Hive Modular
Inspiration for a modern master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Minneapolis with white walls

The Reserve Tanglewood colonial has the grandeur of a castle: its curved staircase, two story Foyer, optional second front entry and open balcony overlooking the Family Room borrow elements of a noble estate. Upon entering the Foyer, the formal Dining Doom, Powder Room and Study are instantly accessible. Beyond the Foyer, find one large gathering area containing the Family Room, Harvest Room, Sitting Room and Kitchen. Pass through an enormous Mud Hall to access the Garage, Lavatory and separate staircase. The second floor offers tall step up ceilings in both the Owner’s Suite and Owner’s Bath, connected by a private hallway. Three additional Bedrooms, two Bathrooms and an upstairs Laundry are also located on the second floor. An optional covered Loggia with cathedral ceiling is available to complete the regal Reserve Tanglewood Colonial.

By making the dining room an internal space, it becomes possible to create an additional room in the apartment and a den with a built-in media center. The dining room is given a light, airy feel by means of a glass block window which borrows light from the adjacent den. In addition, a mirrored wall reflects a semi-circular soffit to create the sense of a grand, formal dining room.

Chrome shower fixtures and bathroom accessories add a classic look throughout, while a natural teak root bath stool near the tub borrows from the warm wood finish of the vanities. Striking Farrow & Ball wallpaper creates bookend accent walls behind the tub and toilet. As light in the space changes throughout the day, the wallpaper’s subtle metallic pattern takes on changing tones — sometimes warm, sometimes cool — yet always perfectly matched to the serene blue wall paint. A machine-washable Chindi style fringed rug made from recycled denim softens the space, while cozy white bath towels add plush texture throughout.

Today’s kitchen is a place that offers not only food for your stomach, but also “food for your eyes”. The owners of this residence, are sensitive to both of these functions. After the client’s approval to “borrow” a little space (24”D) from their garage was obtained, they received a new Mud Room combined with a “Green lab” for their bonsai-hobby, new entrance to the back yard and a bigger updated kitchen. The small appliances here work like decorative details. The big ones (i.e. 48” refrigerator) are concealed with panels. The contrast cabinet finishes, tile floor, wood ceiling with flashed LED lights converted this kitchen to an enjoyable entertainment space. Guests can rotate here around a custom designed granite island-bar.

This 1920’s bungalow in the Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood had great bones but was in serious need of an update. The space in the rear of the house – which included the master bedroom, kitchen, and rear entry – was jumbled and did not suit the new owner: a successful entrepreneur with modern sensibilities. We were tasked with re-configuring this part of the house and with removing out-of-character interior trim and replacing it with custom casings, baseboards, and moldings. During the course of the work, we discovered an old roof and cabinets which had been covered inside and a structurally unsound beam in the kitchen. The kitchen was demolished and built back fresh, new, modern, and a little larger. A new beam was engineered and hidden in the ceiling. The laundry was relocated to make way for a large master closet. Space was borrowed to enlarge the master bath and create a powder room off the kitchen. New electrical and lighting fixtures throughout were also a feature of the work.

Chrome shower fixtures and bathroom accessories add a classic look throughout, while a natural teak root bath stool near the tub borrows from the warm wood finish of the vanities. Striking Farrow & Ball wallpaper creates bookend accent walls behind the tub and toilet. As light in the space changes throughout the day, the wallpaper’s subtle metallic pattern takes on changing tones — sometimes warm, sometimes cool — yet always perfectly matched to the serene blue wall paint. A machine-washable Chindi style fringed rug made from recycled denim softens the space, while cozy white bath towels add plush texture throughout.

A family of four shares this one full bath on the top floor of an historic Mt. Baker home, and before the renovation, a big clawfoot tub that no one in the family enjoyed showering in took up most of an already tight space. Add in the fact that the homeowners' taste leans modern while their home is solidly tradtitional and our challenge was clear: design a bathroom that allowed a crowd to get ready in the morning and balanced our clients' personal style with what made sense in the context of this older home. The finished bathroom includes a trough sink so two people can be brushing teeth at the same time, a floating vanity with tons of storage, and a shower carved out of space borrowed from an adjacent hallway closet.

Chrome shower fixtures and bathroom accessories add a classic look throughout, while a natural teak root bath stool near the tub borrows from the warm wood finish of the vanities. Striking Farrow & Ball wallpaper creates bookend accent walls behind the tub and toilet. As light in the space changes throughout the day, the wallpaper’s subtle metallic pattern takes on changing tones — sometimes warm, sometimes cool — yet always perfectly matched to the serene blue wall paint. A machine-washable Chindi style fringed rug made from recycled denim softens the space, while cozy white bath towels add plush texture throughout.

