Example of a cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

Our clients wanted to replace an existing suburban home with a modern house at the same Lexington address where they had lived for years. The structure the clients envisioned would complement their lives and integrate the interior of the home with the natural environment of their generous property. The sleek, angular home is still a respectful neighbor, especially in the evening, when warm light emanates from the expansive transparencies used to open the house to its surroundings. The home re-envisions the suburban neighborhood in which it stands, balancing relationship to the neighborhood with an updated aesthetic. The floor plan is arranged in a “T” shape which includes a two-story wing consisting of individual studies and bedrooms and a single-story common area. The two-story section is arranged with great fluidity between interior and exterior spaces and features generous exterior balconies. A staircase beautifully encased in glass stands as the linchpin between the two areas. The spacious, single-story common area extends from the stairwell and includes a living room and kitchen. A recessed wooden ceiling defines the living room area within the open plan space. Separating common from private spaces has served our clients well. As luck would have it, construction on the house was just finishing up as we entered the Covid lockdown of 2020. Since the studies in the two-story wing were physically and acoustically separate, zoom calls for work could carry on uninterrupted while life happened in the kitchen and living room spaces. The expansive panes of glass, outdoor balconies, and a broad deck along the living room provided our clients with a structured sense of continuity in their lives without compromising their commitment to aesthetically smart and beautiful design.

Kerry Kirk Photography
Large transitional white two-story stucco exterior home idea in Houston with a shingle roof

Master Bedroom retreat reflecting where the couple is from California with a soft sophisticated coastal look. Nightstand from Stanley Furniture. A grey upholster custom made bed. Bernhardt metal frame bench. Bedding from Pottery with custom pillows. Coral Reef prints custom frame with silver gold touches. A quiet reading area was designed with custom made drapery - fabric from Fabricut. Chair is Sam Moore and custom pillow from Kravet. The side table is marble top from Bernhardt. Wall Color Sherwin Williams 7049 Nuance

Timeless and classic elegance were the inspiration for this master bathroom renovation project. The designer used a Cararra porcelain tile with mosaic accents and traditionally styled plumbing fixtures from the Kohler Artifacts collection to achieve the look. The vanity is custom from Mouser Cabinetry. The cabinet style is plaza inset in the polar glacier elect finish with black accents. The tub surround and vanity countertop are Viatera Minuet quartz. Kyle J Caldwell Photography Inc

Mid-sized country light wood floor and beige floor entryway photo in Boise with white walls and a white front door

Living room - contemporary medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wood wall living room idea in Boston with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a mid-sized mountain style 3/4 brown tile, multicolored tile and stone tile porcelain tile corner shower design in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls and granite countertops

Photography by Mike Kelly The tile company is EURO WEST.
Bathroom - large transitional stone tile and white tile bathroom idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, gray walls and recessed-panel cabinets

Our lovely Small Diamond Escher floor tile compliments the stacked green bathroom tile creating a bathroom that will leave you mesmerized. DESIGN Jessica Davis PHOTOS Emily Followill Photography Tile Shown: 3x12 in Rosemary; Small Diamond in Escher Pattern in Carbon Sand Dune, Rosemary

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Chicago

We took advantage of the double volume ceiling height in the living room and added millwork to the stone fireplace, a reclaimed wood beam and a gorgeous, chandelier. The sliding doors lead out to the sundeck and the lake beyond. TV's mounted above fireplaces tend to be a little high for comfortable viewing from the sofa, so this tv is mounted on a pull down bracket for use when the fireplace is not turned on. Floating white oak shelves replaced upper cabinets above the bar area.

Living room off the kitchen reclaimed wood floors, plaster walls, custom furnshings and window treatments - stone facing on fireplace, metal cabinetry flanking fireplace and wrap around sectional sofa

Picture Perfect House
Example of a cottage gray floor mudroom design in Chicago

Private Residence, Laurie Demetrio Interiors, Photo by Dustin Halleck, Millwork by NuHaus
Example of a small transitional built-in desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office library design in Chicago with no fireplace and brown walls

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Inspiration for a small contemporary master white tile and stone tile marble floor bathroom remodel in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Architect: Blaine Bonadies, Bonadies Architect Photography By: Jean Allsopp Photography “Just as described, there is an edgy, irreverent vibe here, but the result has an appropriate stature and seriousness. Love the overscale windows. And the outdoor spaces are so great.” Situated atop an old Civil War battle site, this new residence was conceived for a couple with southern values and a rock-and-roll attitude. The project consists of a house, a pool with a pool house and a renovated music studio. A marriage of modern and traditional design, this project used a combination of California redwood siding, stone and a slate roof with flat-seam lead overhangs. Intimate and well planned, there is no space wasted in this home. The execution of the detail work, such as handmade railings, metal awnings and custom windows jambs, made this project mesmerizing. Cues from the client and how they use their space helped inspire and develop the initial floor plan, making it live at a human scale but with dramatic elements. Their varying taste then inspired the theme of traditional with an edge. The lines and rhythm of the house were simplified, and then complemented with some key details that made the house a juxtaposition of styles. The wood Ultimate Casement windows were all standard sizes. However, there was a desire to make the windows have a “deep pocket” look to create a break in the facade and add a dramatic shadow line. Marvin was able to customize the jambs by extruding them to the exterior. They added a very thin exterior profile, which negated the need for exterior casing. The same detail was in the stone veneers and walls, as well as the horizontal siding walls, with no need for any modification. This resulted in a very sleek look. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Ultimate Casement Window

Study room - contemporary built-in desk carpeted study room idea in DC Metro with white walls