Planning a Remodel? Ease the Process by Learning the Principles of Design First Whether the kids are grown and gone, or your family is expanding with multi-generations living under one roof, you can make a house your 'forever home' with a Whole-Home Remodel that will last....
"What's this going to cost?" This is one of the very first questions clients ask as they begin planning their home remodel. No matter how small or large the budget, 'getting what we're paying for' is a core consideration for anyone embarking on a remodeling or...
The first half of the workshop program, presented by Candice Regalado and Jeffrey Rexford, Senior Designers at LEFF Construction Design Build, will cover how the Design Build process results in more cost effective, efficient and less-stressful projects. After a short break, the Designers will discuss hidden problems...
Design-Build Process Has Many Advantages for Homeowners In the Design-Build Process, both the Design services and the Build services are delivered by one company that is solely responsible for your project. A Design-Build firm provides the skills and talents of in-house architects, engineers, designers, interior designers, estimators, project...
Understanding Why You Want to Remodel Is Key to Your Project's Success Asking yourself a few core questions as you begin to plan your remodeling project will help you discover the real, underlying reasons why you want to renovate your home. Because although you may be thinking, "I...
Curbless Showers, an important feature in Universal Design, Are Safe, Comfortable and Accessible A curbless shower is a ubiquitous feature of Universal Design, or 'remaining-in-place.' (Universal Design simply means configuring a space to accommodate all users, regardless of age, mobility, or ability.) Because a curbless shower has no lip...
Consider the Remaining-in-Place approach to help you decide. Also known as Universal Design, Design-for-All and Aging-in-Place, Remaining in Place is a design/build approach that ensures home environments will be safe, accessible and comfortable for everyone, regardless of age, size or abilities. Remaining-in-Place: Makes sure elders can access rooms, use kitchen counters and maneuver...
When you think of comfort in your home you might think about a comfortable chair in your TV room or in front of the fireplace or a sunny spot at your favorite table where you like to sit and look out of the window. These...
It has been said, and I firmly believe, that the only opportunity for saving money and time when building or remodeling a home is during the design and planning stage. A successful building project involves the careful coordination of hundreds of large and small tasks...
