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Welcome to the hpd architecture + interiors blog. You’ll find the latest blog articles here on topics such as, architectural advice, home decor and maintenance, architectural interest, and architecture as a profession.
Remodel Your Kitchen: What’s Your Kitchen Personality?
Updated March 20, 2018 One of the first conversations we will have with you when you decide to remodel your kitchen is to learn about how you will use the space. It all boils down (pardon the pun)...
4 Tips for Home Protection Against West Nile Virus Mosquitoes and Other Insects
With the return of students to school and football games to the TV, I am energized at the thought of cool, crisp, fall days. One obvious benefit of the changing of seasons is that lower temperatures...
Solving the Room Identity Crisis
During a recent sit-down with a friend, I casually vented my frustration about my living room. I’m an architect, for goodness sake; I should be able to make every room in my house magazine-shoot...
Don’t Get Stuck, Get Inspired
If you’ve been putting off starting a remodel or redecorating project because you have no idea where to begin, I’d be willing to bet a little inspiration would get your creative juices flowing. At a...
Olympic Architecture Through the Eyes of a Dallas Architect
Sitting in my family room, perched comfortably on my couch is the ideal place to watch the drama unfold. The drama of the women’s gymnastics team finals in the London Olympics, that is. The first...
HPD Design for Living LLC Joins HPD Architecture LLC
Move Strengthens Service Offerings to Help Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Maintain Independence and Live Comfortably at Home On August 1st, HPD Architecture LLC, a leading client-centered...
Design Your Home to Care For You – A Universal Design Checklist
“A home with universal design features is a home that fits everyone—even those who face special physical challenges.” -AARP In this article entitled “How Well is Your Home Caring for You?” The AARP...
Designing Exterior Living
Dallas Architect shares ideas for designing exterior living spaces to be as enjoyable as your interiors. One of the biggest obstacles to really being able to enjoy the outdoors in the South is the...
Quality is in the Details
During our summer vacation trek from Dallas to Pine Mountain, Georgia, we chose Jackson, Mississippi as our stopping point on Day 1. Road trip tradition in the Davis family calls for dinner at a...
5 Tips for Improving Outdoor Living
Modern backyard designed by Holly Hall, AIACrickets singing, fireflies flickering, beautiful sunsets, and warm, humid nights. Along with pool parties and barbeques, summer is here in Texas! For some...
Home Maintenance and the Weekend Warrior
I know you’ve done it. You’ve started a project around your house early Saturday morning with enthusiasm and purpose. Come Monday morning you’re tripping over paint cans and regret as you leave for...
More Resume Tips for Interns from Dallas Architect
It seems talk about interns is in the air. Dallas Architect, Larry Paschall, AIA and I just completed our latest audio podcast from The Architecture Happy Hour. Our topic of interest was “It’s All...
Dallas Architect Loves Red and White Quilts
Happy Valentines Day! Dallas Architect, Laura Davis, AIA couldn’t pass up sharing this architectural display of historic red and white quilts. In Dallas we’re dealing with record snow days, school...
Garlands and Lights and Trees, Oh My!
Welcome to the holiday decorating season. If you haven’t already, the time has come to start fluffing your house in preparation for holiday traditions and celebrations. So what do we mean by...
Dallas Architect Asks Have You Visited Your Farmers Market Lately?
Dallas Architect, Laura Davis, AIA shares thoughts and images of farmers markets, large and small, near and far. As I was cruising the many blogs I follow, I found a post inspired by farmers markets...