Northern Arizona Designers - That includes me!

Board by Board Design and Build has been fortunate to be

written about in so many magazine articles and blogs
in the last few years. 

I enjoy being asked to be part of an article or
other special feature in any magazine,blog, etc.,
so I almost always say yes. Anyone who really
knows me, knows I am never lacking in an
opinion on most subjects, especially if it
concerns design. Any opportunity to provide my two
cents works for me!  Okay, I admit it, I am bossy
and opinionated.  Since I am in a business that
is all about having an opinion I see
it as a good thing.

Recently Luxe Magazine, (a gorgeous design magazine)
contacted me about being featured in their July issue
with a focus on Designers in Northern Arizona.  Secretly
I was really thrilled to be asked.  I have had a subscription
to this magazine for several years and often daydreamed
about being part of it!   It feels a little surreal to realize
that quiet thought became a reality. I was asked to share
a little bit about our business in Prescott, Arizona!
Here is the article. If you can't read it, try
clicking on the photo and it should enlarge it.

 Meanwhile in other news:  Another national  Kitchen
and Bath magazine contacted me today about an
upcoming article on laundry room design.  They asked
if I would be interested in sharing my thoughts.
You bet, as I mentioned before I love giving my two cents!  

I will keep you posted.

Design Features That Will Sell Your Home Faster And Make You More Money!

Just recently I read an extremely interesting article about simple design features
that add value to your home and perceived value to buyers. If you are selling,
or just want to make smart choices as you build or remodel
these are features that buyers are looking for.  Most homeowners
I work with are concerned about making good investments in their home.
They are typically thinking about a possible sale somewhere in the future. 

The good news is you don't have to be boring or blandly neutral to make a
home marketable.  As I often tell clients, "good design is like living in your
savings account".  You may not get 100% of it back but you can see a large
return if done correctly!

The following list is from Zillow Digs, based on tracked features that

bring perspective buyers to your home.  The great news for me is
these are all things that we are planning into our designs everyday!

  Design Features That Sell A House!

Bottom line, enjoy adding some of the fantastic design features on the
market today to your home with the knowledge that they will make a good
investment in the long run! Interestingly enough I have 11 of these elements
in my home!  I think we need to work on that outdoor kitchen next!