A Denver Pop Top Remodel Blends Old and NewKGA Senior Architect Travis Hendrix realizes a post-WWII bungalow's potential as a spacious and modern home for a busy Denver family. Oct 23 24October 23, 2024Article at KGA Studio Architects
Lighting Design Ideas for Standout SpacesStatement rooms call for bold lighting choices. Here’s how to add lighting to enhance standout spaces in your home. Oct 02 24October 02, 2024Article at Lighting One
Buyers Want Meaningful Design: Here's How to Get It in Production HomesExplore the connection between custom and production home design, looking at several design features of custom homes and how to include them in production house plans. Sep 17 24September 17, 2024Article at KGA Studio Architects
San Francisco State of Mind | Western Window SystemsInterior designer Kevin Sawyers transformed his San Francisco earthquake cottage into a modern light-filled home and work studio. Aug 01 24August 01, 2024Article at Western Window Systems
Sonoran Desert Dreaming | Western Window SystemsCreating a Sense of Movement and Wonder When Architect Tor Stuart discovered this site in the Scottsdale foothills, he saw a proverbial diamond in the rough, or in this case, nestled among many undulating boulders. Where others passed on the Mar 01 24March 01, 2024Article at Western Window Systems
5 Things People Get Wrong About LED BulbsGot LEDs? Now that last summer’s new efficiency mandates all but phase out incandescent and halogen light bulbs, LEDs have become the new lighting standard in American homes. But the requirements aren’t a complete incandescent light ban, and there… Dec 28 23December 28, 2023Article at Lighting One
The Rule of Thirds in Residential ArchitectureWhat’s the rule of thirds and how does it impact home design? Learn how architects apply the design principle in residential architecture. Dec 21 23December 21, 2023Article at KGA Studio Architects
Essential Green Building Terms for HomeownersSustainable design and home construction has created a new vocabulary. And if you’re new to it, the sheer amount of these green building terms can be Dec 04 23December 04, 2023Article at KGA Studio Architects
Remodel or Scrape? 7 Questions to Help You DecideWhether to remodel or scrape and build new is a common question for our clients. Here are 7 questions to help you decide what's right for you. Nov 20 23November 20, 2023Article at KGA Studio Architects
Projects After Presents: Plan Your 2024 Lighting with VaraluzWishes for the holiday season often include more than gifts under the tree. If we haven’t quite finished our home improvement to-do list or have big renovation plans, getting our proverbial ducks in a row for the year ahead can bring comfort and joy.… Nov 15 23November 15, 2023Article at Lighting One
A Guide to Colorado Metro Districts - What You Need to KnowWe’re answering frequently asked questions about Colorado’s metro districts — why and how they’re formed, how they’re funded, and how they impact homeowners. Nov 08 23November 08, 2023Article at KGA Studio Architects
Does Your Community Need an Amenity Center?Whether or not to include an amenity center is a common decision our clients must make. While there’s no right or wrong answer, the best way forward is the Oct 25 23October 25, 2023Article at KGA Studio Architects
An Open and Inviting Ranch Remodel in Bow MarA late 1970s traditional ranch home in Bow Mar gets a contemporary upgrade. The clients enlisted the help of KGA’s Paul Mahony to realize the home’s potential Oct 18 23October 18, 2023Article at KGA Studio Architects
Best Lighting Types for a Kitchen IslandAn island is a kitchen’s central hub where many activities tend to take place. Food prep, cooking, eating, and socializing are a few of the functions of this multi-purpose feature. Layers of light are needed to properly illuminate a kitchen and… Sep 28 23September 28, 2023Article at Lighting One
7 Tips for Building Narrow Lot Homes That SellDesigning homes for narrow lots can be challenging. Here are 7 tips for building narrow lot attached and detached homes that buyers love. Sep 27 23September 27, 2023Article at KGA Studio Architects
Why You Need Task Lighting in Your LifeThere is lighting that creates a mood and then there’s lighting that’s more functional and serves a specific purpose. Today we’re focusing on the latter, also known as task lighting and why you need it in your life. If you’re squinting or otherwise… Aug 31 23August 31, 2023Article at Lighting One
Easterseals CO Rocky Mountain Village Camp Staff HousingOur latest community service project is designing a 2,200 SF staff residence for the Rocky Mountain Village Easterseals Camp in Empire, Colorado. Aug 07 23August 07, 2023Article at KGA Studio Architects
Stringent Design Guidelines Hamper Housing AffordabilityWell-intentioned housing design guidelines often unintentionally create unnecessary costs and drive up the price of a new home. Jul 24 23July 24, 2023Article at KGA Studio Architects
Trailhead Community - A Unique Multifamily ProjectTrailhead Community is a unique multifamily project that will provide adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live independently. Jun 26 23June 26, 2023Article at KGA Studio Architects
Polo Club Remodel Makes the Most of Outdoor LivingA Polo Club remodel with Italian influences creates new indoor-outdoor living opportunities while opening up the main floor living spaces. Jun 02 23June 02, 2023Article at KGA Studio Architects