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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Digital staging, Design and Rendering

Here is a digitally staged render of a bedroom. This is a wonderful tool for assisting people in visualizing spaces. Note the level of detail, this can change. We can easily show just the unfurnished room, change the wall or ceiling color, add different furniture. We could also very easily turn this room into a den or media room or office. With 3D digital tools there are no limits, the world is what you make it. Let us show you your dreams brought to life.

Another thing that we would like to call your attention to. The bed, chair, table and dresser are stock images from an online store. We created the valances, ceiling fan and curtains because we couldn't find just the right ones for this room. We have the creative skills to give you whatever the space needs, or whatever you desire. Have a lamp you love, let us 3D model it.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Small Firm,... Big Services

I got a comment today from a prospective client, "you've boasted some pretty big services, how could you possibly do all of that?" Fair question and it leads to one of our greatest strengths,... flexibility.

We use a combination of local team building, web based collaboration and technology to increase our capabilities. We have been leading multiple projects at the same time for so long that it is second nature for us to delegate and manage, all the while monitoring for quality and schedule. We use standards and teams that we have developed over the last two decades to maintain the quality that our clients expect.

This allows us to give our clients the personal service that they deserve at the low price and quality that they expect. Your point of contact will always be Bob O'Brien, that will not change during the process, but we will use our flexibility and resources to accomplish your goals.

There is just one service that we have that we will NEVER outsource. That is any service that involves design. When it comes to the personal relationship between client and designer, there is no compromise, Bob will personally work with you until you have the design that you love. This applies to new homes, remodels, additions, staging, etc., any service that involves design.

This is how a small firm can help you with almost any project, this is the flexibility that the modern market demands.

Friday, May 4, 2012

The Territorial's courtyard, Digitally Staged. Its amazing to compare the difference that a few simple items can make in an image. What a wonderful visualization tool.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Southwestern Style, but flexible

Another image of The Territorial. This time we're showing you the courtyard looking toward the front door. Note the use of materials, this design can create a number of different appearances just by varying the exterior materials.

In this case, we have used brick on the higher parapet elements and cement board siding on the courtyard with wood trim. The idea here is to give the impression that this home has evolved as a series of additions over the years. Again, as we found at the Crooked H ranch near Wilcox, the classic Arizona ranch evolved over many generations. We wanted to capture this with our design.

The courtyard's character can be varied as well, by changing the windows to french or sliding glass doors, the court is changed from an entry feature to a part of the livable space. Just like our firm, this design incorporates flexibility. We kept this in mind and we think this means the design can be used in Minnesota, Missouri, Maine or in Arizona. The features of the home allow for minor alterations to completely alter its suitability.

Tomorrow we will show you digital staging of this courtyard.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Sneak Peak

We promised to you, and here it is. The first of our stock home designs,...The Territorial. This is truly a Southwestern home of distinction.

About two years ago we were afforded the opportunity to tour the Crooked H ranch, the oldest cattle ranch in Arizona. It was also the home of Colonel Henry Clay Hooker and the site played a role in the story of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holladay. This design is loosely based upon the authentic Southern Arizona ranch home.

This home has is a 3 or 4 bedroom house with two and a half baths, plus a great room, formal dining and a gourmet kitchen. Oh, did I forget the private courtyard space ready for your enjoyment.

Here is a sneak peek of the Great Room.