The casual aesthetic of new traditional styling is showcased in custom cast aluminum designs, featuring remarkable hand craftsmanship and exceptional custom finishes. Styling highlights the classic quatre foil design, an interlocking x-pattern, and laced ribbon tops. The primary finish blends a deep umber coloration with soft gold undertones, while a custom tortoise shell finish takes the look to an entirely new level. Create an outdoor living space that inspires, with the relaxed signature style of Tommy Bahama.

About This Project: This custom-built Davis Islands new construction by Waterstone City Homes is a masterpiece and features 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths with beautiful detail work done throughout. For example, the main level features a full guest suite, an office, a stunning formal dining room, and a great room that opens to the kitchen and casual dining area. The gourmet kitchen has an eye-catching large island, Carrara marble countertops, under cabinet lighting and top of the line appliances like Wolfe range & coffee system, Sub Zero refrigerator and wine fridge. Moreover, the great room has plenty of natural light streaming in from accordion sliders, which opens up to a large covered lanai with wood tongue & groove ceiling for added character, professional outdoor kitchen with all the amenities needed for hosting outdoors and also includes a custom pool with sundeck & spa plus lots of yard space for everyone to enjoy. The second level provides bonus space in the loft and other amazing details not mentioned here. Truly remarkable property that's sure to make anyone fall in love! Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information.

About This Project: This custom-built Davis Islands new construction by Waterstone City Homes is a masterpiece and features 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths with beautiful detail work done throughout. For example, the main level features a full guest suite, an office, a stunning formal dining room, and a great room that opens to the kitchen and casual dining area. The gourmet kitchen has an eye-catching large island, Carrara marble countertops, under cabinet lighting and top of the line appliances like Wolfe range & coffee system, Sub Zero refrigerator and wine fridge. Moreover, the great room has plenty of natural light streaming in from accordion sliders, which opens up to a large covered lanai with wood tongue & groove ceiling for added character, professional outdoor kitchen with all the amenities needed for hosting outdoors and also includes a custom pool with sundeck & spa plus lots of yard space for everyone to enjoy. The second level provides bonus space in the loft and other amazing details not mentioned here. Truly remarkable property that's sure to make anyone fall in love! CRx Construction is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, CRx Construction is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information.

About This Project: This custom-built Davis Islands new construction by Waterstone City Homes is a masterpiece and features 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths with beautiful detail work done throughout. For example, the main level features a full guest suite, an office, a stunning formal dining room, and a great room that opens to the kitchen and casual dining area. The gourmet kitchen has an eye-catching large island, Carrara marble countertops, under cabinet lighting and top of the line appliances like Wolfe range & coffee system, Sub Zero refrigerator and wine fridge. Moreover, the great room has plenty of natural light streaming in from accordion sliders, which opens up to a large covered lanai with wood tongue & groove ceiling for added character, professional outdoor kitchen with all the amenities needed for hosting outdoors and also includes a custom pool with sundeck & spa plus lots of yard space for everyone to enjoy. The second level provides bonus space in the loft and other amazing details not mentioned here. Truly remarkable property that's sure to make anyone fall in love! Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information.

About This Project: This custom-built Davis Islands new construction by Waterstone City Homes is a masterpiece and features 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths with beautiful detail work done throughout. For example, the main level features a full guest suite, an office, a stunning formal dining room, and a great room that opens to the kitchen and casual dining area. The gourmet kitchen has an eye-catching large island, Carrara marble countertops, under cabinet lighting and top of the line appliances like Wolfe range & coffee system, Sub Zero refrigerator and wine fridge. Moreover, the great room has plenty of natural light streaming in from accordion sliders, which opens up to a large covered lanai with wood tongue & groove ceiling for added character, professional outdoor kitchen with all the amenities needed for hosting outdoors and also includes a custom pool with sundeck & spa plus lots of yard space for everyone to enjoy. The second level provides bonus space in the loft and other amazing details not mentioned here. Truly remarkable property that's sure to make anyone fall in love! CRx Construction is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, CRx Construction is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information.

