Tag: Architecture

There are ten kinds of framing timbers which were employed in the colonial house. Their use and their names have remained standard in frame construction for more than two centuries. The summer beam pictured here, is a heavy ceiling beam spanning the middle of a large room. When designing the kitchen, this summer beam was... Read the full article
This blog is the first of a series of blogs to come, that focus on media rooms. In the 21st century, technology has become an integral part of modern day life. As we move forward in this era of technology, it seems that the media room is increasingly becoming an essential part of the home.... Read the full article
From time to time, clients reach out to me and ask for help with more than just their kitchens.  I have fond memories of working with clients on their living areas, pantries, bathrooms, closet spaces, window fixtures, and even the exteriors of their homes, among other spaces! This French styled home pictured above was built... Read the full article
My family: My husband Charles and my son David.   Teatro Olimpica, the last design by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. The Trompe l’Oeil onstage scenery designed by Vincenzo Scamozzi is incredible to me. The stage set gives the impression of long streets descending into the horizon. I could sit there for hours.  Talk about... Read the full article
Fairfax & Sammons is an internationally recognized firm of classical architects specializing in residential architectural design.  Richard and Anne are, and will always be, the two architects in my life that became my mentors early on in my career.  I am forever grateful. In their own words they are “..committed to the tradition of architecture... Read the full article
A place where architecture and interior design for kitchens began, the pantry is a transitional space between kitchens and dining rooms.  Also used as staging areas for serving meals, the Butler’s pantry could be visible to guests. Therefore, the pantry required more of an aesthetic appeal than its neighboring space, the kitchen.  As a result,... Read the full article
Join Kitchen Designer Sarah Blank for a lecture on “Classicism and the New Kitchen for New and Historic Buildings.” Thursday April 4th, from 10:25 am to 12:30 pm, at the Traditional Building Conference Series in Norwalk CT. Located at the: The Hilton Garden Inn 560 Main Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut USA 06851 Some of the most successful kitchens... Read the full article
“If we are organized backstage, then our lives are less complicated” — Unknown I find it very rewarding to have a linen storage that keeps one’s sheets, towels, tablecloths, placemats and blankets all organized. This wonderful wall of storage built at Robert Todd Lincoln’s home, known as the Hildene Estate, is a major feature of... Read the full article