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. [...]

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On Location – How To Detail an Open Riser Stair

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 [...]

On Location – How to Detail A Tile Inlay

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 [...]

On Location – Floor Plans

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 [...]

Rob’s Renovation in Calgary Part 1

John and Matthew offer up their solution to Annie’s site problem. View the renderings and plan below. Before After

Annie’s Site Problem – Part 2

John and Matthew present their solution to Shannon’s Outdoor Space problem.

Shannon’s Outdoor Space Problem – 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’s Australian Home Remodel – Part 2

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 [...]

Sherylee’s Australian Home Remodel – Part 1

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

Mike and Denise’s Virginia House Remodel – Part 3

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’s Virginia House Remodel – Part 2

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. [...]

Mike and Denise’s Virginia House Remodel – Part 1

John and Matthew continue their look at Pradeep’s remodel by looking at suggestions from a Slow Home Studio viewer. VIEW PART 1

Pradeep’s Remodel in India – Part 2

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 [...]

Pradeep’s Remodel in India – Part 1

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’s Living Space Problem – Part 2

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 – [...]

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