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Embarking on the design journey of Wabi Sabi Refuge, I immersed myself in the profound quest for tranquility and harmony. This project became a testament to the pursuit of a tranquil haven that stirs a deep sense of calm within. Guided by the essence of wabi-sabi, my intention was to curate Wabi Sabi Refuge as a sacred space that nurtures an ethereal atmosphere, summoning a sincere connection with the surrounding world. Deliberate choices of muted hues and minimalist elements foster an environment of uncluttered serenity, encouraging introspection and contemplation. Embracing the innate imperfections and distinctive qualities of the carefully selected materials and objects added an exquisite touch of organic allure, instilling an authentic reverence for the beauty inherent in nature's creations. Wabi Sabi Refuge serves as a sanctuary, an evocative invitation for visitors to embrace the sublime simplicity, find solace in the imperfect, and uncover the profound and tranquil beauty that wabi-sabi unveils.

This pool project embraces minimalism and timeless elegance with Snow White porcelain surfaces that evoke purity and calm. The pristine white finish enhances the villa’s architectural lines, reflecting light to create an airy, serene ambiance. Durable and easy to maintain, the porcelain materials offer both visual luxury and practical performance — slip resistant and built for long-lasting beauty. Designed to be a refined outdoor retreat, this pool merges simplicity and sophistication into a stunning centerpiece.

This pool project embraces minimalism and timeless elegance with Snow White porcelain surfaces that evoke purity and calm. The pristine white finish enhances the villa’s architectural lines, reflecting light to create an airy, serene ambiance. Durable and easy to maintain, the porcelain materials offer both visual luxury and practical performance — slip resistant and built for long-lasting beauty. Designed to be a refined outdoor retreat, this pool merges simplicity and sophistication into a stunning centerpiece.
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A warm minimalist design that embraces the latest solar technology and smart home features- creating the perfect dwelling for a growing family that works from home and enjoys river front living

This pool project embraces minimalism and timeless elegance with Snow White porcelain surfaces that evoke purity and calm. The pristine white finish enhances the villa’s architectural lines, reflecting light to create an airy, serene ambiance. Durable and easy to maintain, the porcelain materials offer both visual luxury and practical performance — slip resistant and built for long-lasting beauty. Designed to be a refined outdoor retreat, this pool merges simplicity and sophistication into a stunning centerpiece.

Located in Whitefish, Montana near one of our nation’s most beautiful national parks, Glacier National Park, Great Northern Lodge was designed and constructed with a grandeur and timelessness that is rarely found in much of today’s fast paced construction practices. Influenced by the solid stacked masonry constructed for Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Great Northern Lodge uniquely exemplifies Parkitecture style masonry. The owner had made a commitment to quality at the onset of the project and was adamant about designating stone as the most dominant material. The criteria for the stone selection was to be an indigenous stone that replicated the unique, maroon colored Sperry Chalet stone accompanied by a masculine scale. Great Northern Lodge incorporates centuries of gained knowledge on masonry construction with modern design and construction capabilities and will stand as one of northern Montana’s most distinguished structures for centuries to come.

Our West Montrose project features a living room, master bathroom, and kid's bathroom renovation.
This ensuite was designed to exude a calmness, embracing colours and textures of nature. The green shiplap creates a warm alcove for the freestanding tub and compliments the beautiful brass hardware. We finished the walls with a soft grey roman clay finish that gives a warm feeling to the space. The shower arch is another feature that elevates the walk-in shower and highlights the beautiful marble mosaic tiles.

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Our West Montrose project features a living room, master bathroom, and kid's bathroom renovation.
This ensuite was designed to exude a calmness, embracing colours and textures of nature. The green shiplap creates a warm alcove for the freestanding tub and compliments the beautiful brass hardware. We finished the walls with a soft grey roman clay finish that gives a warm feeling to the space. The shower arch is another feature that elevates the walk-in shower and highlights the beautiful marble mosaic tiles.

Our West Montrose project features a living room, master bathroom, and kid's bathroom renovation.
This ensuite was designed to exude a calmness, embracing colours and textures of nature. The green shiplap creates a warm alcove for the freestanding tub and compliments the beautiful brass hardware. We finished the walls with a soft grey roman clay finish that gives a warm feeling to the space. The shower arch is another feature that elevates the walk-in shower and highlights the beautiful marble mosaic tiles.

