Shower details at the North Branch Residence
Example of a minimalist bathroom design in New York

Linen

Inga Semionov
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front yard driveway in Montreal for fall.

Large minimalist guest dark wood floor bedroom photo in Denver with no fireplace and gray walls

Home design - small transitional multicolored tile home design idea with beige walls

We were asked to design a custom paver installation for the Hyundai Open Road dealership in Richmond. They had a big promotional weekend sale coming up in a few days, and asked if we could get everything done by then. The timing was tight: we had a crew of 3 working until 2:00am to finish on time—and we did! Design & Installation: TBO's Green Landscape Systems

Pennsylvania bluestone patio with a basalt stone retaining wall in the background, and planting all around.
Photo of a rustic backyard stone landscaping in Vancouver.

Elegant hallway photo in Atlanta

Example of a large cottage kitchen pantry design in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

After photo of carpet removed and new LVP flooring installed
Mid-sized trendy home design photo in Raleigh

THE SETUP Our journey began with a familiar face — Alicia had previously transformed the client’s mother’s home, establishing a trusted relationship that naturally led to this personal project. The client desired a kitchen that truly reflected her own style while facilitating seamless entertaining. Design Vision: The original kitchen, segregated from the dining area by a wall, hindered the flow of interaction and space. Our client envisioned a unified area where she could engage with guests in both the kitchen and dining room simultaneously. Moreover, the space lacked a central island, relying instead on a floorplan anchored by cabinetry in a u-shaped layout. Design Objectives: Open up the space for an airy design conducive to entertaining large gatherings Modernize the kitchen to be both stylish and functional Integrate the design with the home’s new black-framed windows and doors Relocate the cooktop to a central position to enhance usability and interaction Design Challenges: Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room would necessitate the rerouting of existing HVAC ductwork that services the upper floor Limited pantry space in the existing kitchen The existing u-shaped layout of the kitchen restricted functionality and storage options Insufficient space for wine storage The client desired a raised-furniture look for the island, but without showing a new downdraft vent THE RENEWED SPACE Design Solutions: We added a second HVAC unit to the upper floor and rerouted the existing ductwork in that wall Created tall pantry pullouts on either side of the fridge to maximize dry goods storage Designed a long island to facilitate cooking stations and dining moments Created a stylish open display cabinet for wine Engineered a dual-design island with a footed floating aesthetic on one side, and a full floor reach on the other to conceal the new downdraft ventilation. Paired with the newly opened adjacent dining room featuring a wet bar, the kitchen has become a stylish and highly functional space for cooking and entertaining. Following a large baby shower hosted by the client (which seamlessly accommodated an 80-person gathering!), it is clear that the new design not only meets but exceeds the needs for hosting and everyday living. This project was a harmonious blend of the client’s vision and Alicia’s innovative design solutions, resulting in a kitchen that truly embodies personalized elegance and functionality.