Odom Design News
We’re Best of the Beach! Winner for Best Home Contractor Remodeler
Odom Design Voted Best Remodeler in the Myrtle Beach Area Odom Design is incredibly honored to win the 2021 Best of the Beach award for Best Home Contractor / Remodeler. The annual award, presented by Myrtle Beach’s The Sun News, is special to us because it is...
Increasing Home storage – Are Built-ins right for you?
Most people need more storage. According to Meadowbrook, "Storage space plays an intrinsic role in a home’s resale value." Whether it is finding a place to store additional cookware and gadgets in the kitchen, or displaying the ever-growing pile of books next to your...
Gas vs. Electric Appliances: Which are Best?
Gas vs. Electric: Which is Best for Your Home? Part of the fun of designing or remodeling a house is picking out new appliances. Appliance fuel types fall into two main categories: electric and gas. As someone who loves to be in the kitchen cooking, I've always been...
Wall Paneling Ideas: Shiplap, Beadboard and V-Groove
Going Beyond Drywall and Paint Wall paneling or wall cladding like beadboard, shiplap, and v-groove paneling adds texture, emphasizes scale, and creates visual interest in your interior. Whether you choose just an accent wall, lower portion wainscoting, or clad the...
Passive Cooling in Myrtle Beach
Passive Solar Home Design for Energy Savings Passive solar home design uses home positioning, window placement, and thermal mass to harness the sun's energy to heat and cool your home. If you Google "passive solar home design" you'll find a lot of sources helping you...
Home Position for Passive Solar Heating
Harness Sunlight to Your Advantage (Without Solar Panels) The design and position of my first home didn't allow for a lot of natural sunlight downstairs. In addition to winters being dark, they were also colder than they would have been had we had more sunshine....