About This Project: This custom-built Davis Islands new construction by Waterstone City Homes is a masterpiece and features 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths with beautiful detail work done throughout. For example, the main level features a full guest suite, an office, a stunning formal dining room, and a great room that opens to the kitchen and casual dining area. The gourmet kitchen has an eye-catching large island, Carrara marble countertops, under cabinet lighting and top of the line appliances like Wolfe range & coffee system, Sub Zero refrigerator and wine fridge. Moreover, the great room has plenty of natural light streaming in from accordion sliders, which opens up to a large covered lanai with wood tongue & groove ceiling for added character, professional outdoor kitchen with all the amenities needed for hosting outdoors and also includes a custom pool with sundeck & spa plus lots of yard space for everyone to enjoy. The second level provides bonus space in the loft and other amazing details not mentioned here. Truly remarkable property that's sure to make anyone fall in love! Distinctive Domain is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Distinctive Domain is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information.

About This Project: This custom-built Davis Islands new construction by Waterstone City Homes is a masterpiece and features 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths with beautiful detail work done throughout. For example, the main level features a full guest suite, an office, a stunning formal dining room, and a great room that opens to the kitchen and casual dining area. The gourmet kitchen has an eye-catching large island, Carrara marble countertops, under cabinet lighting and top of the line appliances like Wolfe range & coffee system, Sub Zero refrigerator and wine fridge. Moreover, the great room has plenty of natural light streaming in from accordion sliders, which opens up to a large covered lanai with wood tongue & groove ceiling for added character, professional outdoor kitchen with all the amenities needed for hosting outdoors and also includes a custom pool with sundeck & spa plus lots of yard space for everyone to enjoy. The second level provides bonus space in the loft and other amazing details not mentioned here. Truly remarkable property that's sure to make anyone fall in love! Showcase Builders is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Showcase Builders is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information.

About This Project: This custom-built Davis Islands new construction by Waterstone City Homes is a masterpiece and features 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths with beautiful detail work done throughout. For example, the main level features a full guest suite, an office, a stunning formal dining room, and a great room that opens to the kitchen and casual dining area. The gourmet kitchen has an eye-catching large island, Carrara marble countertops, under cabinet lighting and top of the line appliances like Wolfe range & coffee system, Sub Zero refrigerator and wine fridge. Moreover, the great room has plenty of natural light streaming in from accordion sliders, which opens up to a large covered lanai with wood tongue & groove ceiling for added character, professional outdoor kitchen with all the amenities needed for hosting outdoors and also includes a custom pool with sundeck & spa plus lots of yard space for everyone to enjoy. The second level provides bonus space in the loft and other amazing details not mentioned here. Truly remarkable property that's sure to make anyone fall in love! MMD Construction is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, MMD Construction is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information.

A fresh addition to any interior space the Pismo in Pistachio is able to easily transition from casual easy going rooms to more fashion forward chic decor schemes. Floral-inspired prints are power-loomed for remarkable detail in turquoise pistachio and coral plus neutral ivory accents for a dynamic contrast.

