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Meadowlark Design+Build Blog

Architecture & Design

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Changing History: Remodeling Homes in Historic Districts

Historic Home Remodeling Tips When we moved to Ann Arbor in 2009, my wife and I were drawn to the Old West Side neighborhood. It was close to...

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Staircase Design: Types, Tips & Ideas

Stairs — they’re both the bane of and the reason for a designer’s existence. They’re one of those fun architectural elements that can either...

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Considering a Front Porch Remodel? Here's What You Need to Know

After a long, snowy winter and rainy spring, there’s always a new level of excitement for summer. This time of year, Ann Arbor celebrates with...

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Accessible bathroom in custom home

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5 Aging In Place Modifications to Future-Proof Your Home

Aging-in-place is a hot topic these days. Whether you're looking for your forever home, or you're planning one last big renovation to make sure your...

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Exterior photo of two story addition by Meadowlark Design+Build

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Planning for the Cost of a Home Addition

How much will my home addition cost? It's the first question that comes to mind when you even consider your home improvement project. And, as you...

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What is Mid-Century Modern and Why We Still Love it?

Mid-Century Modern Defined by the Experts Google it and you will get a multitude of characteristics and definitions, but the general consensus is...

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Meadowlark Custom Home featured AGAIN in Houzz!

A Custom Home We Love and so Does Houzz! Once again, Houzz just posted their article 8 Open-Plan Mistakes – and How to Avoid Them which includes a...

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Doug Talks About Passive House Pieces: Insulation

By: Doug Selby In a previous blog post, I introduced the topic of Passive Houses and talked about key areas that we focus on in the design and...

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