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This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, it does not increase the cost to you, but we may receive a small commission in return. As we all adjust to our new pandemic normal, many of us have found that more time at home breeds more time for...
Will the pandemic rules ever end? We know you’re looking for interesting things to do that don’t warrant a crowd and still allow you to socially-distance from others. As architects, we have a passion for art and design, so we thought we’d share our list of artistic...
COVID-19 has caused many of us to remain at home to help “flatten the curve” on the spread of the virus. Now is a great time to do some clean and disinfect your home. Before you dive into that endeavor though you may want to know what types of cleaners are safe for...
As kids (and future architects), we loved imagining new places by playing with building blocks, Lincoln Logs, and LEGOS®. Drawing, painting, and making things were some of our favorite activities. Little did we know, that kind of play boosts imagination and...
Ready to design your dream home? What questions to ask before designing a home? We often receive phone calls from homeowners looking for information about what to expect when designing their new dream home or renovating their current one. Before we can start...
One of the current home decor trends is to bring natural elements into your home. There are so many creative ways to add plants to your interiors, the containers are as interesting as the greenery! Here are six innovative ideas to get you started: This post contains...
Are you interested in pursuing an education in architecture and a career as an architect? Are you working full-time? Are you married? Do you have kids? How do you navigate both family and career? How long will it take? Is it worth it? Are you too old? First and...
When you bought your home, was it just for you? Getting married may mean you look at that layout a little differently for life when "me" becomes "we." If you suspect that your bachelor pad might need to move some walls, we can help. Changing a great guy hangout into a...
Bachelor pads are a single man’s oasis—his hideout, his lair, his crib. But what happens when “his” place becomes “our” place? Or maybe you're not quite to the “me” becomes “we” bit, but are planning for it in the future. If you are ready to take the next step in...
It's no secret that architects Laura Davis and Holly Hall of hpd architecture + interiors share a passion for architectural historic preservation, however the American idea of historic preservation pales in comparison to our European counterparts. With America only...