Illustrating Our Process: Schematic Design
In the past few months, we’ve kicked off a lot of new projects. We shared some of them in January’s On the Boards post and are looking forward to sharing details on others soon. Lately we’ve also had many potential client calls asking us about our design process, so we thought we’d start a new
Construction Update February: BC Retreat
Winter in upstate New York this year has been snowy, cold and somewhat unforgiving – but that doesn’t mean that we are slowing down on BC Retreat. We were able to get the foundation poured prior to serious winter weather, which means that we are able to continue framing work throughout the next few months.
Design Inspiration: Modern Living Rooms
One of our new construction projects presents us with a common challenge. Sitting on a ridge line with spectacular views of distant mountains, the primary living space has to feature expansive windows. At the same time, a fireplace to cozy up next to is a must, and a television and media center will play a
Construction Update January: Kaat Cliffs
This month we are sharing an update on one of our very own construction management projects, Kaat Cliffs. Things have been moving along steadily at the site in Saugerties – we are looking forward to starting framing very soon. A lot has happened since our last update – and a lot of work involving heavy
New Projects On the Boards: January 2021
We thought it would be fun to start the year by sharing some of our new projects “On the Boards”. We’ve been working on these projects throughout the fall and winter and are looking forward to most of them starting construction in 2021. It’s especially exciting to have such a diverse and fun group of
Happy New Year from Studio MM!
As you may have read in our Notes and News last week, 2020 was quite a year for Studio MM. Through all of the ups and downs, we were very grateful to be able to keep learning, designing, and staying positive. We’re hoping that 2021 is a smoother ride, but we’re also confident that after
Happy Holidays: From Our Homes to Yours!
As the year is winding down, many of our clients have been decorating for the holidays – so this week, we’re sharing a few snapshots of what holidays in some of our homes look like. It’s beginning to look a lot like…the end of 2020! From everyone at Studio MM, we’re wishing you a joyful
Furry Friends: Our Cutest Clients
One of the most frequent requests we have from our clients is to consider special design features for their nearest and dearest pets. From adventurous cats to enthusiasm filled puppies and Instagram dog stars, our human clients’ pets range far and wide. In projects both past and future, we’ve incorporated dog runs and cat perches,
Construction Update December: Gardiner Farmhouse
We are very excited to share a construction update for a project that has been in the works for a few years. Gardiner Farmhouse is a modern home for a growing family that craves a deep connection with the outdoors. Sited on farmland, the home takes inspiration from two barn structures already located on the
Residential Design Inspiration: Modern Fireplaces
With all of us spending more time at home these days and with winter just around the corner, we’ve been dreaming up fireplace designs for a variety of current projects. Each of our clients wants something slightly different, and as evidenced by our past posts on fireplaces, there are many different directions to go in