Designs for Remodeling Your Home

About the Book

Thinking About Remodeling? Whether it’s big or small, a room addition, a new kitchen, an in-law suite, a new facade, a porch, whole house makeover - or whatever - this unique book will help you arrive at the correct design solution for your specifi c home. Written and illustrated by a licensed architect, nationally recognized for his expertise in the fi eld, this book is specifi cally written to help steer you clear of the many pitfalls encountered in remodeling. Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer, or you intend to engage professional contractors, this is a step by step guide organized to help you make the correct design choices for your home. With over 1000 illustrations and 300 different plans there is likely a plan, or many different plans, that should satisfy your budget as well as your needs.

About the Author

With over 35 years experience as a residential design architect, Jerold Axelrod has won numerous awards for his townhouses,apartments, and single-family residences as well as many other remodeling projects. His designs have been featured in every major home design publication and have been built throughout the United States,Canada and abroad. Axelrod is a licensed architect in eight states and holds a certifi cate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and dual membership in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD). Jerry refers to his design philosophy as the “three F’s”: functional, flawless, ‘furnishable’ floor plans that are exciting to live in and readily furnished, something overlooked all too often.