Recently, Holly Hall, owner, architect, and interior designer at hpd architecture + interiors was quoted in an article about the new solar panel...
Blog Topics: architectural advice
As a homeowner, do you ever wish you could ask for some expert architectural advice? When it comes to improving an investment as important as your home, you want to get the most value for your money. Guidance from someone who’s “been there, done that” can help you make smart decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
How do you know when you need an architect? Should you buy new or remodel your current home? What are the current design trends and should I include them in my home renovation? The questions surrounding home improvement are numerous.
In these posts, Dallas residential architects Laura and Holly from hpd architecture + interiors, share tips and pointers based on questions that they have been asked by their own clients.
Designing a Home? Take a Vacation
There are a few situations that cast a magnifying glass on family dynamics better than a family vacation. Make that a vacation with ten family...
HGTV: Reality or Unreality TV for Those Looking to Remodel Their Home
A huge shout-out to HGTV! Thanks to hours and hours of binge watching, we think we now know how to remodel a home. We had just been going about it...
Buy or Renovate? NOW is the Perfect Time to Remodel!
Dallas is booming and the housing market is hot. It is the hottest it has been since before the recession. And, a number of our clients are...
Ready to Sell? 14 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Home
When our clients decide to purchase a new home to remodel or build a new home from the ground up, they are faced with selling their current...
Transitional Design Combines Contemporary and Traditional
Recently, we have been helping a couple plan the renovation of their home. His tastes are a mix of rustic, urban, masculine, relaxed, and refined....
Living in Smaller Homes
Updated March 24, 2018 Less is more. Whoever came up with that saying never bought a house in Texas. We like to say everything is bigger in Texas,...
Is Your Relationship with Your Architect a Summer Fling or a Long Term Commitment?
In a recent email from a homeowner, I was asked this question, “Do architects prefer to be involved only if the plan will be worked on from start to...
To Be or Not To Be Your Own General Contractor
You think, “I’m an educated person. I work with people, respond to deadlines, and deal with budgets every day. I know my way around a spreadsheet...
5 Tips for “Do-It-Yourself” Home Projects
For those of you who have caught the DIY bug, you know the thrill that comes with fixing a leaky faucet. You know the pride you feel when you can...
The Architect’s Three Magic Words
I am not fond of receiving cold calls. Any business owner can tell you how time consuming and sometimes frustrating they can be. No, we don't need...
You Know What They Say About Home Owners, Don’t You?
If you’ve seen one, then you’ve… well, you’ve seen one. Each home owner is as unique as the home they own. Our clients are no exception. Right down...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Creating a New Outdoor Room
With some planning and design, you can create a new outdoor room or renovate the existing to better work with the way you live. When thinking about...