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We know our homes so well, we might imagine we understand exactly how to make them better. But this familiarity can just as easily limit our vision. It’s hard to think outside the box when it’s packed with so many memories and habits. Some designers may have their own narrow views as well. For instance, […]
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Roseville woman moves up without moving out
January 27, 2014 – 4:06 pm
Lynn Geadelmann wanted a brighter, more open home that would be better suited to entertaining and integrated with the outdoors. Rather than move from her long-time Roseville neighborhood near her tennis club, she recruited Murphy Bros. to transform the place with a series of projects that spanned nearly six years. Today, she proclaims with satisfaction, […]
Cherie Poissant on Designing Entertaining Kitchens
December 16, 2013 – 9:43 am
With the shift to more indoor activities and planning holiday gatherings, we asked Murphy Bros. designer Cherie Poissant what she considers when designing kitchens for clients who love to entertain. Here’s what she said: FLOOR PLAN It is important to listen to each client’s individual needs and their current challenges when designing their new space. […]
The Murphy Method vs. Murphy’s Law
July 2, 2013 – 12:08 pm
We pride ourselves on a process we call “The Murphy Method.” In many ways, it’s the opposite of the better known Murphy’s Law. With the Murphy Method, everything that can go right will. We didn’t develop the Murphy Method overnight. Over 30 years in the construction business, Murphy Bros. analyzed
Why is the “Cheap Guy” the cheap guy?
January 31, 2013 – 9:33 am
A chronic theme that I encounter in the building industry is stories from people who repeat the usual list of complaints about the guy who built or remodeled their home. They will complain about the shoddy workmanship, the lack of communication,