Some basements are finished. Others are designed to be the most remarkable room in the house. This full lower-level transformation in the Denver Metro area reimagines what a basement can be — combining a cinematic media lounge, a custom entertainer's wet bar, and a spa-caliber bathroom into one cohesive, intentionally designed living environment. From the moment you descend the stairs, it is immediately clear this space was built to a completely different standard. The Media Lounge The entertainment space anchors the lower level with a presence most rooms above grade never achieve. A custom built-in media wall in deep teal is flanked by rich walnut millwork with integrated LED-backlit shelving, creating warmth and sophistication that draws you in immediately. Cognac leather recliners, plush area rugs, and precision-placed recessed lighting complete a space designed equally for intimate evenings and effortless hosting. The cohesive material palette — walnut, teal, warm brass, and deep charcoal — runs seamlessly throughout, connecting every element of the lower level without a single detail left to chance. The Custom Wet Bar Adjacent to the media lounge, the custom wet bar delivers everything a serious host needs — and nothing they don't. Walnut cabinetry with matte black hardware, floating shelves illuminated by warm under-shelf LED lighting, a marble-look quartz backsplash, an integrated bar sink, and a full beverage fridge create a bar experience that elevates a casual evening without effort. This is the kind of craftsmanship that transforms a finished basement into a genuine extension of how a family actually lives and entertains. The Spa Bathroom Rarely does a lower-level bathroom command this level of attention. A floating concrete-look vanity with wall-mount matte black fixtures, a backlit LED mirror casting warm ambient light across the space, a walnut floating bench, frameless glass walk-in shower with a rain head, penny tile shower floor, and large-format dark tile throughout — every element selected with the same care and intention as a primary suite. The result is a bathroom that earns its place in any conversation about the home's finest spaces. The DG Difference DGhomepro is Colorado's premier luxury basement remodeling brand and a specialty division of D&G Construction & Remodels, LLC. We serve homeowners throughout the Denver Metro area, including Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Boulder, Broomfield, Erie, Westminster, Arvada, Longmont, Thornton, Golden, Lakewood, and surrounding communities across the Colorado Front Range.

About This Project: This custom-built Davis Islands new construction by Waterstone City Homes is a masterpiece and features 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths with beautiful detail work done throughout. For example, the main level features a full guest suite, an office, a stunning formal dining room, and a great room that opens to the kitchen and casual dining area. The gourmet kitchen has an eye-catching large island, Carrara marble countertops, under cabinet lighting and top of the line appliances like Wolfe range & coffee system, Sub Zero refrigerator and wine fridge. Moreover, the great room has plenty of natural light streaming in from ACCORDION sliders, which opens up to a large covered lanai with wood tongue & groove ceiling for added character, professional outdoor kitchen with all the amenities needed for hosting outdoors and also includes a custom pool with sundeck & spa plus lots of yard space for everyone to enjoy. The second level provides bonus space in the loft and other amazing details not mentioned here. Truly remarkable property that's sure to make anyone fall in love! 41 West is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, 41 West is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information.

Some basements are finished. Others are designed to be the most remarkable room in the house. This full lower-level transformation in the Denver Metro area reimagines what a basement can be — combining a cinematic media lounge, a custom entertainer's wet bar, and a spa-caliber bathroom into one cohesive, intentionally designed living environment. From the moment you descend the stairs, it is immediately clear this space was built to a completely different standard. The Media Lounge The entertainment space anchors the lower level with a presence most rooms above grade never achieve. A custom built-in media wall in deep teal is flanked by rich walnut millwork with integrated LED-backlit shelving, creating warmth and sophistication that draws you in immediately. Cognac leather recliners, plush area rugs, and precision-placed recessed lighting complete a space designed equally for intimate evenings and effortless hosting. The cohesive material palette — walnut, teal, warm brass, and deep charcoal — runs seamlessly throughout, connecting every element of the lower level without a single detail left to chance. The Custom Wet Bar Adjacent to the media lounge, the custom wet bar delivers everything a serious host needs — and nothing they don't. Walnut cabinetry with matte black hardware, floating shelves illuminated by warm under-shelf LED lighting, a marble-look quartz backsplash, an integrated bar sink, and a full beverage fridge create a bar experience that elevates a casual evening without effort. This is the kind of craftsmanship that transforms a finished basement into a genuine extension of how a family actually lives and entertains. The Spa Bathroom Rarely does a lower-level bathroom command this level of attention. A floating concrete-look vanity with wall-mount matte black fixtures, a backlit LED mirror casting warm ambient light across the space, a walnut floating bench, frameless glass walk-in shower with a rain head, penny tile shower floor, and large-format dark tile throughout — every element selected with the same care and intention as a primary suite. The result is a bathroom that earns its place in any conversation about the home's finest spaces. The DG Difference DGhomepro is Colorado's premier luxury basement remodeling brand and a specialty division of D&G Construction & Remodels, LLC. We serve homeowners throughout the Denver Metro area, including Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Boulder, Broomfield, Erie, Westminster, Arvada, Longmont, Thornton, Golden, Lakewood, and surrounding communities across the Colorado Front Range.

