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A few weeks ago I shared the SketchUp plan for turning this unused corner of the Palm Springs condo into functional stor...
08/07/2026

A few weeks ago I shared the SketchUp plan for turning this unused corner of the Palm Springs condo into functional storage. Now it’s built!

We kept it simple and intentional — matching the existing architecture so it feels like it was always supposed to be there, while creating much-needed locked owner storage for the Airbnb.

Sometimes good design isn’t about adding more. It’s about making better use of what’s already there.

I love when actual samples arrive! It really makes a project start to feel real.
08/03/2026

I love when actual samples arrive! It really makes a project start to feel real.

You can never have enough storage! Working on a storage solution for an Airbnb in Palm Springs. Turning this awkward cor...
07/22/2026

You can never have enough storage!

Working on a storage solution for an Airbnb in Palm Springs. Turning this awkward corner into a functional space with storage.

I did a quick build in sketchup and now we wait for the finished result.

Materials rarely get selected one at a time.A tile might look great on its own. So might a countertop, cabinet finish, o...
07/06/2026

Materials rarely get selected one at a time.

A tile might look great on its own. So might a countertop, cabinet finish, or paint color.

The challenge is making them work together.

When I’m developing a palette, I’m looking at contrast, texture, scale, warmth, and how natural and artificial light will affect each material throughout the day.

Individual selections matter, but the relationship between them is what creates the final experience.

Before SketchUp, before plans, before renderings, there’s usually a notebook.Most of my ideas start as rough sketches an...
07/02/2026

Before SketchUp, before plans, before renderings, there’s usually a notebook.

Most of my ideas start as rough sketches and dimensions scribbled across a page while I’m trying to understand a space. The drawing itself isn’t the goal. It’s simply a way to think through the problem.

Sometimes the fastest path to a solution is putting pencil to paper.

Not every design idea survives renovation.This bathroom started with a simple goal: create a more intentional focal poin...
06/29/2026

Not every design idea survives renovation.

This bathroom started with a simple goal: create a more intentional focal point within the shower opening up the space making it more functional. Before demolition, I mocked up the original niche concept with painter’s tape to study the proportions and placement.

Once the walls were opened, the existing construction revealed a different set of opportunities and constraints. Rather than forcing the original idea, the design evolved. The niche shifted locations, the shower was completely reworked, and custom cabinetry was designed for the vanity and recessed medicine cabinet.

What began as a cosmetic update became a lesson in adapting to what a space is willing to give you.

The finished design isn’t exactly what was originally planned. It’s better because of what was learned along the way.

Breakfast nooks and banquette seating are often associated with maximizing space, but for me they’re just as much about ...
06/24/2026

Breakfast nooks and banquette seating are often associated with maximizing space, but for me they’re just as much about creating comfort.

In smaller homes, every piece has to work harder. Built-in seating can increase capacity, provide hidden storage, create natural gathering spaces, and establish a stronger sense of place than a table floating in the middle of a room.

Good design isn’t always about adding more. Sometimes it’s about making the space you already have work better.

Design rarely happens in a straight line.Partway through development on new construction, updated code requirements requ...
06/22/2026

Design rarely happens in a straight line.

Partway through development on new construction, updated code requirements required a door at DFE and the stairwell enclosure to extend to the ceiling. What began as an open stairwell suddenly became a solid wall.

The easiest solution would have been to build the wall and move on.

Instead, I looked for a way to preserve light, connection, and the feeling of openness that existed in the original concept. The result became a series of vertical windows that transform a code requirement into an architectural feature.

Inspired by my appreciation for atriums, balance, and natural light, the design evolved into something more than a code solution. The stairwell became an experience—creating changing views as you ascend while establishing different visual connections throughout the main living area.

Sometimes the best design decisions aren’t part of the original plan. They’re the result of adapting when the rules change.

Today was a reminder that most people aren’t looking for a design.They’re looking for clarity.A friend sent me a floor p...
06/22/2026

Today was a reminder that most people aren’t looking for a design.

They’re looking for clarity.

A friend sent me a floor plan this afternoon and asked for help exploring a patio and carport addition.

A few hours and six SketchUp studies later, the conversation shifted from “What should we do?” to “That’s the one.”

What stuck with me wasn’t the design itself.

It was something they said afterward:

“Nothing beats being able to see it versus trying to imagine what it will look like.”

I told them that’s exactly why I do what I do.

Because I wanted to see it too.

There’s something powerful about taking an idea that only exists in someone’s head and giving it a shape.

That’s where good decisions happen.

Not when we’re imagining possibilities.

When we can actually see them.

A room doesn’t start with cabinetry. For me, it starts with a problem to solve.This space began as a rough sketch while ...
06/19/2026

A room doesn’t start with cabinetry. For me, it starts with a problem to solve.

This space began as a rough sketch while I worked through how to balance storage, function, and flexibility within a relatively small footprint. As the design evolved, so did the details—refining proportions, appliance placement, and how the room would actually be used day to day.

The goal wasn’t simply to create a pantry. It was to create a space that could support everyday living while still feeling intentional and connected to the rest of the home.

Swipe to see how the idea evolved from sketch to finished space.

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