Fixed windows over tilt-only windows offer fresh air ventilation.
Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and cement tile porcelain tile, gray floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub idea in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and brown countertops

Example of a mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor and brown floor powder room design in Detroit with gray walls, a vessel sink and gray countertops

Photo by Chad Mellon
Study room - contemporary freestanding desk light wood floor study room idea in Orange County with white walls

Apple Blossom Resort was a new-construction facility in which our team installed polished concrete floors. The floor coloring was kept natural to compliment the other natural materials that were implemented in the space. Aggregate exposure was brought to a mixture of cream and sand exposure (classes A & B). The floors were polished to a 200-grit finish (matte).

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wooden u-shaped mixed material railing staircase remodel in Los Angeles with wooden risers

To eliminate an inconsistent layout, we removed the wall dividing the dining room from the living room and added a polished brass and ebonized wood handrail to create a sweeping view into the living room. To highlight the family’s passion for reading, we created a beautiful library with custom shelves flanking a niche wallpapered with Flavor Paper’s bold Glow print with color-coded book spines to add pops of color. Tom Dixon pendant lights, acrylic chairs, and a geometric hide rug complete the look.

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Example of a large trendy backyard stone and rectangular lap pool house design in San Francisco

Kitchen - contemporary galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, an island and brown countertops

Trendy u-shaped kitchen photo in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash and marble backsplash

3cm slab Breccia Montana Quartzite shower walls & ceiling. Walker Zanger: Moda Mosaic Machiato tile on the shower floor Floor Tile: 18x18 Polished Crema Marfil marble tile. Keffer-Sharpe Photography

Photography by Anna Herbst
Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, no island, white countertops and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, gray floor and double-sink bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Trendy open concept living room photo in Dallas with gray walls, a wall-mounted tv and a ribbon fireplace

Mid-Century Modernism inspired our design for this new house in Noe Valley. The exterior is distinguished by cubic massing, well proportioned forms and use of contrasting but harmonious natural materials. These include clear cedar, stone, aluminum, colored stucco, glass railings, slate and painted wood. At the rear yard, stepped terraces provide scenic views of downtown and the Bay Bridge. Large sunken courts allow generous natural light to reach the below grade guest bedroom and office behind the first floor garage. The upper floors bedrooms and baths are flooded with natural light from carefully arranged windows that open the house to panoramic views. A mostly open plan with 10 foot ceilings and an open stairwell combine with metal railings, dropped ceilings, fin walls, a stone fireplace, stone counters and teak floors to create a unified interior.

Custom shelving and wicker baskets organize and store towels, sheets and quilts.
Reach-in closet - mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral ceramic tile reach-in closet idea in New York with open cabinets and white cabinets

Photography: Rustic White
Bedroom - mid-sized contemporary master light wood floor bedroom idea in Atlanta with white walls and no fireplace

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Deck - contemporary deck idea in Los Angeles with no cover

A description of the homeowners and space from Linnzy, the Presidential Pools, Spas & Patio designer who worked on this project: "The homeowners can be described as an active family of three boys. They tend to host family and friends and wanted a space that could fill their large backyard and yet be functional for the kids and adults. The contemporary straight lines of the pool match the interior of the house giving them a resort feel in the very own backyard! The large pergola is a perfect area to cool off in the shade while enjoying a large outdoor kitchen as well as an oversized fire pit for the cooler nights and roasting marshmallows. They wanted a wow factor as the pool is the main focal point from the living room, and the oversized wall and rain sheer did the trick!"