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.
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.
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.