Miami Green Homes

Tag: Kitchen

  • Greener Kitchens

    The kitchen is, in many ways, the heart of the home, and it’s a fantastic place to make environmentally-friendly changes. Much of the energy consumed in the home is used in the kitchen, and positive changes there can bring significant benefits. It’s more than just environmentally friendly — it’s fiscally friendly as well, and even…

  • Design after COVID 19. How the virus may affect architectural design for the home – Part II: work, friends, and family

    Design after COVID 19. How the virus may affect architectural design for the home – Part II: work, friends, and family

    There is no doubt that the “after” will bring with it some changes and lasting adjustments. After looking at how the home needs to adapt for our personal use, what changes may be needed for work from home and visiting friends and family? In the home – Part II: The first part of this question…

  • Design after COVID 19. How the virus may affect architectural design for the home, Part I

    Design after COVID 19. How the virus may affect architectural design for the home, Part I

    There is no doubt that the “after” will bring with it some changes and lasting adjustments. After looking at how the office and office culture are likely affected, what do changes to the home may look like? In the home – Part I: “Shelter in place” and “remote work from home” are certainly familiar terms…

  • Design highlights. The Kitchen:

    Kitchens are the number one request when looking to improve an existing home and are a vital key feature of any new design. New home projects allow to create kitchens as a feature of the overall style and are comparatively easy to design to the liking of the client. L-shape kitchen with recessed refrigerator –…

  • Countertops and such…

    No kitchen is complete without the proper countertop. From the recent increase of kitchen renovations in my practice, I like to share some of my favorite counter tops and also shed some light on the most commonly used materials and their properties. A few years ago I came across this neat breakdown of the most…

  • The South Florida kitchen

    The kitchen is in many cases the main space f the house and there is great opportunity to create a true masterpiece. The kitchen also offers a number of sustainable opportunities, probably more than any other room in the house.

  • Alcaraz – Arango kitchen & Florida room upgrade – Coral Gables

    The Florida room features a custom build cabinet to house all toys, appliances, books and the bar. The design was inspired by the floor plan of the kitchen, to unconsciously connect the entrie space.