The design promotes healthy lifestyles by providing primary living on one floor, no materials containing volatile organic compounds, energy recovery ventilation systems, radon elimination systems, extension of interior spaces into the natural environment of the site, strong and direct physical and visual connections to nature, daylighting techniques providing occupants full integration into a natural, endogenous circadian rhythm. Incorporation¬¬¬ of daylighting with clerestories and solar tubes reduce daytime lighting requirements. Ground source geothermal heat pumps and superior-to-code insulation ensure minimal space-conditioning costs. Corten steel siding and concrete foundation walls satisfy client requirements for low maintenance and durability. All lighting fixtures are LEDs.

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall laminate floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Charleston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

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Hammer & Hand and architect Mitch Snyder transformed a hot, cramped, non-code-compliant attic space into a bright and functional master suite. The existing upstairs attic space had two small and hard-to-access bedrooms and a dangerous staircase. The team added a new dormer on the west side of the house which added an additional 195 square feet to the home. The new space includes a master bedroom, master bathroom with vanity and shower, separate water closet, laundry, walk-in master closet, and option to add a small bedroom (the space is currently being used as an open office area). Additional improvements to the home include an upgraded building envelope, insulation, high efficiency water heater, and minisplit heat pump. Photos by Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

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Hammer & Hand and architect Mitch Snyder transformed a hot, cramped, non-code-compliant attic space into a bright and functional master suite. The existing upstairs attic space had two small and hard-to-access bedrooms and a dangerous staircase. The team added a new dormer on the west side of the house which added an additional 195 square feet to the home. The new space includes a master bedroom, master bathroom with vanity and shower, separate water closet, laundry, walk-in master closet, and option to add a small bedroom (the space is currently being used as an open office area). Additional improvements to the home include an upgraded building envelope, insulation, high efficiency water heater, and minisplit heat pump. Photos by Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

Hammer & Hand and architect Mitch Snyder transformed a hot, cramped, non-code-compliant attic space into a bright and functional master suite. The existing upstairs attic space had two small and hard-to-access bedrooms and a dangerous staircase. The team added a new dormer on the west side of the house which added an additional 195 square feet to the home. The new space includes a master bedroom, master bathroom with vanity and shower, separate water closet, laundry, walk-in master closet, and option to add a small bedroom (the space is currently being used as an open office area). Additional improvements to the home include an upgraded building envelope, insulation, high efficiency water heater, and minisplit heat pump. Photos by Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

Skylight blackout blinds have to be held against the frame rather than hung below it, and that one difference is why a loft stays bright when the same fabric works downstairs. A blind on a sloped window sags away from the glass and daylight spills round all four edges. The fabric is rarely the problem.
Key Takeaways

• Gravity works against you. On a sloping window a hanging blind pulls away from the frame.
• Four edges leak, not two. A roof blind leaks at the sides, head and foot.
• Channels do the real work. A track down both edges keeps the fabric flat to the glass.
• Order by frame code. Blinds for skylight windows are sized from the plate on the sash, not a tape.
• Darkness and heat are one job. The pane that wakes you at half four in June is the hottest surface by noon.
  
  

Gravity, Not Fabric, Decides How Dark the Room Goes
On a vertical window, weight pulls the blind flat to the glass and the only leaks are two narrow strips an overlap will cover. Tilt the same window to forty degrees and the physics invert. That weight now drags the fabric away from the frame, opening a wedge of daylight along the bottom rail and a thinner one at the head. Flat roof skylight blinds have it worst, with no angle at all for the fabric to rest against.
If you have already bought a roller and taped the edges, you know this. Choosing blackout blinds for a skylight is a decision about the fixing.
Why Skylight Blackout Blinds Have to Be Captured  at the Edges
The fix is a channel down each side of the reveal with the fabric running inside it. The lip overlaps the fabric edge, so no straight sightline runs from glass to room.
Tension matters as much as the track. A limp fabric bellies between two channels on a shallow pitch, which is why cell structures hold their shape better than a flat roller. The 1ClickBlinds honeycomb panel works that way. The head needs its own answer: a channel stops where the frame stops, so without a cassette a strip of glass glows above the roller. Skylight blackout blinds are only as good as their weakest edge.
Measuring, and the Velux Question
Most roof windows carry a code on a plate at the top of the sash, visible when you swing it open. Skylight blackout blinds sold as Velux blackout blinds are sized to those codes, so read the plate before ordering. Velux blackout blinds will not always sit in another brand's frame, and blinds for Velux windows cut to a generic width rarely capture in the channels.
Heat is worth a thought too. Roof glass takes the sun almost square on at midday, so skylight blackout blinds block heat and light in one action. On flat roof skylight blinds a reflective fabric beats a black one, and the full range is here if you want to compare.
Frequently asked questions
How do you fit a blackout blind to a Velux roof window?
Find the frame code on the plate at the top of the sash and order against it, then fix the two channels before the blind goes in. They must be parallel within a couple of millimetres or the fabric binds. Blinds for Velux windows clip to the frame, so nothing goes into the ceiling.
How do you measure for skylight blinds?
Use the frame code where the window has one, since it gives the exact size without a tape. Without a code, measure the inner frame width and drop at three points each and take the smallest. Note which way the window opens, as that sets where the controls go.
What are skylight blinds?
Blinds made for roof windows rather than wall windows, held along both edges so they stay against the glass at an angle. Blinds for skylight windows come in blackout, reflective and electric forms. The defining feature is the fixing, not the fabric.

