Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

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Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Ellen Siloy is a passionate designer with a Bachelors in Architecture from Saint Louis University. She has extensive experience writing about interior design and green architecture projects. As an architect she is also skilled in the use of Revit, Skethup and CAD software. She is a certified LEED Green Associate and has worked as a LEED Coordinator for LEED Certification of Buildings.

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Shutter Colors For a Yellow House (Best Paint Combinations)

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

From the sun-kissed colors of the Mediterranean chalets to the invigorating mellow yellows of an oceanfront home, yellow is truly a captivating hue that exudes...... Read more.

Interior Design

Alternative To Bifold Closet Doors

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Find out which alternative to bifold closet doors work best, including sliding, barn, pocket, stacker sliding, curtains, tapestry, and accordion doors. Bifold... Read more.

Home Improvement

Types Of Bump Out Additions (Remodel Ideas)

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Utilizing space on a budget is possible with a bump out addition. The micro remodeling approach is popular for homeowners who have just acquired a...... Read more.

Kitchen Designs

Black Kitchen Cabinets With White Countertops

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

We’ve put together a gallery of black kitchen cabinets with white countertops, complete with the advantages, how to choose the right countertop, and the best...... Read more.

Kitchen Designs

Is Corian Backsplash Right For Your Kitchen? Ideas & Options

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Seamless, flexible, highly resistant to stains, and complementary to any material surface or design, Corian solid surface by Dupont seems like a dream material for...... Read more.

Color & Paint Ideas, House Designs

Shutter Colors For Gray House (Options for Light & Dark Shades)

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

The go-to neutral is a timeless hue that has gotten even more popular with its sublime coupling with today’s favorite contemporary beiges, whites, blues, and...... Read more.

Interior Design

Black Basement Walls (How to Create a Stylish Design)

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Like white, black was one of the first colors recorded and used thousands of years ago, as showcased in cave paintings during the Neolithic period....... Read more.

Color & Paint Ideas, House Designs

House and Fence Color Combinations (Best Exterior Options)

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

> The visual impact of a home is a harmonious coming together of elements as such a gorgeous home is without a well-thought-out fence design. The...... Read more.

Kitchen Designs

5 Types of Oak Countertops (Kitchen Ideas)

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Discover if an oak countertop is right for your kitchen including the different types to consider, the advantages of a butcher block variant, and how...... Read more.

Interior Design

Basement Movie Theater Ideas (Color, Sound & Seating)

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Discover all you need to know about a basement movie theater including the design, room size, seating, colors, lighting, cost, and the best ideas to...... Read more.