Reid Highley

Architect Reid Highley received his architectural degree from Virginia Tech. When he’s not at work, look for Reid on his bike, at a Hokie football game, or traveling in France. Reid lives in Chapel Hill, N.C., with his wife, Louise, and their two dogs, Jacques and Meg.

Opening Up a Kitchen
Lessons in residential design
Getting Shutters Right
Architects Reid Highley and Jim Compton show you how to choose shutters that match the style of your house and the proportion of your windows.
Design a Classic Fireplace Mantel
Fireplaces are appreciated and sought after for more than just their practical uses. Architect Reid Highley gives three examples of how to detail a traditional fireplace mantel.
How to Design an Entry Sequence
Illustrated ideas for creating curb appeal for 5 popular styles of homes.
Entry Door Style Guide
Help to define your home's character by choosing the right door.
A Brilliant, Affordable Kitchen
How a young architect designed and built the kitchen of his dreams for under $10,000.
Ideal Concealed Lighting
Good countertop task lighting is an important element of any well-balanced kitchen-lighting scheme. It eliminates shadows from overhead fixtures and puts light where it’s most useful—on the countertops. Without wall…

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