by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 3, 2024 | Home Design, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes
There are many options for wood flooring, but they are not all equal. You should consider both durability and aesthetics when selecting wood floors. White Oak is consistently a good choice of all the wood floors you can use and is high on my list of options. Is... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 30, 2023 | Home Design, Sustainable Design
Concrete homes are growing in popularity due to multiple factors, such as their design aesthetic, sustainability concerns, and durability. One of the primary advantages of a concrete house is its superior performance against hazards. Are Concrete Houses Safe? A... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 17, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design
A lot of work goes into renovating an apartment in NYC. Along with all this work, many decisions and details to figure out. In this post, we will look at an apartment gut renovation we completed in Manhattan on the Upper East Side. We have a video walk-through for you... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | Home Design, Interior Design
There are many options for wall and floor materials when renovating a bathroom. One popular option is porcelain. Is Porcelain Good for a Bathroom? Porcelain is often used for bathrooms because it is durable and nonabsorbent, so it should not discolor over time.... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 9, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design
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 Oct 1, 2023 | 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...