Hammer & Hand and architect Mitch Snyder transformed a hot, cramped, non-code-compliant attic space into a bright and functional master suite. The existing upstairs attic space had two small and hard-to-access bedrooms and a dangerous staircase. The team added a new dormer on the west side of the house which added an additional 195 square feet to the home. The new space includes a master bedroom, master bathroom with vanity and shower, separate water closet, laundry, walk-in master closet, and option to add a small bedroom (the space is currently being used as an open office area). Additional improvements to the home include an upgraded building envelope, insulation, high efficiency water heater, and minisplit heat pump. Photography by Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

The elegant look of grey is hot in kitchen design; a pop of color to base cabinets or center island adds visual interest to your design. This kitchen also features integrated appliances and hidden storage. The open concept floor plan opens up to a breakfast area and butler's pantry. Ceramic subway tile, quartzite countertops and stainless steel appliances provide a sleek finish while the rich stain to the hardwood floors adds warmth to the space. Butler's pantry with walnut top and khaki sideboard with corbel accent bring a touch of drama to the design.

Hammer & Hand and architect Mitch Snyder transformed a hot, cramped, non-code-compliant attic space into a bright and functional master suite. The existing upstairs attic space had two small and hard-to-access bedrooms and a dangerous staircase. The team added a new dormer on the west side of the house which added an additional 195 square feet to the home. The new space includes a master bedroom, master bathroom with vanity and shower, separate water closet, laundry, walk-in master closet, and option to add a small bedroom (the space is currently being used as an open office area). Additional improvements to the home include an upgraded building envelope, insulation, high efficiency water heater, and minisplit heat pump. Photography by Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

Hammer & Hand and architect Mitch Snyder transformed a hot, cramped, non-code-compliant attic space into a bright and functional master suite. The existing upstairs attic space had two small and hard-to-access bedrooms and a dangerous staircase. The team added a new dormer on the west side of the house which added an additional 195 square feet to the home. The new space includes a master bedroom, master bathroom with vanity and shower, separate water closet, laundry, walk-in master closet, and option to add a small bedroom (the space is currently being used as an open office area). Additional improvements to the home include an upgraded building envelope, insulation, high efficiency water heater, and minisplit heat pump. Photos by Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

Playing with scale: plush rattan chairs and oversized prints sit comfortably beneath petite and delicate custom wall sconces at the other end of the guest bedroom. Images | Kurt Jordan Photography

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Made to order-modular, stackable side tables, nightstands, or storage cubbies. They show off a blending of modern clean lines with a rustic feel. These tables are constructed with reclaimed cypress wood from old New Orleans homes. These strips of wood are called lathe boards and come from an 1840s home on Jackson Avenue, a beautifully historic street in New Orleans' Garden District neighborhood. The home was being renovated and updated with modern construction so the lathe boards were unburied and removed. The antebellum homes of New Orleans always had thick plaster walls which helped keep the house insulated throughout the year. Lathe boards were what helped hold the walls and soft plaster together. The strips would have been cut and applied to the interior of the wall, and then a plasterer would apply wet plaster to the boards. The strips and their weathered past form an interesting geometric pattern as they move along the tops and sides of the table. Each piece is made to order and can be customized to your preference. The tables shown measure 16" wide x 16" deep by 26" high. They're shown in a natural waxed finish. I offer a variety of different colors and sizes. Larger sizes and customized colors may increase the price. Interested? Feel free to message me with any questions! Shipping is calculated and based upon your shipping zip code. doormandesigns.com

Hammer & Hand and architect Mitch Snyder transformed a hot, cramped, non-code-compliant attic space into a bright and functional master suite. The existing upstairs attic space had two small and hard-to-access bedrooms and a dangerous staircase. The team added a new dormer on the west side of the house which added an additional 195 square feet to the home. The new space includes a master bedroom, master bathroom with vanity and shower, separate water closet, laundry, walk-in master closet, and option to add a small bedroom (the space is currently being used as an open office area). Additional improvements to the home include an upgraded building envelope, insulation, high efficiency water heater, and minisplit heat pump. Photos by Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

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Hammer & Hand and architect Mitch Snyder transformed a hot, cramped, non-code-compliant attic space into a bright and functional master suite. The existing upstairs attic space had two small and hard-to-access bedrooms and a dangerous staircase. The team added a new dormer on the west side of the house which added an additional 195 square feet to the home. The new space includes a master bedroom, master bathroom with vanity and shower, separate water closet, laundry, walk-in master closet, and option to add a small bedroom (the space is currently being used as an open office area). Additional improvements to the home include an upgraded building envelope, insulation, high efficiency water heater, and minisplit heat pump. Photos by Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

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