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Voted Best Architect – Columbia Living Magazine 2022
The team at Phase One was recently voted “Best Architect” in Columbia Living Magazine for 2022. We would like to thank all of those who voted for us. Your support means so much to our

A Behind the Scenes Look at the Drafting Process
“Don’t be afraid,” Ellianna McMannis, Designer at Phase One, says. It’s something she tells many clients during the drafting process. Ellianna showcases bold design plans that clients may have never thought of before, so they

Hot Home Design Ideas to Get You Ready for Summer
Spring doesn’t last long in the South. Those few weeks of cool mornings and a high of 70 are quickly replaced with 85 degrees in April. For anyone who’s lived here more than a year,

We Help Make it Clear
A Conversation with Phase One Designers We talk a lot about the design experience at Phase One. It’s something we care deeply about. And we’ve created a process that we believe is unique in the

Three Ways to Create More Natural Light In Your Home
Time is changing. And we mean that literally. When clocks spring forward on March 13th, you’ll lose an hour of sleep but gain a little more light. Spring days will be longer as summer approaches,

I Don’t Know Where to Start
What to Do When You’re Considering Any Construction Project We hear it almost every time the phone rings. Or something similar like, “Who should I even call first?” Or, “How much will it cost me

Our Three New Year’s Resolutions
When January 1 rolls around, you’re probably getting asked the same question a lot: “What are your New Year’s resolutions?” Maybe this question makes you roll your eyes or break out into a cold sweat

Myth Busting the Design + Construction Process
You’re inspired. You’ve saved Instagram posts (hopefully some of ours!), pinned ideas to your Pinterest boards, and made a decision: you want to remodel your home. Now that you’re ready to move forward, you may

Plan for Tomorrow, Today
You’ll do it tomorrow. Tomorrow becomes next week. Next week is now next year. When you’re thinking about a home renovation, it’s easy to put it off until “tomorrow.” We know because we’ve done it