Jeff Pelletier
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Bad Corners and Where to Transition Finishes
It doesn't seem like rocket science, but figuring out how to transition two different materials is something that is often done horribly wrong. Here's how to properly transition materials at corners and make your building vastly better looking.
Learn more.Ask a Designer, Custom Residential, Interior Design
Do the Shoes Match the Boards?
Do the shoes match the boards? As in, should the shoe on your baseboard match the baseboard or the floor? The baseboard! Here's how to ensure that you have nice, consistent baseboards and shoes that don't fight with your floors.
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An Architect’s Thoughts on Hospital Rooms
When an architect ends up in the hospital, even then they keep on observing and judging the spaces they occupy there.
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Commercial, Custom Residential, Interior Design
How to Create Great Outdoor Rooms
Creating an outdoor room isn't hard, but creating a GREAT outdoor room in the Northwest has some unique challenges. Here's what to look for.
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Strategic Planning: Charting the Course
Strategic planning is a process in which you identify your goals and how you're going to get there. Here is a list of the values and the vision that keep Board & Vellum humming, as of 2011.
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How Big Should a Bedroom Be?
Planning a bedroom is a fun exercise of managing dimensions, rules of thumb, and practical advice. Here are our tips and guides for how to size a bedroom.
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What to Expect in Your Multifamily Feasibility Study
If knowledge is power, a feasibility study is an invaluable investment in your potential multifamily project. A comprehensive feasibility study should give you the important, foundational information you need to make informed decisions about your project early. Thorough and efficient, so you can move forward with confidence and clarity.
Exterior Updates
Strategic updates to the building’s exterior — like a high-contrast paint upgrade — celebrate its commercial origin while bringing it into the 21st century with a new use. Queen Anne Commercial Conversion | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Your Guide to Multifamily Feasibility Studies
If you’ve been thinking about developing a multifamily project, whether it’s new construction or a conversion, apartments or townhomes, you’ve probably heard someone mention the need for something called a “feasibility study.” But what exactly is a feasibility study, and why is it such a crucial first step?
The Middle Housing Bill FAQ
Washington State’s HB1110 — also called the Middle Housing Bill — is setting the stage for big changes to code and zoning in Seattle. But what is middle housing? And what is the “missing middle” HB1110 seeks to fill? You have questions and we have answers based on our best, current understanding of this landmark legislation.
What To Consider When Future-Proofing Your Home
How long do you plan to stay in your current home? If you’re considering staying in it through your golden years, you’ll want to start thinking about future-proofing. Confused? Don’t worry! Here, we’ll walk you through the four basic principles to follow when you’re planning to age in place.
How to Design to a Concept Instead of a Theme
Concept vs. Theme. Maybe you’ve never thought about the difference between these approaches to design. Maybe you didn’t even realize they were related to design! The difference is subtle, but being able to tell them apart could be what keeps you from taking your design vision to an unpleasant extreme.
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