Jason Ball Interiors has been getting in the condo remodeling business as of late. Compared to remodeling a free-standing home, condo remodeling is a completely different beast. There are all kinds of regulations and rules set by the HOA to be considered. And, given the close proximity of neighbors (and potential clients), it’s important to . . . → Read More: Case Study: Remodeling a Condo in NW Portland
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I was recently interviewed by KNQ Associates, an interior design firm in Singapore, for their blog Home Rejuvenation (http://www.homerejuvenation.com.sg). Take a peak. I think you’ll enjoy my perspective on design and how I have designed the home in which my wife and I live. www.homerejuvenation.com.sg Enjoy the article! At least that’s what I’m calling it. Most houses built in the 80′s and 90′s (and probably even still today) had separate rooms which contained the pantry. I’ve been finding that home owners are wanting to bring the pantry back into the kitchen. A common complaint of the separate walk-in pantry is the inefficient use . . . → Read More: The Modern Butler’s Pantry The current green movement sweeping the nation has inspired the reusing of all kinds of materials through the home environment – from reusing barn floors as headboards or old newspapers as lampshades. What I haven’t seen much of is how to reuse your furniture by remodeling it. I call this “remodeling” in a very loose . . . → Read More: Furniture Remodeling Stairs are one of those architectural elements in a home that seem to be forgotten or ignored by most builders and architects. This is especially true in suburban homes where stairs are just stairs. However, stairs can play a much more important role in showing off the homes architecture and style. Stairs give us a . . . → Read More: Stair Design This is a great article on Houzz.com on the use of grout as a design element. One of Jason Ball Interior’s projects is featured (first one). Notice how I used the medium, golden brown color to tie the white subway tile to the marble frame. . . . → Read More: Houzz.com Ideabook: 9 Ways Grout Can Add to Your Design Think about your kitchen, filled with stone, tile, wood, metal. It’s not really a very “warm” area. Interior designers work hard to make these naturally “cold” environments warmer by using wood tones, warm paint colors, fabric window treatments or other accessories. But, what about the sparkle? Where’s the bling?! This is where kitchen design gets . . . → Read More: Design Ideas: Adding Sparkle in the Kitchen Okay, I fully admit that I like to do big, expensive projects. I mean, who doesn’t? It allows me to work with higher end materials, higher end products, higher end everything. However, it is just as rewarding to be challenged with a limited budget and make it look expensive. A couple with young children approached . . . → Read More: Master Bathroom Remodel On A Budget There is nothing more luxurious for homeowners than having a well-appointed master suite. It provides them with a private sanctuary separate from the rest of the home. This recently completed master bathroom and closet is the epitome of luxury, with a large glass-enclosed shower, custom cabinetry, custom lighting (chandelier and pendant lights), a fully custom . . . → Read More: Designing a Master Bathroom Project: Pendell kitchen remodel Location: Sherwood Oops, I said at the end of the last installment that this one would cover materials selection. However, before we get to the materials, let’s cover the lighting plans. Lighting challenge: As a refresher, check out the “before” pictures in the first installment of Anatomy of a Remodel to . . . → Read More: Anatomy of a Remodel: Pendell kitchen – lighting design |
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