Resources
for planning your home design

Planning a big remodel or a brand new home?

To give you a head start on your home project, we've gathered our favorite tips, guides, inspiration, and answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Organizing your home ideas


Pinterest boards and Houzz are easy tools to help gather and organize your home project inspiration and wish lists. Watch our video guide to getting started with your own Houzz Ideadbooks.

Planning your forever home


Want to make your home fit for aging in place? What features make a difference? What can you do on your own? When to call a pro? Find answers and ideas in our guide. Click below

What's possible?
Need ideas?


Our Before and After gallery is filled with dramatic reveals and inspiring stories of major home remodels and additions. Including our HGTV Urban Oasis home.

What will it cost to get your dream home?


It can be overwhelming to understand all the costs involved in a major home remodel or new home design and build. In our guide to Understanding Costs, we break down the various costs related to home design, remodeling, and building new.

Before you get started, you've got questions


  • When do you call an architect?
  • Do you need an architect for your remodeling project?
  • How do architects and interior designers work together?
  • and many more!


We know you have many questions when you are considering a major remodel or new home build, so we've shared our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

Featured news

From our blog

Explore our blog articles to find more answers and inspiration to help as you plan for your home remodel or new dream home!

A hallway with hardwood floors and stairs in a house.

Home architecture design tips: Add privacy without closing off your space

By Dawn Zuber • April 11, 2025
Whether you’re designing a new home or rethinking your current layout, this article explores how architectural design can provide privacy solutions for your space while maintaining a sense of openness and flow in your home.
An architect sketching on a piece of paper with a purple pen

The difference between working with an architect or a draftsperson

March 27, 2025
Not sure whether to hire an architect or a draftsperson for your home project? Learn the key differences and why you probably want to invest in an architect.

Ideas to maximize space in your small house – Expert tips for new builds and remodels

By Dawn Zuber • January 6, 2025
Learn how to maximize space in a small house without adding square footage. Simple ideas to transform your home into a functional haven.

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"When we decided to age in place in our current home, we met with Studio Z about designing accessibility into our home. Our first meeting was so thorough. Not to mention how comfortable we were working with Dawn. The team is timely, organized, professional, and oh so pleasant to work with!"

Homeowner, Ann Arbor

“I wanted it to be my aging-in-place home, polished and stylish and comfortable. And, I wanted some fun things. Studio Z really helped me pull it all together. The project management was great and they were such a pleasure to work with. The house ended up being beyond what I expected!”

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