Final construction drawings, hot off the press. We’re about a week away from packing up in preparation for demolition, which will start at the beginning of April. Still chasing down a few details and sourcing some products, but the major pieces are in place. I expect there will be some detailing on the fly during construction … sketches on walls and scraps of paper. demolition plan new construction floor plan interior elevations – kitchen  interior elevations – bathroom and pantry Read more

We’re about a month away from embarking on a kitchen / bath renovation in our 100-year-old triple-decker. I prepared these drawings last November for initial discussions with our contractor. Things have evolved a bit since then as we honed in on final design for custom millwork (working with Kerf Design in Seattle) and selection of appliances, fixtures, fittings, and finishes. Though I do this stuff for a living, it’s incredible how much harder it is when it’s for oneself. Exponentially more second-guessing and hand-wringing.Read more