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.
Five simple tips on how to choose a home design style for your upcoming renovation project When deciding to renovate your home, the first thing you’ll need to think about (other than budget) is how you want your home to look and feel. Everyone has their own favorite architectural style. You may not be an […]
As an architect and designer, there is a high demand for technology (tons of screens!) but also a space to lay out large drawings to review, sketch, hand render etc. Additionally I needed a space I could comfortably meet with clients and other professionals. I also needed TONS of storage! Take a look at the highlights of the process and how we, in partnership with Susquehanna Craftsmen, achieved the finished look!
We’ve all got struggles, mine is wearing multiple hats as a small business. I am the owner, designer, secretary, front desk person, accounts department, marketing, contract specialist, and IT. Many hats! While I am actively working to build a team and distribute some of those hats over the next year, here are steps that I have taken to help me combat this challenge and feeling overwhelmed, ensuring I spend let time “pushing paper” and more time spend where I should!
“Hiring an architect is a waste of money.” Yikes. *Opens tub of ice cream and cries a little…* Well… while I will never tell you what to do with your own money, let me just tackle a quick myth: architects should not be seen as a luxury. Architects are a piece of the foundational workings of every construction project and are invaluable! We can also save you money. Here’s how.
Picture this…you’re driving along a mountainous road in Pennsylvania, on the edge of what is known as “The Pretzel City,” when you come across…a seven-story tall Pagoda???
What if you didn’t have to leave your home as you grew old? Remove the burden of relying on family to care for you? What if there was another way? For one of my clients, we found a way!
Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain and a little out of whack with all that’s going on right now. Should you keep calm and carry on? Or should you join the crowds and buy ALL the pasta? In the last couple weeks I’ve been speaking with many and here are my top takeaways that I hope will help you navigate this time.
Most interior and architectural designers choose one design style and specialize in it, guiding their clients to the products and aesthetic they are used to… modern farmhouse… craftsmen… contemporary… here is why I DON’T!
Did you know that it was the British who named this mansion and its land Fort Hunter? This mansion has such history and was owned by many prominent founders of Central Pennsylvania.
empathy and perspective: what you need to know to be a leader I have to say, there is so much information and content packed into this 35 minute video. For those who have never heard of Simon Sinek, he is the author of multiple best selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is […]
From doing what I’m told to creating my own path…. change is terrifying. This is my story about being absolutely terrified and doing it anyway.
