A Trinity Renovation With Artistic Vision: The Kitchen — Part 1 in a Series
We recently took on an exciting whole-home renovation for this lovely historic Trinity in Center City Philadelphia. Originally built in the mid-1800s, the house footprint is just over 17’ x[...]
Creative Smallness: Thinking Big About Smaller Spaces
Tamara at KBIS/IBS It’s January, and we at Myers Constructs are super excited about the year ahead. As we all reflect on the past decades and look to the[...]
The “Spend Once” Approach: Quality Condo Solutions That Last
Over the years, we've worked on many Philadelphia condos in older historic buildings — and we find that many of our clients are drawn to them because they offer nice[...]
In Praise of the Frankfurt Kitchen
I came across a recent article about a kitchen exhibit at MoMA in NYC that reminded me how much I have always appreciated the efficiency and clarity of the Frankfurt[...]
“Big Picture” Renovations: Pulling Together the Pieces to Make a Grander Whole
Sometimes, we take on project homes where the individual main rooms are in good — or even great — condition, but the house needs an overall upgrade. That was the[...]
In the Works: Condo in the Sky Project Design
For the past couple of weeks, we've been deep into the project design phase for our Fairmount penthouse condo project. As you may recall, our clients are downsizing into this[...]
Appliances: Which Package Is Right for You?
Choosing an appliance package is always a complex decision for a homeowner. Interestingly, a single appliance purchase can often provide the "tipping point" for an entire kitchen renovation. In fact,[...]
Planning the Ideal Kitchen Renovation
The kitchen. Everyone has their personal take on what this space means to them. For some, it serves mainly as a source of food and comfort, a gathering space for[...]
Of Kitchens and Memory-Making
What makes a great kitchen? It's a question we answer often in our line of work. To me, kitchens are work places, first and foremost. That goes back to my[...]
Myers Constructs Q&A: Planning the Perfect Custom Bathroom
This week, Tamara offers her thoughts on planning a bathroom renovation that fits the very personalized needs of every home. Q: What are the most important considerations for homeowners planning[...]