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Home design, interior space planning, additions, and remodels. Located in Dallas, TX & Denver, CO.

Home design, remodels, renovations, additions, new homes, kitchens and baths - all custom designed for your family

10/02/2026

There’s something unmistakable about an English Tudor. Steep rooflines, prominent chimneys, arched doorways, and plenty of character make these homes easy to recognize. And here in Dallas, you'll find them tucked into neighborhoods throughout the city.

But English Tudor is just one piece of Dallas’s architectural story. Knowing what makes your home’s style unique can help you make better decisions when it’s time to renovate or add on.

Curious about your Dallas home? Explore other recognizable house styles in our blog: https://bit.ly/43DfeRU

Tudor

09/30/2026

Drafty old house? It must be the windows... right? Not necessarily.

When an older home is hard to keep comfortable or the energy bills start climbing, original windows can be an easy thing to blame. But before replacing something that has been part of the house for decades, or even centuries if it's an historic home, it’s worth finding out where the problem is actually coming from.

We might need to look at what’s happening behind the walls, around the windows and above the ceiling. A little investigating can make a big difference before you start replacing anything.

Are the windows really the problem? Here's how to find out: https://bit.ly/3VlaX4C

09/24/2026

When we helped design this new home in Murphy, the homeowners knew they wanted plenty of space for two things they loved: spending time outside and entertaining family and friends.

Just off the kitchen, we designed a large screened porch overlooking the pool, with doors that open fully to connect the two spaces. When the doors are open, the porch becomes part of the living space, making it easy for everyone to move between the kitchen, porch, and pool.

The screens still let in the views and the breeze while offering some protection from the Texas sun, mosquitoes, and the occasional wildlife visitor. It gives this family more space to gather and more opportunities to enjoy being outside year-round.

09/17/2026

There’s a lot you can learn about a house before you ever walk through the front door.

The shape of the roof, the placement of the windows, the front porch and even the smallest exterior details can offer clues about when a home was built and the architectural influences behind it.

In Denver, those clues aren’t always as straightforward as you might expect. Homes have changed over time, styles have overlapped and some of the most interesting houses borrow a little from more than one.

So, what style is the house you keep admiring on your walk through the neighborhood?

Take a closer look at Denver’s home styles and see what you recognize:
https://bit.ly/4semXQg

09/15/2026

Different materials. Same design instincts.

Laura was recently invited to exhibit her artwork in Where Art Meets the Wild, an art show presented by the Brighton Cultural Arts Connection in partnership with the Denver Zoo.

Local artists working in different mediums were invited to spend time at the zoo, see what caught their attention and create something inspired by the experience. Laura created an 8x10 canvas layered with fabric and beaded feathers.

It may look very different from architecture, but the creative thinking behind it is surprisingly familiar. Laura combined materials, textures, patterns and proportions, considering how each individual element would interact with the others and contribute to the finished piece.

That's a skill that serves her clients well, too.

Designing a home involves many of the same instincts: seeing possibilities, bringing different elements together and knowing when something unexpected might be exactly what a design needs.

The artwork was displayed alongside pieces from other local artists, with live animal meet-and-greets from the Denver Zoo adding to an afternoon that drew quite a crowd.

Thanks to Natalie Beck and the Brighton Cultural Arts Connection for inviting Laura to be part of such a creative event.

After all, architecture without inspiration? That’s for the birds.

09/10/2026

You found the perfect property on lots of land. The location is beautiful, the price fits your budget, and you can already envision the home you want to build there. Before you fall head over heels in love with the lot, there are a few less exciting questions that can be real game-changers:

Can you get water and sewer service?
Are there floodplain concerns?
What will it cost to bring utilities to the site?
What’s happening with the roads and surrounding neighborhood?

None of these things are nearly as fun as imagining your future kitchen, but they can have a big impact on what you’re actually able to build.

Looking at building on a property you love? In our latest blog, Laura shares a few real examples of properties that looked great at first glance until a little more digging changed the picture, plus a few things you’ll want to know before you build!

Read about them here: https://bit.ly/46MMPdx

09/03/2026

Long before we were designing workshops for our clients, Laura was building alongside her dad.

Laura's dad is a retired pilot, and while she was growing up, his workshop was a place for models, tools, projects—and a tiny Laura soaking it all in. She learned from a young age that there's something restorative about having the right space to make something you're passionate about.

As Laura puts it, “Workshops have been in my blood for a very long time.”

We were thrilled to recently design a workshop for a retired engineer who wanted a dedicated place for his gadgets, tools, and projects. And over the years, we've designed everything from hobby rooms and workshops to auto garages and collector car showrooms. Those are some of our favorite projects.

They're very different spaces, but we start with the same question: What do you love to do, and what would make it easier to do it here?

The room itself may be familiar—an extra bedroom, a workshop, a garage, a hobby room—but when we design it around what you love to do, it becomes uniquely yours.

09/01/2026

A calm palette doesn’t mean every detail has to play it safe, and this kitchen proves that a few unexpected choices can make a neutral space much more interesting. The deep blue island adds a rich pop of color, while the oversized light fixture brings a bit of whimsy overhead and keeps the room from feeling too serious.

That quieter approach leaves room for the kitchen to become whatever the day calls for. Breakfast before everyone heads out the door, groceries spread across the island, dinner on the stove or someone pulling up a chair just to talk.

A kitchen can have a strong point of view without competing for attention. Sometimes the architecture does its best work in the background.

08/27/2026

An older home rarely tells its whole story at first glance.

Walls have moved. Rooms have changed purpose. Families have grown, lifestyles have shifted and each owner has left something behind. Sometimes those changes are obvious. Others are tucked into old photographs, building records, materials or small architectural details that have survived for decades.

We like to think of it as house genealogy: understanding where a home started, how it evolved and what each chapter can tell us about what should come next.

Preserving an older home doesn’t mean returning every detail to the way it looked when it was built. Homes are meant to change along with the people who live in them. But before deciding what to restore, remove or reimagine, it helps to understand why something is there in the first place.

The goal isn’t to recreate the past. It’s to understand the home well enough that what comes next feels like it belongs there too.

There’s a lot more to uncover before the first design decision is ever made. Read our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4xMQnbk to learn how a little detective work can help reveal the story your home has been telling all along.

08/25/2026

You've got questions. We have answers.

On today's "Ask the Architect", Laura answers the question "During a renovation, how much should I set aside for unexpected issues?"

Make sure to keep an eye on our Stories for your chance to Ask the Architect.

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