Perched on a hillside in La Jolla Ca. this beautiful new home combined a pool and spa with an expansive patio including a custom fire pit and BBQ area. The pool includes state of the art electronics including a "smartphone" app control, wall mounted touchscreen control and spa side digital control. Augmenting the pool and spa are two 28" copper fire/water bowls on small pilasters.

This entryway garden was installed where there was previously a sidewalk that went right to the front of the house. The tree in the foreground was installed with the hand-forged wrought iron surround first, followed by the excavation of the sidewalk that led to the house. The planting included the Cherry and Schip Laurel evergreen shrubs for structure and was augmented by the orange- berried Pyracanthas for an abundant, natural feel. The purple leaved Plum in the foreground flowered pale pink in Spring. The railing was a part of the original Riverside Park railing in Manhattan circa 1890 - the same vintage as the house. The planting also included evergreen flowering Liriope in the tree surround and along the front of the house for year round interest, and a purple flowering Magnolia.

Another view showing a little more of the BBQ area. The wood burning fireplace is augmented with two gas heaters, suspended from the open beams.
Patio kitchen - huge traditional backyard concrete patio kitchen idea in Portland with a gazebo

A meticulously crafted backyard retreat small plan home designed to redefine urban living. This energy-efficient dwelling unites the principles of sustainable design with eye-catching aesthetics to provide a functional space that's perfect for additional income, guest quarters, or extended family accommodations. Its compact layout aims to increase urban density while contributing to a reduced carbon footprint. The Retreat not only offers you the chance to embrace a greener, more efficient lifestyle but also empowers you with an opportunity to augment your income.

There are renovations, and then there are transformations, which our team and architects produced with this 100-year-old stone home in Wynnewood, Pa. The project included complete renovations to the two main living floors, and renovations to the third floor as well. Augmenting the custom trim details, custom cabinetry throughout, new kitchen, bathrooms and floors, is a completely new electrical system, plumbing system and HVAC systems. This will ensure that the home retains its charm, inside and out, for its next 100 years.

Aquatica True Ofuro Black Freestanding Stone Japanese Soaking Bathtub Since it was first introduced, Aquatica’s Ofuro series has proved very popular, due in large part to its inspiration – the ancient traditions of Japanese bathing. Modern-day bathers love the ability to sit and soak in this superb, contemporary interpretation of olden-style Japanese wooden tub, which provides bathers with a perfectly designed, sculpted bath with internal seat and elevated rim for neck and head support, in which they can immerse themselves up to their neck. Now, the True Ofuro offers bath lovers one more exciting option – the choice of Graphite Black using our award-winning and ground-breaking AquateX™ solid surface composite, around which to create your stunning new bathroom décor. Ofuro is also available with an optional inline water heater and digital control panel with temperature display, which will reduce water consumption and provide for a prolonged soaking experience at very comfortable temperatures. Thanks to the AquateX™ material, this Japanese soaking tub retains heat for much longer and has a silky and smooth surface. Besides being one of our most space conscious bathtubs, the freestanding and petite construction of this Japanese style bathtub means that it can be installed pretty much anywhere in your bathroom.

From its English-style conservatory to its wealth of French doors, this impressive family home - at once stately, yet welcoming - ushers the vitality of its premiere urban setting into historically-inspired interiors. Here, soaring ceilings, inlaid floors, and marble-wrapped, walnut-paneled, and mirror-clad walls honor the luxurious traditions of classic European interior architecture. Naturally, symmetry is its muse, evinced through a striking collection of fine furnishings, splendid rugs, art, and accessories - augmented, all, by unexpectedly fresh bursts of color and playfully retro silhouettes. Formal without intimidation -or apology- it personifies the very finest in gracious city living. Photos by Nathan Kirkman http://nathankirkman.com/

The first floor offers an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, augmented by a bedroom and a full bath. Upstairs, in addition to the two guest bedrooms and full bath, is a large master suite with high ceilings, a truly voluminous walk-in closet and a marble-trimmed bath with double sinks and ample storage. Gary Nolan

Arched openings and an arched niche in this foyer are complemented by recessed coffered ceiling details creating a repetitive lighting pattern. Wood crown and j-mouldings outline the recessed coffered details and are painted in a higher sheen ceiling color to pick up some reflections from the lighting. LED downlighting is used throughout this new home, augmented with many decorative light fixtures (sconces and pendants) to create a layering of light options. Fire sprinklers were carefully located to blend, but still meet the building code regulations.

