Cody Lere

Cody Lere

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2016 Houzz
Example of an eclectic exterior home design in New Orleans

In this backyard space, the design challenge was to bring the essence of the California Mountains to Redondo Beach. As this client is an avid outdoorsman, he wanted to bring the a feel of the Sierra Nevada mountains, his happy place, home to create his very own backyard mountain retreat. Our team sourced materials that one would find in the mountains of California whilst keeping a lounge feel in mind for the secondary design criteria, a retreat. In this retreat, we created four distinct areas: the lounging area with covered pergola, fire pit area with built-in seating bench and overhead trellis complete with carnival lighting, central waterfall, and barbeque area with picnic table and overhead carnival lighting. We built a 10” x 10” rugged pergola was built out of sustainably sourced pine. The massive posts feel as though large pine trees were harvested right out of the California Mountains and crafted right on-site. The pergola was built with a retractable shade cloth so the sun can be let in for warmth in open during the colder months. The pergola and the other hard-scaped areas in the backyard were covered with a mix of gray granite and charcoal pavers. This color selection is reminiscent of the colors in California granite. Walking north from the pergola toward the fire pit area there is a mass planting of deer grasses, assortment of ferns and California coffee berries planted to mimic California Chaparral. At the other edge of this chaparral garden, sits the Cresta Boulder fire pit. Boulders were used to create this fire pit to harness the feeling of being outdoors in the wilderness. The boulders were locally sourced out of the Sierra Nevada mountain range for authenticity. In order to frame the space we installed a trellis and off the trellis runs carnival lights for night time parties. Just beyond the fire pit sits a granite boulder water fall. The waterfall is placed so that wherever you are in the yard you can see and hear the tranquil sounds of the babbling water as it circulates and recycles. The barbeque area is nestled against the backdrop of a dark green fernleaf podocarpus hedge. During the day, birds and butterflies traverse the native foliage and at night the sounds of the fire pit dance in harmony with the gentle sounds of water falling down granite pebbles making this backyard a true retreat from the chaotic noise of the city.

Cody Lere

looking across the island into the dining room
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped vinyl floor and multicolored floor eat-in kitchen remodel with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, black appliances and an island

Cody Lere

Cody Lere

Cody Lere

The chartreuse & pink flamed night stand had been a mutli-generational family hand-me-down that needed a fun makeover. The ladder behind it is a carnival rail that one day will become a headboard. Featured in 'My Houzz' photo: Rikki Synder

This kitchen has a contrasting island finished with a Toffee stain with Van Dyke Glaze finish. The perimeter is finished with a Warm White paint and Warm Stone glaze. We also created a built in pantry in a nook area.

Garage converted to a game room
Mid-sized beach style attached two-car family room photo in New York

Miao Long
Living room - small modern open concept light wood floor living room idea in Sydney with gray walls and a tv stand

Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Pecan Door Style: Federal Square Countertop: Laminate, Ultra Form edge, Coved backsplash, Autumn Carnival color

Cabinet Brand: Haas Lifestyle Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Whip Cream Door Style: Liberty Square Countertop: Laminate, Modern Style, Autumn Carnival

AFTER Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Pecan Door Style: Shakertown V Counter tops: Laminate, Amore edge, 3" coved back splash, Summer Carnival color

Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Hickory Cabinet Finish: Caraway Door Style: Federal Square, Classic Edge Countertop: Laminate, Summer Carnival Color

This large gated estate includes one of the original Ross cottages that served as a summer home for people escaping San Francisco's fog. We took the main residence built in 1941 and updated it to the current standards of 2020 while keeping the cottage as a guest house. A massive remodel in 1995 created a classic white kitchen. To add color and whimsy, we installed window treatments fabricated from a Josef Frank citrus print combined with modern furnishings. Throughout the interiors, foliate and floral patterned fabrics and wall coverings blur the inside and outside worlds.

AFTER Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Pecan Door Style: Shakertown V Counter tops: Laminate, Amore edge, 3" coved back splash, Summer Carnival color