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 Sep 22, 2024 | 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 May 10, 2024 | Home Design
Concrete as a home design material has had a resurgence in the past 20 years. We are starting to see more concrete homes with concrete as an exterior material, and for interior finishes. I want to put concrete into a few categories. First is structural concrete. you... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 17, 2024 | 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... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 22, 2024 | Home Design, Houses
What is a Concrete House? A concrete house is a home with concrete as its primary structural element, including concrete bearing walls. The concrete walls can be exposed or faced with other materials. The foundation and floors would be made of concrete, and even the...