Design Matters
Thoughts of an ArchitectA Message from The Firm
Our blog, Design Matters, is a place for our team to share our knowledge, community events, projects, resources, and opinions. It is a place for you to keep up with us and for us to hear from you. Thanks for reading!
![What lighting should I choose?](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-4-1-400x284.png)
What lighting should I choose?
By Interior Designer, Jarod Sankar:
We’ve all seen it… you enter a friend’s house, and you’re immediately ...
![Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center Project Update](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/side-elevation-1-400x284.jpg)
Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center Project Update
Dust is in the air and this time it is not from dancers supporting a wonderful organization. The Harrisonburg ...
![Updated Accessibility Standards in Virginia](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Pool_Area_1-400x284.jpg)
Updated Accessibility Standards in Virginia
By Architect Adrienne Stronge.
When designing custom residences, we have maximum flexibility in designing ...
![Top 15 Blog Posts of 2023](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/01-400x284.jpg)
Top 15 Blog Posts of 2023
2023 has been full of community events, new and on-going projects, service opportunities, first Friday art ...
![The Kitchen is the Heart of the Holidays](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Penn-Laird-Residence-30-resized1080-400x284.jpg)
The Kitchen is the Heart of the Holidays
By Aliyah D. White.During a recent weekend, my family and old friends gathered around my parents’ kitchen and ...
![Exploring career options: A high school designers perspective](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Interior-Layout-2023-Chloe-Emurian-400x284.png)
Exploring career options: A high school designers perspective
For the past 10 years or so, our firm has had high school students, and occasionally college students, here at our ...
![4 Staircases to Inspire Your Home Design](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MG_1366_1-scaled-400x284.jpg)
4 Staircases to Inspire Your Home Design
A staircase can play many roles in a home. It's an integral part that connects floor to floor and a visual ...
![How to pick your paint: High Gloss, Semi Gloss, Satin, Eggshell, and Flat/Matte](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MG_1059_1_1-scaled-400x284.jpg)
How to pick your paint: High Gloss, Semi Gloss, Satin, Eggshell, and Flat/Matte
Painting is a cost-effective way to spruce up your home, but choosing the wrong paint finish could mean pricey ...
![Red Wing Academy at First Friday](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Red-Wing-Academy-at-the-Depot-400x284.jpg)
Red Wing Academy at First Friday
Red Wing Academy is back this year to play music for our special Holiday and First Friday event on Friday, ...
![First Friday Artist: Wood and Wool](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_9890-400x284.jpeg)
First Friday Artist: Wood and Wool
On Friday, December 1st from 5:00 - 7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a special Holiday Celebration/First Friday ...
![First Friday Artist: David Sutton](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/rolling-pins-400x284.jpg)
First Friday Artist: David Sutton
Don't worry if you've missed him at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market because we're excited to announce another ...
![First Friday Artist: Russ Eanes](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cover-stfrancis-large1.2-scaled-1-e1700496347911-400x284.jpg)
First Friday Artist: Russ Eanes
On Friday, December 1st from 5:00 - 7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a special Holiday Celebration/First Friday ...