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Trend towards smaller home sizes continues. As the trend towards smaller home sizes continues some of the home plans that I designed towards the beginning of my career are relevant again.  I have always tried to create timeless design and I think that quality in my home plans can be seen in this early collection […]

Kitchens truely are the heart of  the home. I was so happy to help my friends remodel their kitchen and they are so happy to have it complete.  They were very patient in deciding what they wanted and what would best suit their family.  The result is stunning.

Details, details, details… This is such an amazing landscape that I wanted to point out some of the interesting and uncommon details.  Notice the use of the spheres in the stairway design and in the finial balls under the pot shelves.  Spheres are not commonly used in exterior architecture, so they awaken and attract the […]

Never underestimate the impact of landscaping! The landscaping is in at DuMc; the triplex in Bountiful.  The home officially looks complete and ready to have someone move-in.  This landscape provides a diversity of different areas for enjoying the outdoors.  There are several sitting areas that vary from outdoor eating to lying in the sun.  This […]

Beautiful Kitchen Remodel It is hard to imagine a transformation as large as this was.  These clients came to me with an out-of-date kitchen and open minds.  They were starting with a small space in an older home, which made it imperative to use every inch wisely in the new kitchen and dining room.  The […]

Springdale, Utah Landscape Plan The gorgeous natural scenery of Springdale calls for a very unique landscape plan.  I love this landscape plan as it relates to the native surroundings.  There are pathways, patios, gazeboes, a fire pit and a jacuzzi throughout the space to maximize the outdoor living.  Trees border the property to create privacy, […]

I’m really excited about the Portland Street of Dreams this year!  It is always a great show and this year it is located in Lake Oswego which is a beautiful suburb of Portland.  There are nine houses on the tour, but the hightlight of the tour is a remodel of a 65 year old home.  This […]

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend!  I love holiday decorations, and that includes July!  Here are a few fun ideas for July festivities.  

I designed this pool house last summer and it is being put to full use this season!  Outdoor living spaces have become increasing important to people in their home design.  Creating this pool house with a kitchenette and sitting area is a great way to increase the use of the pool area.  Enjoy the summer […]

This Robert McArthur home in the Stone Ridge Estates in Bountiful is on the market.  Today I’m showing the master bedroom, the upstairs homework space and bedrooms, and the lower level game room and exercise room.  For more information contact the owner Jonathan Rose 801-309-7630