Janez Design & Development

02/12/2016

The Member's First Credit Union (Bedford, NH) we designed is now open. So fun to compare our architectural rendering with the finished product!

02/05/2016

When do you need an architect for your renovation? Definitely when you're planning a large addition! The homeowners of this Cohasset house needed extra space for their family. We designed a two-story addition that included a finished basement, family room, and new deck. Working with an architect ensures that "old" blends seamlessly with "new" - in other words, it looks like the addition is original to the house. https://janezdesign.com/projects/major-addition-in-cohasset-ma/

The client sought to gain additional interior living space in the rear of their home. The design called for a finished basement with a gym, full bath, and steam room, walk-up access to the back yard, a new deck with exterior storage underneath, and a family room addition with a fireplace and cathedr…

02/03/2016

Designing a child care center involves a lot of details: low sinks, glass partitions around the napping area, a separate but visible kitchen area....the list goes on. All those little people needed lots of "little extras" when we designed Mountainside Children's Center in Framingham.
https://janezdesign.com/projects/mountainside-childrens-center-framingham-ma/

Tenant Improvements Janez was hired by the Owner to assist in the design and construction of a new location for Mountainside’s second facility. The management for the company had already engaged a design and construction team that had provided drawings with an approved permit from the town. However,…

01/18/2016

Before and after photos can really tell a great story - particularly for this historic renovation in Newton. What was once just a dated, tired-looking house, is now a stunningly renovated home.

https://janezdesign.com/projects/victorian-renovation-newton-ma/

01/15/2016

Historic renovations need special care and attention - not to mention, research! For this Newton renovation we discovered photos dating back to the late 1800s enabling us to carefully match the original detail.
https://janezdesign.com/projects/1888-historic-renovation-in-newton-ma/

Janez Design worked with the homeowner to restore the historic detail of this old home. With careful consideration to the age and grace of the home, the team: Restored, as well as added new detailing to the front porch columns, deck, trim and balustrade Selected colors for the overall home Restored…

01/13/2016

Barn doors have become very popular recently. Turns out, you don't need a barn to have one! Many homeowners are using them as eye-catching design elements, including this one which leads to a mud-room.
https://janezdesign.com/projects/contemporary-living-on-picturesque-cape-cod-chatham-ma/

The homeowners of this 5,000 SF new construction home desired a contemporary home with nods to quintessential Cape Cod for their extended family to spend quality vacation time together. The completed home, constructed by Sears Point Development, is the result of a successful collaboration between ho…

12/11/2015

Trying to decide if you should "remodel and stay" or move? This article should help.http://rismedia.com/2015-12-09/new-study-shows-homeowners-reap-remodeling-benefits-whether-selling-or-staying/

New Study Shows Homeowners Reap Remodeling Benefits Whether Selling or Staying

12/10/2015

We should all have this view from our dining table.
http://janezdesign.com/projects/new-construction-on-salt-water-marsh-hingham-ma/

12/10/2015

We used a drone to capture this impressive shot of a new construction home we designed in Hingham. Perched on a salt water marsh with amazing views. But wait till you see the inside...
http://janezdesign.com/projects/new-construction-on-salt-water-marsh-hingham-ma/

Janez Design was approached by a developer that purchased the existing property. The goal was to create a usable residential lot from an abandoned clam shack. Janez Design developed the design for a single family home on wooden piers with wonderful views of a salt water marsh along a narrow road. On…

12/09/2015

Think banks are boring? Check out the conceptual designs of the one we're working on in Bedford, NH.
http://janezdesign.com/projects/members-first-credit-union-bedford-nh/

Janez Design is the Architect of Record for this 2400 SF credit union branch. Working in partnership with the contractor, New England Design Associates, the bank will feature a new concept layout based on a more customer-friendly atmosphere. Rather than traditional bank teller stations, customers wi…

12/02/2015

Thinking about a new home or addition? We invite you to check out our NEW WEB SITE and be inspired!
http://janezdesign.com/

11/16/2015

HGTV: Myth or Reality when it comes to remodeling? Listen to what a construction expert, architect, and kitchen & bathroom designer have to say. You might be surprised!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdlSeuIDCBw&feature=youtu.be

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