A basement without a bathroom became an opportunity to create a relaxing retreat in this Seven Hills, Boulder home. As part of a larger basement conversion, we borrowed space from the attached garage to create extra room for a new bathroom centered around the homeowners’ must-have soaking tub. Blue tile, marble flooring, and a herringbone accent niche give the room its distinctive character. A built-in shower niche and glass-shelved alcove add practical storage and space for personal touches.

Often times, the smallest of spaces prove to be the largest design challenge. Clients desire functional spaces which exude the lush, organic beauty they glimpse at spaces which tend to garner more of the press attention, which usually suggests they are greater in scale. In order for form and function to be joined in spiritual union, we can look to the context of the space in order to garner inspiration. Introducing curved containers into the garden not only minimizes the angular impact of the space and its surrounding vertical neighbors, but borrows from the ebb and flow of the river passing by to the west. The containers vary in height so as to provide an accented and unimpeded view from the inside to the outside. The lush plantings reflect some of the leafy residents of nearby Riverside Park as well as reinforcing the movement of the Hudson as the grasses sway in the breezes high above the street.

Chrome shower fixtures and bathroom accessories add a classic look throughout, while a natural teak root bath stool near the tub borrows from the warm wood finish of the vanities. Striking Farrow & Ball wallpaper creates bookend accent walls behind the tub and toilet. As light in the space changes throughout the day, the wallpaper’s subtle metallic pattern takes on changing tones — sometimes warm, sometimes cool — yet always perfectly matched to the serene blue wall paint. A machine-washable Chindi style fringed rug made from recycled denim softens the space, while cozy white bath towels add plush texture throughout.

Space was borrowed from an adjoining room to create this unique shower room complete with a ceiling mount railhead, handheld shower head, and deep soaking tub which is accessed by a frosted glass barn door. The rest of this boys bathroom includes a separate water closet and vanity area with double sinks.

Today’s kitchen is a place that offers not only food for your stomach, but also “food for your eyes”. The owners of this residence, are sensitive to both of these functions. After the client’s approval to “borrow” a little space (24”D) from their garage was obtained, they received a new Mud Room combined with a “Green lab” for their bonsai-hobby, new entrance to the back yard and a bigger updated kitchen. The small appliances here work like decorative details. The big ones (i.e. 48” refrigerator) are concealed with panels. The contrast cabinet finishes, tile floor, wood ceiling with flashed LED lights converted this kitchen to an enjoyable entertainment space. Guests can rotate here around a custom designed granite island-bar.

Reagan Wood
Inspiration for a scandinavian home design remodel in New York

We moved furniture into a cohesive group and added artwork. Two end tables placed together serve as coffee table. Realtor wanted to stage this Sea Pines villa. The home had been with two previous realtors with no results. When this Realtor took the listing, she told the owner that 90% of buyers start their search on the internet. Unfortunately, your place does not look "inviting but rather stark & cold in its present state so it's being passed over". That's when she called me for advice...we moved existing furniture around, borrowed some artwork, created a coffee table with two smaller tables. Added a little color with pillows & towels. The owner's only out of pocket cost for two wicker end tables and a wicker etagere was less than $200. The end result was that the place sold within two weeks of it hitting the market!

The original house which was located here had been in the family for several decades, used as a summer house and then altered to have another rental unit below. A family member then took on the task of renovating this house, originally the design process included saving the existing building due to location issues, however it was then allowed to be built completely new which then put it under new guidelines to raise it out of any potential high water zones. The new house borrowed the compact gambrel roof lines from the original Beach bungalow. However this historic family home took advantage of all views and solar exposure. The new layout features a one story, 3 bedroom unit on the garden level with a 2 story, 3 bedroom unit above it so all the relatives can stay together. The goal was to provide a flexible and energy efficient design with ample light and cross ventilation for all bedrooms.

Saturday, August 8, 11:00am to 12:30pm | Englewood | Pondbank House by Herb Schaal, FASLA, with architect Don Ruggles of Ruggles Mabe Terrell Architecture, landscape contractor Philip Steinhauer of Designscapes, and general contractor Jeff Barnett of J.K. Barnett, Ltd. In keeping with the grand Palladian architectural style of the Pondbank House, the landscape architect has created an impressive series of complementary Mediterranean garden spaces using local stone for terracing and High Plains adapted plants. In addition to a kitchen and cutting garden and diverse planting schemes featuring over 250 species, there are many delightful pieces of garden art and creative garden details. Decorative fountain walls distribute roof and storm drainage to terraced plantings. An infinity lawn edge creates a “ha-ha” effect from the pool terrace to the borrowed landscape in the distance. A lovely moon gate leads to a secluded Japanese-style spa garden, an “aromabo” for contemplative relaxation and outdoor aromatherapy. And a shallow water basin in the strolling garden is positioned to reflect the rising moon. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Interior by Pillar 3 Design Mural by Pillar 3 Design Custom bed by Pillar 3 Design and Garrett Stovall Photo by Brian Wilson