J.S. Brown & Co.

05/29/2026

Come with us through this recently completed Upper Arlington remodel featuring a kitchen, dining room, family room, laundry room, and powder room.

Not a single detail was overlooked. From bold stone selections and soft metallic fixtures to custom cabinetry designed to make everyday living feel effortless. A curved floor tile detail mirrors the radius of the island, creating a durable and beautiful transition to and from the pool deck.

The powder room showcases a hand-blown Murano glass vessel sink, ombré tile with meticulously executed ombré grout, and feminine lines woven thoughtfully throughout the space.

Lighting functionality was carefully considered throughout the design process, resulting in layered, task-oriented illumination with a subtle aesthetic presence.

05/28/2026

Walls down. Views up.

This incredible first-floor transformation features:

✨ Custom white oak cabinetry
✨ Radius-back island
✨ Cambria countertops
✨ Designer lighting
✨ New Northern Wide Plank flooring
✨ Expanded deck access with double sliders
✨ Open sightlines throughout the home
✨ New coffee bar window overlooking the woods

By removing load-bearing walls and carefully engineering new structural supports, we completely changed how this home feels, functions, and flows.

Would you knock down a wall to create your dream kitchen?

05/26/2026

Can AI design your Remodel?

Today we received something fascinating from a potential remodeling client: an AI-generated design and scope package for their home project. It was the second AI package we had been emailed in less than a week.

Truth be told, the submission was pretty lovely to look at. The renderings were beautiful and gave real insight into what these folks were after. AI is becoming an incredible tool for homeowners to explore possibilities, communicate style preferences, and start getting ideas from their head into something we can talk about.

But when we looked closer at the drawings, we found major discrepancies between views, missing construction information, and details that simply could not be built or accurately estimated in the real world.
That’s the important distinction people need to understand:
AI can generate inspiration. It cannot yet replace the experience required to coordinate architecture, interior design, engineering, estimating, materials, budgeting, and construction reality.

In remodeling, every decision affects another:
• Rooflines impact ceiling lines
• Structural conditions affect layouts
• Mechanical systems affect feasibility
• Budgets affect scope and detailing

A beautiful rendering is only the beginning.
The real value of experienced design and construction professionals starts with asking the right questions to determine parameters. Then translating ideas into something functional, buildable, code-compliant, and financially realistic.

I believe AI will absolutely become part of the future of remodeling. In fact, we already use AI tools in our business today. But the human expertise behind the process matters more than ever. Because AI can generate things that look real, but can't really be built. And a human being who knows the difference needs to separate the great ideas from useless fancy.

Great design still requires human judgment.
Great remodeling still requires skilled professionals.

Check out my video exploring the submission, and the questions it raised, on Loom. https://www.loom.com/share/3ddc7ed74d044abfa44da3978ba458b2

05/25/2026

The prettiest project, the most talented photographer and the best doggies! Can't wait for these after photos!

05/23/2026

What a great evening of fashion, fun, and give-a-ways! Thank you to our sponsors, our host and all the attendees. What do you think, should we do it again next year?

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

This girl is on fire!!!

Congratulations to J.S. Brown & Co. Design Consultant, Samantha Ferris for earning her Certified Remodeling Designer (CRD) from NARI. We're so proud of you!

05/19/2026

We're so excited about this event and there are a few tickets left! See link in Bio.

05/18/2026

Project feature!

A master suite addition is one of the most common requests in design-build remodeling, and this project in the charming village of Clintonville is a perfect example of why. The homeowners wanted to create a true retreat by adding more square footage dedicated entirely to comfort and function. The addition included a spacious bedroom, a large inviting bathroom, a custom closet with integrated laundry, and even an en-suite porch that seamlessly connected indoor and outdoor living. Designed with a cool and calming aesthetic, the new space brings ease to everyday routines while offering a relaxing place to rest, recharge, and unwind. Beyond enhancing daily life, the project also created a beautiful new outdoor living area that naturally extends the home’s character and charm. Thoughtfully designed additions like this can add tremendous value to a home — not only in terms of resale value, but in the overall quality of life they provide for the people who live there.