Our West Montrose project features a living room, master bathroom, and kid's bathroom renovation.
This ensuite was designed to exude a calmness, embracing colours and textures of nature. The green shiplap creates a warm alcove for the freestanding tub and compliments the beautiful brass hardware. We finished the walls with a soft grey roman clay finish that gives a warm feeling to the space. The shower arch is another feature that elevates the walk-in shower and highlights the beautiful marble mosaic tiles.

A minimalist dining room embraces California casual style with a serene palette, natural wood elements, woven wishbone chairs, and a handwoven pendant light, creating a calming, nature-inspired retreat perfect for modern living. You can use it for a meeting room design as well.

Designed by Joel Lilliquist, Interior Designer Allied Member ASID
Bedroom - mid-sized coastal master carpeted bedroom idea in Phoenix with gray walls
Bedroom - mid-sized coastal master carpeted bedroom idea in Phoenix with gray walls

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year.
The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks.
We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids.
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Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena.
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With adjacent neighbors within a fairly dense section of Paradise Valley, Arizona, C.P. Drewett sought to provide a tranquil retreat for a new-to-the-Valley surgeon and his family who were seeking the modernism they loved though had never lived in. With a goal of consuming all possible site lines and views while maintaining autonomy, a portion of the house — including the entry, office, and master bedroom wing — is subterranean. This subterranean nature of the home provides interior grandeur for guests but offers a welcoming and humble approach, fully satisfying the clients requests.
While the lot has an east-west orientation, the home was designed to capture mainly north and south light which is more desirable and soothing. The architecture’s interior loftiness is created with overlapping, undulating planes of plaster, glass, and steel. The woven nature of horizontal planes throughout the living spaces provides an uplifting sense, inviting a symphony of light to enter the space. The more voluminous public spaces are comprised of stone-clad massing elements which convert into a desert pavilion embracing the outdoor spaces. Every room opens to exterior spaces providing a dramatic embrace of home to natural environment.
Grand Award winner for Best Interior Design of a Custom Home
The material palette began with a rich, tonal, large-format Quartzite stone cladding. The stone’s tones gaveforth the rest of the material palette including a champagne-colored metal fascia, a tonal stucco system, and ceilings clad with hemlock, a tight-grained but softer wood that was tonally perfect with the rest of the materials. The interior case goods and wood-wrapped openings further contribute to the tonal harmony of architecture and materials.
Grand Award Winner for Best Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home This award-winning project was recognized at the 2020 Gold Nugget Awards with two Grand Awards, one for Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home, and another for Best Interior Design of a One of a Kind or Custom Home.
At the 2020 Design Excellence Awards and Gala presented by ASID AZ North, Ownby Design received five awards for Tonal Harmony. The project was recognized for 1st place – Bathroom; 3rd place – Furniture; 1st place – Kitchen; 1st place – Outdoor Living; and 2nd place – Residence over 6,000 square ft. Congratulations to Claire Ownby, Kalysha Manzo, and the entire Ownby Design team.
Tonal Harmony was also featured on the cover of the July/August 2020 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design and received a 14-page editorial feature entitled “A Place in the Sun” within the magazine.

Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Portland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface countertops and an island

Interior design project in Arboleda Monterrey. The design aims to create a space sheltering and nurturing a new family. It was important to create a timeless feel, the client wanted the space to be both, elegant and yet kid friendly. We designed bespoke furniture through out the apartment, unifying each space. The warm material pallette embraces you from the moment you open the front door.
Square footage: 2,690.98 ft2Status: Built project
Year: 2019
Phorography: Aldo C. Gracia

This West Hollywood residence, designed and completed by HENNE Creative in 2025, embraces an earthy and soothing palette shaped by texture, light, and natural materials. Our objective was to create a timeless sanctuary that feels rooted, calm, and effortlessly elegant. The arched built-ins, layered textiles, and custom wood furnishings form a cohesive dialogue between architecture and atmosphere.
Every design element was handpicked to balance tranquility with tactile richness. Through careful spatial planning and detailed styling, we crafted a space that invites slowness, stillness, and introspection, a home to be experienced, not just lived in.

This bathroom remodel embraces a light and airy aesthetic, combining a soft neutral palette with high-end materials and layered textures. Clean lines and thoughtful design details create a space that feels both modern and timeless.
A mix of natural stone, refined metal accents, and custom finishes adds depth and visual interest, while maintaining a cohesive and calming atmosphere. Every element was carefully selected to enhance both form and function, resulting in a space that feels elevated yet effortless.

Designed as a peaceful retreat, the primary bedroom embraces natural light, soft textures, and a restrained material palette to create a calm and restorative atmosphere. The space reflects the home's coastal character through timeless simplicity and understated elegance.
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