When our clients called us in to assist them with their beautiful new home, they weren't sure where to start with their family room, dining room or office. In the family room, we purchased new custom sofas in a neutral linen fabric and decided to add in some red accent pillows to pick up the colours in their artwork that they brought with them from their previous home. We also purchased some recliner/swivel chairs that could be turned toward the t.v. when desired, a very cool shag area rug, new end tables, lighting and an oversized ottoman to ground the room. Finally all new accessories were purchased to fill up the bookshelves surrounding the t.v. In the dining room, our client already had a buffet but we acquired a new custom table, linen fabric upholstered parsons chairs and new accessories in a large scale to compliment the oversized artwork and buffet. Finally for the main floor office, we purchased a new desk, area rug and some new accessories to compliment the clean lines of the furniture. Our clients are extremely pleased with the way they are now able to relax, entertain and work in such clean lined but bright and inviting spaces!

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz Design: Tamarra Younis
Living room - victorian living room idea in Los Angeles

When our clients called us in to assist them with their beautiful new home, they weren't sure where to start with their family room, dining room or office. In the family room, we purchased new custom sofas in a neutral linen fabric and decided to add in some red accent pillows to pick up the colours in their artwork that they brought with them from their previous home. We also purchased some recliner/swivel chairs that could be turned toward the t.v. when desired, a very cool shag area rug, new end tables, lighting and an oversized ottoman to ground the room. Finally all new accessories were purchased to fill up the bookshelves surrounding the t.v. In the dining room, our client already had a buffet but we acquired a new custom table, linen fabric upholstered parsons chairs and new accessories in a large scale to compliment the oversized artwork and buffet. Finally for the main floor office, we purchased a new desk, area rug and some new accessories to compliment the clean lines of the furniture. Our clients are extremely pleased with the way they are now able to relax, entertain and work in such clean lined but bright and inviting spaces!

Beach style home office photo in Sacramento

When our clients called us in to assist them with their beautiful new home, they weren't sure where to start with their family room, dining room or office. In the family room, we purchased new custom sofas in a neutral linen fabric and decided to add in some red accent pillows to pick up the colours in their artwork that they brought with them from their previous home. We also purchased some recliner/swivel chairs that could be turned toward the t.v. when desired, a very cool shag area rug, new end tables, lighting and an oversized ottoman to ground the room. Finally all new accessories were purchased to fill up the bookshelves surrounding the t.v. In the dining room, our client already had a buffet but we acquired a new custom table, linen fabric upholstered parsons chairs and new accessories in a large scale to compliment the oversized artwork and buffet. Finally for the main floor office, we purchased a new desk, area rug and some new accessories to compliment the clean lines of the furniture. Our clients are extremely pleased with the way they are now able to relax, entertain and work in such clean lined but bright and inviting spaces!

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This charming Great Room was transformed into an inviting space for relaxation, reading, and socializing. This north-facing room comes to life with a rich colour scheme that also enhances the rich tones of the hardwood flooring, original to this cozy 1970's bungalow. Gone, however, are the bi-folding closet doors which too were original to the house -- they were replaced with sleek, sliding panels. By the time we were contacted to help our Clients with this decorating project, they had already begun the process, a few months prior, with the purchase of a cocktail table and side table, as well as a ceramic lamp. These accessories served as the starting point for the new room design, while inspiration came from the eclectic art collection that my Clients have acquired over the years, on their travels. Photo: Justin Van Leeuwen

This charming Great Room was transformed into an inviting space for relaxation, reading, and socializing. This north-facing room comes to life with a rich colour scheme that also enhances the rich tones of the hardwood flooring, original to this cozy 1970's bungalow. Gone, however, are the bi-folding closet doors which too were original to the house -- they were replaced with sleek, sliding panels. By the time we were contacted to help our Clients with this decorating project, they had already begun the process, a few months prior, with the purchase of a cocktail table and side table, as well as a ceramic lamp. These accessories served as the starting point for the new room design, while inspiration came from the eclectic art collection that my Clients have acquired over the years, on their travels. Photo: Justin Van Leeuwen

This charming Great Room was transformed into an inviting space for relaxation, reading, and socializing. This north-facing room comes to life with a rich colour scheme that also enhances the rich tones of the hardwood flooring, original to this cozy 1970's bungalow. Gone, however, are the bi-folding closet doors which too were original to the house -- they were replaced with sleek, sliding panels. By the time we were contacted to help our Clients with this decorating project, they had already begun the process, a few months prior, with the purchase of a cocktail table and side table, as well as a ceramic lamp. These accessories served as the starting point for the new room design, while inspiration came from the eclectic art collection that my Clients have acquired over the years, on their travels. Photo: Justin Van Leeuwen

