Queen Anne Style Architecture: “More is Never Too Much”

May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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The next architectural style we’re taking a more in depth look at is the Queen Anne style. As with some of the other architectural styles common in the US, the Queen Anne style has roots in Europe, where the style was developed by Richard Norman Shaw in the late 1860s in England by reviving Elizabethan…Read More

Design Details: Balustrades

May 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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A quick look at our portfolio will show anyone that we really care about the details of every project. While a project might seem insignificant to someone who isn’t very familiar with the design process, the “little” details often add that extra bit of depth and character to a home’s design. Whether we’re working on…Read More

Powder Room by TMS Architects Featured on Matouk Blog

May 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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We are so honored to have one of our powder rooms featured in Matouk’s blog post, “Prescription for a Perfect Powder Room.” The blog post discusses what goes into making a picture-perfect powder room, featuring comments from several interior designers. While each had their own specific ingredients for a fabulous powder-room design, several agreed that…Read More

Playtime for a Good Cause

April 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
1st Place Winner - Thanh Ho Phuong - Piacenza, Italy
(Image Courtesy Life of an Architect)

At TMS Architects, we are always interested in colleagues’ work and very much enjoyed following the 2013 2nd Annual Life of An Architect Playhouse Design Competition .  Bob Borson, a licensed Texas architect, started a blog in 2010, aptly named Life of an Architect,  with the purpose being, in his words,   “to learn the…Read More

Preparing Your Vacation Home for Family & Renters

April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Vacation Home Design by TMS Architects

Many of us enjoy retreating to vacation homes on the Atlantic Coast or on a secluded lake at various points throughout the year for a little R&R. But when we aren’t using our vacation homes ourselves, we often open them up to family, friends, or even renters to enjoy. And with the summer traveling season right around…Read More

Office Designs are Opening Up

April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Much of our work here at TMS Architects involves architecture for residential spaces and historic renovation from traditional to contemporary. But we also have experience in creating more modern designs for commercial office spaces, so it’s important for us to keep current with the latest trends in office design in addition to residential trends. Recent trends point…Read More

Architecturally Beautiful Playhouses

April 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Over the past few months, we’ve discussed design ideas for chicken coops, bird feeders, and doghouses that enhance your landscape and highlight your home’s architectural features. But chickens, birds, and dogs aren’t the only ones you can treat to a luxurious outdoor space of their own! Many homeowners plan for a specific area of their…Read More

Deck Design Ideas and Details for New England Homes

April 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Here in New England we’re very fortunate to have summers with mild temperatures that make outdoor entertaining more comfortable and enjoyable. And with the unofficial start to summer less than two months away now, our thoughts are naturally turning to spaces where we can enjoy dinner, drinks, or simply the company of close friends and…Read More

Enjoy the Luxury of a Home Gym

April 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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You know exercising is important, but it’s easy for responsibilities and obligations to take precedence over going to the gym. But instead of wasting time and money on a gym membership that gets dusty too often, what if the gym was brought to you? Home gyms are becoming quite popular as families are realizing what a great investment they can…Read More