I have two big projects underway and I can’t wait to share all the fun details and challenges. The first up is what I am calling the Streamlined Victorian. My clients bought a gorgeous home with lots of great character to fit their family of five, however, the house has its challenges.
Read MoreWe worked with Architect Courtney Rombough to flesh out the new layout. After several rounds of revisions, we finally landed on a “not quite” open concept. The clients really wanted to retain the separate dining room for their big holiday dinners, so we worked within the existing footprint to combine the original kitchen, bedroom, and full bath to make the big kitchen/family room they wanted.
Read MoreThe second floor of the Modern Farmhouse had all the essentials, however, once again, the layout was super weird. This was mostly due to the fireplace again, causing both bathrooms to be super small and awkward.
Read MoreThe Modern Farmhouse came with a host of layout issues. Take the first floor, pictured above. The house was a typical center hall colonial when you first walked into the foyer. You have the formal living room on the left and dining room on the right, however, from there it gets pretty funky.
Read MoreMy name is Jamie Lyn Smith and I want to take you along on the journey of how Smith Home Studios came to be. I have always had a love for home design, although it took me a long time to turn my passion into a business. I started SHS in my forties after a winding career path that eventually led me here.
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