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Welcome to the Gable Design — your go-to resource for architecture and interior design tips in Central Pennsylvania. Browse posts on residential design, renovations, and construction planning.
Sustainability is NOT What You Think it is!
You know how there are restaurants who claim “we have the best wings in the world!” …while you enjoy their enthusiasm and their wings may,
Designing Around Children and Pets For Home
One of the greatest challenges for young homeowners or pet lovers is to design a space around kids and pets. Keeping in mind the factors of cleanliness, hygiene, comfort, and functionality, it is important to design a space strategically, while considering a few do’s and don’ts when it comes to material specifications, interior decoration items, and space planning. Whether it is smart technology or creative DIY ideas, here is a list of a few ideas that you can incorporate in your homes to aim for a kid- and pet-friendly space.
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
Project Highlight: An Architect’s Custom Home Office
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!
3 Ways To Increase the Success of Your Small Business … and keep you from pulling your hair out!
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!
What No One Will Tell You: 3 Ways Architects SAVE YOU MONEY
“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.
2 Weeks into 2021…I’m Exhausted
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 Designers Specialize in One Style: Here’s Why I DON’T.
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!