This charming Great Room was transformed into an inviting space for relaxation, reading, and socializing. This north-facing room comes to life with a rich colour scheme that also enhances the rich tones of the hardwood flooring, original to this cozy 1970's bungalow. Gone, however, are the bi-folding closet doors which too were original to the house -- they were replaced with sleek, sliding panels. By the time we were contacted to help our Clients with this decorating project, they had already begun the process, a few months prior, with the purchase of a cocktail table and side table, as well as a ceramic lamp. These accessories served as the starting point for the new room design, while inspiration came from the eclectic art collection that my Clients have acquired over the years, on their travels. Photo: Justin Van Leeuwen

PURIFICATO (Left) — Concrete, Plaster and Modeling Paste / Acrylic Resin and Clear Gloss Glaze / Acrylic, Latex, Enamel, Oil, Metallic and Tempera Paints / India and Iridescent Inks on canvas over 1/4” plywood. 60” x 48” Approx. 100 lbs. E-Mail For Quote TETRAD (Right) — Acrylic, Latex, Enamel, Oil, Metallic, Tempera Paints and Gloss Medium / Concrete, Paper Mache, Sand and Modeling Paste, Plaster / Acrylic, India and Iridescent Inks on canvas. 60” x 48” E-Mail For Quote Photo by Siggi Ragnar.

SUNSTORM (Left) — Acrylic, Latex, Enamel, Oil, Metallic and Tempera Paints / Concrete, Paper Mache, Sand, Modeling Paste, Plaster and Acrylic Resin / Acrylic, India and Iridescent Inks on canvas. 60” x 48” E-Mail For Quote AND THE WATERS PREVAILED (Right) — Concrete, Paper Mache, Sand and Modeling Paste / Clear Gloss Glaze /Acrylic, Latex, Enamel, Oil, Metallic and Tempera Paints / Acrylic, India and Iridescent Inks on Canvas. 60” x 48” E-Mail For Quote Photo by Kevin G. Sanders.

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and beige floor study room photo in Boston with gray walls and no fireplace

Photo: Faith Towers Media © 2015 Houzz
Transitional living room photo in Boston

Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by Philip Liang Photography.

This charming Great Room was transformed into an inviting space for relaxation, reading, and socializing. This north-facing room comes to life with a rich colour scheme that also enhances the rich tones of the hardwood flooring, original to this cozy 1970's bungalow. Gone, however, are the bi-folding closet doors which too were original to the house -- they were replaced with sleek, sliding panels. By the time we were contacted to help our Clients with this decorating project, they had already begun the process, a few months prior, with the purchase of a cocktail table and side table, as well as a ceramic lamp. These accessories served as the starting point for the new room design, while inspiration came from the eclectic art collection that my Clients have acquired over the years, on their travels. Photo: Justin Van Leeuwen

This charming Great Room was transformed into an inviting space for relaxation, reading, and socializing. This north-facing room comes to life with a rich colour scheme that also enhances the rich tones of the hardwood flooring, original to this cozy 1970's bungalow. Gone, however, are the bi-folding closet doors which too were original to the house -- they were replaced with sleek, sliding panels. By the time we were contacted to help our Clients with this decorating project, they had already begun the process, a few months prior, with the purchase of a cocktail table and side table, as well as a ceramic lamp. These accessories served as the starting point for the new room design, while inspiration came from the eclectic art collection that my Clients have acquired over the years, on their travels. Photo: Justin Van Leeuwen

This charming Great Room was transformed into an inviting space for relaxation, reading, and socializing. This north-facing room comes to life with a rich colour scheme that also enhances the rich tones of the hardwood flooring, original to this cozy 1970's bungalow. Gone, however, are the bi-folding closet doors which too were original to the house -- they were replaced with sleek, sliding panels. By the time we were contacted to help our Clients with this decorating project, they had already begun the process, a few months prior, with the purchase of a cocktail table and side table, as well as a ceramic lamp. These accessories served as the starting point for the new room design, while inspiration came from the eclectic art collection that my Clients have acquired over the years, on their travels. Little details, like the added trim on this recovered lampshade, help create flow in the design, and make all the difference! Photo: Justin Van Leeuwen

This charming Great Room was transformed into an inviting space for relaxation, reading, and socializing. This north-facing room comes to life with a rich colour scheme that also enhances the rich tones of the hardwood flooring, original to this cozy 1970's bungalow. Gone, however, are the bi-folding closet doors which too were original to the house -- they were replaced with sleek, sliding panels. By the time we were contacted to help our Clients with this decorating project, they had already begun the process, a few months prior, with the purchase of a cocktail table and side table, as well as a ceramic lamp. These accessories served as the starting point for the new room design, while inspiration came from the eclectic art collection that my Clients have acquired over the years, on their travels. The beautiful hand-crafted glass dish was the starting point for my Client's colour scheme. Photo: Justin Van Leeuwen