Creating Home Environments

The residences at Mount Auburn Village are uniquely crafted to take advantage of the dramatic architecture of the renovated church; but it’s not only the aesthetics of the space that are impressive. In fact, perhaps more compelling are the structural elements of the space. The materials used for both the interior and exterior of the [...]

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Work on the renovation project is progressing! Recently, the windows were installed and the house already looks great. We chose to preserve the visual integrity of the original house by installing windows that were replicas of the originals. But the quality of these windows far surpasses that of the windows that were there originally. The new [...]

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Susan Cracraft, our Design Assistant, is another integral part of our team. Susan has been with Haddad Hakansson for nearly four months and has already contributed in immeasurable ways. Her talent as an artist is clearly evident in the drawings she produces for our clients and contractors, which make our vision of a space tangible. [...]

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Our homeowners have moved out and the demolition process is well under way.  Since this is a home that was built pre-1978, our construction team took great care in protecting the home, the surrounding environment, and themselves from the potential lead paint that was probably everywhere.   (See our previous post about working in sites [...]

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As of April 22, 2010, the EPA enacted strict guidelines regarding work done in homes built prior to 1978.   These regulations pertain to any work, like renovations, painting, or reparis, thta might disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools; the law now requires all workers who work on such projects to be certified [...]

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We’ve been working on such divergent spaces this season. Some small, some very large. Our last blog talked about making a small space feel bigger. Lots of space in a room can be great but it can also create its own challenges. Rooms that are “too big” can feel impersonal, cavernous and have echos. How [...]

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Start The Process Early and Work With A Design Professional. Your home has one chance to make a first impression. And first impressions are everything. Whether the property is owner-occupied or vacant, staging is recommended before listing any property. It can be equally effective after a property has been on the market for an extended [...]

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Congratulations to Seth Rudetsky and Kerry A. Dowling who were honored at SpeakEasy Stage Company’s Annual Benefit Gala on March 23rd. The evening was perfection at it’s best!  From major selections in the silent auction to the 7-minute appeal that raised$50K and then matched to total $100K – the company has certainly come into its [...]

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