by Jorge Fontan | Jun 27, 2022 | Home Design, Work From Home
Working from home has become a very common aspect of daily life. Many people work from home full time while some others work between home and the office. One common problem with working from home is the constant distraction coming from the home infiltrating into the... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2022 | Architectural Services, Home Design, Interior Design
You can hang papers, reminders, photographs, and most certainly children’s drawings on the refrigerator using magnets. However, there are other options to create magnetic surfaces at home, with one being the use of magnetic paint or primer to create a magnetic... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 19, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design
When considering the upcoming year and what trends we can expect to see in home and apartment design, we must reflect on what changes we’ve seen in the past year. People are spending more time at home and therefore require residential spaces that are more... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 12, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design, Renovations
Backsplash design involves selecting materials, colors, and patterns with visual and practical matters taken into consideration. The backsplash is a key part of the kitchen aesthetic and serves as a protective surface making the backsplash selection process integral... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 12, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design, Residential
Water and grease splatter from cooking are major problems in a kitchen. The wall behind the stove and sink is one area at risk for damage and staining, which is why you need to have a backsplash in your kitchen. A backsplash is the vertical surface at the back of a... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 28, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design
Grey bathrooms have been trending for quite some time. They are modern and elegant. There are many different options and details to take into consideration when designing a grey bathroom. I am Jorge Fontan an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture. In... 
