Our Austin Architects Explain How We Work with Builders to Design and Construct Your Dream Home

Teamwork makes the dream (home) work. Whether renovating or building new, it takes a large team of design professionals to turn your dream-home vision into reality. Two key players on your design team are your architect and builder. Be careful who you choose because you will spend a lot of time with these two home experts during your project. To help you get a better idea of how architects and builders work together, our Austin architects review the two roles, their differences, and how to hire the right builder for your home.

To start, let’s look at how architects and builders are different…

Our Austin Architects Share Our 17 Favorite Cabinet Upgrades to Improve Your Home’s Storage and Your Life

If your kitchen, laundry room, or bathrooms feel like they’re busting at the seams, you may not necessarily need more space but rather upgraded storage solutions. Whether you’re looking to finally win the battle against the messy junk drawer or improve your morning routine, there’s a cabinet upgrade for you. Our Austin architects share our favorite cabinet upgrades for the kitchen, butler’s pantry, mudroom, bathroom, and every storage space in between. You’ll wonder how you ever survived without them!

ur Austin Architects Outline the Pros and Cons of Integrated vs. Freestanding Appliances to Help You Make the Right Choice for Your Kitchen

One of the first decisions you’ll have to make when choosing appliances for your kitchen is whether you want integrated or freestanding appliances. Integrated appliances create a high-end, seamless look, whereas freestanding appliances provide cost-effective practicality. To help you choose between the two, our Austin architects break down the differences and pros and cons in our guide to integrated vs. freestanding appliances.

Our Austin Architects Review the Most Popular Types of Insulation and Considerations to Keep in Mind When Choosing Insulation for Your Home

When building or renovating your home, it’s easy to get caught up in selecting paint colors, flooring, and light fixtures. However, the material selections inside your walls are just as important as the ones you can see. Choosing suitable types of insulation can significantly affect your home’s comfort level and energy bills. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners can save 20% on heating and cooling costs and 10% on total energy costs by adding the proper insulation. To help you make an informed choice, our Austin architects review popular insulation types and considerations in our home insulation guide.

Our Austin Architects Explain How We Work With Structural Engineers to Build Your Dream Home

If you’re building a home or planning a large-scale renovation, you probably already know that you need to enlist the help of an architect. But did you know that architects work alongside structural engineers to make your dream home a reality? We explain how architects and structural engineers work together, the differences between their roles, and why you need both professionals on your team.

To start, let’s look at how architects and structural engineers are different…

Our Austin Architects Review the Professionals You Need to Hire to Build Your Dream Home

Building your dream home without the right team of professionals can quickly become a nightmare! So before you start selecting finishes and paint colors, you need to assemble your design dream team. (There are way more people involved than just your contractor!) Our Austin architects review the professionals you need to hire to build a house so that you can lay a foundation for design success.