Full interior renovation of a Downtown Vancouver townhouse completed over nine months. Scope included a complete kitchen renovation, two bathroom renovations, custom millwork throughout, herringbone hardwood flooring, and a new glass stair guardrail. The project was designed by Accentrix Designs and built by Roka Projects, with Roka managing all permits, trade coordination, and construction from start to finish. Strata coordination was required throughout, including building system shutdowns and elevator logistics for material access — typical of the additional layer of complexity that comes with renovating in a downtown Vancouver strata property. Photography by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Stacking wall cabinetry creates an additional layer of storage, doubling storage space for those seasonal items.
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped laminate floor and vaulted ceiling eat-in kitchen photo in San Diego with shaker cabinets, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an undermount sink, turquoise cabinets, soapstone countertops and stainless steel appliances

Custom Metal Panels with Ipe Slats with an additional layer of evergreen arborvitae trees create plenty of privacy screening for the hot tub/jacuzzi area.

With an innovative approach, Delta sofa showcases a very special feature of the northern style. This large sofa takes simplicity to its soft colors, which is an additional layer of sophistication.

With an innovative approach, Delta sofa showcases a very special feature of the northern style. This large sofa takes simplicity to its soft colors, which is an additional layer of sophistication.

Step into the "Pillar Patio Nook," a welcoming environment that effortlessly combines natural elements with refined aesthetics to create an elegant escape. Relax on the comforting Barkman Concrete Grand Flagstone patio, where sophistication meets comfort. At the core of this outdoor sanctuary, you'll find a specially crafted quarry stone firepit, offering a warm and inviting centerpiece for gatherings beneath the evening sky. Along the patio's edge, a carefully constructed retaining wall not only serves a functional purpose but also adds a touch of rustic charm, enhancing the overall visual allure. To tie the space together, two beautiful quarry stone pillars stand with grace, adding an additional layer of visual appeal and completing the inviting ambiance of the "Pillar Patio Nook."

Step into the "Pillar Patio Nook," a welcoming environment that effortlessly combines natural elements with refined aesthetics to create an elegant escape. Relax on the comforting Barkman Concrete Grand Flagstone patio, where sophistication meets comfort. At the core of this outdoor sanctuary, you'll find a specially crafted quarry stone firepit, offering a warm and inviting centerpiece for gatherings beneath the evening sky. Along the patio's edge, a carefully constructed retaining wall not only serves a functional purpose but also adds a touch of rustic charm, enhancing the overall visual allure. To tie the space together, two beautiful quarry stone pillars stand with grace, adding an additional layer of visual appeal and completing the inviting ambiance of the "Pillar Patio Nook."

Early morning light enters the western edge of my yard in the spring & summer. The row of spruce were planted over 40 years ago, and I have limbed them up to open up the yard for planting additional layers of native plants. The barren area between the two white rocks is the focus planting area for natives right now, with close ups of planting in progress between 2013-14 and ongoing.

We were asked to come up with a unique way of embellishing the walls in the dining room and living room in this Pasadena Showcase Home. We created a technique using bakers cake decorating tools, and Venetian plaster to create a seamless design of flowering vines that flowed throughout the two rooms. The colors and highlights were done using metallic paints in shades of peals, reds and greens. Then the entire wall was sealed with an additional layer of sheer pearl glaze giving the area a wonderful glow. http://virginiafairstudios.com/contact

Irregular bluestone stepper path and woodland shade garden.
Inspiration for a traditional shade stone landscaping in Boston.

Designed using Trex Transcend decking in Lava Rock – a rich reddish-black shade with subtle shading and natural shade variations creating distinctive hardwood-like streaking and intense tropical hues and Trex Transcend decking in Tiki Torch – a warm, earthy shade features rich, reddish-brown hardwood streaking, and is designed to off the look of real tropical hardwoods with slight variations of color and streaking. Additional Trex products featured include Trex Elevations, Trex Reveal railing, Trex Pergola, Trex Outdoor Furniture and Trex Outdoor Lighting – stair riser lights, post cap lights and recessed lights.

