delivering value
Invest your own labor.
Simplify forms for ease of construction.
Celebrate natural finishes.
Orient for daylighting to save on fixtures.
Design for stock cabinets.
budget-minders
Corian countertops
“The dark charcoal background with yellow and sage particles reminds me of terrazzo. It really ties together the maple and slate flooring.”
DuPont, 800.906.7765; www.corian.com.
Vermont natural black slate flooring
“The dark slate tiles were used to reinforce the long, rectangular volume of the house.”
Hilltop Slate, 518.642.2270; www.hilltopslate.com.
Kolbe & Kolbe wood windows
“The windows have solid wood construction and come with great features at an affordable price. We combined a variety of standard sizes to create a 10-foot-by-10-foot glass wall.”
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., 800.955.8177; www.kolbe-kolbe.com.
White subway tile on bathroom walls and white octagonal floor tiles
“A timeless, classic finish.”
Triangle Tile & Stone of NC, 919.859.5860; www.triangletile.com.
¾-inch solid maple flooring
“A gorgeous blonde wood, which richly contrasts with the slate material.”
Union Church Millworks, 540.862.0767; www.millwork2002.com.
