Example of a classic kitchen design in Charlotte

Photo by: Shawn St. Peter Photography - What designer could pass on the opportunity to buy a floating home like the one featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle? Well, not this one! When I purchased this floating home from my aunt and uncle, I didn’t know about floats and stringers and other issues specific to floating homes. Nor had I really thought about the hassle of an out of state remodel. Believing that I was up for the challenge, I grabbed my water wings, sketchpad, and measuring tape and jumped right in! If you’ve ever thought of buying a floating home, I’ve already tripped over some of the hurdles you will face. So hop on board - hopefully you will enjoy the ride. I have shared my story of this floating home remodel and accidental flip in my eBook "Sleepless in Portland." Just subscribe to our monthly design newsletter and you will be sent a link to view all the photos and stories in my eBook. http://www.designvisionstudio.com/contact.html

The design plan for this formal two story living room began with the three large paintings leaning against the wall and a request to not interrupt the view of the exceptional outdoor space. The client's initial desire was for white leather furniture, but she wanted traditional lines and not the ultra-modern selections available. We presented the low profile, brilliantly white velvet conversation sofa, whose angles followed the lines of the curved windows. Is it wise the have a white velvet sofa with two very active children in the home? Well it is when the designer has the fabric pre-treated to resist stick fingers and accidental spills. The sofa was paired with chairs customized in a black and white pin stripped velvet to coordinate with the artwork. Glass and chrome tables show off the new ebony hardwood flooring while teal and fuchsia standout and repeat the accent colors in the paintings. Although the outdoor view is great, this room puts on quite a show as well!

Renovated 40 year old home, to open spaces, brighten colours, and function for a busy young family with pets. This wall unit has hidden cabling for TV and slide our shelves for storage of components and extra blankets, pillows and game storage. The bead board back with the classic chamfer door style is bright, and stylish. The extra tall walnut counter and shelves were custom stained to the flooring. and the floors are actually wood look porcelain tile. So durable for the accidental "children in soccer cleats running through the home, being chased by the family dog.

Photo by: Shawn St. Peter Photography - What designer could pass on the opportunity to buy a floating home like the one featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle? Well, not this one! When I purchased this floating home from my aunt and uncle, I didn’t know about floats and stringers and other issues specific to floating homes. Nor had I really thought about the hassle of an out of state remodel. Believing that I was up for the challenge, I grabbed my water wings, sketchpad, and measuring tape and jumped right in! If you’ve ever thought of buying a floating home, I’ve already tripped over some of the hurdles you will face. So hop on board - hopefully you will enjoy the ride. I have shared my story of this floating home remodel and accidental flip in my eBook "Sleepless in Portland." Just subscribe to our monthly design newsletter and you will be sent a link to view all the photos and stories in my eBook. http://www.designvisionstudio.com/contact.html

Photo by: Shawn St. Peter Photography - What designer could pass on the opportunity to buy a floating home like the one featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle? Well, not this one! When I purchased this floating home from my aunt and uncle, I didn’t know about floats and stringers and other issues specific to floating homes. Nor had I really thought about the hassle of an out of state remodel. Believing that I was up for the challenge, I grabbed my water wings, sketchpad, and measuring tape and jumped right in! If you’ve ever thought of buying a floating home, I’ve already tripped over some of the hurdles you will face. So hop on board - hopefully you will enjoy the ride. I have shared my story of this floating home remodel and accidental flip in my eBook "Sleepless in Portland." Just subscribe to our monthly design newsletter and you will be sent a link to view all the photos and stories in my eBook. http://www.designvisionstudio.com/contact.html

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

Photo by: Shawn St. Peter Photography - What designer could pass on the opportunity to buy a floating home like the one featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle? Well, not this one! When I purchased this floating home from my aunt and uncle, I didn’t know about floats and stringers and other issues specific to floating homes. Nor had I really thought about the hassle of an out of state remodel. Believing that I was up for the challenge, I grabbed my water wings, sketchpad, and measuring tape and jumped right in! If you’ve ever thought of buying a floating home, I’ve already tripped over some of the hurdles you will face. So hop on board - hopefully you will enjoy the ride. I have shared my story of this floating home remodel and accidental flip in my eBook "Sleepless in Portland." Just subscribe to our monthly design newsletter and you will be sent a link to view all the photos and stories in my eBook. http://www.designvisionstudio.com/contact.html

Example of a large transitional u-shaped light wood floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of an arts and crafts dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Elegant dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room photo in New York with white walls

Golden stainless steel rectangle vessel bathroom sink is very good in appearance, comfort, durability, and workmanship. Because we used 3.0+1.0mm thick stainless steel, a high-quality brushed process, Anti-scratch and wear-resistant treatment on the surface, and arc-shaped corners to prevent accidental bumps and scratches during use. A well-material vessel sink is much more durable for bathroom use. We have also observed that buyers of some other sinks couldn't buy a suitable drain, so we equipped the vessel sink with the same high-quality pop-up drain, which can deodorize, prevent clogging, and drain quickly.

