Inspiration for a contemporary backyard concrete paver formal garden in Seattle.

James Maidhof Photography
Craftsman exterior home idea in Kansas City

Our mission was to gift Bellevue with classic, natural and timeless style while setting it up with impressive functionality so that it was ready to be an entertaining-friendly home they needed it to be. Mission accepted! Our clients’ vision was clear: They wanted the focal point of every space to be the view of Oakland while making it cozy and infusing the space with color. We carefully selected a neutral color palette and balanced it with pops of color, unique greenery and personal touches to bring our clients’ vision of a stylish modern and casual vibes to life.

Vicenza Grigio Limestone
Large beach style backyard concrete paver patio photo with no cover

Walk-in shower - mid-sized traditional 3/4 beige tile and mosaic tile dark wood floor walk-in shower idea in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, a vessel sink and marble countertops

Jason Varney
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Philadelphia

Plumbing - Ferguson Showrooms Sink - efaucets Countertops - Uni Marbleinc Backsplash - Walker Zanger Hardware - Schoolhouse
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in San Francisco

New custom beach home in the Golden Hills of Hermosa Beach, California, melding a modern sensibility in concept, plan and flow w/ traditional design aesthetic elements and detailing.

This lake front home features a large entertaining kitchen where family and friends often gather. The cabinets are the Greyhound finish in the Lacunar door style from Grabill Cabinetry. The perimeter cabinets and backsplash are Cambria in their Whitehall finish. The island features a wood top from Grothouse in their Rift White Oak in a Slate finish. Photos: M-Buck Studio

A modern boho living room makeover in Boston. Budget friendly finds make up this small living, open floor plan space. Blue velvet sofa and gold accents. Design by Postbox Designs via Online Interior Design for Sonder.

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside. Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids. We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine. We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden. The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture. The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

We started with a blank slate on this basement project where our only obstacles were exposed steel support columns, existing plumbing risers from the concrete slab, and dropped soffits concealing ductwork on the ceiling. It had the advantage of tall ceilings, an existing egress window, and a sliding door leading to a newly constructed patio. This family of five loves the beach and frequents summer beach resorts in the Northeast. Bringing that aesthetic home to enjoy all year long was the inspiration for the décor, as well as creating a family-friendly space for entertaining. Wish list items included room for a billiard table, wet bar, game table, family room, guest bedroom, full bathroom, space for a treadmill and closed storage. The existing structural elements helped to define how best to organize the basement. For instance, we knew we wanted to connect the bar area and billiards table with the patio in order to create an indoor/outdoor entertaining space. It made sense to use the egress window for the guest bedroom for both safety and natural light. The bedroom also would be adjacent to the plumbing risers for easy access to the new bathroom. Since the primary focus of the family room would be for TV viewing, natural light did not need to filter into that space. We made sure to hide the columns inside of newly constructed walls and dropped additional soffits where needed to make the ceiling mechanicals feel less random. In addition to the beach vibe, the homeowner has valuable sports memorabilia that was to be prominently displayed including two seats from the original Yankee stadium. For a coastal feel, shiplap is used on two walls of the family room area. In the bathroom shiplap is used again in a more creative way using wood grain white porcelain tile as the horizontal shiplap “wood”. We connected the tile horizontally with vertical white grout joints and mimicked the horizontal shadow line with dark grey grout. At first glance it looks like we wrapped the shower with real wood shiplap. Materials including a blue and white patterned floor, blue penny tiles and a natural wood vanity checked the list for that seaside feel. A large reclaimed wood door on an exposed sliding barn track separates the family room from the game room where reclaimed beams are punctuated with cable lighting. Cabinetry and a beverage refrigerator are tucked behind the rolling bar cabinet (that doubles as a Blackjack table!). A TV and upright video arcade machine round-out the entertainment in the room. Bar stools, two rotating club chairs, and large square poufs along with the Yankee Stadium seats provide fun places to sit while having a drink, watching billiards or a game on the TV. Signed baseballs can be found behind the bar, adjacent to the billiard table, and on specially designed display shelves next to the poker table in the family room. Thoughtful touches like the surfboards, signage, photographs and accessories make a visitor feel like they are on vacation at a well-appointed beach resort without being cliché.

Detail of French-inspired decorative iron finials, gracing a formal silk drapery window treatment. Photography courtesy of Ted Glasoe
Inspiration for a large timeless medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room remodel in Chicago with red walls and no fireplace

The perfect balance between present and future. The Filoantis kitchen reinterprets the archetype of the traditional kitchen in a very modern key. Not by chance is enriched with prestigious and eco-friendly materials, the National Walnut Wood, Rovere materia and Ecomalta in many shades. Different finishes, all deeply researched, which can live separately or combined in order to give birth to elegant visual effects.

Photographer - Jim Cottingham This kitchen has a clean and crisp look. With soft tones of white shaker cabinets, Colonial cream granite and beveled edge Carrara marble subway tile. Set agents the contrasting strong tones of the dark hand scraped maple flooring and the oiled rubbed bronze fixtures and hardware. It provides a nice balance with a relaxed and welcome feel with it open floor plan.

Mid-sized elegant wooden u-shaped staircase photo in San Francisco with wooden risers

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Houston

In addition to the fire pit and seating area, the island is home to lush palm trees to provide the tropical feel that the homeowners wanted for their oasis. A gas tiki torch can also be seen providing a hint of what is to come when the sun begins to set.

Our clients sought a welcoming remodel for their new home, balancing family and friends, even their cat companions. Durable materials and a neutral design palette ensure comfort, creating a perfect space for everyday living and entertaining. This home office exudes modern refinement. A sleek table paired with a comfortable office chair beckons productivity. Functional storage solutions keep the space organized while striking artwork adds a touch of elegance.