Surprise 2 Bedroom Makeover In A Day!! Parents wanted to surprise their kids with a remodeled room as a Christmas gift. Their parents asked for some specific: · It had to be a surprise—we just have one day to keep them out of the house, · Stay on low budget—under $1,000 for each room, · Provide enough space for their trophies, · Have a “homework” area, · Each room should not be too different from the other to avoid conflict between them, · Fix the poor illumination on the rooms, Our young clients Santiago (13 yrs.) and Matias (10 yrs.) are two vibrant and close brothers, who love red color and taekwondo. Our solution: Maximize space, making storage more efficient, while brightening the room with color, and keeping it versatile so over time our young clients could include their own taste and personality on the rooms.

This house is set on a sunny natural plateau, sheltered from the wind and enjoys magnificent views of Sutton Mounts and Echo. The layout of the house integrates harmoniously with the surrounding forest, opening to nature through large expanses of glass and terraces that connect the living spaces to the forest. A long roof shelters the house, its deep eaves acting as a sunshade and defining protected outside spaces. The wide south and east terraces, close to ground level, bring the house into contact with its site and enjoy lots of sunshine. A screen porch is strategically located to avoid blocking the primary views and provides access to the forest. The living living spaces are arranged in an open layout under a ceiling ceiling that reaches 12 feet in height, yet more intimate spaces such as the fireplace alcove modulate the spaces between the higher volumes. The construction will achieve Novoclimat certification and integrates among other things a radiant floor fed by a geothermal heating system. This project was completed in collaboration with engineers and Construction Boivin.

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Custom screen porch features a cozy stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and vinyl 4-track windows. A flagstone walkway wraps around the porch, leading to the front of the home. ~Mokena, IL http://chicagoland.archadeck.com/

Designer: RG Design Studio Inc. GC: Westmark Construction Photography: Janis Nicolay
Trendy galley porcelain tile and gray floor utility room photo in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Dark cherry cabinets juxtaposed with an fully glass shower and modern light fixtures make this a truly transitional bath design. (We count call it eclectic also!) Great storage, a make-up/dressing station and a wonderful whirlpool tub complete the space. Because the tub is adjacent to an outside wall, we were able to have the equipment access outside and avoid unsightly access panels. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Andover

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This house west of Boston was originally designed in 1958 by the great New England modernist, Henry Hoover. He built his own modern home in Lincoln in 1937, the year before the German émigré Walter Gropius built his own world famous house only a few miles away. By the time this 1958 house was built, Hoover had matured as an architect; sensitively adapting the house to the land and incorporating the clients wish to recreate the indoor-outdoor vibe of their previous home in Hawaii. The house is beautifully nestled into its site. The slope of the roof perfectly matches the natural slope of the land. The levels of the house delicately step down the hill avoiding the granite ledge below. The entry stairs also follow the natural grade to an entry hall that is on a mid level between the upper main public rooms and bedrooms below. The living spaces feature a south- facing shed roof that brings the sun deep in to the home. Collaborating closely with the homeowner and general contractor, we freshened up the house by adding radiant heat under the new purple/green natural cleft slate floor. The original interior and exterior Douglas fir walls were stripped and refinished. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

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A close up look at walnut shelves that add character to the modern style cabinetry and hardware. Photos by Chris Veith.
Example of a mid-sized 1960s l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen pantry design in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and quartzite countertops

Surprise 2 Bedroom Makeover In A Day!! Parents wanted to surprise their kids with a remodeled room as a Christmas gift. Their parents asked for some specific: · It had to be a surprise—we just have one day to keep them out of the house, · Stay on low budget—under $1,000 for each room, · Provide enough space for their trophies, · Have a “homework” area, · Each room should not be too different from the other to avoid conflict between them, · Fix the poor illumination on the rooms, Our young clients Santiago (13 yrs.) and Matias (10 yrs.) are two vibrant and close brothers, who love red color and taekwondo. Our solution: Maximize space, making storage more efficient, while brightening the room with color, and keeping it versatile so over time our young clients could include their own taste and personality on the rooms.

