--- title: "Helios Design Group — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/helios-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1132555386 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1132555386.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Helios Design Group" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/51f32f6f0d25f3d7_4029-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States" phone: "(617) 522-4850" website: http://www.heliosdesigngroup.com rating: 5 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 420 last_updated: 2026-08-15 --- # Helios Design Group Original Houzz profile: [Helios Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/helios-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1132555386) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Boston, MA - **Serves:** Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Centennial, Broomfield, Commerce City, Littleton, Northglenn, Englewood, Wheat Ridge, Greenwood Village, Applewood, Cherry Hills Village, Sheridan, Edgewater, Glendale, Bow Mar, Weston, Arlington, Auburndale, Belmont, Boston, Brookline, Brookline Village, Cambridge, Charlestown, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, Dover, Jamaica Plain, Lexington, Lincoln, Milton, Needham, Newton, Newton Center, Newtonville, Roslindale, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, West Newton, West Roxbury, Westwood - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2012–2019), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - Published locally - Offers Custom Work Helios Design Group is a Denver Colorado and Boston Massachusetts based architecture and interior design firm offering a fresh outlook, a love of collaboration, and a focus on details. We’ve been designing high quality homes and other spaces for twenty years in New England & along the Front Range. Our clients agree we excel at solving problems creatively, and bring the details together to form a satisfying whole. New England building traditions of composition, materials, and details inform each of our projects, in balance with contemporary lifestyles and technology. We listen carefully, think hard about the issues, and work closely with our clients to let obstacles give rise to innovative design. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Attic Conversion - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Art Selection - Bedroom Design - Custom Blinds and Shades - Custom Built-ins - Custom Cabinets - Custom Furniture - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Dining Room Design - Full Service Interior Design Firm - Furniture Selection - Home Office Design - Interior Decoration - Interior Design - Kids Bedroom Design - Living Room Design - Nursey Design - Outdoor Kitchen Desiign ### Areas Served - Denver - Aurora - Lakewood - Thornton - Arvada - Westminster - Centennial - Broomfield - Commerce City - Littleton - Northglenn - Englewood - Wheat Ridge - Greenwood Village - Applewood - Cherry Hills Village - Sheridan - Edgewater - Glendale - Bow Mar - Weston - Arlington - Auburndale - Belmont - Boston - Brookline - Brookline Village - Cambridge - Charlestown - Chestnut Hill - Dedham - Dover - Jamaica Plain - Lexington - Lincoln - Milton - Needham - Newton - Newton Center - Newtonville - Roslindale - Somerville - Waltham - Watertown - Wellesley - West Newton - West Roxbury - Westwood ### Typical Job Cost $350,000 - 2 million This is the typical construction cost ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Helios Design Group | | Address | Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States | | Phone | (617) 522-4850 | | Website | http://www.heliosdesigngroup.com | | License Number | 20572 | | Followers on Houzz | 420 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Helios-Design-Group/107095992714660 - Blog — heliosdesigngroup.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Helios Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/helios-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1132555386) - **Website:** http://www.heliosdesigngroup.com - **Phone:** (617) 522-4850 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2012–2019), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Kenyon Woodworking, July 2019** > Our custom cabinet shop has partnered with Helios Design Group numerous times over the last fifteen years. We have always found them to be well prepared and professional. Their collaborative approach helps bring out the best in the entire team, so our work really shines. > We look forward to many more years of working with Carol and company. **★★★★★ — Fresh Start Contracting, May 2019** > Our experiences with Helios Design Group have been nothing short of ideal. Their firm is not only easy to work with, but they were also quick at responding to any and all questions we had, and their design work speaks for itself. The end result of a project they assisted us with at a tight-quarters home in Cambridge left the homeowner thrilled. We would wholeheartedly recommend working with Helios Design Group. **Comment from Helios Design Group:** > Thanks for your feedback! Working out the details in those tight quarters was a great team effort, particularly creating a beautiful and spacious-feeling bathroom tucked into the eaves, and