What No One Tells You Before You Build a Home
Most home building mistakes don’t happen during construction—they happen before it ever starts. Here’s what homeowners are rarely told, and how early planning can save stress, time, and money.
Author: Jessie Ellis
Jessie Ellis is an architectural designer and founder of Gable Design. She helps homeowners and small businesses navigate design and construction decisions with clarity, confidence, and intention—before those decisions become expensive or overwhelming. Drawing from experience across residential and commercial projects, Jessie focuses on thoughtful planning that leads to calmer processes and better long-term outcomes.
7 Books That Shape How I Think About Design, Decision-Making, and Building a Life You Actually Enjoy
The best projects don’t start with finishes or floor plans—they start with how you think. These seven books offer perspective, clarity, and insight that help homeowners make better decisions before they build or renovate.
Maximizing Property Value Through Innovative Architectural Design
Learn how Gable Design helps developers increase property value with thoughtful architectural solutions. Attract buyers, raise ROI, and stand out.
5 Common Home Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Home design and renovation projects can be tricky, especially if you’re not familiar with the process. Even seasoned DIYers and home improvement enthusiasts can make costly mistakes. In this post, I’ll highlight the 5 most common home design mistakes and how a One-Hour Virtual Consultation can help you avoid them. Facebook Instagram Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open […]
The 1950s and the Dawn of Mid-Century Modern
The 1950s introduced the very popular Mid-century Modern interior design style. Pastels became popular while incorporating bold designs from fruit to polka dots. Linoleum floors had fun new designs to choose from and wall to wall carpet was now an option. Living rooms were filled with Scandinavian furniture and had big, beautiful large windows to […]
Rebuilding and Redesigning in the 1940s
In 1939, World War II began, and because all resources were going towards the war efforts, interior design was a no-nonsense, practical, and functional endeavor. This began the American traditional style, with basic colors and a simple floral design. Wallpaper was used to brightly decorate the walls, furniture tended to be wooden with floral fabrics, […]
Get Cozy in your Perfect Bedroom Haven
There’s just something about a cozy haven. Where you can turn the main lights down, the mood lights up, and pull a warm fuzzy blanket over you and feel the outside world melt away as you cozy into your sanctuary. Although it’s not a place we can hide all the time, when you get a […]
Creating your Own Bedroom Haven
Your bedroom should be your haven. When you come home from a long, difficult day that tries to take every last bit of your energy and sanity, the one place to hug you and tell you that everything will be okay, should be your bedroom. A bedroom should be an expression of what helps bring […]
1950s
The 1950s and the Dawn of Mid-Century Modern The 1950s introduced the very popular Mid-century Modern interior design style. Pastels became popular while incorporating bold designs from fruit to polka dots. Linoleum floors had fun new designs to choose from and wall to wall carpet was now an option. Living rooms were filled with Scandinavian […]
1940’s
Rebuilding and Redesigning in the 1940s In 1939, World War II began, and because all resources were going towards the war efforts, interior design was a no-nonsense, practical, and functional endeavor. This began the American traditional style, with basic colors and a simple floral design. Wallpaper was used to brightly decorate the walls, furniture tended […]
Get Cozy in your Perfect Bedroom Haven
Get Cozy in your Perfect Bedroom Haven There’s just something about a cozy haven. Where you can turn the main lights down, the mood lights up, and pull a warm fuzzy blanket over you and feel the outside world melt away as you cozy into your sanctuary. Although it’s not a place we can hide […]
Creating your Own Bedroom Haven
Creating your Own Bedroom Haven Your bedroom should be your haven. When you come home from a long, difficult day that tries to take every last bit of your energy and sanity, the one place to hug you and tell you that everything will be okay, should be your bedroom. A bedroom should be an […]
Art Deco Brought its Glam to the 1920’s
Art Deco brought its Glam to the 1920s The 1920s were known as the Roaring 20s, when Art Deco traveled from France to the US. World War I and the aftermath of the 1918 Spanish Flu were over and The Great Gatsby had just been published, so the country was excited to embrace the glamor […]
Asking an Expert: Cabinet Refinishing
Ask an Expert Talking with a Local Cabinet Refinishing Professional We sat down with a local painting contractor that has been an expert in his field for over 15 years, and has taken on the incredibly detail-oriented skill of refinishing kitchen cabinets. We’ve all heard of the DIY kits, but something told us there’s a […]
Home Trends throughout the Decades
Home Trends throughout the Decades A look inside some of the best interior design trends – and the not so good! With every decade comes new trends, in homes and throughout culture. Interior design trends ran from modest and simplistic to glamorous and bold. Whether you feel drawn to simplicity in neutral colors and plain […]
Four Southwestern Architecture Landmarks to Visit on your Next Road Trip
Four Southwestern Architecture Landmarks to Visit on your Next Road Trip The Southwest is known for many things, including its natural wonders like the Grand Canyon and the Big Bend. When it comes to architectural wonders, the Southwest is home to many historic Pueblo landmarks and modern structures built and designed to thrive in its […]
8 Must-Read Books to Get you Through 2022
We are well into 2022 and couldn’t be more excited about the momentum of the year so far! Our team has some really great projects in the works, and sometimes when you get into the thick of projects, you forget to keep educating yourself. It can be difficult to go to classes or seminars, or […]
From Trash to Treasured Home
Image courtesy of Earthship Biotecture From Trash to Treasured Home Finding a Sustainable Home in the Architecture of Earthships Imagine taking some of your trash, items such as aluminum soda and beer cans, bottles of all colors, and old tires, and then building a house with them. Not only that, you build it in such […]
Boho Boys ‘Adventure’ Themed Nursery: A Space That Grows with Baby
There is so much to do when preparing to welcome your first child! Crib and diapers and clothes and toys… you make a list, and it just seems to get longer the closer you get to welcoming your new bundle! Through all that preparation, it was really important to me to have a nursery that felt like an oasis, functioned well, and would grow with my son as he grew!
From Around the Web: 20 Awesome Photos of Design Fails
Who DOESN’T love design fails?! Let’s have a little fun today and laugh together as we take on some amazing design fails. As my mentor always says ironically… “someone somewhere is proud of that!!” Now listen, we are all for creativity and thinking outside of the box! It’s just that there is thinking outside of the box, and then thinking on another planet!