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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Living Room Layouts with a Fireplace in the Corner

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Corner fireplaces can be architecturally challenging for furniture arrangement, and having a good strategy can help avoid frustration. Most people try to fight the... Read more.

Small Basement Bathroom Layouts That Make Tight Spaces Feel Bigger

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Upgrading your small basement with a bathroom is one of those remodel projects that will drastically improve your room. It stops the frequent need of...... Read more.

Bedroom Layouts, Floor Plans

Bedroom Layouts with a King Bed: From Compact Rooms to Large Suites

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Fitting a king bed into a bedroom sounds like it’s easy, that is, until you try to place it and realize how tight the room...... Read more.

Bedroom Layouts, Home Office

Master Bedroom with Office Layouts That Keep Work Separate From Sleep

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Working from your kitchen table isn’t always the best place for your home office, especially if you have a busy household. A master bedroom with...... Read more.

Closet Layouts, Floor Plans

6×10 Walk-in Closet Layouts for Maximum Storage & Easy Movement

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

A 6×10 walk-in closet gives you enough room to feel like a real dressing space, but is small enough that you need to plan the...... Read more.

Floor Plans, Kitchen Layouts

One Wall Kitchen Layout With Island: Best Sizes, Spacing & Floor Plans

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

A one wall kitchen with an island can be a surprisingly functional option that gives you a clean, streamlined look. The single run of cabinets...... Read more.

Bathroom Layouts, Floor Plans

Small Master Bathroom Layouts with a Shower That Feels Bigger

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

If you’re thinking about designing a small master bathroom, you already know it can be tricky getting everything you want into its smaller floor plan....... Read more.

Floor Plans

Home Gym Layout Plans: Best Ways to Organize Cardio & Strength Zones

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Designing a home gym isn’t just about buying equipment and stuffing it in the nearest corner of your room. The way you lay out the...... Read more.

Closet Layouts, Floor Plans

Best 7×10 Walk-In Closet Layouts for High-Capacity, Stylish Storage

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

If you’ve got 70 square feet for your walk-in closet, it can feel like it’s almost there, but you may not be sure how to...... Read more.

Floor Plans, Kitchen Layouts, Living Room Layouts

Small Open Concept Kitchen and Living Room Floor Plans

by Ellen Siloy - Architect, Design Consultant

Having a small open concept space can either feel too cramped and chaotic, or bright, connected, and functional, depending on your design. The difference usually...... Read more.