Stephani Buchman
Mid-sized elegant white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and beige floor alcove shower photo in Toronto with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Vaulted ceilings add great volume to any space. Wood, granite, tile, modern fixtures, and great seating choices create a comfortable and functional look. Everyone will gravitate towards this island!

Alcove shower - contemporary master brown tile ceramic tile alcove shower idea with gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and open cabinets

Steven Marshall
Photo of a small coastal backyard landscaping in Boston with a fire pit.

Marilyn Peryer, Photographer
Mid-sized elegant porcelain tile and beige floor dedicated laundry room photo in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige walls, a stacked washer/dryer and an undermount sink

Inspiration for a huge rustic walk-out basement remodel in Minneapolis with no fireplace

Upon entering this high-rise city kitchen, a sense of stability and balance is created through symmetry. An elongated island complete with a preparation sink at one end and informal seating at the other allows for plenty of usable work and entertaining space. A custom metal hood serves as the focal point

Example of a large tuscan master marble floor, gray floor, double-sink and wainscoting freestanding bathtub design in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, gray countertops and a built-in vanity

Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Boston

Warm grey tones create the backdrop for this cozy living room with a palette of blue and green accents. The painting anchors the room setting a quiet, peaceful mood. John Granen Photography

Example of a mid-sized 1960s formal living room design in New York with orange walls

Builder: Hendel Homes www.hendelhomes.com Architect: Eskuche Associates Photographer: Jon Huelskamp
Elegant patio photo in Minneapolis with no cover

Reach-in closet - small transitional men's carpeted reach-in closet idea in Denver with flat-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry photo in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

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.

John Granen
This is an example of a contemporary side yard garden path in Seattle.

Example of a small beach style master ceramic tile and brown floor alcove shower design in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls and quartz countertops

Photography by Emily Redfield, Styled by Charlotte Safavi, and Wonderful overhead light by Bright on Presidio
Elegant u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island

This is a Classic Greenwich Home, stone & clapboard with exquisite detailing throughout. The brick chimneys stand out as a distinguishing feature on the exterior. Aseries of formal rooms is complemented by a two-story great room and great kitchen. The knotty pine library stand in contrast to the crisp white walls throughout. Abundant sunlight pours through many oversize windows and French doors.