all the details we worked to get just right. **★★★★★ — SJG Engineering, May 2019** > I've been working with Carol Marsh, Chris Hosford, and their staff for over 8 years. > As a structural engineer, I appreciate their knowledge and diligence to not only create projects that are beautiful but also work structurally. They understand the complexities of construction and what it takes to make their designs work aesthetically, as well as constructible, which yields cost-effective designs, happy clients, and a product that builders can work with. The team approach to the whole process is welcome and well received by all. It is a pleasure working with them. **Comment from Helios Design Group:** > Thanks, Steve, for your kind words and diligence working with us to realize our designs, however complex. **★★★★★ — Lisa Birk, June 2018** > We had waited years to finally makeover our much loved single family cottage-in-the-city when we finally bit the bullet and hired principal, Carol Marsh, and Alondra Batista of Helios. The design problem we gave them was to bring light and air and a feeling of spaciousness to our worker cottage without losing its original charm. We didn't want cloyingly sweet. We didn't want hard edge modern, though we like a clean line. We didn't want it to match the old exactly, we wanted it to feel fresh and alive, ready for the next century. How did that translate into bones and flesh? We had no idea! > > Fortunately, Carol and Alondra did. They worked with us in an iterative process from large scale--the framing structure--to small--tile, faucets, etc. They worked with us, refining the drawings, solving problems big and small until we had finished blueprints. At that point, they referred us to several contractors and we had one in mind, too. We narrowed to two GCs and Helios came to both interviews, asked good questions (but didn't dominate) and gave us their recommendations. > > Sadly, our budget forced us to choose between renovating the kitchen or replacing existing windows and adding new. We chose the latter with fingers crossed. > > The work began in late November of 2017 (and finished early May 2018), and as promised, Helios met weekly with the us and the GC at our house. This had seemed excessive! But in the living of it, the amount of meetings was perfect. We problem-solved some issues in advance and solved problems that had arisen on the spot. The GC said he had been dubious about the number of meetings, but he too, found them very helpful, time and budget saving. > > And here is one of my favorite things about Helios. Every single thing Helios touched, they made better than it had been. Every single thing. > > I could provide loads of examples. Here are two: > 1\. Our staircase to the 3rd floor was not to code. Helios could have just plunked in a staircase. It's a utilitarian thing, right? But their design is a showstopper. Light pours down from our newly finished attic and fills the second floor. Ascending or descending is a Pleasure that doesn't get old. Who knew a staircase could be lovely, a game-changer??? > 2\. For another matter, to meet code, they had to steal part of my already tiny office. We were unhappy about the loss of real estate. They found a way to grab back 3 inches of floor, which gave a window room to breathe--a surprisingly big difference in feel--and lowered the wall down to two-feet, which they then converted into a window seat. With can lights overhead and expansive windows in front, I now have a perfect retreat for both writing and reading. They took lemons and made lemonade. > > What we probably least anticipated was the way our family would function differently due to the renovations. One example: In 19 years of living here, the TV has always been in our bedroom. A royal pain. Now that we have--for the first time--a guest/TV room, our family has a place to gather that is neutral. We find ourselves there a lot. Somebody's playing a game on their phone, somebody's watching the news and somebody is doing a puzzle. Or we're all three watching a movie and eating popcorn. There is less friction. We spend more time together. With a pre-teen that time and ease is precious. > > And I haven't even talked about having our GORGEOUS 3rd floor aerie in the trees!!! with a tiny, albeit, GLAM bath. Neighbors, friends, family come over and they oo and ah over the new French doors in the dining room. Then they reach the 2nd floor landing, where light Pours in from all the new and additional windows and from the staircase above and pretty much everyone comes to a stop. Wow, they say. They think it can't get better. They stop again at the foot of the 3rd floor stairs and they admire the curve, the proportion, the feeling of expanse (an achievement all by itself in our small house). Then they reach the top and are gob-smacked by the 5 windows in a row!!! with a Vista of trees and rooftops. And they think that's the end. But it's not!! There is the bathroom with 2 skylights and a window with views of nothing but trees and sky and they can't leave. Literally. They just stand there gaping. And that's how we feel. We are gaping and it's GORGEOUS. > > Helios had the vision. They guided us every step of the way. They listened--even when they thought we should do the kitchen rather than add windows and we disagreed. They got our