FORMAUS

Formaus Journal

The Journal

Design intelligence in essay form — renovation costs, curb appeal, and the judgment calls that decide whether a project is worth it.

front doors

5 Front Door Styles: Costs, ROI & What Each Says About Your Home

Compare Craftsman, Modern, Colonial, Farmhouse, and Steel & Glass front doors — installed costs, best-fit home types, and resale ROI, from a design advisor with 15+ years of architectural design experience.

baseboards

Baseboard Styles, Finishes & Heights: How the Floor Line Changes a Room

The fastest way to read a home's quality is at the floor line. Compare painted, stained wood, and matte black baseboards — plus the height rule designers use — with costs per linear foot and which combination fits your home.