Family Room Addition
October 8, 2018
This project involves the addition of a family room and an exterior update. The remodel will utilize the existing fireplace and create the ideal room for spending time with family and playing games....
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Houzz
May 7, 2014
Are you considering a residential renovation project? Are you thinking about building a new home from the ground up? Do you daydream about the house you'll have when that lotto ticket pays off? Or maybe you’re a design professional looking for inspiration. Maybe you know what you want but you need an architect to help make it a reality? Help is only a click away. Pictures Worth a Thousand Words In 2009, Houzz.com was created by a husband and wife frustrated by...
Thinking of Remodeling?
April 17, 2012
Think JOY in Addition to Cost / Value A few before/after RDM remodel pictures: Olsen Basement, Sexton Stair/Living Room. October 2011Rick McDermott Remodeling magazine has released their 2010-2011 analysis of estimated costs recouped for a variety of home projects - everything from a family room addition to a new master suite. It's an interesting look at both mid-range and upscale projects, and compares our region (West North Central) to the national average. (You can take a look here.) What the...
Aging Gracefully
March 9, 2012
Adapting Your Home for a Changing Lifestyle (left to right) 1.Grab bars were incorporated throughout the bathroom for ease of movement. 2. In addition to the mirror above the vanity a full height mirror was added. You can also see the entry to the roll-in shower and the shower seat as well as the grab bar at the toilet. 3. In order to make the dishwasher more accessible it was raised to...
The Role of a Residential Architect
November 21, 2011
TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT November 2011Rick McDermott 1. Listening skills. After all, it’s all about you. Architects need to listen to your wants and needs before they add their wisdom and talent. 2. Communication skills. Architects must be able to communicate in a way that makes sense to their client. Good verbal explanations are especially helpful with drawings and 3D models, helping clients visualize what the new space will provide. 3. Problem solving skills. It...
I Love My Kitchen
September 19, 2011
September 15, 2011 By Mindy McDermott, Marketing Advisor * "I love my kitchen." I say this every week if not more often. Even after all these years (10 to be exact). There are so many things to love about it - the unbelievably quiet dish washer, the spice rack in the drawer, the huge pantry with pull-out shelves, a window over the sink, the extra-deep counter tops for plenty of work space. A place for everything and everything in its place is...
Happiness at TEDˣ and RDM
September 1, 2011
September 1, 2011 by Rick McDermott, Principal After attending the TEDˣ - KC event at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art last month, I couldn't help but reflect on many of the fascinating speakers and their not-so-ordinary perspective on ordinary subjects...
About Your House with Bob Yapp – Video
August 3, 2011
In going through photos and files during the building of the new website we came across a VHS tape of an episode of About Your House With Bob Yapp that featured the Ellis residence that RDM completed back in the late 90's. Filmed over the course of 2 days the video, which featured historically sensitive renovations, shows some great shots of the house and a short interview with Rick. We had the video transferred to a dvd not long ago...
Belvedere Groundbreaking
November 3, 2010
03 November 2010 Groundbreaking Out By The Lake A residential project at Lake Quivira dubbed "Belvedere" kicked off with an informal groundbreaking ceremony that was quickly followed up with some more serious excavation on this steep forested site. The steep site, which affords some of the most incredible views of the lake, is made up of a series of limestone shelves and will require some extensive and creative excavation. The work is in progress now and going smoothly, check back...