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The Kitchen Conundrum: A Guide to Open-Concept vs. Closed Kitchens

by Jessica Craig

In the realm of home design, few decisions hold as much weight as the layout of the kitchen. It serves as the heart of the home, where culinary delights are crafted and cherished memories are made. Two primary kitchen designs dominate the modern architectural landscape: open-concept kitchens and closed kitchens.

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The Lexington Blends Traditional and Contemporary

By: Debbie McAlexander on 3rd Sep 2015

The Prairie-style Lexington house plan, with its hipped roof and squared column supports, looks both traditional and contemporary at once. With minor changes, this single-level design could also ...

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The Lexington Blends Traditional and Contemporary

What Appeals to Millennials in Home Design

By: Debbie McAlexander on 1st Sep 2015

Baby boomers and generation Xers have had their time to dominate the world of home ownership and home design and now it is the millennials who are having a say in the way of home evolution. They ...

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What Appeals to Millennials in Home Design

Starting The Process

By: Debbie McAlexander on 24th Aug 2015

Hello, this is us, Rick and Debbie McAlexander owners of Associated Designs. Here we are on one of our favorite hikes at Tumalo Falls in Oregon. We have begun the process of designing a new home ...

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Starting The Process