wishes and Delivered. They worked well with our GC. And they really did solve our design "problem": Light up our vernacular home. Make it fresh and airy. Get it ready for the next 90 years. AND they met our budget and came in within a week or two of our timeframe. **★★★★★ — Carolyn Thall, June 2017** > We could not be happier with the kitchen addition / renovation designed by Chris Hosford at Helios. We went into our project with some basic notions about what we wanted, and Chris developed those ideas and brought them to life. He was able to envision what the interior space would look and feel like (when we couldn't), and that was essential for helping us move forward with confidence. The result is beyond anything we could have imagined. Helios's Interior Designer, Ariel, was also a terrific help with interior finish selections. She's creative, enthusiastic, and patient -- really a joy to work with. We give her a lot of credit for keeping us on track toward a consistent design, and we absolutely love every inch of our new kitchen. **★★★★★ — Precision Built Inc., May 2017** > Our firm, Precision Built Inc., has had the pleasure of working with Helios Design on multiple projects over the past 10 years. Chris Hosford lead the project design teams and worked very well with the various engineers and consultants. Chris' strength is his ability to work closely with the Owners and trades alike. Chris is willing to work closely with those on site to work through the details of the project. > Chris and Carol Marsh are aa very good team, each having their own strength, which is very helpful depending on the scale of a project and what is needed. Having built many new homes, along with some additions and renovations, all of our experiences have been positive. I would highly recommend Helios Design. **★★★★★ — palmacl, Dec. 2015** > Our project was daunting - an almost complete house renovation and a second floor addition! Working with Carol and Carla was both a pleasure and a learning experience! Helios combined creativity with sensibility. They took the time to get to know us, and understand the style we were looking for. Initially, we weren’t sure this renovation was even possible, and had feared a complete demolition was needed. Helios Design worked with both structural and civil engineers reassuring us that the design was not only beautiful, but would be functional within the constraints of the existing house and foundation. > > This was our first major renovation. Carol and Carla guided us step by step through the planning stage introducing us to current building material choices. What would happened inside the walls was equally as important as was what the eye could see on the outside. All along, Carla offered us three dimensional renderings visually aiding us throughout the process. > > Both Carol and Carla teamed up to make it work, creating a stunning plan. Helios stood by us as several contractors were interviewed to bid, and again, guided us through this difficult process with our budget in the forefront. > > With an impressive plan from Helios, and a great contractor, we are witnessing a unique and fabulous transformation of a home renovation that we are extremely happy with, and one we are very proud of! **★★★★★ — ashleyhvernon, Dec. 2015** > Carol did a great job helping us refine our color choices for new paint in the outside of our house. She helped us when we were at the end of our rope and we had to make the choices. > > We've worked with Helios on a number of projects. Great folks, real professional and excellent results. **★★★★★ — ardenr, Nov. 2015** > Chris Hosford, Principal, of Helios Design Group designed the complete renovation of my 4000 sq ft, single family home in Brookline, MA. He is an extremely talented Architect and a joy to work with - I highly recommend him. He is skilled at building, remodeling, or smaller renovations. You will be so happy you hired him! **★★★★★ — carriestrah, Nov. 2015** > My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Carol on a major renovation and addition project over the past 18 months. Throughout the project, she demonstrated an uncanny ability to integrate our needs, her own aesthetic, and the character of the home and neighborhood into a vision that was far better than we could have imagined. > > We were very impressed with Carol's consistency and expertise throughout the process: She did a fantastic job of listening and understanding our needs as we developed the initial concept and scope. She demonstrated flexibility and creativity as we evolved the design. She helped us manage risk by structuring the invitations for contractor bids. She was with us in every step of construction; never missing a team meetings and serving as an invaluable partner in working with contractors, vendors, inspectors, and others. > > We would recommend Carol and Helios without reservation and look forward to working with them in the future. **★★★★★ — Josh Muncey, April 2015** > My wife and I feel so fortunate to have met and worked with the wonderful Helios team to help us design our dream home and navigate the complexities of a full home renovation. We purchased a diamond in the rough - a large dilapidated late 1800s Georgian Colonial in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. The home needed