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Pony wall from entry replaced an open iron rail. New wider wall provides privacy at entry, a display area for artwork and a more secure feeling in the living room. Before this new wall was built, the stairway was 8' wide. It was an attempt at grandeur, but left those traveling them feeling small and a bit lost in the too wide stairway. By reducing the scale of the stairway the path became more inviting. A bit counter intuitive, but sometimes you feel your way to good design.

this is the actual courtyard area of the front patio. Beneath the cobalt blue wall is the koi pond. This was the 1st (we have 3 in total) pond we attempted. Although, this final version was completed about 5 years ago. We enlarged it, coated the inside w/concrete (instead of a liner) and did the stonework around the waterfall and outside area.

Brendon Pinola
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor front door design in Birmingham with white walls and a dark wood front door
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor front door design in Birmingham with white walls and a dark wood front door

Contemporary courtyard garden
Inspiration for a small contemporary shade courtyard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County.
Inspiration for a small contemporary shade courtyard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County.

unique home with inverted "v" shape roof to catch rain water. Panoramic windows give a feeling of being one with nature. Ground floor is build into the hillside, adding to the energy efficiency. Exterior skin of home is a double skin facade with a "cork" finish on it. A lot of recycled materials were used throughout the design, in an attempt to make it as green as possible

Originally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection.
A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible.
Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.

One of the first items our client chose for her bedroom which set the feel was an exquisite mother of pearl inlay chest of drawers originating from Jaipur, India. We were truly on a mission when it came to finding a mirror for her bedroom as the size had to be just right so as not to overpower the natural balance of the room. After many attempts we eventually found a Chinese-inspired mirror with a heavily distressed painted frame featuring a delicate, ornate, textural design. The large Blossom chandelier from Porta Romana with glass detail in decayed silver, constructed from forged steel, beautifully complements her sophisticated taste.

Please see all of the specifications to this shower:
Shower wall tile:
Daltile- Pickets- Matte white, model: CG-PKMTWH7530
Bathroom floor tile: Lili Cement tiles, Tiffany collection, color 3. http://lilitile.com/project/tiffany-3/
Plumbing fixtures:
Brizo, Litze collection in the brilliance luxe gold
https://www.brizo.com/bath/collection/litze
Vanity hardware:
Amerock pulls in the golden champagne finish: https://www.amerock.com/Products/Detail/pid/2836/s/golden-champagne_pull_bar-pulls_128mm_bp40517bbz
The dimensions of this bathroom are: 4'-11" wide by 8'-10" long
Paint by Sherwin Williams:
Vanity cabinet- SW 6244 Naval
Walls- SW 7015 Repose Gray
Door hardware: Emtek C520ROUUS19- Flat Black Round Knob
https://www.build.com/emtek-c520rou-privacy-door-knob/s443128?uid=2613248
Lighting was purchased via Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/266595096/double-bulb-sconce-light-solid-brass?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-home_and_living-lighting-sconces&utm_custom1=e0d352ca-f1fd-4e22-9313-ab9669b0b1ff&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpNGS_9r61wIVDoRpCh1XAQWxEAQYASABEgKLhPD_BwE
These are the gold tipped bulbs for the light fixture:
https://www.cb2.com/g25-gold-tipped-60w-light-bulb/s161692

The nearly 90 year old millwork in this home was refreshed along with the original red oak floors being refinished. Once blocked in by a previous DIY attempt to convert the archway into a closed shelving unit the space was brightened up by refurbishing the archway. Careful paint color considerations went into the design of this living room to coordinate with the 100% handwoven New Zealand wool rug, a reproduction canvas art piece special ordered, and the brickwork of the fireplace. The homeowner chose to retain their existing furniture pieces for this area for the time being.

The owner of this Devil’s Glen Ski Resort chalet was determined to honour the original structure built by his father.
At the same time, a growing family created the need for an amplified space. The design for the enlarged chalet attempts to incorporate proportions and angles from the original craftsman styled structure while simultaneously taking cues from the challenging mountain site.
Stonework and timber beams create a framework for expansive glazing that affords sweeping views to the mountain, snow and sky. As a result, a new generation of skiers is engaged with the mountain and it’s community in the same way the owner’s father provided him.

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

This mosaic was my first attempt. i wanted it organic in shape, include copper wire in the piece and around it. Hawaii is one of my favorite places and the anthuriums bring me back to our travels there.

unique home with inverted "v" shape roof to catch rain water. Panoramic windows give a feeling of being one with nature. Ground floor is build into the hillside, adding to the energy efficiency. Exterior skin of home is a double skin facade with a "cork" finish on it. A lot of recycled materials were used throughout the design, in an attempt to make it as green as possible

Custom-made box beams and a simple crown molding were added to the formal living room in an attempt to create a classic look that is carried out throughout the house. The original fireplace mantel and tile surround were kept, but were updated with new fireplace doors and flanking sconces.

Originally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection.
A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible.
Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.
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