It’s a delicate feature that truly gives a custom look to your

Aside from designing your home with us, choosing the finishes can be the best part of the process. It’s the time you get to make your home truly yours. From paint, to floors, to hardware and countertops the choices are endless and you can be as creative or traditional as you wish. Here are some tips when choosing the perfect finishes for your home. Gather Ideas for Your Vision Collaborating with us on how you want your finished home to look is important. Gather ideas online

Hiring an architect might sound like an expensive endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many different ways architects charge for their professional services: hourly, percentage of construction or a fixed fee. • Hourly: Charging a flat rate per hour for work that is performed. • % of Construction: Fees based on a percentage of construction cost. If the architecture firm charges 10% of the cost of construction, a $450,000 home would be $45,000 in architectural fees. •

Rather than waiting for the warmer months to start your home renovation project, here are our tips on how and why to start a project when the snow is coming down and so is the paint on your walls. Quick fixes or replacement vs. total renovation: On a tight budget? Updating old fixtures and appliances can really give your home a much need facelift without draining your wallet. Re-tiling or replacing flooring, a fresh coat of paint or even taking down interior walls (with th

Architectural details are often subtle, however they lay the foundation and framework so a home looks beautiful and feels right. In order for the design to be successful we have to look at more than just the big picture; we have to pay attention to the details. Adding unique exterior and interior details elevates the look of your home and gives it that custom feel. Here are our TOP 5 MUST-HAVE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS when building a new home: 1. Thoughtful Window Placement: Asi

When you think of the dining room you probably think of a setting where all holidays and family occasions take place. It has gone from a formal room, to an area off the living room and now to the newest concept: completely gone. A large, formal dining room is becoming increasingly less common. We are seeing more and more clients wanting open floor plans with a dining area that's relaxed, enjoyable and most importantly: usable. So how do you update your existing home? We have

We design in a 3-D program, ArchiCAD, that allows you to virtually walk through your home, addition, or renovation before it is even built. Yes, really! There is no better way to understand and have a feel for the design than seeing it come to life; rather than relying on your imagination of what it “might” look like. So how can a 3-D Design save you money? We’ll tell you! 1. 2-D floor plans can be difficult to understand. Many of our clients get a general understanding of t

Few things are more exciting than building a new home or watching your old one change before your eyes. The person who will affect the outcome of your project the most is usually the architect. Their plans will dictate the ultimate appearance and function of the home, as well as the financial costs and emotional toll involved during construction. Licensed architects, like Lisa Carlisle Architect have a degree from an accredited college and have completed a few thousand intern