everything, but specifically, we needed to improve the layout and utility of our home. > > Chris Hosford proved to be an excellent listener and problem solver when it came to space-planning. He worked with us patiently, provided endless iterations of floorplans and choices, and communicated promptly and well. Not only a great listener, he had endless ideas that took our home to a level we are beyond pleased with such as the addition of a Jack and Jill bathroom, a U shaped kitchen with island, sneaking in a standing charging station / desk in our kitchen, smartly positioning a new powder room in an easily accessible yet private place on the main level, etc. > > Furthermore, the Helios team was extremely professional, always available with any questions or concerns and extremely knowledgeable, not only about architecture and design, but construction and local zoning requirements, etc. > > We give Helios the highest recommendation and plan to work exclusively with them on all future projects. **★★★★★ — User, March 2014** > The floor plan in our small, 1100 sq. ft. home was taken up by hallways. We hired Helios to give us some ideas about what could be done to maximize our living space. They came up with a totally unexpected, creative design that addressed our specific needs - a design idea that gave us back over 300 sq ft of living space that had previously been hallways! The new design gave us the kitchen we dreamed of - making it the center of the house. It is not only beautiful, it is an effective workspace for one, two or even three cooks. We also added a 17-ft bedroom closet and a main-floor laundry center. > > Working with Chris and Carol was easy. They listen well, make intelligent suggestions, understand budgetary concerns, and make sure the key requirements are met. Because we were taking down supporting walls and moving all the plumbing and electrical -- basically, gutting and rebuilding the unit from the studs in -- we needed both architectural design and structural engineering. They brought in a structural engineer to specify our needs for supporting the house with all the changes. In a 100+ year old house, it is important to know that your team has the expertise and knowledge to ensure structural integrity. We are extremely pleased with the work Helios did on the house and have recommended them to several friends who have also used them. We will continue to recommend them. We couldn't be happier with the work they did. It's made a very positive change in our lives. ## Selected projects - [Newton Modern Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newton-modern-addition-pj-vj~6983892) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Our clients wanted a spacious, light-filled, and contemporary addition to their classic New England home, inspired by the Kentucky tobacco barns of homeowner’s youth. In the existing house we rearranged the interior, adding new bathrooms, laundry, and study. The addition houses a kitchen designed for high octane cooking and plenty of guests, with a walk-in pantry plus tons of storage kept low to allow clear views. Connection to the outdoors and new landscape was important - we added a 12’ wide b… - [Hill House New Hampshire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hill-house-new-hampshire-pj-vj~377164) - Location: Alexandria, NH - Photos: 7 - Description: Our clients requested capturing the views from their hilltop perch resulting in main living spaces and the master bedroom on the upper floor and the lower level reserved for a bunk room, playroom, and storage. This new build project has been a favorite vacation escape for family and friends. - [Milton Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/milton-interiors-pj-vj~6983865) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: An interior design project for a young family is filled with color and happy vibes, from the vibrant dining room to the refreshed family room. The colors for the family room were inspired by a painting that depicts a favorite vacation spot. Built-in shelves flanking the windows provide a place to showcase books and favorite items in the family room, while the cushioned window seat offers a spot for reading. The joyful spirit continues in the dining room with the graphic wallpaper and the modern… - [Moss Hill Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moss-hill-renovation-pj-vj~6983873) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: The homeowners of a 1930 home in Jamaica Plain sought an updated kitchen and mudroom now that their children were growing up and spending more time cooking. Avid gardeners, the homeowners also wanted to see out to their year-round front garden. Although the dining room was already somewhat open to the kitchen, a half wall with columns didn’t provide the same open concept look the homeowners sought. The U-shaped workspace of the renovated kitchen functions better than the previous layout. Counter… - [Night Shift Brewing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/night-shift-brewing-pj-vj~6983936) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: In our second project for Night Shift Brewing, we designed a 9000 s.f., 400+ seat brewery/ taproom/ restaurant/ cafe - the Night Shift innovation factory. Our clients wanted a playful, colorful, and innovative space