--- title: Renovation Articles | Architectural Design description: Architectural Design | Articles from Gilday, an award winning design build firm, specializes in kitchens, baths, additions, interior remodeling in Northwest Washington DC, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, McLean VA, Arlington VA, Kensington MD, Potomac MD. --- [![Gilday](https://www.gilday.com/hubfs/theme2021/images/gilday-logo-white.png) ](https://www.gilday.com/) [ 301.565.4600 ](tel:301.565.4600) - [About Us](https://www.gilday.com/about-gilday-renovations) - [About](https://www.gilday.com/about-gilday-renovations) - [Architects & Designers](https://www.gilday.com/architects-designers) - [Administration](https://www.gilday.com/administration) - [Production & Construction](https://www.gilday.com/production-team) - [Careers](https://www.gilday.com/careers) - [Awards](https://www.gilday.com/awards) - [What Our Clients Say](https://www.gilday.com/gilday-renovation-reviews) - [Press](https://www.gilday.com/press) - Service Area - [Arlington VA](https://www.gilday.com/home-remodeling-arlington-va) - [Alexandria VA](https://www.gilday.com/home-remodeling-alexandria-va) - [Bethesda MD](https://www.gilday.com/home-remodeling-bethesda-md) - [Chevy Chase MD](https://www.gilday.com/home-remodeling-chevy-chase-md) - [Cleveland Park DC](https://www.gilday.com/home-remodeling-cleveland-park-dc) - [Kensington MD](https://www.gilday.com/home-remodeling-kensington-md) - [McLean VA](https://www.gilday.com/home-remodeling-mclean-va) - [Potomac MD](https://www.gilday.com/home-remodeling-potomac-md) - [Rockville MD](https://www.gilday.com/home-remodeling-rockville-md) - [Washington DC](https://www.gilday.com/home-remodeling-washington-dc) - [Portfolio](https://www.gilday.com/portfolio) - [Additions](https://www.gilday.com/portfolio#additions) - [Kitchens](https://www.gilday.com/portfolio#kitchens) - [Baths](https://www.gilday.com/portfolio#baths) - [Whole House Renovations](https://www.gilday.com/portfolio#wholehouse) - Services - [Home Remodeling the Design Build Way](https://www.gilday.com/home-remodeling-the-design-build-way) - [Renovation Architect Services](https://www.gilday.com/renovation-architect-services-gilday-renovations) - [Whole-Home Remodeling](https://www.gilday.com/whole-home-remodeling-gilday-renovations) - [Kitchen Remodeling](https://www.gilday.com/kitchen-remodeling-gilday-renovations) - [Bathroom Remodeling](https://www.gilday.com/bathroom-remodeling-gilday-renovations) - [Home Additions](https://www.gilday.com/home-additions-gilday-renovations) - [Pricing & Budgeting](https://www.gilday.com/how-to-budget-for-a-home-renovation-project) - [For Realtors - Pre-Purchase Evaluation](https://www.gilday.com/for-realtors-pre-purchase-evaluation) - [Resources](https://www.gilday.com/renovation-resource-center) - [Renovation Articles](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.gilday.com/contact) x Search the site # Renovation Articles | Architectural Design 3 minute read - [Architectural Design](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/architectural-design), - [Home Renovation](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/home-renovation), - [Home Additions](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/homeadditions) [Kevin Gilday](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/author/kevin-gilday) ## [Home Additions and Architectural Style: Blending New and Old](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/home-additions-and-architectural-style-blending-new-and-old) One of the biggest challenges in designing and building a home addition is the stylistic connection between old and new. The design approach can either match architectural styles to blend seamlessly together, or you can ... 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On the other hand, older homes often were built for different ... [Read More](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/simple-dos-and-donts-when-designing-an-open-floor-plan) 3 minute read - [Architectural Design](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/architectural-design), - [Home Renovation](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/home-renovation), - [Interior Design](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/interiordesign) [Kevin Gilday](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/author/kevin-gilday) ## [Smart Ways to Maximize Your First Floor Layout](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/smart-ways-to-maximize-your-first-floor-layout) Is your first-floor layout everything you want it to be? Maybe that long, narrow entryway is really starting to bother you. And you love having a first-floor laundry room, but ... [Read More](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/smart-ways-to-maximize-your-first-floor-layout) 3 minute read - [Architectural Design](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/architectural-design) [Kevin Gilday](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/author/kevin-gilday) ## [Renovating Older Homes, What You Should Know](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/single-post/2016/08/22/renovating-older-homes-what-you-should-know) According to the most recent housing profile by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census in 2013, the median age of homes in this region is 34 years. ... [Read More](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/single-post/2016/08/22/renovating-older-homes-what-you-should-know) 1 minute read - [Architectural Design](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/architectural-design), - [Design-Build](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/design-build) [Kevin Gilday](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/author/kevin-gilday) ## [The Architect In Design Build Part Two](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/the-architect-in-design-build-part-two.html) A Classy Cleveland Park Victorian In the previous post (The Architect In Design Build Part One) we took a peek at design build architect Dan Morales' process as he prepared to ... [Read More](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/the-architect-in-design-build-part-two.html) 2 minute read - [Architectural Design](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/architectural-design), - [Design-Build](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/design-build) [Kevin Gilday](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/author/kevin-gilday) ## [The Architect In Design Build Part One](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/the-architect-in-design-build-remodeling.html) Just as an actor studies all aspects of a character in preparation for the role, an architect studies the architectural character of a home he is about to renovate. This is one of ... [Read More](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/the-architect-in-design-build-remodeling.html) 1 minute read - [Architectural Design](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/tag/architectural-design) [Kevin Gilday](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/author/kevin-gilday) ## [Interior Renovation: The Un-Addition](https://www.gilday.com/design-build-dc-blog/interior-renovation-the-un-addition.html) Interior Renovation = Better Space Planning Sometimes people think they don't have enough room in their house. They need a larger kitchen. They want a real master bath--and a lot ... 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