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John Brown
The open riser stair in our newly completed Housebrand house has a carpet inlay on each tread as well as a carpeted landing which requires some specific attention to all the connection details. First, at the top of the stairs, a custom wood nosing has been installed across the entire top of the last riser. [...]
For durability reasons, it is a good idea to detail a resilient flooring at your front door. One elegant solution is to create a tile inlay because it visually allows the hardwood to flow through to the entry while simultaneously providing the durability of a floor mat. An inlay simply means that the tile surface [...]
In today’s episode, we are reviewing the floor plans of our recently completed Housebrand house that will be featured throughout our “on location” segments. This three storey, 3,000 square foot home features a sunken courtyard on the lower level and a main floor terrace off the living and dining rooms taking advantage of expansive views [...]
We are very excited to announce that Slow Home will be on location in one of our most recently completed Housebrand homes. The house, designed and built by John and Matthew, is a 3,000 square foot infill house in one of Calgary’s established inner city neighborhoods. This house is located on a standard 50 by [...]
John and Matthew reveal their redesign ideas for Rob in Calgary’s home. Today’s Slides:
This week’s design dilemma comes to us from Rob in Calgary, who wrote: “Hi John and Matthew, I recently developed my basement and added a TV room and kids play area downstairs, and would like to make the main floor more of an adult space, but would still like to have a TV and some [...]
John and Matthew offer up their solution to Annie’s site problem. View the renderings and plan below. Before After
Annie from Canmore writes to John and Matthew about problems with the outdoor space of her property. “Hi Guys… Inspired by your course in the weekend! Thx. We live in Canmore, just finished this reno. How do I create privacy, with some shade, yet keep the big views and sun on this south facing deck? [...]
Shannon from Calgary comes to John and Matthew with a problem with the outdoor space on her home. “Hi John and Matthew, My husband and I are in the process of designing our landscape plan for our new home. Although we live in suburbia, our aesthetic is quite modern and we would love to continue [...]
John and Matthew review the bathroom design details in two of their recently completed projects in this fourth and final part of their bathroom design series.
In the third of our four part series looking at bathroom design, John and Matthew review the Slow Home Design fundamentals for creating a good bathroom.
John and Matthew discuss common pitfalls in Bathroom design in the second of our four part series.
In the first of our four part series looking at bathrooms John and Matthew analyze the design of this month’s case study project.
John and Matthew review the bedroom design details in two of their recently completed projects in this fourth and final part of their bedroom design series.
In the third of our four part series looking at bedroom design, John and Matthew review the Slow Home Design fundamentals for creating a good bedroom.
John and Matthew discuss the four most common pitfalls in bedroom design in the second of our four part series.
In the first of our four part series looking at bedrooms John and Matthew analyze the design of this month’s case study project.
In the final of a four-part series looking at dining room design, John and Matthew discuss the detailing of their case study from part one.
In the third of a four-part series looking at dining room design, John and Matthew discuss the design fundamentals of a slow dining room space from their 12 Steps.
In the second of a four-part series looking at dining room design, John and Matthew discuss common pitfalls to show what not to do when designing a dining room space.
In the first of a four-part series looking at dining room design, John and Matthew examine a 2400 square feet inner city home recently completed by their architecture firm Housebrand.
In the final part of our look at living room design, John and Matthew discuss some of the architectural detailing that can be used to create a good focal point.
In the third part of our series on living space design, John and Matthew show how the Slow Home Principles apply to the 1960′s split-level home discussed in part 1.
In the second part of their look at living spaces, John and Matthew look at some common pitfalls that typify bad living room design.
In the first part of their living room design series, John and Matthew look at a 1960′s split-level house that was remodelled by their architecture firm housebrand.
In this post form January 2012, John and Matthew discuss the variety of ways open stairs can be designed. Stay tuned: new content coming soon to Slow Home Studio. Today’s Slides:
Moraima from Calgary writes: “Hello there, I had the pleasure to attend one of Slow Home Studio seminar couple months ago, so now I am wondering if you can help me in the future renovation of my basement. The basement is full finished now, but we need an additional space for a studio/office that we [...]
John and Matthew finish their look at Sherylee’s home in Western Australia by presenting their solution. PART 1 PART 2
John and Matthew continue their look at Sherylee’s home in Western Australia by looking at some of the submissions to our Facebook page and website. PART 1
Sherylee from Western Australia writes to John and Matthew asking for advice on her home. “We are looking to build a strawbale house (bungalow) in southern Western Australia – this is what we have come up with so far. We have 3 acres of land so will have good solar access. My main concerns are [...]
John and Matthew conclude their look at Mike and Denise’s Virginia house by looking at the upper floor and discussing both their solution as well as those proposed by visitors to slowhomestudio.com PART 1 PART 2
John and Matthew discuss suggestions from Slow Home Studio visitors as well as show their solution to the main floor. PART 1
Mike and Denise write John and Matthew looking for help with their home design problem: “Hi John and Matthew, Your book “Whats Wrong With This House” gave hope for the design problems that my wife and I are trying to solve with our 24′ x 36′ south facing hillside house in the mountains of Virginia. [...]
John and Matthew continue their look at Pradeep’s remodel by looking at suggestions from a Slow Home Studio viewer. VIEW PART 1
Pradeep from India has a question about the remodel of high-rise home. “Hello John and Mathew, I watch your YouTube videos and am a fan of yours from India. I am hoping you can solve a dilemma of mine. I booked a 4-bedroom apartment, the construction of which will finish in a year. Now that [...]
John and Matthew present their solution to Catherine’s living space problem based on the feedback on our Facebook page and website. View Part 1
Catherine from Squamish, BC writes to John and Matthew with her design problem. “Hi John and Matthew. After attending your seminar a few years back and working through the Slow Home problems online I’ve finally got my own Slow Home issues to play with! My husband and I purchased a home in Squamish, BC – [...]
See John and Matthews solution to Dayle’s Living Room + Kitchen Design Problem. See Dayle’s Living Room + Kitchen Remodel – Part 1
Dayle from Calgary writes “Hi John and Matthew, I would really appreciate some design advice on our main floor living room and kitchen. We love our bright infill home in Richmond Park but there are some obvious design flaws. I attended your Furniture Layout course but I am still struggling with how to make the [...]
John and Matthew answer a question from Mike in Toronto about the development of his basement. “Hi John and Matthew, I’m currently in the process of developing my basement, but I am having some issues and am hoping you can provide some direction. I am having trouble with the layout as I am not sure [...]
John and Matthew answer a question from Roger and Zora in Georgia who asked the following: “Hi there, We love your website & your philosophy of design. We purchased our dream property last year, a 16 acre farm in the Blue Ridge mountains. The log cabin, unfortunately, leaves a lot to be desired. After considering [...]
John and Matthew reveal their redesign ideas for Mike in Pennsylvania’s kitchen. Here’s Mike’s original message to us: “Hi there! I bought my first home about 2 years ago. I got a really good deal on it, and I adore the neighborhood. Its a very small home on a very long/narrow lot. Unfortunately, it lacks [...]