Some basements are finished. Others are designed to be the most remarkable room in the house. This full lower-level transformation in the Denver Metro area reimagines what a basement can be — combining a cinematic media lounge, a custom entertainer's wet bar, and a spa-caliber bathroom into one cohesive, intentionally designed living environment. From the moment you descend the stairs, it is immediately clear this space was built to a completely different standard. The Media Lounge The entertainment space anchors the lower level with a presence most rooms above grade never achieve. A custom built-in media wall in deep teal is flanked by rich walnut millwork with integrated LED-backlit shelving, creating warmth and sophistication that draws you in immediately. Cognac leather recliners, plush area rugs, and precision-placed recessed lighting complete a space designed equally for intimate evenings and effortless hosting. The cohesive material palette — walnut, teal, warm brass, and deep charcoal — runs seamlessly throughout, connecting every element of the lower level without a single detail left to chance. The Custom Wet Bar Adjacent to the media lounge, the custom wet bar delivers everything a serious host needs — and nothing they don't. Walnut cabinetry with matte black hardware, floating shelves illuminated by warm under-shelf LED lighting, a marble-look quartz backsplash, an integrated bar sink, and a full beverage fridge create a bar experience that elevates a casual evening without effort. This is the kind of craftsmanship that transforms a finished basement into a genuine extension of how a family actually lives and entertains. The Spa Bathroom Rarely does a lower-level bathroom command this level of attention. A floating concrete-look vanity with wall-mount matte black fixtures, a backlit LED mirror casting warm ambient light across the space, a walnut floating bench, frameless glass walk-in shower with a rain head, penny tile shower floor, and large-format dark tile throughout — every element selected with the same care and intention as a primary suite. The result is a bathroom that earns its place in any conversation about the home's finest spaces. The DG Difference DGhomepro is Colorado's premier luxury basement remodeling brand and a specialty division of D&G Construction & Remodels, LLC. We serve homeowners throughout the Denver Metro area, including Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Boulder, Broomfield, Erie, Westminster, Arvada, Longmont, Thornton, Golden, Lakewood, and surrounding communities across the Colorado Front Range.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor, brown floor and shiplap wall family room remodel in Toronto with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Words by Wilson Hack The best architecture allows what has come before it to be seen and cared for while at the same time injecting something new, if not idealistic. Spartan at first glance, the interior of this stately apartment building, located on the iconic Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, quickly begins to unfold as a calculated series of textures, visual artifacts and perfected aesthetic continuities. The client, a globe-trotting entrepreneur, selected Jeanne Schultz Design Studio for the remodel and requested that the space be reconditioned into a purposeful and peaceful landing pad. It was to be furnished simply using natural and sustainable materials. Schultz began by gently peeling back before adding only the essentials, resulting in a harmoniously restorative living space where darkness and light coexist and comfort reigns. The design was initially guided by the fireplace—from there a subtle injection of matching color extends up into the thick tiered molding and ceiling trim. “The most reckless patterns live here,” remarks Schultz, referring to the checkered green and white tiles, pink-Pollack-y stone and cast iron detailing. The millwork and warm wood wall panels devour the remainder of the living room, eliminating the need for unnecessary artwork. A curved living room chair by Kave Home punctuates playfully; its shape reveals its pleasant conformity to the human body and sits back, inviting rest and respite. “It’s good for all body types and sizes,” explains Schultz. The single sofa by Dareels is purposefully oversized, casual and inviting. A beige cover was added to soften the otherwise rectilinear edges. Additionally sourced from Dareels, a small yet centrally located side table anchors the space with its dark black wood texture, its visual weight on par with the larger pieces. The black bulbous free standing lamp converses directly with the antique chandelier above. Composed of individual black leather strips, it is seemingly harsh—yet its soft form is reminiscent of a spring tulip. The continuation of the color palette slips softly into the dining room where velvety green chairs sit delicately on a cascade array of pointed legs. The doors that lead out to the patio were sanded down and treated so that the original shape and form could be retained. Although the same green paint was used throughout, this set of doors speaks in darker tones alongside the acute and penetrating daylight. A few different shades of white paint were used throughout the space to add additional depth and embellish this shadowy texture. Specialty lights were added into the space to complement the existing overhead lighting. A wall sconce was added in the living room and extra lighting was placed in the kitchen. However, because of the existing barrel vaulted tile ceiling, sconces were placed on the walls rather than above to avoid penetrating the existing architecture.

