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San Francisco Cottage Transforms Into Modern Dwelling

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A research scientist with an eye for detail approached Studio VARA to transform a 1908 cottage in San Francisco’s Noe Valley into a modern dwelling. To the north, the open living area at the heart of the home expands past the folding window wall to the east-facing deck beyond.

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San Francisco Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Views from a 100 Van Ness apartment in San Francisco’s Civic Center neighborhood. Introduction and neighborhood guides by Katie Morell San Francisco’s rolling hills, Bay views, beaches and cosmopolitan feel make it an aspirational place to live.

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REMODELING Cost vs. Value Report Highlights

JG Kitchens

Here are the highlights for Gold Notes ‘ readers: Small remodeling projects, like this San Diego powder room, have higher ROI than large projects. Photo Courtesy: JG Kitchens / Terry Smith Cabinetry and Design in New Bathroom Idea Book ). So regardless of what you spent, to the prospect that kitchen needs to go.”.

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REMODELING Cost vs. Value Report Highlights

JG Kitchens

Here are the highlights for Gold Notes ‘ readers: Small remodeling projects, like this San Diego powder room, have higher ROI than large projects. Photo Courtesy: JG Kitchens / Terry Smith Cabinetry and Design in New Bathroom Idea Book ). So regardless of what you spent, to the prospect that kitchen needs to go.”.

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Uplifted Brick Building in San Francisco Houses Graphic Design Office

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

It is located within an existing brick building in the Jackson Square Historic District of San Francisco, California, USA. It opens out to a roof deck which brings elements of the outdoors into the office. A second story volume was added above the original floor.

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Guest Post: Commercial-Grade Appliances on your Deck by Russ Faulk of Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet

JG Kitchens

And if you want that sweet set-up to include the latest gear, here are Russ’ inputs on the hottest trend in outdoor kitchens: Commercial-grade appliances for residential settings: Outdoor cooking style can be yours! Outdoor kitchens are as popular as they’ve ever been, but they are undergoing change.

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Micro Apartments are the Next Big Thing

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Micro apartments are hot in many cities with developers busy building entire buildings of them in places like New York City and San Francisco. The large rooftop deck features views of downtown Seattle. San Francisco may arguably be the most expensive city to rent in the U.S.