Arlen Roper Inc. - Residential Building Design

12/10/2020

Hello all,
I often get asked by people how big of a kitchen sink they should go with in their new kitchen?

Here is a link to an article I saw on Houzz today regarding that...
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-choose-a-kitchen-sink-size-stsetivw-vs~14445097?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u15129&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery6_6&newsletterId=15129

11/02/2020

The craze to build an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) or what people sometimes call a Granny Flat, is still going strong. I probably design half a dozen of these a year...
The one pictured here currently under construction, is a 2-bedroom, 1200 SF home, with high vaulted ceilings.
Not the tiny cramped box that a lot of people envision :)

10/14/2020

Occasionally, I have a project where a client needs a full landscape plan as a part of the project.
Here is a link to an article on Houzz that gives some guidance to that need...

Discover how to choose the best designer for your garden and avoid surprises down the line

03/31/2020

Current project sketch in Encinitas, CA where I am converting a Craftsman style home into a Modern Architecture design! While Craftsman style is great, most of the neighborhood is that style, so the owner's want to stand out from the crowd! :)

07/23/2019

I have been remiss in posting things!
So, here is a hot off the press photo of a nice double story covered deck/patio that I designed.
It is under construction in Encinitas, CA.
I want to try sliding down the banister rail... !

03/03/2019

This major remodel of a house in Bonsall was completed about a year ago. The home is now for sale...
It was a fun project! Raised the roof to second story height in the Great Room and opened up the back wall to the awesome inland views. I was able to include one of my favorite design elements, dual islands, in the kitchen.

02/09/2019

Here are some 2D renderings of a project I am designing in Encinitas. Project consists of new detached garage, detached accessory unit in the back, and a freestanding pergola on the side yard!
Rendering done by: Ocotillo Design Group

10/29/2018

I'm sure you know how one home improvement project leads to another!
After painting my Living Room, I noticed my side tables now looked even more boring than they used to...
So, for $13, I got six nice drawer pulls, on sale, to replace the old ones, after using paint on hand ($0) to paint the drawer faces...
Before and after photos attached.
Now, take a look at your cabinets and dressers, and see what you can come up with!