Designing Your Home

After years of commuting back and forth from New York, this second home in Lafayette, La is seeing new life. Follow along with the podcast on the blog post, Modern Ranch Home.  To find out more information regarding Universal Design, check out The Whole Building Design Guide.  

In the story of Pool View, we start by looking at the incredible design potential that stewed beneath dark drapery and narrow spaces. The home is gorgeous with double height ceilings, ornate metal details, and large travertine tile throughout.  After living in the home for three years, the homeowner's decided it was time to create a kitchen and living space that fit their lifestyle. Pool View Story

On this episode I'm sharing an interview featured on "Let the Good Talk Roll". Natalie had some amazing questions ranging from the start of my practice, how to find inspiration, and what it's like being married to an amazing photographer. Check it out as we dive into some of the insights behind Brad Michael Architecture. Special thanks to Natalie for such a fun interview! 

As an avid city dweller, I love the front porch as it's the perfect place to watch the world go by, enjoying all the comings and goings. But what about your rear porch? This often-neglected outdoor space can be transformed into a lovely respite with just a few elements to bring it all together. Let's take a look at how to love your rear porch! Reasons to Love Your Rear Porch

The size of the bedrooms in your home starts with the home's overall square footage. The larger the home, the larger the bedrooms will be. For a good rule of thumb, I always account for a bedroom to accommodate at least a queen size bed. By doing this, we can provide comfortable accommodations for any one such as a roommate, teenager, or guest that stays at our home. Let's take a look at a few different bedroom sizes and their matching square footages! What is a Good Bedroom Size?

You may have just bought your home or maybe you're thinking of buying a new one. There's a good chance that the first place you're going to start is with the kitchen! Here are some fundamentals that I start with to get the function and style correct with any kitchen. Must- Haves for Your Kitchen Design

The location of your property line is critical for any new construction, and it's especially critical to the renovation of an existing building's exterior. If you plan on adding to your home, don't do any work until you have survey. Most cities will require this document for permitting. Where's My Property Line?

The primary bedroom, formally known as the master bedroom, is an area of focus in most homes. It was once told to me by a realtor, “it's where the person paying for the house stays so it better be good.” In a way I guess they're right, but let's dive deeper into what we NEED in a smaller primary bedroom. Making a room larger certainly is a great start, but often times need a little more creativity to support the idea that is THE primary bedroom. Primary Bedroom Ideas for a Shotgun Home

We've made it through 2020, but not before all of us had to make significant adjustments to our “work from home” situation. Within three months of 2020 I had seven clients reach out about attic conversions! It was an influx of people thrown into a situation they hadn't prepared for, and they needed to find more space in their home! The truth is, working from home means we are also taking many virtual calls. This means that we have to pay attention to our adjacencies for sound and backgrounds for visuals. Let's dive in! What Do I Need in My Home Office?

What are the qualities of a good contractor? We recently dove into this question as we approached our own personal home renovation! A little backstory, when we started this project we went through eight contractors. Yes, eight. We couldn't seem to get anyone to call us back or give us feedback! Our go-to contractor had just retired so we were starting fresh in the search for a good contractor in the area. Let's discuss what we found are the TOP factors to include when picking your contactor. Qualities of a Solid Contractor

Congratulations! You've made it to one of the many places on the internet that can help you resolve your question of renovate or build?! Hopefully my insight as a New Orleans based architect will provide a unique perspective as you conduct your research into this topic. The four reasons below are selected in order of importance. Let's dive in. Should I Build or Renovate?

So you've made the decision to move forward with your dream home, and now you're starting the process of hiring an architect. Congratulations! This process can begin in a number of ways, but I'm assuming you were sent here from a contractor, friend, or let's be honest…the city made you. Nevertheless, you're here and I'm excited to share some helpful tips for what to look for when hiring your architect. This list below is in order of importance, and is a great start to making your design journey exciting. Let's dive in! Hiring an Architect