THEME The sheer delight of the merrygo- round — an enduring symbol of childhood — is captured in this beautiful room dedicated to the carousel. The ageless joy and beauty of a classic carousel creates a magical space where anything seems possible. FOCUS Designed for two special twins, the actual carousel in the room stands almost 14-feet tall and eight-and-a-half feet wide to hold two baby cribs. Two hand-painted carousel horses (that are also reproduced in framed photos above the changing tables) complete the authentic look. Window treatments start at the center of the carousel with fabric that arches out to each window to pull together the entire room. Custom fabrics are used throughout the space, and the entrance to the attic within the room is disguised with an oversized, vintage amusement park ticket. A television is framed on the wall with a monkey on top to ensure that even modern items have a vintage feel. STORAGE An 18-foot by 12-foot wall of letter blocks creates an abstract armoire that provides storage for clothes, toys, books and other items. The center blocks create a bench seat along the wall, while freestanding blocks within the room help add to the illusion that all of the blocks in the room are actually stacked. GROWTH The wall armoire can be easily updated to accommodate growing children by removing the letters and repainting the blocks in another style. SAFETY Everything in the room is secure, but if accidental falls or slips do occur, the floor has been custom made to be soft and safe. Twofoot square floor pads created with Medium Density Fiber board and two layers of carpet padding with fabric over top, cover the floor to create the feel of walking on pillows.

Schroeder Design/Build created seven different layout options and our clients selected an “L” shaped design that required removing a bearing wall. This allowed us to open up the kitchen area and create a laundry area that was formerly an under stair closet. The new kitchen features loads of counter space for working and cabinets and drawers for storage. Appliances were placed to maximize flow and prevent traffic jams. A well-planned layered light plan offers overhead, task and accent lighting throughout. The peninsula seating area allows the kids to sit and do homework or socialize while mom’s preparing meals. This kitchen remodel includes many special touches that make it perfectly suited for this family. The knee wall under the peninsula is tiled to prevent damage to the cabinets from accidental kicking while the kids sit on stools. There’s a niche behind the sink to add extra counter depth for plants.

Carson Pass real thin stone veneer from the Quarry Mill adds character to the exterior of this beautiful building. Carson Pass is a fieldledge style natural thin stone veneer with an impressive depth of color. The stone has an abundance of natural mineral staining and lichen growing on the individual pieces. Upon close inspection Carson Pass almost appears to have been painted due to the vibrant colors, however, the colors are a completely natural occurrence. There are two types of lichen present on the stone. The first type provides some of the black tones and the second type gives more grey tones. The grey lichen is less abundant and almost looks as if mortar was accidentally splashed on the stone.

The design challenge was to create a bookcase without interfering with the end-of-hall closet door-opening or shrinking the hallway width too much. The solution was to put the books facing out and use something to make sure they don't FALL out. I used 3/4" copper tubing ("L" type with thicker walls for less chance of being accidentally bent over time with kids) and black pipe flanges (specialty versions with a smaller (2 1/2") diameter). One of the main challenges in execution was providing a 45 degree angled left side that became continuous with the existing 45 degree angled wall. The apparent seam in the picture is only from the fact that I only took it to the stage of being primed. The customer will paint it and any seams should disappear.

The prep-work for the garden with new drainage, rain barrel, stone drip edge, and garden soil. The vertical stakes are to hold the overnight construction warning tape to prevent someone from accidentally walking into the area. The new storm-water drainage pipe leads to the shrubs to be absorbed into the ground. is exposed

The design challenge was to create a bookcase without interfering with the end-of-hall closet door-opening or shrinking the hallway width too much. The solution was to put the books facing out and use something to make sure they don't FALL out. I used 3/4" copper tubing ("L" type with thicker walls for less chance of being accidentally bent over time with kids) and black pipe flanges (specialty versions with a smaller (2 1/2") diameter). One of the main challenges in execution was providing a 45 degree angled left side that became continuous with the existing 45 degree angled wall. The apparent seam in the picture is only from the fact that I only took it to the stage of being primed. The customer will paint it and any seams should disappear.

Photo by: Shawn St. Peter Photography - What designer could pass on the opportunity to buy a floating home like the one featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle? Well, not this one! When I purchased this floating home from my aunt and uncle, I didn’t know about floats and stringers and other issues specific to floating homes. Nor had I really thought about the hassle of an out of state remodel. Believing that I was up for the challenge, I grabbed my water wings, sketchpad, and measuring tape and jumped right in! If you’ve ever thought of buying a floating home, I’ve already tripped over some of the hurdles you will face. So hop on board - hopefully you will enjoy the ride. I have shared my story of this floating home remodel and accidental flip in my eBook "Sleepless in Portland." Just subscribe to our monthly design newsletter and you will be sent a link to view all the photos and stories in my eBook. http://www.designvisionstudio.com/contact.html