A couple from the Chicago area created a home they can enjoy and reconnect with their fully grown sons and expanding families, to fish and ski. Reclaimed post and beam barn from Vermont as the primary focus with extensions leading to a master suite; garage and artist’s studio. A four bedroom home with ample space for entertaining with surrounding patio with an exterior fireplace Reclaimed board siding; stone and metal roofing

Jim Fuhrmann
Example of a mountain style dining room design in New York

Jim Fuhrmann
Example of a mountain style entryway design in New York

Custom wood-look tile flooring in wide width and narrower creates a base for the modern but warm interior in this living and dining area. Stacked stone, wood accents, black frame windows and white walls complete the space.

Jim Fuhrmann
Rustic exterior home idea in New York

Today’s basements are much more than dark, dingy spaces or rec rooms of years ago. Because homeowners are spending more time in them, basements have evolved into lower-levels with distinctive spaces, complete with stone and marble fireplaces, sitting areas, coffee and wine bars, home theaters, over sized guest suites and bathrooms that rival some of the most luxurious resort accommodations. Gracing the lakeshore of Lake Beulah, this homes lower-level presents a beautiful opening to the deck and offers dynamic lake views. To take advantage of the home’s placement, the homeowner wanted to enhance the lower-level and provide a more rustic feel to match the home’s main level, while making the space more functional for boating equipment and easy access to the pier and lakefront. Jeff Auberger designed a seating area to transform into a theater room with a touch of a button. A hidden screen descends from the ceiling, offering a perfect place to relax after a day on the lake. Our team worked with a local company that supplies reclaimed barn board to add to the decor and finish off the new space. Using salvaged wood from a corn crib located in nearby Delavan, Jeff designed a charming area near the patio door that features two closets behind sliding barn doors and a bench nestled between the closets, providing an ideal spot to hang wet towels and store flip flops after a day of boating. The reclaimed barn board was also incorporated into built-in shelving alongside the fireplace and an accent wall in the updated kitchenette. Lastly the children in this home are fans of the Harry Potter book series, so naturally, there was a Harry Potter themed cupboard under the stairs created. This cozy reading nook features Hogwartz banners and wizarding wands that would amaze any fan of the book series.

Beautful remodel job of the kitchen. Utilizing natural reclaimed barnboard.
Eat-in kitchen - u-shaped light wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling eat-in kitchen idea with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, black appliances, an island and white countertops

Durable bathroom for youngsters. We use textured porcelain tile on the floor, with dark grout, a great combo for safety. Reclaimed, locally sourced barnwood and antique painted pine flooring created both focal point and extra storage. The low counter combined with 5" hidden toe kick step helps children reach the sink with independence. The roman shade is made from water & moisture resistant sunbrella fabric. Michael Eric Berube

Custom-built headboard construction from 100-year-old barnboard with cornice.
Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Cedar Rapids

Jim Fuhrmann
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in New York

Client Reclaimed Douglas Fir wall
Bathroom - small rustic 3/4 dark wood floor bathroom idea in San Diego with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

Custom bootroom with aged wood walls and built in storage. This room is the perfect catch-all for the family's ski gear.
Inspiration for a rustic ceramic tile, gray floor and shiplap wall mudroom remodel with white walls and a dark wood front door

BLDG Workshop was engaged to help well known design and lifestyle blogger Lynne Knowlton of Design the Life You Want to Live entirely revamp the kitchen and main living area of her farmhouse. The outcome is an eclectic blend of rustic elements together with modern details.

Livi Shaw Photography
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Toronto with shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and an island

An electric fireplace is just the ticket for ambiance and the right amount of auxiliary heat for 200 sq. ft.
Bedroom - country loft-style ceramic tile and gray floor bedroom idea with beige walls and a ribbon fireplace

Example of a mountain style kitchen design in Toronto

Josh Ladouceur Photograhphy Tungsten Renovations
Mid-sized mountain style underground cork floor basement photo in Ottawa with gray walls

Rustic half wall to designate home gym from rest of basement. Stone and barn-board match custom bar built on other side of basement. Also the half wall helps make a transition between foyer tile, gym area tile and carpet. Designed by Benjamin Shelley of Paradisaic Building Group Inc.