The owners of this property had been away from the Bay Area for many years, and looked forward to returning to an elegant mid-century modern house. The one they bought was anything but that. Faced with a “remuddled” kitchen from one decade, a haphazard bedroom / family room addition from another, and an otherwise disjointed and generally run-down mid-century modern house, the owners asked Klopf Architecture and Envision Landscape Studio to re-imagine this house and property as a unified, flowing, sophisticated, warm, modern indoor / outdoor living space for a family of five. Opening up the spaces internally and from inside to out was the first order of business. The formerly disjointed eat-in kitchen with 7 foot high ceilings were opened up to the living room, re-oriented, and replaced with a spacious cook's kitchen complete with a row of skylights bringing light into the space. Adjacent the living room wall was completely opened up with La Cantina folding door system, connecting the interior living space to a new wood deck that acts as a continuation of the wood floor. People can flow from kitchen to the living / dining room and the deck seamlessly, making the main entertainment space feel at once unified and complete, and at the same time open and limitless. Klopf opened up the bedroom with a large sliding panel, and turned what was once a large walk-in closet into an office area, again with a large sliding panel. The master bathroom has high windows all along one wall to bring in light, and a large wet room area for the shower and tub. The dark, solid roof structure over the patio was replaced with an open trellis that allows plenty of light, brightening the new deck area as well as the interior of the house. All the materials of the house were replaced, apart from the framing and the ceiling boards. This allowed Klopf to unify the materials from space to space, running the same wood flooring throughout, using the same paint colors, and generally creating a consistent look from room to room. Located in Lafayette, CA this remodeled single-family house is 3,363 square foot, 4 bedroom, and 3.5 bathroom. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Jackie Detamore, and Jeffrey Prose Landscape Design: Envision Landscape Studio Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Kasten Builders Photography ©2015 Mariko Reed Staging: The Design Shop Location: Lafayette, CA Year completed: 2014

Example of a small transitional built-in desk study room design in Austin with multicolored walls

Chris Leschinsky
Bedroom - mid-sized french country master medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in San Luis Obispo with white walls, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace

Bathroom in Lexington Ave | Room Type: Primary Bathroom (Master Bath Remodel) | Project Name: Lexington Ave | Key Feature: A modern, luxury bathroom with a subtle boho influence, featuring unique tile placement, statement lighting, and layered materials that create visual interest in a compact footprint. Challenge: The client wanted a full bathroom transformation while keeping all plumbing in its existing locations to minimize renovation costs, requiring creative design solutions within structural limitations. Solution: The design team reimagined the space by introducing updated finishes, distinctive tile layouts, wallpaper, and statement lighting to elevate the bathroom while working within the existing layout. The project was executed entirely remotely, demonstrating a seamless virtual design process. Materials: Bedrosians tile, Thibaut wallpaper, Arteriors lighting, Kohler plumbing fixtures, Jaipur Living rugs, Made Goods bath mirrors, and Bungalow5 bath stool. Budget: Not specified Timeline: Completed April 2021.

As seen by the flawlessly matched wood paneling in this project, Terra Summer pergolas are available in a variety of colours to align with a modern backdrop, and custom colors are available upon request. Our pergolas can also be equipped with heat panels and LED lighting integrated into the structure, making this an ideal area for relaxation in the evenings and inviting you to unwind from a long busy day in your favourite spot.

A busy Redwood City family wanted a space to enjoy their family and friends and this Napa Style outdoor living space is exactly what they had in mind. Bernard Andre Photography Bernard Andre Photography

Felix Sanchez
Large country formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Houston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

A property stranded for five years after a succession of failed contractors left the structure unsafe with unlawful and defective works throughout. Full independent structural assessment and remediation plan All defective works removed and rebuilt to correct specification Structural completion under engineering sign-off and building regulations Full fit-out and CasaVera bespoke interior package installed throughout

A property stranded for five years after a succession of failed contractors left the structure unsafe with unlawful and defective works throughout. Full independent structural assessment and remediation plan All defective works removed and rebuilt to correct specification Structural completion under engineering sign-off and building regulations Full fit-out and CasaVera bespoke interior package installed throughout

A property stranded for five years after a succession of failed contractors left the structure unsafe with unlawful and defective works throughout. Full independent structural assessment and remediation plan All defective works removed and rebuilt to correct specification Structural completion under engineering sign-off and building regulations Full fit-out and CasaVera bespoke interior package installed throughout

A property stranded for five years after a succession of failed contractors left the structure unsafe with unlawful and defective works throughout. Full independent structural assessment and remediation plan All defective works removed and rebuilt to correct specification Structural completion under engineering sign-off and building regulations Full fit-out and CasaVera bespoke interior package installed throughout

Are you looking for a contractor to install shade sails in MA? They come in unique designs & are crafted to last. Our commercial shade structures protect from the harmful UV rays and can withstand wind and storms. Commercial business owners throughout the country use shade structures as awnings and canopies to protect their clients from the sun. Shade structures offer architectural beauty and are custom designed for your commercial building with many colors and layouts to choose from. Sunshades are great for commercial outdoor use for children play areas in apartments, pools, medical centers, casinos, zoos, restaurants, resorts, schools, municipal court buildings, and more. Interested? We offer free estimates and can advise on what would work best for your space.

The glass doors disappear to create a welcoming indoor-outdoor lounge space adjacent the pool area.
Large trendy patio photo in San Francisco with a roof extension and a pergola

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in Miami with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, wood countertops, recessed-panel cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and brown countertops

A property stranded for five years after a succession of failed contractors left the structure unsafe with unlawful and defective works throughout. Full independent structural assessment and remediation plan All defective works removed and rebuilt to correct specification Structural completion under engineering sign-off and building regulations Full fit-out and CasaVera bespoke interior package installed throughout

A property stranded for five years after a succession of failed contractors left the structure unsafe with unlawful and defective works throughout. Full independent structural assessment and remediation plan All defective works removed and rebuilt to correct specification Structural completion under engineering sign-off and building regulations Full fit-out and CasaVera bespoke interior package installed throughout

A property stranded for five years after a succession of failed contractors left the structure unsafe with unlawful and defective works throughout. Full independent structural assessment and remediation plan All defective works removed and rebuilt to correct specification Structural completion under engineering sign-off and building regulations Full fit-out and CasaVera bespoke interior package installed throughout