It was big year for MMA so we thought… let’s wrap it up with a blog post! The three Passive Houses in our last update (it was 2 years ago, yikes) are all complete and photographed. They have received a great reception and are a significant part of our banner year. It is super ... Read More
Way back in 2012 we moved into our newly renovated townhouse here in Hoboken. It was built to the Passive House standards and I had planned to do a post about this type of construction… well, better late than never! Here are three Passive house projects we have currently in the works…yes, THREE! We’d like to ... Read More
Staying on the house we’ve been looking at for the last few posts, this week we have what seems like a no brainer but takes some effort and planning. The big ideas is… the less sheetrock the better! Any time we can showcase more interesting building materials, we seize the opportunity. [Mowery Marsh Architects, Photo ... Read More
Storage is always a top priority when starting any kitchen design, but we like to think beyond the standard upper cabinets. They are what make everybody’s kitchen feel like… well, everybody’s kitchen! The proportion is low visually and spatially, making your cooking environment feel restrictive. [Mowery Marsh Architects, Photo Credit: Blackstock Photography] In this kitchen, ... Read More
Let’s stick with the bathroom we talked about last week. If we look through those wire glass doors, you’ll see another suggestion I’d like to offer to anyone renovating their bathroom. Why not put more effort and funds into a beautiful vanity that works for you rather than splurging on expensive wall tile! Yes, fancy ... Read More
Let’s look at the same project as last week with another planning trick to make what would be small rooms feel more spacious and airy. It’s an en suite bathroom that can be fully open to the bedroom. Not just a dinky little doorway, but a full-on glass wall of sliding doors so these separate ... Read More
This is the kickoff to a new MMA weekly series…”What’s the big idea?!” Okay, it’s actually the opposite. They are little ideas… but that can have a BIG impact on a design. So what’s lined up for this week? It’s pretty ‘straight’ forward (pun intended!)… do you have a bedroom wall with a bunch of jigs and ... Read More
There are lots of exciting things happening for us here at Mowery Marsh Architects! This weekend the house we have been documenting on the blog will be on the Hoboken House Tour. I’ll be there to answer any questions about the home… and renovation in general. Joanne Laurie the owner and designer for the interior decor will be there ... Read More
Time to wrap up this brownstone series that I started talking about in 2012! Where does the time go? We had new shots taken recently that capture the spaces beautifully so I thought it would be a nice way to share some final thoughts on the interiors. In our practice, we draw no line between ... Read More
Next up on our brownstone renovation… Electrical! Outlets, switching, light fixtures, fire detection, data… it’s a lot to think about. It takes a methodical approach to get everything in just the right spot. It starts with solid initial planning during the construction documents to get it all on paper. Not only will the building ... Read More
I thought I’d start off the New Year with a series of posts recapping a full brownstone renovation project here in Hoboken. I’m excited as it’s coming together in the final months, but before we jump to the final product, I’d like to look back at the progress… maybe along the way we’ll shed some light ... Read More
I can’t believe it’s been a year since my last post…and what a year it has been! Last September we were knee deep in our own renovation, living in my sister-in-laws house… all 4 of us bunked in one room. It was quite the bonding experience and we owe Karen the world! And we said what everyone says… “Let’s ... Read More
Now that the eye of the storm has passed but we’re all still trapped inside… let’s talk about renovating! We’ve started (again) on the design of our own house renovation… We’ve gone around with so many ideas over the years that I thought maybe I should step back a minute and do what I tell ... Read More
This is my first post about food …and most likely my last. Cooking is not my forte, but I have gotten better at it over the years. Well today, as I was sliding our pizza into the oven (this doesn’t even count as ‘cooking’) and said to myself “Self, that is beautiful!” So of course, the next thing ... Read More
I can’t believe all the talented artistic people I’ve met over the years. I have some of them listed on the right side of my blog, but thought I should feature a couple that you might appreciate… but do check them all out! I remember when a friend of mine in college started making ... Read More