by Brian Kashas | Sep 30, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, FIELD NOTES, Home design, remodel vancouver wa
A Long Distance Remodel – Austin to Vancouver WA Remote remodeling We recently completed a whole-house remodel project for a two-time previous client. Â This time around it was a bit different. Â They had relocated to Austin, Texas for a few years and had...
by Brian Kashas | Sep 26, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, Helpful Articles, Home design, RESOURCES
Here’s a pretty good article with a twist on some pretty basic advice (the psychological factoids).  To add my two cents worth, it’s probably worth noting that all this talk about how great symmetry is doesn’t really work for about 80% of the homes...
by Brian Kashas | Sep 22, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, FIELD NOTES, Home design, IDEAS, OUTDOOR LIVING, RESOURCES, TIPS
 We recently started a small patio project which required a bit of creative problem solving.  The objectives were to incorporate a large existing trellis, which the homeowners wanted to use as a seating area, add a gas firepit and make all of this tie in to the...
by Brian Kashas | Sep 16, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, CONTEMPORARY, Home design, PORTFOLIO, REMODELS
Or… a Kentucky Derby/Hollywood mash up? Whatever you call it, it’s seriously cool. Â Our client had recently moved up from SoCal and bought a very traditional farmhouse in Ridgefield with fluted columns, layers of built up crown mouldings and other...
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by Brian Kashas | Jun 18, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, CUSTOM HOMES, Home design, Project Homestead
This past week Les made a trip home to take care of his surly maltese pooch Jacques while the Mrs. was visiting relatives. Â Before heading home on Thursday the concrete crew finished placing and finishing the entire garage, carport and house floor in 3 days....
by Brian Kashas | Feb 16, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, custom home design, CUSTOM HOMES, Home design, Home Plans, Project Homestead
Designing a home is an interesting process. Â There are so many ways it can develop. Â This is especially true on a large site. Â When there are few, if any restraints (such as setbacks or topography), you pretty much have a blank canvas to work with. Â With such...