Words by Wilson Hack The best architecture allows what has come before it to be seen and cared for while at the same time injecting something new, if not idealistic. Spartan at first glance, the interior of this stately apartment building, located on the iconic Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, quickly begins to unfold as a calculated series of textures, visual artifacts and perfected aesthetic continuities. The client, a globe-trotting entrepreneur, selected Jeanne Schultz Design Studio for the remodel and requested that the space be reconditioned into a purposeful and peaceful landing pad. It was to be furnished simply using natural and sustainable materials. Schultz began by gently peeling back before adding only the essentials, resulting in a harmoniously restorative living space where darkness and light coexist and comfort reigns. The design was initially guided by the fireplace—from there a subtle injection of matching color extends up into the thick tiered molding and ceiling trim. “The most reckless patterns live here,” remarks Schultz, referring to the checkered green and white tiles, pink-Pollack-y stone and cast iron detailing. The millwork and warm wood wall panels devour the remainder of the living room, eliminating the need for unnecessary artwork. A curved living room chair by Kave Home punctuates playfully; its shape reveals its pleasant conformity to the human body and sits back, inviting rest and respite. “It’s good for all body types and sizes,” explains Schultz. The single sofa by Dareels is purposefully oversized, casual and inviting. A beige cover was added to soften the otherwise rectilinear edges. Additionally sourced from Dareels, a small yet centrally located side table anchors the space with its dark black wood texture, its visual weight on par with the larger pieces. The black bulbous free standing lamp converses directly with the antique chandelier above. Composed of individual black leather strips, it is seemingly harsh—yet its soft form is reminiscent of a spring tulip. The continuation of the color palette slips softly into the dining room where velvety green chairs sit delicately on a cascade array of pointed legs. The doors that lead out to the patio were sanded down and treated so that the original shape and form could be retained. Although the same green paint was used throughout, this set of doors speaks in darker tones alongside the acute and penetrating daylight. A few different shades of white paint were used throughout the space to add additional depth and embellish this shadowy texture. Specialty lights were added into the space to complement the existing overhead lighting. A wall sconce was added in the living room and extra lighting was placed in the kitchen. However, because of the existing barrel vaulted tile ceiling, sconces were placed on the walls rather than above to avoid penetrating the existing architecture.

