This young family are very athletic and love being outdoors and in their backyard. They wanted a space where the children could have easy access to the outside and keep an eye on them. Off their kitchen, we added a Cathedral style sunroom that not only complimented their home but also create an additional space off their kitchen, while keeping them warm in the winter and cool in the summer because of the structually insulated panels in the deck and sunroom.

This perfect intro to a Maxtrix raised bed is made even more fun with the addition of a slide! At only 50.75" high, this Maxtrix low loft bed is ideal for small rooms and young children. Space for sleep and play in a super safe, compact design make this a kid and parent favorite. www.maxtrixkids.com

This Diamond Lake Dormer is the perfect space to grow with your child. This room easily converts from a nursery to a child's bedroom, offering ample natural lighting and a spacious layout for children of all ages. Large format grey and white hexagonal tile add a playful, yet timeless, feel to this bathroom.

This perfect intro to a Maxtrix raised bed is made even more fun with the addition of a slide! At only 50.75" high, this Maxtrix low loft bed is ideal for small rooms and young children. Space for sleep and play in a super safe, compact design make this a kid and parent favorite. www.maxtrixkids.com

El Segundo Remodel and Addition with a Rustic Beach vibe. We went from a 2 bedroom, 2 bath to a 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Our client wanted a rustic beach vibe. We installed privacy fencing and gates along with a very large deck in the back with a hot tub and is ready for an outdoor kitchen. We hope our client and her two children enjoy their new home for years to come. Tom Queally Photography

This perfect intro to a Maxtrix raised bed is made even more fun with the addition of a slide! At only 50.75" high, this Maxtrix low loft bed is ideal for small rooms and young children. Space for sleep and play in a super safe, compact design make this a kid and parent favorite. www.maxtrixkids.com

This perfect intro to a Maxtrix raised bed is made even more fun with the addition of a slide! At only 50.75" high, this Maxtrix low loft bed is ideal for small rooms and young children. Space for sleep and play in a super safe, compact design make this a kid and parent favorite. www.maxtrixkids.com

This perfect intro to a Maxtrix raised bed is made even more fun with the addition of a slide! At only 50.75" high, this Maxtrix low loft bed is ideal for small rooms and young children. Space for sleep and play in a super safe, compact design make this a kid and parent favorite.

This was an Addition/Renovation for a young couple and their two children, to an existing house that was originally designed and built in 1939. Like many homes of this era, the Kitchen was not developed as a place of family gathering and social interaction, like modern kitchens and life-styles of today, and this was the seed for the desire, by the home owners, when they asked me to help them to ‘Update’ their home. Photo by Architect

This was an Addition/Renovation for a young couple and their two children, to an existing house that was originally designed and built in 1939. Like many homes of this era, the Kitchen was not developed as a place of family gathering and social interaction, like modern kitchens and life-styles of today, and this was the seed for the desire, by the home owners, when they asked me to help them to ‘Update’ their home. Photo by Architect

Photos by Jon Cancelino Photography
Inspiration for a coastal courtyard tile and rectangular hot tub remodel in Tampa

El Segundo Remodel and Addition with a Rustic Beach vibe. We went from a 2 bedroom, 2 bath to a 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Our client wanted a rustic beach vibe. We installed privacy fencing and gates along with a very large deck in the back with a hot tub and is ready for an outdoor kitchen. We hope our client and her two children enjoy their new home for years to come. Tom Queally Photography

Exposed lower level was finished with a granite top bar, pendant lighting and custom large wood fireplace. An additional game room, and children's play area were added as well as another dining area.

El Segundo Remodel and Addition with a Rustic Beach vibe. We went from a 2 bedroom, 2 bath to a 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Our client wanted a rustic beach vibe. We installed privacy fencing and gates along with a very large deck in the back with a hot tub and is ready for an outdoor kitchen. We hope our client and her two children enjoy their new home for years to come. Tom Queally Photography

This perfect intro to a Maxtrix raised bed is made even more fun with the addition of a slide! At only 50.75" high, this Maxtrix low loft bed is ideal for small rooms and young children. Space for sleep and play in a super safe, compact design make this a kid and parent favorite. www.maxtrixkids.com

This was an Addition/Renovation for a young couple and their two children, to an existing house that was originally designed and built in 1939. Like many homes of this era, the Kitchen was not developed as a place of family gathering and social interaction, like modern kitchens and life-styles of today, and this was the seed for the desire, by the home owners, when they asked me to help them to ‘Update’ their home. Photo by Architect

This was an Addition/Renovation for a young couple and their two children, to an existing house that was originally designed and built in 1939. Like many homes of this era, the Kitchen was not developed as a place of family gathering and social interaction, like modern kitchens and life-styles of today, and this was the seed for the desire, by the home owners, when they asked me to help them to ‘Update’ their home. Photo by Architect

Having a small child, loving to entertain and looking to declutter and kid-proof the gathering spaces of their home in the quaint village of Rockville Centre, Long Island, a stone’s throw from Manhattan, our client’s main objective was to have their living room and den transformed with a family friendly home makeover with mid-century modern tones boasting a formal, yet relaxed spirit Stepping into the home we found their living room and den both architecturally well appointed yet in need of modern transitional furniture pieces and the pops of color our clients admired, as there was a substantial amount of cool, cold grays in the rooms. Decor Aid designer Vivian C. approached the design and placement of the pieces sourced to be kid-friendly while remaining sophisticated and practical for entertaining. “We played off of the clients love for blush pinks, mid-century modern and turquoise. We played with the use of gold and silver metals to mix it up.” In the living room, we used the prominent bay window and its illuminating natural light as the main architectural focal point, while the fireplace and mantels soft white tone helped inform the minimalist color palette for which we styled the room around. To add warmth to the living room we played off of the clients love for blush pinks and turquoise while elevating the room with flashes of gold and silver metallic pieces. For a sense of play and to tie the space together we punctuated the kid-friendly living room with an eclectic juxtaposition of colors and materials, from a beautifully patchworked geometric cowhide rug from All Modern, to a whimsical mirror placed over an unexpected, bold geometric credenza, to the blush velvet barrel chair and abstract blue watercolor pillows. “When sourcing furniture and objects, we chose items that had rounded edges and were shatter proof as it was vital to keep each room’s decor childproof.” Vivian ads. Their vision for the den remained chic, with comfort and practical functionality key to create an area for the young family to come together. For the den, our main challenge was working around the pre-existing dark gray sectional sofa. To combat its chunkiness, we played off of the hues in the cubist framed prints placed above and focused on blue and orange accents which complement and play off of each other well. We selected orange storage ottomans in easy to clean, kid-friendly leather to maximize space and functionality. To personalize the appeal of the den we included black and white framed family photos. In the end, the result created a fun, relaxed space where our clients can enjoy family moments or watch a game while taking in the scenic view of their backyard. For harmony between the rooms, the overall tone for each room is mid-century modern meets bold, yet classic contemporary through the use of mixed materials and fabrications including marble, stone, metals and plush velvet, creating a cozy yet sophisticated enough atmosphere for entertaining family and friends and raising a young children. “The result od this family friendly room was really fantastic! Adding some greenery, more pillows and throws really made the space pop.” Vivian C. Decor Aid’s Designer

This was an Addition/Renovation for a young couple and their two children, to an existing house that was originally designed and built in 1939. Like many homes of this era, the Kitchen was not developed as a place of family gathering and social interaction, like modern kitchens and life-styles of today, and this was the seed for the desire, by the home owners, when they asked me to help them to ‘Update’ their home.