which represented their brand at every scale. We worked with the team to brainstorm ideas for entwining production of beer, food, and coffee with the various ways of enjoying the space, to emphasize the customer experience. Production areas are part of the experience, with views into… - [Pondside Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pondside-renovation-pj-vj~6983953) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: When a Greek revival home in JP was split into a two-family residence, the original parlor in Unit Two became a luxury kitchen that blends antique elements with contemporary conveniences. The existing fireplace stayed in place, making the space a cozy gathering spot. In order to house the appliances on either side of the kitchen entrance, we created a 26” deep entryway, paneled and painted white, concealing tall cabinets on either side. Custom book cases around the entry on the kitchen side disp… - [Truro Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/truro-guest-house-pj-vj~6983858) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: We designed this outer Cape Cod guest house renovation to be fun and functional. Without changing the footprint or overall layout, we updated the spaces to work for the homeowner, their family, and guests with a home office in the loft and a kid-friendly play area. We added more natural light by specifying new larger format windows and doors. Reconfiguring the kitchen layout increased storage, making it more modern and useful. An area cabinet maker made the laminate-faced cabinets. Shiplap unifi… - [Chestnut Hill Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chestnut-hill-addition-pj-vj~2799598) - Location: Brookline, MA - Photos: 7 - [Narragansett House Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/narragansett-house-kitchen-pj-vj~5737130) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: The four families who share this 18th century Colonial Gambrel in Narragansett wanted to have a spacious kitchen that felt more connected to the sea, with enough space for large gatherings of family and friends. We opened the kitchen and stretched it all the way along the courtyard side of the house, connecting the prep area at one end to the gathering space at the other. All the storage was pulled down into drawers, opening up the view to the bay. The resulting space functions like a modern kit… - [Stony Brook Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stony-brook-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~2652256) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 5 - Description: This kitchen was originally a cramped, dark and awkward space. We enlarged the window to let light stream in, closed off the secondary access to the living room and wrapped the room in custom white cabinetry. The cabinetry features integral pulls as well as exposed plywood boxes for display and cookbook storage. - [Beacon Hill Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beacon-hill-condo-pj-vj~2532562) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 11 - Description: Our client came to us wanting to update and open his Brownstone condo on Beacon Hill. By creating an oversized opening between the kitchen and dining room, we made the place feel bright and connected. We combined two smaller bathrooms to make one larger bathroom that packed a graphic punch. A new masterbath with en suite bath was squeezed into the small footprint. Working closely with the client we created a space that is vibrant and playful with cheeky nods to traditional Beacon Hill elements. - [Greek Revival renovation and addition in Boston](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greek-revival-renovation-and-addition-in-boston-pj-vj~10676) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Edgartown Houses - High Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgartown-houses-high-street-pj-vj~8475) - Location: Edgartown, MA - Photos: 6 - Description: These new houses in Edgartown played on traditional Greek revival forms. There's a beautiful loft space above the first house's garage. All the structures had multi-light windows and traditional trim and siding. - [Ashmont Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ashmont-hill-pj-vj~293396) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 5 - Description: Windows surrounding the cooktop and sink bring tons of light into this new kitchen. The contemporary morning stair leads right up to the master suite. One entire bedroom was taken over for the bathroom with its steam shower. - [Watertown Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watertown-addition-pj-vj~1081557) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Lincoln kitchen/ family room addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-kitchen-family-room-addition-pj-vj~8439) - Location: Lincoln, MA - Photos: 5 - Description: The original 1700s house had a series of prior additions. We renovated the last added space to make it more harmonious with the old house and added a collonaded, glassy porch for the kitchen and family room. The porch exterior is traditionally detailed, as appropriate in this historic district, while the interior is clean and contemporary. Cabinets are figured maple. - [Jamaica Plain