Re-thinking the Powder Room

Michael Ullrich — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:44:10 +0100

Published by: Michael Ullrich A.I.A.

Looking for space to tuck a powder room (or half bath) into your already cramped for space home? There is a new product that might be the answer for you, but you will have to think outside the box a bit. Caroma (www.caromausa.com) has introduced a unique fixture that integrates a dual flush toilet and a sink basin into a singular unit.

Adding Space without Adding Space

Michael Ullrich — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

In the current economy, and with growing awareness of green concepts, it seems the desire for "big" houses is on the decline. This gives architects and remodelers an exciting opportunity and challenge: to make smaller houses live "large".

To me, a house should be tailored so that every square inch has purpose and usefulness in the daily life of its inhabitants. This concept is critically important in smaller homes. In the next couple of blogs, I will discuss diRead More...

Sense of Scale

Michael Ullrich — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Scale - no, I am not talking about that thing we all dread stepping onto in our bathroom or at the gym. I am talking about proportion and the spatial qualities of an object or entity in relationship to its surroundings. Scale is measurable, but more importantly it has a sensory component. When you walk into a room, how do you feel? Does something seem off? Maybe the windows are too small, the room is too narrow, and the couch blocks circulation paths. EverythiRead More...

Thinking outside of the Box

Michael Ullrich — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Welcome to my blog. I am Michael Ullrich, AIA, an architect dedicated to residential design and remodeling in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. I look forward to sharing my thoughts with you…

“Thinking outside of the Box”

It seems everywhere I turn; I am constantly reminded of the downturn in the current economy. Instead of talking about how bad things are, I would instead like to share a bit of optimism. Read More...

Blog entries tagged Green Remodeling

Re-thinking the Powder Room

Adding Space without Adding Space

Sense of Scale

Thinking outside of the Box