Author Archive: Brandy Keller

  1. Wine Cellars: An Exploration Of Stylish Storage

    by Brandy Keller | April 1, 2008

    By Tina Skinner and Melissa Cardona
    As wine enthusiasts, authors Tina Skinner and Melissa Cardona have first-hand knowledge of the aesthetic of the wine experience. They describe their book, Wine Cellars: An Exploration of Stylish Storage, as a “beautiful dream book,” displaying over 100 cellars in more than 200 rich photographs. Designed as a resource for [...]

  2. Modular Mansions

    by Brandy Keller | April 1, 2008

    By Sheri Koones
    In Modular Mansions, author Sheri Koones takes readers on a tour of large modular homes from several states, displaying the versatility, adaptability, and grandeur of modular construction. Modular homes are often perceived as glorified mobile homes, but Koones dispels this stereotype with colorful photographs and profiles of expansive homes with styles ranging from [...]

  3. Island Dreaming

    by Brandy Keller | July 17, 2006

    More space, more function, more amenities. Homeowners want more of everything, so what’s the best way to get the storage and convenience that you’d like? Perhaps adding an island in your kitchen is the solution.

    Kitchen experts are designing islands that are not only practical for everyday use but also offer artistic elegance that transcends the boundaries [...]

  4. Design For The Whole Home

    by Brandy Keller | May 15, 2006

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    Design is a concept people often confine to the indoors; there’s a reason it’s called interior design. But while tradition dictates that we “design” a house and “landscape” a yard, Japanese thought suggests that design doesn’t stop at the door, rather extends into the natural environment, where every piece of land is sacred.

    Following the success [...]

  5. Awards For building Excellence

    by Brandy Keller | March 15, 2006

    Professional associations such as The Home Builders Association of Maryland (HBAM) and the Maryland Improvement Contractors Association (MICA) help organize and regulate contractors and teach consumers about how to find and work with qualified professionals. To learn more visit HBAM’s homebuilders.org or MICA’s marylandremodelers.com.
    Professional remodelers know that customer satisfaction is the key to success. Whether [...]