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DesignNewsRanch

Transport Your Modern Ranch House Into the 21st Century

Open, light-filled spaces suited for entertaining Ranch houses are beloved for their open, airy floor plans that cater to entertaining as easily as everyday family living. Typically single-story structures with linear, L or U-shaped layouts, ranch homes feature large windows that convey abundant light. Interiors flow effortlessly, and there is…
RD
January 31, 2023
Alameda Craftsman open floor plans Remodel Kitchen Dining
CraftsmanNews

What Makes a Modern Craftsman House?

Beloved for their cozy, homey feel and thoughtful yet refreshingly simple detailing, Craftsman homes are common throughout most regions of country, from California to the Midwest. This distinctly American house style emerged from the mid-19th century Arts and Crafts movement as a reaction excesses of the Industrial Revolution and a…
RD
November 16, 2022
Modern Mediterranean with stucco exterior in Mountain View, CA; Saikley Architects
DesignMediterraneanNews

11 Things We Love About Mediterranean Architecture

Mediterranean architecture enjoys enduring popularity for so many reasons. It’s easy to find Mediterranean influences in many regional styles of architecture. From the Spanish Colonial Revival of the 1920’s, to the popular Mission Revival style, and modern Mediterranean style homes with Italian Renaissance details, people are passionate about their homes…
RD
May 30, 2022
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DesignFeaturedNews

Featured: Modern Ranch House Remodel in Sunnyvale, CA

Home Builder Digest has voted us one of the best architectural firms in both Atherton, CA. Thanks, we appreciate it! The featured image is from our Sunnyvale, CA modern ranch house remodel project. It is a great project to review if you are updating a ranch house. From the article:…
RD
May 11, 2021
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DesignFeaturedNews

Saikley Architects Chosen Best of Home Builder Digest

Home Builder Digest has voted us one of the best San Francisco Bay architectural firms in both Alameda and Union City, CA. Thanks, we appreciate it! From their articles: Emphasizing the values of collaboration and synergy, Saikley Architects has provided holistic architectural solutions all over the Bay Area. The firm…
RD
March 22, 2021
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ExteriorHouzz

Saikley Architects Chosen for Best of Houzz 2021

The Houzz community has spoken and the results are in! We’re excited to let you know that Saikley Architects been voted as a winner of the Best of Houzz 2021 award in design. Our profile includes some of the most popular photos on Houzz in 2020 and has earned us…
RD
January 27, 2021
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HouzzKitchenModern

Saikley Architects Featured on Houzz: 7 Ways to Declutter Your Home

Houzz Article: 7 Ways to Declutter Your Home as You Welcome Fall We were one of 7 architects and/or builders featured in this article. Thanks Houzz! Creating A Permanent Place for Things - Artist's Victorian Designer: Alexandra Sheets Saikley of Saikley Architects Location: Alameda, California Project Details: This beautiful 1881 Alameda Victorian cottage,…
RD
September 23, 2020
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