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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7 Rectangular Bathroom Floor Plans: Which Layout Fits Your Style?

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Choosing a bathroom layout for your home depends primarily on how much space you have, the fixtures you need, and how you actually use the...... Read more.

Small Bathroom Laundry Room Combo Layouts for Tight Spaces

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Adding a washer and dryer to your bathroom can really enhance your space and give it much-needed functionality, as long as the layout is planned...... Read more.

Bathroom Layouts, Floor Plans

Bathroom Layouts with Large Showers: Walk-In Ideas & Design Tips

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

A bathroom with a large walk-in shower can make the room instantly feel bigger, luxurious, and give it a spa-like feel. This effect works even...... Read more.

Bedroom Layouts, Floor Plans

Master Bedroom Floor Plans with Walk in Closet Designs

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

A great master bedroom has excellent furniture placement, is organized to keep clutter out of sight, and feels calm and inviting as soon as you...... Read more.

Floor Plans, Garage Plans

Garage Workshop Layouts: Best Tool Placement for Better Workflow

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Getting all of your tools and equipment to fit into a garage workshop can be a frustrating experience, especially if you’re also using it to...... Read more.

Floor Plans, Kitchen Layouts, Living Room Layouts

Large Open Concept Kitchen with Island and Living Room Layouts

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Open-concept kitchens and living rooms look amazing and are perfect for entertaining, with better natural light and flexible layouts. They feel larger, and the improved...... Read more.

Floor Plans, Living Room Layouts

Square Living Room Layouts with a TV: Best Furniture Setups

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

It can be tricky setting up a square room for watching TV. Mounting the TV too high or too close to the sofa, and the...... Read more.

Bathroom Layouts, Floor Plans

6×8 Bathroom Floor Plan Ideas That Make 48 Sq Ft Feel Like a Spa

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

A 6×8 bathroom is only 48 square feet, smaller than some walk-in closets. It’s even smaller than your average parking space. If you measured it...... Read more.

Floor Plans, Garage Plans

Garage Gym Layouts: 5 Designs for Strength, and Cardio Training

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

You’ve got the garage, and you’ve got the gym equipment, but how do you figure out where anything should actually go? Should you put the...... Read more.

Floor Plans, Kitchen Layouts

Small Kitchen with Island Layout Ideas: 5 Designs Under 150 Sq Ft

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Most people believe you need a huge kitchen to fit an island, and if yours is under 150 square feet, you should forget about it....... Read more.