We are SO proud of how this bathroom turned out. ? This client wanted to totally transform her kids' bathroom (before her own, no less -- what a good mom! ?), and we were able to do so for much less than she was thinking. And we had to make sure that it was gender neutral, as it was boy and girl siblings sharing it. Challenge accepted!! ???? Now, the kids have an updated and much more modern space that will last them for years! ?

Dish drawer. A beautiful tudor in the Rouken Glen neighborhood of Larchmont New York, in Lower Westchester County New York, had a dated 1950s kitchen. The homeowner, who loves to cook, had huge quantities of cookware and serving pieces, so her new kitchen needed to have lots of storage. However, she also wanted an open feel with minimal upper cabinets. Dearborn Cabinetry worked with architect Zach Schweter to design the new, open layout with a large island with ample seating. Dearborn developed a custom door for this customer who wanted a very clean, shaker style look with minimalist details. Cabinetry color is Benjamin Moore brushed aluminum; countertops are Pietra Cardosa limestone; appliances by Thermador; sink by Shaws (Rohl).

Inspiration for a huge contemporary brown floor and vaulted ceiling living room remodel in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Plenty of storage in the 7 drawers plus the microwave tucked neatly in this stylish blue island. Photo by Kim Graham
Large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Long before the riparian-loving, drought tolerant California native foliage established itself, this rain garden worked to keep stormwater onsite. It takes quite a bit of technology to do so. The bioswale accepts water from the back and front gardens as well as the roof of the home via drains, an underground vessel, and a sump-pump. It can absorb this level of water in a matter of minutes. Because the soil in this area tends toward clay, another drain helps manage possible overflow. Photo: Steve Matloff, 2018

Home of an inveterate collector with a keen eye, the hallmarks of this renovated, 1927 Beaux Arts residence are neutral walls and fabrics that celebrate the treasured artwork, rugs, and architecture within. Eclectic objects and furnishings discovered on world travels, antiquing expeditions, and even those inherited mingle easily in relaxed, strategically un-designed fashion. Intentionally void of superfluous decoration to accept flexible furniture arrangements, the mood of this home can swing in an instant simply by rearranging a chair, or swapping pillows - proving the most personal spaces are also the most versatile.

Painted existing cabinets, converted sink cabinet to accept a farm sink, new countertops and backsplash, added wainscoting to match other parts of house, re-used cabinet hardware, Added custom make flat Roman Shades,, re-used existing appliances, replaced tile floor with period style to match home built at the beginning of the 20th Century. Updated lighting.

Painted existing cabinets, converted sink cabinet to accept a farm sink, new countertops and backsplash, added wainscoting to match other parts of house, re-used cabinet hardware, Added custom make flat Roman Shades,, re-used existing appliances, replaced tile floor with period style to match home built at the beginning of the 20th Century. Updated lighting.

Home of an inveterate collector with a keen eye, the hallmarks of this renovated, 1927 Beaux Arts residence are neutral walls and fabrics that celebrate the treasured artwork, rugs, and architecture within. Eclectic objects and furnishings discovered on world travels, antiquing expeditions, and even those inherited mingle easily in relaxed, strategically un-designed fashion. Intentionally void of superfluous decoration to accept flexible furniture arrangements, the mood of this home can swing in an instant simply by rearranging a chair, or swapping pillows - proving the most personal spaces are also the most versatile.

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Painted existing cabinets, converted sink cabinet to accept a farm sink, new countertops and backsplash, added wainscoting to match other parts of house, re-used cabinet hardware, Added custom make flat Roman Shades,, re-used existing appliances, replaced tile floor with period style to match home built at the beginning of the 20th Century. Updated lighting.

Painted existing cabinets, converted sink cabinet to accept a farm sink, new countertops and backsplash, added wainscoting to match other parts of house, re-used cabinet hardware, Added custom make flat Roman Shades,, re-used existing appliances, replaced tile floor with period style to match home built at the beginning of the 20th Century. Updated lighting.

While we were working on a concurrent affordable housing project in Belmont, the Town asked us to help with the design of this Habitat for Humanity house that was drawing a lot of controversy. Zoning at this property was such that Habitat had to build a single family house, yet they had limitations as to how big of a unit they could build based on their policies. Our challenge was to design a house that the neighbors would accept, that seemed bigger than it was and that would be a useful space for the occupants. We took our design cues from the nearby houses, and increased the bulk by adding a front porch. This porch also helps to mask the fact that the building is slab on grade, which is not typical of the neighborhood (first floor elevations are typically 2" to 3' above grade).

We are SO proud of how this bathroom turned out. ? This client wanted to totally transform her kids' bathroom (before her own, no less -- what a good mom! ?), and we were able to do so for much less than she was thinking. And we had to make sure that it was gender neutral, as it was boy and girl siblings sharing it. Challenge accepted!! ???? Now, the kids have an updated and much more modern space that will last them for years! ?

Painted existing cabinets, converted sink cabinet to accept a farm sink, new countertops and backsplash, added wainscoting to match other parts of house, re-used cabinet hardware, Added custom make flat Roman Shades,, re-used existing appliances, replaced tile floor with period style to match home built at the beginning of the 20th Century. Updated lighting.

Shou sugi ban, weathered mesquite wood and white walls around found throughout this modern home, including in the stairway.
Staircase - modern wooden straight metal railing staircase idea in Austin

Challenge: Make a tilted, trapezoidal backyard work Solved: No easy challenge, this property perches atop an 18-foot (yes foot) retaining wall with a grade falling away at 18” of slope per 12’. The tilted landscape seemed hell-bent on flooding the back yard. So… engineering challenge accepted! From the iridescent glass tile and volcanic basalt stone verticals of the spa, negative edge wall, and coping—to the smart-phone-controlled LED lighting and bespoke, California-crafted fire pit—we think we met the challenge! Beautifully, in fact. What a magical setting this family now enjoys.

Painted existing cabinets, converted sink cabinet to accept a farm sink, new countertops and backsplash, added wainscoting to match other parts of house, re-used cabinet hardware, Added custom make flat Roman Shades,, re-used existing appliances, replaced tile floor with period style to match home built at the beginning of the 20th Century. Updated lighting.

Challenge: Make a tilted, trapezoidal backyard work Solved: No easy challenge, this property perches atop an 18-foot (yes foot) retaining wall with a grade falling away at 18” of slope per 12’. The tilted landscape seemed hell-bent on flooding the back yard. So… engineering challenge accepted! From the iridescent glass tile and volcanic basalt stone verticals of the spa, negative edge wall, and coping—to the smart-phone-controlled LED lighting and bespoke, California-crafted fire pit—we think we met the challenge! Beautifully, in fact. What a magical setting this family now enjoys.