by Megan Tollackson | Mar 14, 2017 | Design Tips, Houzz Links
Can you remember the last time you were at a family gathering or a party at a friend’s house? Close your eyes and visualize the party and the home. Go ahead, take a second. I’ll wait. Now, what did you see in your memory and what room were you in? Chances are, you...
by Megan Tollackson | Feb 14, 2017 | Design Tips
Choosing the right lighting fixtures for your dream home before it is even built is challenging. Be sure to do your research and learn from the pros – especially when it comes to a statement piece like a chandelier. Lightstyle in Orlando is an excellent resource...
by Shelter Associates | Mar 27, 2012 | Design Tips
Universal Design, or UD, is an architectural practice that allows occupants of all ages and capabilities to live independently and comfortably over a long period of time in the same house. Thanks to changing demographics, UD is gaining mainstream acceptance. In...
by Shelter Associates | Feb 21, 2012 | Design Tips
Kitchens have always been the center of a house. It's where everyone congregates at a party, regardless of the host's intentions. It's where the mail, the keys and the family news are dropped on the way in. The kitchen is so important to most people that...
by Shelter Associates | Jan 5, 2012 | Design Tips
The great thing about a new house is that everything is, well, new. Nothing is scratched, stained, or worn out. It's wonderful: Everything works! That's one of the main attractions of buying a new home. But, as any homeowner knows, the rigors of day-to-day...