we added this brick wall and had it custom painted to look like a vintage building sign. photo by Gerard Garcia Custom painted by Andrew Tedesco
Example of a mid-sized urban open concept ceramic tile and black floor game room design in New York with a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and multicolored walls

Design by Blue Heron in Partnership with Cantoni. Photos By: Stephen Morgan For many, Las Vegas is a destination that transports you away from reality. The same can be said of the thirty-nine modern homes built in The Bluffs Community by luxury design/build firm, Blue Heron. Perched on a hillside in Southern Highlands, The Bluffs is a private gated community overlooking the Las Vegas Valley with unparalleled views of the mountains and the Las Vegas Strip. Indoor-outdoor living concepts, sustainable designs and distinctive floorplans create a modern lifestyle that makes coming home feel like a getaway. To give potential residents a sense for what their custom home could look like at The Bluffs, Blue Heron partnered with Cantoni to furnish a model home and create interiors that would complement the Vegas Modern™ architectural style. “We were really trying to introduce something that hadn’t been seen before in our area. Our homes are so innovative, so personal and unique that it takes truly spectacular furnishings to complete their stories as well as speak to the emotions of everyone who visits our homes,” shares Kathy May, director of interior design at Blue Heron. “Cantoni has been the perfect partner in this endeavor in that, like Blue Heron, Cantoni is innovative and pushes boundaries.” Utilizing Cantoni’s extensive portfolio, the Blue Heron Interior Design team was able to customize nearly every piece in the home to create a thoughtful and curated look for each space. “Having access to so many high-quality and diverse furnishing lines enables us to think outside the box and create unique turnkey designs for our clients with confidence,” says Kathy May, adding that the quality and one-of-a-kind feel of the pieces are unmatched. rom the perfectly situated sectional in the downstairs family room to the unique blue velvet dining chairs, the home breathes modern elegance. “I particularly love the master bed,” says Kathy. “We had created a concept design of what we wanted it to be and worked with one of Cantoni’s longtime partners, to bring it to life. It turned out amazing and really speaks to the character of the room.” The combination of Cantoni’s soft contemporary touch and Blue Heron’s distinctive designs are what made this project a unified experience. “The partnership really showcases Cantoni’s capabilities to manage projects like this from presentation to execution,” shares Luca Mazzolani, vice president of sales at Cantoni. “We work directly with the client to produce custom pieces like you see in this home and ensure a seamless and successful result.” And what a stunning result it is. There was no Las Vegas luck involved in this project, just a sureness of style and service that brought together Blue Heron and Cantoni to create one well-designed home. To learn more about Blue Heron Design Build, visit www.blueheron.com.

A married pair of artists sought to expand and adapt this salt box-style house into a functional, attractive live/work space while retaining certain nostalgic elements (this was the wife’s childhood home.) Their objectives included adding on a dining room; expanding the master bedroom and downstairs studio spaces; maximizing natural light; and continuing occupancy throughout. The through-block property is sited between a high-traffic road and another that provides vehicular access to the house. The architect’s solution effectively reversed the entry sequence. The studio elevation, with the master bedroom, dining room and terrace above, is now the formal front of the house, while the former front entrance from the busy road is now secondary. Today, visitors arrive at the new primary entrance, greeted by a façade suggesting a simple folded ribbon: metal panels that wrap the expanded master bedroom and the new terrace. Recladding with fiber cement composite rainscreen (a choice inspired by the clients’ travels in Finland) unifies the addition with the existing. The new dining room enjoys views of Meadowlands sunsets through the 12-foot length of full-height glass and the cable rails of the new deck outside. The L-shaped artist studio/office downstairs now gains light from transom-height windows running the width of the house.

Great room kitchen. Removed load bearing wall, relocated staircase, added new floating staircase, skylights and large twelve foot sliding glass doors. Replaced fireplace with contemporary ribbon fireplace and tile surround.

The Goody Nook, named by the owners in honor of one of their Great Grandmother's and Great Aunts after their bake shop they ran in Ohio to sell baked goods, thought it fitting since this space is a place to enjoy all things that bring them joy and happiness. This studio, which functions as an art studio, workout space, and hangout spot, also doubles as an entertaining hub. Used daily, the large table is usually covered in art supplies, but can also function as a place for sweets, treats, and horderves for any event, in tandem with the kitchenette adorned with a bright green countertop. An intimate sitting area with 2 lounge chairs face an inviting ribbon fireplace and TV, also doubles as space for them to workout in. The powder room, with matching green counters, is lined with a bright, fun wallpaper, that you can see all the way from the pool, and really plays into the fun art feel of the space. With a bright multi colored rug and lime green stools, the space is finished with a custom neon sign adorning the namesake of the space, "The Goody Nook”.

This rustic farmhouse kitchen features a farmhouse sink and two-tone cabinets. The warm white painted finish cabinets with a chocolate glaze adds a light airiness to this kitchen remodel while the bold charcoal brown cabinets adds depth and a creative accent. The Hutch cabinet has a walnut butcher block top for an added texture opposite the intricate vein of the granite countertops.

This transitional living room centers on a floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace, framed by a wall of natural light from the foyer and staircase beyond. Reclaimed Wood Timbers crisscross the vaulted ceiling in a bold beam pattern, and a Reclaimed Wood Mantel spans the stone fireplace surround, adding natural warmth against the cool gray stone and soft neutral furnishings. Every piece of reclaimed wood at Manomin Resawn Timbers is salvaged from 19th and early 20th century barns, factories, and warehouses, structures built during the Industrial Revolution from old growth hardwoods that grew slower and denser than the trees available today. Through our detailed process of denailing, kiln drying, and precision milling, that history is preserved and prepared for a new life in modern homes. Whether you are a homebuilder, a home remodeling contractor, a homeowner, or a designer planning a space like this one, Manomin Resawn Timbers has reclaimed wood timbers and mantels to fit your vision. Visit our showroom in Hugo, MN or reach out to us with a call or a message to discover the antique charm of reclaimed wood.