Words by Wilson Hack The best architecture allows what has come before it to be seen and cared for while at the same time injecting something new, if not idealistic. Spartan at first glance, the interior of this stately apartment building, located on the iconic Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, quickly begins to unfold as a calculated series of textures, visual artifacts and perfected aesthetic continuities. The client, a globe-trotting entrepreneur, selected Jeanne Schultz Design Studio for the remodel and requested that the space be reconditioned into a purposeful and peaceful landing pad. It was to be furnished simply using natural and sustainable materials. Schultz began by gently peeling back before adding only the essentials, resulting in a harmoniously restorative living space where darkness and light coexist and comfort reigns. The design was initially guided by the fireplace—from there a subtle injection of matching color extends up into the thick tiered molding and ceiling trim. “The most reckless patterns live here,” remarks Schultz, referring to the checkered green and white tiles, pink-Pollack-y stone and cast iron detailing. The millwork and warm wood wall panels devour the remainder of the living room, eliminating the need for unnecessary artwork. A curved living room chair by Kave Home punctuates playfully; its shape reveals its pleasant conformity to the human body and sits back, inviting rest and respite. “It’s good for all body types and sizes,” explains Schultz. The single sofa by Dareels is purposefully oversized, casual and inviting. A beige cover was added to soften the otherwise rectilinear edges. Additionally sourced from Dareels, a small yet centrally located side table anchors the space with its dark black wood texture, its visual weight on par with the larger pieces. The black bulbous free standing lamp converses directly with the antique chandelier above. Composed of individual black leather strips, it is seemingly harsh—yet its soft form is reminiscent of a spring tulip. The continuation of the color palette slips softly into the dining room where velvety green chairs sit delicately on a cascade array of pointed legs. The doors that lead out to the patio were sanded down and treated so that the original shape and form could be retained. Although the same green paint was used throughout, this set of doors speaks in darker tones alongside the acute and penetrating daylight. A few different shades of white paint were used throughout the space to add additional depth and embellish this shadowy texture. Specialty lights were added into the space to complement the existing overhead lighting. A wall sconce was added in the living room and extra lighting was placed in the kitchen. However, because of the existing barrel vaulted tile ceiling, sconces were placed on the walls rather than above to avoid penetrating the existing architecture.

Great room - mid-sized transitional shiplap wall, dark wood floor and brown floor great room idea in Toronto with white walls

Words by Wilson Hack The best architecture allows what has come before it to be seen and cared for while at the same time injecting something new, if not idealistic. Spartan at first glance, the interior of this stately apartment building, located on the iconic Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, quickly begins to unfold as a calculated series of textures, visual artifacts and perfected aesthetic continuities. The client, a globe-trotting entrepreneur, selected Jeanne Schultz Design Studio for the remodel and requested that the space be reconditioned into a purposeful and peaceful landing pad. It was to be furnished simply using natural and sustainable materials. Schultz began by gently peeling back before adding only the essentials, resulting in a harmoniously restorative living space where darkness and light coexist and comfort reigns. The design was initially guided by the fireplace—from there a subtle injection of matching color extends up into the thick tiered molding and ceiling trim. “The most reckless patterns live here,” remarks Schultz, referring to the checkered green and white tiles, pink-Pollack-y stone and cast iron detailing. The millwork and warm wood wall panels devour the remainder of the living room, eliminating the need for unnecessary artwork. A curved living room chair by Kave Home punctuates playfully; its shape reveals its pleasant conformity to the human body and sits back, inviting rest and respite. “It’s good for all body types and sizes,” explains Schultz. The single sofa by Dareels is purposefully oversized, casual and inviting. A beige cover was added to soften the otherwise rectilinear edges. Additionally sourced from Dareels, a small yet centrally located side table anchors the space with its dark black wood texture, its visual weight on par with the larger pieces. The black bulbous free standing lamp converses directly with the antique chandelier above. Composed of individual black leather strips, it is seemingly harsh—yet its soft form is reminiscent of a spring tulip. The continuation of the color palette slips softly into the dining room where velvety green chairs sit delicately on a cascade array of pointed legs. The doors that lead out to the patio were sanded down and treated so that the original shape and form could be retained. Although the same green paint was used throughout, this set of doors speaks in darker tones alongside the acute and penetrating daylight. A few different shades of white paint were used throughout the space to add additional depth and embellish this shadowy texture. Specialty lights were added into the space to complement the existing overhead lighting. A wall sconce was added in the living room and extra lighting was placed in the kitchen. However, because of the existing barrel vaulted tile ceiling, sconces were placed on the walls rather than above to avoid penetrating the existing architecture.