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Example of a transitional master carpeted bedroom design in Philadelphia with beige walls and no fireplace

The key to creating a desirable bedroom which inspires a blissful night’s sleep was not just down to the bed and giant custom designed headboard, it came with all the added extras. The over bed storage, all in white was created to reflect our client’s taste and to suit her individual requirement for additional space. We incorporated spotlights and adjustable lamps within the storage space to provide her with greater flexibility. A druzy quartz knobs with gem-like shine were handpicked by our client for a natural finishing touch.

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in New York with beige walls

blue accent wall, cozy farmhouse master bedroom with natural wood accents.
Example of a mid-sized country master carpeted, beige floor and wall paneling bedroom design in Phoenix with white walls

New Yorkers are always on the prowl for innovative ways to make the most of the space they have. An upper east side couple, challenged with a slightly narrow L shaped apartment sought out Decor Aid’s help to make the most of their Manhattan condo. Paired with one of our senior designer, Kimberly P., we learned that the clients wanted a space that looked beautiful, comfortable and also packed with functionality for everyday living. “Immediately upon seeing the space, I knew that we needed to create a narrative that allowed the design to control how you moved through the space,” reports Kimberly, senior interior designer. After surveying each room and learning a bit more about their personal style, we started with the living room remodel. It was clear that the couple wanted to infuse mid-century modern into the design plan. Sourcing the Room & Board Jasper Sofa with its narrow arms and tapered legs, it offered the mid-century look, with the modern comfort the clients are used to. Velvet accent pillows from West Elm and Crate & Barrel add pops of colors but also a subtle touch of luxury, while framed pictures from the couple’s honeymoon personalize the space. Moving to the dining room next, Kimberly decided to add a blue accent wall to emphasize the Horchow two piece Percussion framed art that was to be the focal point of the dining area. The Seno sideboard from Article perfectly accentuated the mid-century style the clients loved while providing much-needed storage space. The palette used throughout both rooms were very New York style, grays, blues, beiges, and whites, to add depth, Kimberly sourced decorative pieces in a mixture of different metals. “The artwork above their bureau in the bedroom is photographs that her father took,” Moving into the bedroom renovation, our designer made sure to continue to stick to the client’s style preference while once again creating a personalized, warm and comforting space by including the photographs taken by the client’s father. The Avery bed added texture and complimented the other colors in the room, while a hidden drawer at the foot pulls out for attached storage, which thrilled the clients. A deco-inspired Faceted mirror from West Elm was a perfect addition to the bedroom due to the illusion of space it provides. The result was a bedroom that was full of mid-century design, personality, and area so they can freely move around. The project resulted in the form of a layered mid-century modern design with touches of luxury but a space that can not only be lived in but serves as an extension of the people who live there. Our designer was able to take a very narrowly shaped Manhattan apartment and revamp it into a spacious home that is great for sophisticated entertaining or comfortably lazy nights in.

A Garden room separating garage from house proper. A repurposed tannery bench found and detailed by the architect creates this handsome room. Earthy and elemental materials are selected for the home that reference the barn without directly mimicking it. Wooden members found inside the barn and from other barns bridge ceilings and are used in floors along with rustic slate adding to a sense of simplicity to the farmhouse design.

Large trendy master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom photo in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops and an integrated sink

Small backyard with lots of potential. We created the perfect space adding visual interest from inside the house to outside of it. We added a BBQ Island with Grill, sink, and plenty of counter space. BBQ Island was cover with stone veneer stone with a concrete counter top. Opposite side we match the veneer stone and concrete cap on a newly Outdoor fireplace. far side we added some post with bright colors and drought tolerant material and a special touch for the little girl in the family, since we did not wanted to forget about anyone. Photography by Zack Benson