Tag Archives: Home Improvement
5 Awe-Inspiring Basement Renovations
We are in the process of a basement renovation, and pictures and more information will be available very soon! Until then, check out these awe-inspiring basement renovations from Houzz.com. If your basement is a dank, closed-in dungeon where you store paint … Continue reading
Atlanta Builder can Make the Most of a Small Backyard
Looking to spruce up your small backyard? Atlanta Builder, Heirloom Design Build can help! Here are some helpful tips for a budget-friendly backyard renovation from Better Homes & Gardens [Pictures via Better Homes & Gardens] – Positioning an outdoor room … Continue reading
3 Home Renovation to Start this Spring
Article Credit: S3 Team, from Simply SouthShore As winter winds down and spring weather settles in, you may be thinking about making some home improvements to your home. Here are a 3 home renovation ideas that will add value to … Continue reading
French Style House Pre-Sale Remodel
This gorgeous, one-of-a-kind property is for sale in the heart of Dunwoody, Georgia. The home is 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath on 0.7 acres. Heirloom Design Build remodeled the house with cost effective design in order for the owner to sell the house … Continue reading
Japanese Soaking Tubs for Bathing Bliss
Winter is here, and a bathtub is the best way to warm up the cold nights. Are you bored of your old-fashioned bathtub and bathroom? Here are some minimalist Japanese-style bathroom where you can not only clean yourself but also … Continue reading
Winterize Your Patio
Article Credit: Becky Harris There’s nothing like a hurricane to remind us that we haven’t properly prepped the patio and deck for inclement weather. For those of you lucky enough to have evaded Sandy’s path, take this opportunity to get your … Continue reading
Christmas Shopping is Upon Us
Four Eco-Friendly Light Fixtures That Will Fuel Your Dream Home Fantasies by Lauren Kelley Eco-friendly can be stylish, too. These recycled light fixtures could be the perfect gifts for holiday season! If you’re like me in that you have an unhealthy … Continue reading
Southern Living Idea House 2012
Article Credit: Southern Living For more than 20 years, the Southern Living Idea House program has pulled together talented teams to build and renovate homes from the ground up. We’ve done everything from brownstones to beach homes and everything in between.Get the … Continue reading
3 Home Features to Boost Accessibility
(Article Credit: Houzz. com) While your family may not require any changes to your home right now, consider those visiting your home. Perhaps you have friends, parents, grandparents or other visitors with mobility devices. Including the following three accessibility features … Continue reading
Work in Progress (Update Bi-weekly): 1013 Euclid House Project
“We’re very excited to bring this historical influenced home into the Inman Park neighborhood. In addition, we are very excited that the home will be a candidate for EarthCraft and EnergyStar.” — Dave Radlmann, LEED AP, CGC Heirloom Design Build is … Continue reading
Setting up an effective “Kitchen Work Triangle”
The distance between the sink, range/oven, and the refrigerator has been the main concern in kitchen design since the 1940s. Mathematically, these three key appliances/fixtures should be no less than four feet apart and no more than nine feet apart, … Continue reading
A Brief Recap of Historical American Home Design
Article Credit: (Bud Dietrich, AIA from Houzz.com) Two contradictory desires have fueled American architecture since its birth. See how the tension has played out in home design. As described by Vincent Scully, Jr., in his book American Architecture and Urbanism, a defining characteristic … Continue reading
