SkyHaus, 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

We started this Behind the Design series of posts as a way to give some insight into our design process and what you can expect while working with a residential architect to design a new home. Most of our clients have never built a custom home before, so of course, they have lots of questions

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

A couple of weekends ago, the whole Studio MM team was able to make it up to the BC Retreat site in Saugerties for a socially-distanced site visit. There was lots to see! Everyone on site has been hard at work and we were able to see the results of the first concrete pour –