jkeppersMar 30, 20191 min readHome CentralFor many, the kitchen is the true center of home life. A place to cook, to congregate, to socialize, to organize. But sometimes this can...
jkeppersOct 17, 20181 min readFrost WallsHere we see the footings and frost walls of the new home installed to the level of the basement floor. The frost walls are created with...
jkeppersOct 14, 20181 min read3d Design - See it before it's built!It's important to understand your house addition (or new home or office project, for that matter) before it's built. Three-dimensional...
jkeppersOct 9, 20181 min readIt Doesn't Have to be BigThis sun room/entry porch addition fits seamlessly into the original home and provides a much needed entry vestibule and enclosed porch...
jkeppersOct 8, 20181 min readArchitects and BuildersArchitects know design. Builders know how to build. They are two very different skills. I know this because I worked for sixteen years at...
jkeppersOct 5, 20181 min readThe difference a trained eye makesAs an architect, I'm trained to consider aesthetics when designing a home or remodel. By paying for good design upfront, you can avoid...
jkeppersSep 29, 20181 min readDeck TilesDeck tiles offer a refreshing change from the same old "wood strip" look you usually see. They are a perfect fit at this Mediterranean...
jkeppersSep 27, 20181 min readOrnate Bedroom NicheThis ornate and formal master bedroom with its ornamental woodwork and arched niche actually responds to some practical issues. The...
jkeppersSep 21, 20181 min readA Special DeckOne special element can make a huge difference. The corner steps on this wood deck add something really special to this otherwise typical...