Alter Eagle - restoration to a craftsman style dining room with wainscot, fireplace mantel, casings and built-up crown molding
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in San Francisco with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Experts say yoga promotes a healthy mind and soul. Sometimes due to the lack of space inside our homes or the amount of distractions, achieving the perfect yoga session is difficult. That is where a yoga shed comes in. It's an relatively inexpensive building that can shelter you from rain and let plenty of light in on sunny days. All while providing a relaxing filter from the daily stresses of life.

Home theater - modern home theater idea in San Francisco

Example of a mid-sized classic beige two-story wood gable roof design in New York with a shingle roof

For a family who believes fitness is not only an essential part of life but also a fun opportunity for the whole family to connect, build and achieve greatness together there is nothing better than a custom designed obstacle course right in your back yard. THEME The theme of this half mile trail through the woods is evident in the fun, creative and all-inclusive obstacles hidden in the natural flow of the land around this amazing family home. The course was created with adults and children, advanced and beginner athletes, competitive and entertaining events all accounted for. Each of the 13 obstacles was designed to be challenging no matter the size, skill or ability of the athlete lucky enough to run the course. FOCUS The focus for this family was to create an outdoor adventure that could be an athletic, social and personal outlet for their entire family while maintaining the natural beauty of the landscape and without altering the sweeping views from the home. The large scale of the challenging obstacles is camouflaged within the landscape using the rolling hills and mature trees as a natural curtain in every season. The beauty of the course does not diminish the functional and demanding nature of the obstacles which are designed to focus on multiple strength, agility, and cardio fitness abilities and intensities. STORAGE The start of the trail includes a raised training area offering a dedicated space clear from the ground to place bags, mats and other equipment used during the run. A small all-terrain storage cart was provided for use with 6 yoga mats, 3 medicine balls of various weights, rings, sprinting cones, and a large digital timer to record laps. GROWTH The course was designed to provide an athletic and fun challenge for children, teens and adults no matter their experience or athletic prowess. This course offers competitive athletes a challenge and budding athletes an opportunity to experience and ignite their passion for physical activity. Initially the concept for the course was focused on the youngest of the family however as the design grew so did the obstacles and now it is a true family experience that will meet their adapting needs for years. Each obstacle is paired with an instructional sign directing the runners in proper use of the obstacle, adaptations for skill levels and tips on form. These signs are all customized for this course and are printed on metal to ensure they last for many years. SAFETY Safety is crucial for all physical activity and an obstacle course of this scale presents unique safety concerns. Children should always be supervised when participating in an adventure on the course however additional care was paid to details on the course to ensure everyone has a great time. All of the course obstacles have been created with pressure treated lumber that will withstand the seasonal poundings. All footer pilings that support obstacles have been placed into the ground between 3 to 4 feet (.9 to 1.2 meters) and each piling has 2 to 3 bags of concrete (totaling over 90 bags used throughout the course) ensuring stability of the structure and safety of the participants. Additionally, all obstacle lumber has been given rounded corners and sanded down offering less splintering and more time for everyone to enjoy the course. This athletic and charismatic family strives to incorporate a healthy active lifestyle into their daily life and this obstacle course offers their family an opportunity to strengthen themselves and host some memorable and active events at their amazing home.

Photo by: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a timeless formal and open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Daniel M. Alter
Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry design in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Collaboration with Canonbury Homes and Frank Neely Design Associates.
Inspiration for a timeless open concept kitchen remodel in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets and two islands

Photo - Jessica Glynn Photography
Living room - mid-sized eclectic enclosed light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in New York with multicolored walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

large shower, soaking tub, view bathroom, custom tile,
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Patrick Reynolds
Trendy bathroom photo in Auckland

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Writing desk Custom alteration to vintage pendant light. Custom window treatments. Custom danish candle sticks.
Inspiration for a modern freestanding desk home office remodel in Bridgeport

Daniel M. Alter
Large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry photo in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Jane Messinger
Example of a classic home design design in Boston

We love this prayer room and sanctuary featuring a built-in bench, custom millwork, double doors and stone floors.
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Josh
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless marble floor and gray floor bathroom remodel in San Diego with gray walls

Expansive loggia connecting living area with master suite bedroom and bath. Mahogany stained window frames and beams. Statuary purchased at Jeannie Marie Imports in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Vintage alter tables. Owners private collection art.