What our clients needed: • Create a garden folly that doubles as a well-built shed for crafts and storage. • Size the structure large enough for comfortable storage without dominating the garden. • Discreetly locate the shed in the far corner of the rear yard while maintaining existing trees. • Ensure that the structure is protected from the weather and carefully detailed to deter access of wildlife and rodents. FUNCTION • Construct the shed slab close to grade to permit easy access for bicycle storage, while building shed walls above grade to ensure against termites and dryrot. • Install a French door and operable casement windows to admit plenty of daylight and provide views to the garden. • Include rugged built-in work bench, shelves, bike racks and tool storage for a rustic well-organized and efficient space. • Incorporate GFIC electrical service for safe access to power at this distant corner of the yard. • Position energy-efficient interior lighting to ensure space can be used year-round. • Switch control of exterior light from house and from shed for ease of command. AESTHETICS • Design and detail the shed to coordinate with the Arts and Crafts style house. • Include an arbor for future flowering vines, further softening the shed’s garden presence. • Simple and rustic interior surfaces ensure that the space is easy to clean. • Create an aged and softly weathered appearance, and protect the exterior siding by finishing the cedar with a custom-colored semi-transparent stain. INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION • Factory-built components were pre-assembled to allow for a speedy assembly and for a shorter on-site construction schedule. • Each component was easily transported through the yard without disturbing garden features. • Decorative exterior trim frames the door and windows, while a simpler trim is used inside the unadorned shed. OBSTACLE OVERCOME • The structure is located in the corner of the yard to avoid disturbance of a curly willow tree. • The low-profile structure is positioned close to property lines while staying beneath the allowable daylight plane for structures. • To comply with daylight plane close to fence, the roof form combines hip and gable forms, with door located at gable end. • The height of the modest interior is maximized, without exceeding the allowable building height. CRAFTSMANSHIP • The concrete slab was precisely formed and finished for ease of shed assembly before the factory-built components were delivered to site. • Precision planning meant the pre-framed door fit exactly between raised concrete curb.

This house west of Boston was originally designed in 1958 by the great New England modernist, Henry Hoover. He built his own modern home in Lincoln in 1937, the year before the German émigré Walter Gropius built his own world famous house only a few miles away. By the time this 1958 house was built, Hoover had matured as an architect; sensitively adapting the house to the land and incorporating the clients wish to recreate the indoor-outdoor vibe of their previous home in Hawaii. The house is beautifully nestled into its site. The slope of the roof perfectly matches the natural slope of the land. The levels of the house delicately step down the hill avoiding the granite ledge below. The entry stairs also follow the natural grade to an entry hall that is on a mid level between the upper main public rooms and bedrooms below. The living spaces feature a south- facing shed roof that brings the sun deep in to the home. Collaborating closely with the homeowner and general contractor, we freshened up the house by adding radiant heat under the new purple/green natural cleft slate floor. The original interior and exterior Douglas fir walls were stripped and refinished. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Transitional Kitchen with Quartzite Island.
Example of a large transitional l-shaped light wood floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops, an undermount sink and subway tile backsplash

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Inspiration for a large modern master gray tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

This vast and open kitchen showcases the great match of a white shaker cabinets with Raven caeser stone quartz counter and the island made of gray shaker cabinets with white Carrara marble counter. To tie the two of them together we have used 6x3 tumbled white Carrara back-splash tile in a staggered layout with a center mosaic deco area above the Range unit. To give it the additional modern feel you have the stainless steel appliances such as a Sub-zero build-in fridge, the range unit and the large stainless steel pendant lights.

Savona Queen Vertical Murphy Wall Bed with 2 Vertical Face Trims – 66”w x 87”h x 17”d (Flip Down Legs with 2 Nickel Bar Handles) - Fits up to 10" thick mattress to avoid rubbing-6 3/4" Notch for Baseboard-Beveled edge on trim-Headboard with ledge Fold Down Desk on Face of Wall Bed - Closed on Bed-26”w x 40”h Opened - 36-38”w x 24”d LED Task Light Kit for Top of Bed Cabinet 2 Round 1 1/4" Lights, On/Off Switch, Transformer and 1 Extension 1 1/2" Round Dual USB Plug Shown in Custom Soft Pearl on Oak

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Orange County

Long corridor beside the staircase is fully utilized with a continuous floor-to-ceiling matte dark grey handleless cabinet system. Partial sections are reserved as hollow open display grids for placing decorative artwork and ornaments, most area adopts seamless push-to-open closed cabinet doors to conceal large quantities of household sundries, luggage and seasonal supplies. Large panoramic floor-to-ceiling window at the end of the corridor frames distant Mediterranean sea and mountain landscape, natural light penetrates into the cabinet area to avoid narrow corridor dimness, the cabinet material is treated with anti-ultraviolet coating to prevent discoloration from strong Spanish sunlight.