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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.

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.

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.

Asking an Expert: Cabinet Refinishing
Should you refinish or replace your cabinets? Learn expert insights on cost, durability, and design to make the right decision for your home.

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!

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.