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Yavapai Cabin sits in the middle of a steep mountain in an Arizona conifer forest. A clearing on the slope was made by the owner, with a vision to create a cabin immersed within the tree canopies. Upward Architecture approached the project with two design options, exploring different ways to bring filtered light into the living spaces. Both options propose a plan with a central kitchen and living space, with sleeping suites on either side. A simple shed roof opens up to the commanding views of this Yavapai County forest, from all rooms.

The Home
The Branson’s covered porch, with its sturdy tapered columns, decorative pediment gables and large picturesque window-scape, invites you to enjoy a refreshing approach to a two-story bungalow-style home. Upon entering, The Branson features a bright and open study with a double-door closure. Moving through the foyer into the adjoined, naturally-lit great room, the well-equipped café-style kitchen and flexible dining area instantly inspires the “Live, Laugh, Love” trifecta of family togetherness. In the kitchen, the oversized eat-in island commands attention while leading your eye up to the nine-foot ceilings, around to the cozy contemporary gas fireplace and along the durable plank flooring. Up the centrally located stairwell, guests will find the “family hub” with three large secondary bedrooms, an ample sized bonus room tucked into the corner of the second level for some recreation or relaxation, and a restful primary suite complete with walk-in spa shower, walk-in closet and separate water closet all adjoined to a spacious master bedroom. In the basement, there is prime space for added bedrooms, full bathroom and an “anything” room.
The Builder
As a local, privately held homebuilder and community developer, Oakwood Homes pioneers new standards for livable luxury. We innovate through purposeful and efficient design, always using local materials, manufacturers and resources. We also provide an engaging yet straightforward homebuying experience that is unmatched in the industry. Our mission is simple: to create luxury homes that are accessible and personable at every budget – for homebuyers in every stage of life.
The Interior Design
With bright white walls as a jumping off point, accent colors of gray blue, blush and plum add in something for everyone. Dark woods ground the design and pops of metallic gold add interest and flair. Cozy soft goods and bedding soften the space making it approachable and welcoming for the whole family to grow into and enjoy together for many years.

Retaining all the character of a 1923 whimsical while expanding to meet the needs of an active family of five.
This classic and timeless transformation strikes a beautiful balance between the charm of the existing home and the opportunities to realize something custom.
First, we reclaimed the attached one-car garage for a much-needed command central kitchen - organized in zones for cooking, dining, gathering, scheduling, homework and entertaining. With a devotion to design, a stunning, custom, nickel Ann Morris pot rack was chosen as a focal point, appliances were concealed with painted, raised-panel cabinetry and finishes like white quartzite countertops, white fireclay sinks and dark stained floors added just the right amount of light and color.
Outside the bustle of the family space, the previous kitchen became a butler’s pantry and richly-paneled library for reading, relaxing and enjoying cigars. The addition of a mud room, family room, and a wonderful space we lovingly call “The Jewel Room” for its heightened luxurious detail, completed the perfect remodel – opening up new space for the busy children, while providing comfortable respites for their happy parents.
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The Cabana serves as gathering place for family, friends, children and adults alike. With a commanding view of the Central Texas hill country it is the perfect focal point to the pool area. The structure was designed with very high ceilings and a great deal of volume to allow for ample air movement on a hot summer day. The cooking/entertainment area were designed with plenty of room for guests at the bar or around the food prep area. The real focal point is the seating group that allows for conversations, watching the game or enjoying the beautiful pool. We specifically specified the lounge chairs to swivel 360 degree to make sure adults could easily keep an eye on younger children. Beautiful fabrics and furnishings make this the meeting place for all their outdoor fun.

Experience the epitome of refined living in our meticulously designed transitional living room. Central to its allure is a custom-built white oak media wall, adorned with a bespoke stain and accented by sophisticated black handle hardware, exuding understated elegance. A resplendent stone fireplace commands attention, infusing the space with warmth and character, while discreet shelves offer practical storage without compromising on style. Revel in the seamless marriage of craftsmanship and comfort, where every detail speaks of unparalleled luxury and grace.

