Home Essentials List: 100 Items You Need to Buy Before Moving In Moving into your first home and being a first-time homebuyer is a huge milestone—equal parts exciting and overwhelming. As the boxes stack up and the keys finally land in your hand, one question inevitably follows: What do I actually need to live here comfortably? That’s…

When you’re renovating your home, it can be an exciting yet daunting process. You want to create the home of your dreams while being mindful of the costs associated with a project like this. Many people make the mistake of going into a renovation without understanding their budget and ending up overspending or cutting corners…

  We are excited to announce our partnership with Luxe Interiors + Design magazine on The Heart of Texas Design Initiative. This initiative promotes the vibrancy, creativity, strength, and diversity of the Austin design industry. It was created to showcase the talented professionals who honor Texas history while championing innovation and evolving lifestyles.   We…

Love It or List It is a home design TV show currently airing on HGTV. The show’s concept is about couples who aren’t loving their home for a variety of reasons. In most cases, the couple is split on whether they remodel and stay in their home and or sell and find a new home that…

“What is your favorite website?” As irrelevant as this many sound, it’s actually quite the opposite. Revealing your favorite websites can say a lot about you and your personality.

Unprecedented is a word we are all hearing a lot lately and to be honest, I can’t think of a better one. We are all having to rethink our lives in the midst of COVID-19. Working remotely is part of this “new normal” for many of us. Here at Jay Corder Architect, we have shifted…

The stay-at-home orders have given most of us more time at home. We are a society used to being on the go; this is not easy. By now, you’ve probably binged Netflix, played all your board games, baked cookies, and your dog is exhausted from all the walks.   The walls may start to feel…

  Client Communication   Architects are known for using complicated speech, jargons, and industry-related terminology. I have to admit that I sometimes fall into this mode. Our education and design-training teach us to use drawings, renderings, and visual elements to speak for us.   From initial contact to completed construction, quite a bit of communication…

As the July 4th holiday approaches we think about the birth of America’s Independence and celebrate with fireworks, parades, and the ultimate outdoor barbecue. It’s a time for family gatherings and a time for Austinites to embrace the beautiful environment that Austin has to offer.  The outdoor living space is a perfect place to celebrate.…

The relationship between a realtor and one or several architects is an often overlooked yet potentially highly beneficial tool. While both disciplines are highly specialized each is poised to enhance the knowledge and client bases of the other to form a unique team able to set itself apart in a competitive market.     The…

  In my practice, I lean heavily on architectural renderings for a number of reasons.   Yes-They are cool to look at!   Yes-Clients love them!     But most importantly, they are an integral design tool in finding balance between the visual, material, and financial aspects of an architectural project.    For many years,…