The Role of the Residential Project Manager in Home Construction
If you are planning on a home remodel, addition or new construction in your near future, you may be looking into hiring an architect to design your house plans. But that’s only the beginning. It is also important to consider what an architect and your project manager will do for you once construction begins. This […]
5 Modern Custom Home Building Design Tips for Best Results
For architects: how quality contractors build the modern house Architects and designers know building science—and so should their builder, especially with the complexities of building a custom, contemporary home. Building decisions and their details such as sound, weather protection, air circulation, HVAC, and lower construction tolerances are often left primarily to the builder. Builders need […]
Benefits of Working With An Independent and Talented Architect
We often get the question, “What are the advantages of working with an independent architect or designer?” While there are some builders that create custom residential drawings, our team at Hamish Murray has chosen not to draw the design in order to focus on the quality construction and building of the home. We believe that […]
SE Portland Home Remodel Highlight
Having lived in their SE Portland home for over 20 years, our client knew that they had outgrown their small bungalow and were ready for something on a grander scale. But when they looked at other houses in Portland, their heart just wasn’t there. No other neighborhood spoke to them like their Hosford-Abernathy neighborhood, especially […]
Soundproof a Room During Your Home Remodel
Do you have a noisy neighbor? A kid who’s learning to play the drums? A home office that requires quiet during important meetings? With more people than ever before working from home offices, a soundproof room (or several) can provide the quiet you need in your home. So, what are your options when it comes […]
10 Considerations for Remodeling a Basement in Portland, OR
Remodeling a finished or unfinished basement is a great investment. A newly renovated basement can boost your home’s resale value and increase its usable square footage. Depending on how you choose to design and use the space, a basement remodel can add bedrooms and/or bathrooms, a home office, or a unique space like a basement […]
10 High-End Kitchen Remodel Ideas for a Luxury Kitchen
Have you always wanted a beautiful, spacious kitchen with all the bells and whistles? The kind of kitchen you love spending time in even when you’re not cooking?
The Do’s and Don’ts of Building an ADU
Are you looking to add an extra living area to your home? Whether you need additional space to use for a home office, a guest house, or for an elderly relative or teenager who needs their own space, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) may be the perfect solution! ADUs are essentially secondary residential units that […]
5 Benefits of Using a Custom Home Builder
If you’re planning on building a new home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right home builder for your project.
What Questions Should You Ask a Potential Home Builder?
Seeing your new space take shape is an exciting experience, but before that happens, you have to choose a home builder to bring your vision to life. It can be scary to put your project into someone else’s hands, especially a big project like a new home or a whole house remodel.