05/10/2020
Ever wonder what size LED bulb you need to replace those old incandescent bulbs to achieve the same lighting. Here is a great article that explains in non-technical terms the math of lighting.
How To Determine How Many LED Lumens You’ll Need To Properly Light Your Space
Here’s how to determine how many LED Lumens you’ll need to properly light your space.
12/18/2019
Are you taxing your electrical system this holiday season? If you keep tripping the breaker with all your decorations it's time to call an electrician before you damage your home. If you are in the process of designing or building a home add an extra circuit or two to accommodate your holiday lights.
Here is a link to an article on the dangers of overloading your electrical circuits.
https://wiretechcompany.com/2015/12/03/christmas-lighting-dangers/
11/20/2019
My extended family includes over 50 people, difficult to get that many people into one space.
How many guests will you have for Thanksgiving dinner? Where does every one get a seat, at the dining room table or in an adjoining space? Did you plan for this many guests when your home was designed?
Here is a link with advice on how to photograph your holiday table.
https://www.howtophotographyourlife.com/how-to-photograph-the-thanksgiving-dinner-table/
05/17/2019
This was a quick design of a house that was meant to be on the Pamlico river. Sadly, it never got built.
05/01/2019
Len Van Staalduinen recently attended a workshop hosted by Jim Leggitt of Leggitt Studio LLC that focused on "quick" drawings and rendering.
04/19/2019
Warm weather is on the way. It's always fun to design one of a kind outdoor areas for clients.
03/14/2019
People often ask how the design process starts and progresses. These images show the early stages of the home design process.
03/05/2019
Check out what Van Staalduinen Home Design is currently working on.
03/01/2019
See the form study model of our latest design. This is a one story home with waterfront views and ample porch space to enjoy.
Linderman Residence - 3D model by Van Staalduinen Home Design - Sketchfab
02/28/2019
Here is a Throwback to a design from 20 years ago. It's on the market now if you're looking for a home.
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Greenville-NC/pmf,pf_pt/51453340_zpid/11726_rid/globalrelevanceex_sort/35.907961,-76.987381,35.334733,-77.725525_rect/10_zm/
3303 Star Hill Farm Rd, Greenville, NC 27834 | MLS #100144892 | Zillow
For sale: $1,400,000. Gated Home with substantial curb appeal ! This 6 Bedroom home plus detached guest cottage is well appointed inside and out. The curved staircase, tiled floors, soaring ceilings and tall windows capture the elegance of executive living while there is a comfortable casual flair f...