The kitchen was originally in a different part of the house. An addition was added and a new gourmet kitchen was created in the new space.
Example of a large trendy kitchen design in Orange County

A married pair of artists sought to expand and adapt this salt box-style house into a functional, attractive live/work space while retaining certain nostalgic elements (this was the wife’s childhood home.) Their objectives included adding on a dining room; expanding the master bedroom and downstairs studio spaces; maximizing natural light; and continuing occupancy throughout. The through-block property is sited between a high-traffic road and another that provides vehicular access to the house. The architect’s solution effectively reversed the entry sequence. The studio elevation, with the master bedroom, dining room and terrace above, is now the formal front of the house, while the former front entrance from the busy road is now secondary. Today, visitors arrive at the new primary entrance, greeted by a façade suggesting a simple folded ribbon: metal panels that wrap the expanded master bedroom and the new terrace. Recladding with fiber cement composite rainscreen (a choice inspired by the clients’ travels in Finland) unifies the addition with the existing. The new dining room enjoys views of Meadowlands sunsets through the 12-foot length of full-height glass and the cable rails of the new deck outside. The L-shaped artist studio/office downstairs now gains light from transom-height windows running the width of the house.

Completed addition, added 2 bedrooms and some interior remodeling.
Transitional exterior home idea in Orange County

This photo by Peter Lik is called "Tree of Life". It was the inspiration for the design of the fireplace. The double sided ribbon fireplace was a great way to combine the two units together to make them feel like one space. This fireplace is 20' tall. The hearth is made from concrete and appears to be floating. We cantilevered between the two units to support the weight of the concrete. Both fireplaces have the same hearth. The artwork is not only illuminated from the front, but we also installed LED lights around the sides that provide a rich warm glow at night. We also added a copper band to break up the use of the stacked stone veneer. Artist Peter Lik Photo courtesy of Fred Lassman

This rustic farmhouse kitchen features a farmhouse sink and two-tone cabinets. The warm white painted finish cabinets with a chocolate glaze adds a light airiness to this kitchen remodel while the bold charcoal brown cabinets adds depth and a creative accent. The Hutch cabinet has a walnut butcher block top for an added texture opposite the intricate vein of the granite countertops.

This rustic farmhouse kitchen features a farmhouse sink and two-tone cabinets. The warm white painted finish cabinets with a chocolate glaze adds a light airiness to this kitchen remodel while the bold charcoal brown cabinets adds depth and a creative accent. The Hutch cabinet has a walnut butcher block top for an added texture opposite the intricate vein of the granite countertops.

House has new addition over garage that ties in well to the new home. Hard to tell where the addition was added it blends so well.
Large elegant exterior home photo in Orange County

This transitional living room centers on a floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace, framed by a wall of natural light from the foyer and staircase beyond. Reclaimed Wood Timbers crisscross the vaulted ceiling in a bold beam pattern, and a Reclaimed Wood Mantel spans the stone fireplace surround, adding natural warmth against the cool gray stone and soft neutral furnishings. Every piece of reclaimed wood at Manomin Resawn Timbers is salvaged from 19th and early 20th century barns, factories, and warehouses, structures built during the Industrial Revolution from old growth hardwoods that grew slower and denser than the trees available today. Through our detailed process of denailing, kiln drying, and precision milling, that history is preserved and prepared for a new life in modern homes. Whether you are a homebuilder, a home remodeling contractor, a homeowner, or a designer planning a space like this one, Manomin Resawn Timbers has reclaimed wood timbers and mantels to fit your vision. Visit our showroom in Hugo, MN or reach out to us with a call or a message to discover the antique charm of reclaimed wood.

A married pair of artists sought to expand and adapt this salt box-style house into a functional, attractive live/work space while retaining certain nostalgic elements (this was the wife’s childhood home.) Their objectives included adding on a dining room; expanding the master bedroom and downstairs studio spaces; maximizing natural light; and continuing occupancy throughout. The through-block property is sited between a high-traffic road and another that provides vehicular access to the house. The architect’s solution effectively reversed the entry sequence. The studio elevation, with the master bedroom, dining room and terrace above, is now the formal front of the house, while the former front entrance from the busy road is now secondary. Today, visitors arrive at the new primary entrance, greeted by a façade suggesting a simple folded ribbon: metal panels that wrap the expanded master bedroom and the new terrace. Recladding with fiber cement composite rainscreen (a choice inspired by the clients’ travels in Finland) unifies the addition with the existing. The new dining room enjoys views of Meadowlands sunsets through the 12-foot length of full-height glass and the cable rails of the new deck outside. The L-shaped artist studio/office downstairs now gains light from transom-height windows running the width of the house.

Transformation of a Living Room and Dining Room Combo. Added a fireplace, ceiling beams, new windows and doors, new lighting, new flooring, new furnishings, contemporary art and accessories

Transformation of a Living Room and Dining Room Combo. Added a fireplace, ceiling beams, new windows and doors, new lighting, new flooring, new furnishings, contemporary art and accessories

The kitchen was originally in a different part of the house. An addition was added and a new gourmet kitchen was created in the new space.
Large trendy kitchen photo in Orange County