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Rear yard was developed as a set of terraces positioned to expand the interior spaces. Ipe deck in foreground has no foundation elements to interfere with the redwood root system. Artificial turf meets local water restrictions while providing expansive play space. Pool terrace is 29" above planter requiring no railing that would break up the flow of the space. Side and back retaining walls stabilize slope and augment existing elements from previous development.

There are renovations, and then there are transformations, which our team and architects produced with this 100-year-old stone home in Wynnewood, Pa. The project included complete renovations to the two main living floors, and renovations to the third floor as well. Augmenting the custom trim details, custom cabinetry throughout, new kitchen, bathrooms and floors, is a completely new electrical system, plumbing system and HVAC systems. This will ensure that the home retains its charm, inside and out, for its next 100 years.

Empty nesters and avid cooks and entertainers were looking for a dramatic change. We removed wall between living room and dining room to create a music and art salon. Rather than changing out all the furnishings, we reupholstered existing dining room chairs, repaired dining table, chandelier and side board. We augmented dining room seating with an inexpensive set of black chippendales from ebay reupholstered in an aqua velvet fabric.

From its English-style conservatory to its wealth of French doors, this impressive family home - at once stately, yet welcoming - ushers the vitality of its premiere urban setting into historically-inspired interiors. Here, soaring ceilings, inlaid floors, and marble-wrapped, walnut-paneled, and mirror-clad walls honor the luxurious traditions of classic European interior architecture. Naturally, symmetry is its muse, evinced through a striking collection of fine furnishings, splendid rugs, art, and accessories - augmented, all, by unexpectedly fresh bursts of color and playfully retro silhouettes. Formal without intimidation -or apology- it personifies the very finest in gracious city living. Photos by Nathan Kirkman http://nathankirkman.com/

This kitchen fully embraces the concept of 'kitchen zones'. The clean-up zone is adjacent to the cook, bake and prep zones but situated so that kitchen collisions are minimized. An Insinkerator hot water dispenser augments the kitchen faucet.

La cliente souhaitait optimiser un espace très étroit dans sa cuisine afin d’augmenter sa capacité de rangement. En atelier, nous avons fabriqué une colonne de cuisine sur mesure composée exclusivement de rangements de type tiroirs et nous avons installé, littéralement glissé, l'élément dans l’espace prévu à cet effet. Ainsi, nous avons pu optimiser un espace trop restreint pour y faire quoique ce soit a priori.

From its English-style conservatory to its wealth of French doors, this impressive family home - at once stately, yet welcoming - ushers the vitality of its premiere urban setting into historically-inspired interiors. Here, soaring ceilings, inlaid floors, and marble-wrapped, walnut-paneled, and mirror-clad walls honor the luxurious traditions of classic European interior architecture. Naturally, symmetry is its muse, evinced through a striking collection of fine furnishings, splendid rugs, art, and accessories - augmented, all, by unexpectedly fresh bursts of color and playfully retro silhouettes. Formal without intimidation -or apology- it personifies the very finest in gracious city living. Photos by Nathan Kirkman http://nathankirkman.com/

A meticulously crafted backyard retreat small plan home designed to redefine urban living. This energy-efficient dwelling unites the principles of sustainable design with eye-catching aesthetics to provide a functional space that's perfect for additional income, guest quarters, or extended family accommodations. Its compact layout aims to increase urban density while contributing to a reduced carbon footprint. The Retreat not only offers you the chance to embrace a greener, more efficient lifestyle but also empowers you with an opportunity to augment your income.

This massive infinity pool takes full advantage of its rugged Muskoka surroundings. Tons upon tons of granite were moved to create this spectacular show of stone and water. A 22-ft tempered glass spill wall, augmented by large slabs of granite, enables the flow of water to create an infinity edge. To appreciate the relative size, the lower catch basin holds the volume of a normal swimming pool. An additional touch of luxury is a large cabana providing a covered lounge area, change room and bathroom. (main pool: 35 x 50, custom free form)