Kitchen/Mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jamaica-plain-kitchen-mudroom-pj-vj~1262687) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Belmont Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belmont-addition-pj-vj~1454731) - Location: Belmont, MA - Photos: 5 - Description: We transformed the old one story kitchen and family nook into a two story structure housing the new master suite above a new kitchen and living room extension. Keeping most of storage low allowed us to surround the kitchen with banks of windows. More light enters the kitchen from the deep skylight well. Dining and cooking can spill onto the new back deck. - [Kennebunkport addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kennebunkport-addition-pj-vj~10672) - Location: Kennebunkport, ME - Photos: 6 - Description: When our clients asked us to add a great room to the back of this 1970's colonial, they expected a simple and staid room in keeping with the rest of the house. We knew they had traveled throughout the middle-east, so designed a skylight-topped, domed ceiling in the addition that reminded them of Morocco. We left a lower-ceilinged band around the room's edge to provide a cozy spot and transition to the soffit outdoors. The outside of the building is more well-behaved, with a pared down interpreta… [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/helios-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1132555386) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159623335/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas - [Mantle and hearth](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139380688/list/mantle-and-hearth) — 2 ideas - [Shiplap siding](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122253487/list/shiplap-siding) — 3 ideas - [Houses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122253573/list/houses) — 1 idea - [contemporary stair](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119434454/list/contemporary-stair) — 1 idea - [Walnut master bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118743526/list/walnut-master-bath) — 9 ideas - [Vaulted Ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116631634/list/vaulted-ceiling) — 4 ideas - [Exterior Color](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113094158/list/exterior-color) — 2 ideas - [EXTERIOR CONTEMPORARY](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104639451/list/exterior-contemporary) — 1 idea - [Exterior Railing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70143341/list/exterior-railing) — 5 ideas - [Kassul Park tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96217333/list/kassul-park-tile) — 3 ideas - [Marathon Street Colors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94353583/list/marathon-street-colors) — 9 ideas - [Door Hardware](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91499670/list/door-hardware) — 2 ideas - [Fountain St Plaster](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89418614/list/fountain-st-plaster) — 3 ideas - [75 Ocean Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73978937/list/75-ocean-bedroom) — 8 ideas - [bamboo interior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74639837/list/bamboo-interior) — 1 idea - [birch interior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74639720/list/birch-interior) — 2 ideas - [Fir interior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74639426/list/fir-interior) — 4 ideas - [Reclaimed wood interior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74639091/list/reclaimed-wood-interior) — 11 ideas - [bleached wood interior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74638824/list/bleached-wood-interior) — 13 ideas [See all 37 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/heliosdg) ## Community Q&A **Q: ingenious stairway** *(in Photo Questions)* It show can be beautiful without being big. I wonder if there were code issues? A: Hi Lisa, Yes! Alternating tread device, or often times called ships ladder stairs, are a great way to squeeze stairs into a tight space. These type of stairs are allowed by the IRC, but with certain use restrictions and limitations. Of course check with your local code officials first to make sure there are no local code amendments. **Q: what is the length of the sink in the counter?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the length of the sink 24? A: Hi Andrea, we're so glad you like it! This concrete sink and cabinet were custom designed and built, with two faucets. Unfornutely any other information is private. **Q: what is the source of robin egg blue sink?** *(in Photo Questions)* Source of robin egg blue sink ? A: This a cast iron Kohler sink. **Q: what is the paint color used for cabinets in kitchen** *(in Photo Questions)* Beacon Himl A: Hi Sarah, the base cabinets are Benjamin Moore, Old Navy - beautiful color! **Q: Trim color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry, we no longer have a record of that! **Q: Is this a wood burning fireplace? If so does it impact TV usability?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is a wood-burning fireplace. We recessed the tv several inches into the chimney breast, insulating below and behind, to mitigate the effects of heat. It seems to be working fine! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*