Bryce Resort Renovation – Project Update

Bryce Resort Renovation – Project Update

I had the pleasure of visiting this home renovation at Bryce Resort a few weeks ago. This project turned out amazing. When we arrived it was a straight-forward vacation cottage used for weekend getaways. The goal was to create a home for a lifetime. Here is a before photo of the home as we are getting started with design.

Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort

We added a garage on the right side with a room above, and a multi-story addition on the left side. The result is a home with all the spaces needed for living their dream lives in this beautiful resort.

Bryce Resort

From the rear of the home you get a glimpse of all the exterior spaces that allow for maximum enjoyment of the views out over the lake.

Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort

The rear deck was a little narrow and was in need of a facelift. The open rail almost disappears and the deeper sitting area allows for flexible gatherings.

Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort

The screen porch on the lower level keeps a dry space safe from bug season.

Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort

The once crowded space with an oversize fireplace and limited seating was opened up. The new space allows for seating, dining, and a large kitchen.

Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort

Downstairs once was dark and cramped and now has space for the ping pong table and seating for watching the big game.

Bryce Resort
Bryce Resort

The primary bedroom used to be open to the main living space and now has privacy and plenty of natural light.

Bryce Resort

The hot tub allows is privacy while still capturing views and allowing users to enjoy the stars.

Bryce Resort

The space that was once an unused attic is now a cozy office.

Bryce Resort

This rooftop terrace is accessed from the primary bedroom.

Bryce Resort

The new screen porch on the main living floor has a bar looking out to the views.

What an amazing home renovation. The new home has everything they wanted in their lifetime house. We worked through their dreams, goals, and desires, hit their budget, and delivered an amazing design solution.

Chemically sensitive Custom Home

Chemically sensitive Custom Home

Bailey Builders has started construction on a new custom home for a chemically sensitive client in Augusta County. This new home has to be healthy for our clients, energy-efficient, and durable. The challenge is that many of the cost effective materials available have chemicals that might impact indoor environmental quality for our client.

As we worked through the design process, we tested various materials to see how our client would react to them if used inside her home. We designed a tight envelope and specified a HVAC system that would clean the air.

Our design strategy was to keep the floorplan open and allow for easy cleanup when coming in from the barn. This custom home is just a place to recharge as our clients care for their animals.

While on our site visit we were able to finalize some color options for the exterior of the home. This one will be beautiful.

Welcome to Harrisonburg Dovetail Cabinetry!

Welcome to Harrisonburg Dovetail Cabinetry!

Jarod and I had a chance to visit Dovetail Design & Cabinetry for their open house recently. They have a new showroom at 2226 Rawley Pike in Rockingham County designed by owner Amy Hart. This full-service cabinet sales and installation company has grown to include showrooms in Charlottesville, Staunton, and now Harrisonburg. We have enjoyed getting to know them over the past few years and their work has appeared in multiple of our recent projects.

Dovetail Cabinetry
Dovetail Cabinetry

We love finding trusted partners that we can work with to support our custom dream home projects. While many of our project do have full-custom cabinetry designed for the main living spaces, we often will use lines like Welborn Cabinetry for semi-custom solutions. Their cabinet options include inset, frameless, and overlay styles to fit our design goals. They also have access to Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances which gives our clients many options to choose from when they visit with Jarod, our interior designer.

Rockingham County Custom Home project update

Rockingham County Custom Home project update

A lifetime home is an incredible design opportunity for us to take on with our clients. As we started this Rockingham County custom home it became very clear that our clients wanted intentional and meaningful spaces. Our designs focused on quality of life and we are using the architecture to provide a backdrop for a lifetime of memories. In our design kick-off meeting we discussed daily habits, life values, and dreams for the kind of childhood their child could experience. We laughed about stories they remembered growing up and the special places that they remembered. This is the heart of a custom home design process for us, we want to know our clients so we can join them on their journey to finding their dream home.

Rockingham Custom Home

We gave a homework assignment to find inspirational photos of places they loved and the types of spaces that will give them energy. We balanced their goals and desires with building science and functional solutions for living spaces. We included thoughts of fun spaces, healthy and invigorating spaces, and spaces that will sooth their souls. As the design process unfolds we developed some visuals to verify the home we are designing is their dream home.

We have also visited their building site and worked to balance the slope of the land, water drainage, views, and arrival sequence for guests. This holistic process of learning our clients dreams takes time and attention. There is empathy and care infused in every decision we make along the way. It is a true gift to be able to do this and call it work. We love solving the design puzzle for our clients. We don’t just create blueprints, we infuse our clients values into their projects. Stay tuned for more photos as the design progresses.

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Rockingham Custom Home
Rockingham County Custom Home
Hello, Blacksburg! We’re Hiring!

Hello, Blacksburg! We’re Hiring!

Are you an architect looking to join an award-winning architecture firm that is committed to serving our community through innovative design solutions? You’re in luck! We are seeking a licensed professional architect to join our growing team and help lead our exciting expansion into the Blacksburg market. This role offers the unique opportunity to work within three dynamic Virginia markets: Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and our new Blacksburg location. The ideal candidate will embrace the variety and leadership opportunities this multi-location practice offers while contributing to our mission of exceptional client service and community-focused design.

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The Clubhouse at Adams at Peppers Ferry
Game Room at Adams at Peppers Ferry

We are proud of the work we have done in the Blacksburg area so far, like the project pictured above. We are even more excited for what’s to come!

We’re proud that several members of our team are Virginia Tech alumni, and we see the Blacksburg market as a natural extension of our firm’s values and culture. Whether you’re familiar with the Virginia Tech community or the local dynamics of Montgomery County, your insight and connections will be a strong asset as we deepen our footprint in this region.

Our ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of professional experience, hold a valid architecture license (Virginia preferred or reciprocity eligible), and be adept with Revit, AutoCAD, building codes, zoning regulations, and construction documentation. You’ll lead projects from concept through construction, mentor junior staff, travel among our Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and Blacksburg locations, and help spearhead business development in this growing market.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, PTO), continuing education support, and a clear path toward leadership or partnership within the firm. If you’re passionate about thoughtful, community-driven architecture and excited to help establish a presence in Blacksburg and the New River Valley, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, portfolio, and cover letter describing how you’d contribute to our multi-location growth strategy.

We can't wait to hear from you!

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