We were asked to create something really special for one of our most admired clients. This home has been a labor of love for both of us as we finally made it exactly what she wanted it to be. After many concept ideas we landed on a design that is stunning! All of the elements on her wish list are incorporated in this challenging, multi-level landscape: A front yard to match the modern traditional-style home while creating privacy from the street; a side yard that proudly connects the front and back; and a lower level with plantings in lush greens, whites, purples and pinks and plentiful lawn space for kids and dogs. Her outdoor living space includes an outdoor kitchen with bar, outdoor living room with fireplace, dining patio, a bedroom-adjacent lounging patio with modern fountain, enclosed vegetable garden, rose garden walk with European-style fountain and meditation bench, and a fire pit with sitting area on the upper level to take in the panoramic views of the sunset over the wooded ridge. Outdoor lighting brings it alive at night, and for parties you can’t beat the killer sound system!

The intent of renovating this beautiful Michigan lake home was to create an ‘East Coast Sea Captain’s Home’. The design called for adding 5,500 square feet to an existing 2,000 square foot home. “This project has 80 window and door openings in a part of the country that experiences punishing weather conditions,” said builder David Gruetzmacher. “The owners were able to watch the construction and make design changes as the home materialized. Quick window and door lead times, availability and delivery was crucial.”

14x15 Cedar Pergola with Macrolux Top
Example of a classic patio design in Houston

The original deck and railing were built out of standard treated lumber. Due to the Western exposure’s punishing sun, the deck required considerable maintenance and had unsightly splinters. It was time for this to be replaced and for a comfortable screened porch to be built. The screen porch nestles into a corner near the dinette and craft room, requiring careful integration of a shed roof to reliably shed water.

Example of a trendy japanese bathtub design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and white countertops

Family room and home office in historical building condominium. Original artwork by Pangaea. Photo by Jeffrey Freeman
Example of a mid-sized trendy enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room design in Portland with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

David Lauer Photography
Inspiration for a mid-century modern kitchen remodel in Denver

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Inspiration for a cottage guest dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Charleston with a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

John Granen
Open concept kitchen - small modern galley light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash and an island

Pool - modern infinity pool idea in San Francisco

Private residence. Designed by Debbie Miller. Photo by KuDa Photography.
Transitional formal living room photo in Portland with white walls and a standard fireplace

Gone are the days where "Go to your room" are words of punishment. This 13-year-old gets a fresh, sweet, bedroom makeover to usher her into her teen years. Centered on her favorite colors, baby blue and amethyst, the color palette is executed in a youthful, yet sophisticated fashion.

The clients had built a magnificent Italianate 'villa' with spectacular views of the Santa Barbara coastline. They had assembled an impressive array of garden objects from around the world which were to be incorporated into the gardens. But the challenges were numerous. Object scale had to carefully managed in this 40 foot by 80 foot space -- The statuary, hardscape elements, and fountains were carefully separated throughout the landscape, in order to de-emphasize the disparate sizes. Objects included a six-foot high Buddha, a 12" high prayer bell, and a massive 1,500 pound stone urn. Additionally, spectacular tree specimens were chosen and carefully placed to provide a counterweight to the other objects in the garden. * Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape, Santa Barbara Contractors Association

Modern kitchen in a luxury house in Beverly Hills. The kitchen designed to be an art piece in the heart of the house (breaking the expectation of a kitchen as a punishment room). Classic high gloss white lacquered kitchen designed in the creative manner

Photo by Joe Fletcher
Example of a minimalist flat roof design in San Francisco with a green roof

California Pools & Landscape This contempory backyard features a raised pool and spa is the eye cathing and beatuiful. A travertine walk way ties together the ramada with an outdoor kitchen, beautiful planters and landscaping and a fireplace seating area to make this a unique and sophiscated place one can call home.

Example of a classic home design design in Other

Custom dog crate/area built into the mudroom closet. Photography by Greg Premru
Elegant brick floor mudroom photo in Boston with yellow walls

Our flagship material is a show-stopping mix of dense Asian hardwoods that arrive in Portland as transpacific shipping crates carrying steel railroad track. Its proven to withstand punishing conditions of heavy cargoes and rough seas, yet just below the surface of its rugged exterior are gorgeous hardwoods bursting with personality. We reclaim this wood ourselves, to rescue it and give it new life in Jakarta Market Blend. Dark Sort brings together the darker spectrum of our exotic hardwoods. It minimizes the ivory, honey and blond hues present in our Tropical Mix to highlight the dark reds, deep golds, rich browns and graphite tones. It’s extremely versatile – fresh sawn faces are available in many colors and options, and all are well suited to high traffic locations. Each one-of-a-kind floor will have its own unique character and amazing story that will speak to you.