Chapter 8 – Beyond the Surface in Bethesda
Back in the U.S., the next project marked a turning point—the moment I moved from cosmetic updates to full-scale reinvention
Chapter 7 – Framing the Future
Chapter 7 pivots from planning to construction—steel beams, framing deadlines, lighting logic, and final decisions shaping the house
Chapter 6 – Solving the Second Floor
Chapter 6 redesigns the problematic second floor—eliminating wasted hallways, expanding the primary, and restoring light, flow, and function
Chapter 5 – Reframing Sydney
A move to Sydney, a frenzied auction, and a sandstone cottage renovation in Balmain—where tight budgets forced clarity, restraint, and better design.
Chapter 4 – Fixing First Floor Flow
A reimagined first floor that opens the kitchen, improves flow, and updates a mid-century home for modern living
Chapter 3 – Capital Hill
My Capitol Hill home taught me hard lessons about space, light, and how poorly planned remodels harm a house over time
Chapter 2 – Design with Intention
A personal look at mid-century modern design, from postwar necessity to color, materials, and how intentional rooms shape everyday living.
Chapter 1 – Our First Mid-century
Follow our mid-century modern renovation as we restore original intent, rethink the floor plan, and apply lessons learned from the past