The Art of Studio Design
We often receive requests to design spaces that integrate our customers' professional work into their homes. These spaces dedicated to our clients' needs to work, play, and be creative in[...]
Mixed-Use Redevelopment Project Launches
On deck this week: A mixed-use three-story building renovation in Fishtown. We are currently in the planning phase of this project with our client, who recently purchased this building "shell"[...]
Design: A Pet Project
At Myers Constructs, we love animals of all kinds, and we enjoy when our designs benefit our customers' four-legged friends. As part of any design-to-build™ project we undertake, we spend[...]
When the Designer Becomes the Customer
I am a design to build remodeler. That means that I renovate other people's homes for a living. But when it came time recently to start my own living room[...]
The Mindset of Custom Renovation
The average first-time buyer of a custom home renovation typically has to adjust their expectations about some aspect of the process. Why is this true? Nowadays, most people aren't used[...]
Random Thoughts on “Big Box” Styling
When you walk through the home furnishings aisles in any of the "big box" retail stores, you will find that textiles, lighting and accessories are all offered in a general[...]
A Quick Tour of Mario Batali’s Kitchen
A bit more counter clutter than we prefer, but still, a nicely put together workspace. Stay with it for a look at his wine storage room. The man is unapologetically[...]
Lighting: It’s All About the Plan
Lighting: It's All About the Plan As is the case with many aspects of our work, if we do our job well when planning the lighting scheme for a project,[...]
Sneak Peek: East Falls Kitchen Photo Shoot
Take a gander at this lovely image from a photo shoot conducted last week by Mark Gisi of Tabula Creative at one of our kitchen projects in East Falls: We[...]
What does the Oscar greenroom and our clients kitchen have in common?
Awards for everyone! Check it out, Designer Waldo Fernandez has created some relaxing spaces for all presenters and honorees at this year Oscars. The Architectural Digest Greenroom at the[...]