The Home
The Branson’s covered porch, with its sturdy tapered columns, decorative pediment gables and large picturesque window-scape, invites you to enjoy a refreshing approach to a two-story bungalow-style home. Upon entering, The Branson features a bright and open study with a double-door closure. Moving through the foyer into the adjoined, naturally-lit great room, the well-equipped café-style kitchen and flexible dining area instantly inspires the “Live, Laugh, Love” trifecta of family togetherness. In the kitchen, the oversized eat-in island commands attention while leading your eye up to the nine-foot ceilings, around to the cozy contemporary gas fireplace and along the durable plank flooring. Up the centrally located stairwell, guests will find the “family hub” with three large secondary bedrooms, an ample sized bonus room tucked into the corner of the second level for some recreation or relaxation, and a restful primary suite complete with walk-in spa shower, walk-in closet and separate water closet all adjoined to a spacious master bedroom. In the basement, there is prime space for added bedrooms, full bathroom and an “anything” room.
The Builder
As a local, privately held homebuilder and community developer, Oakwood Homes pioneers new standards for livable luxury. We innovate through purposeful and efficient design, always using local materials, manufacturers and resources. We also provide an engaging yet straightforward homebuying experience that is unmatched in the industry. Our mission is simple: to create luxury homes that are accessible and personable at every budget – for homebuyers in every stage of life.
The Interior Design
With bright white walls as a jumping off point, accent colors of gray blue, blush and plum add in something for everyone. Dark woods ground the design and pops of metallic gold add interest and flair. Cozy soft goods and bedding soften the space making it approachable and welcoming for the whole family to grow into and enjoy together for many years.

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Columbus, OH
Trish Takacs Design
Award Winning & Highly Skilled Kitchen & Bath Designer in Columbus

This traditional chef’s kitchen was designed for two homeowners who love to cook for family and friends. It features ivory full overlay cabinets with a dark brown glaze, striking Titanium Black granite countertops and niche, and a white natural stone subway tile backsplash. There are three built-in shelves for cookbooks. A "Command Central" upper kitchen cabinet has corkboard on the back of the cabinet door and a quad outlet to neatly file and store incoming mail and family papers. A soffit with 5 MR16 recessed lights hangs over a bar height countertop with two barstools and a built-in beverage refrigerator.

This client grew up in this 1950’s family home and has now become owner in his adult life. Designing and remodeling this childhood home that the client was very bonded and familiar with was a tall order. This modern twist of original mid-century style combined with an eclectic fusion of modern day materials and concepts fills the room with a powerful presence while maintaining its clean lined austerity and elegance. The kitchen was part of a grander complete home re-design and remodel.
A modern version of a mid-century His and Hers grand master bathroom was created to include all the amenities and nothing left behind! This bathroom has so much noticeable and hidden “POW” that commands its peaceful spa feeling with a lot of attitude. Maintaining ultra-clean lines yet delivering ample design interest at every detail, This bathroom is eclectically a one of a kind luxury statement.
The concept in the laundry room was to create a simple, easy to use and clean space with ample storage and a place removed from the central part of the home to house the necessity of the cats and their litter box needs. There was no need for glamour in the laundry room yet we were able to create a simple highly utilitarian space.
If there is one room in the home that requires frequent visitors to thoroughly enjoy with a huge element of surprise, it’s the powder room! This is a room where you know that eventually, every guest will visit. Knowing this, we created a bold statement with layers of intrigue that would leave ample room for fun conversation with your guests upon their prolonged exit. We kept the lights dim here for that intriguing experience of crafted elegance and created ambiance. The walls of peeling metallic rust are the welcoming gesture to a powder room experience of defiance and elegant mystical complexity.
It's a lucky house guest indeed who gets to stay in this newly remodeled home. This on-suite bathroom allows them their own space and privacy. Both Bedroom and Bathroom offer plenty of storage for an extended stay. Rift White Oak cabinets and sleek Silestone counters make a lovely combination in the bathroom while the bedroom showcases textured white cabinets with a dark walnut wrap.
Photo credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

Example of a large 1960s l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash and an island

This expansive, custom-fabricated industrial credenza serves as a commanding centerpiece, masterfully blending a heavy-duty, dark welded steel skeleton with the warm, organic grain of solid wood. The entire unit is unified by a substantial solid wood countertop and matching side panels, providing a sophisticated contrast to the robust metal framework.
The storage configuration is designed for both display and hidden organization. The top section features a row of alternating solid wood drawer fronts and industrial expanded metal mesh panels, offering versatile utility. Below, the main storage bay consists of solid wood cabinet doors flanking a central section enclosed by expanded metal mesh. Every door and drawer front is meticulously encased in a custom-welded heavy steel frame, which highlights the premium barrel hinges and the architectural strength of the overall design.

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Delaware, OH
Buckeye Basements, Inc.
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A small flat screen television was installed in the kitchen office space for viewing TV while cooking. Broken Top, Bend, Oregon.
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Yavapai Cabin sits in the middle of a steep mountain in an Arizona conifer forest. A clearing on the slope was made by the owner, with a vision to create a cabin immersed within the tree canopies. Upward Architecture approached the project with two design options, exploring different ways to bring filtered light into the living spaces. Both options propose a plan with a central kitchen and living space, with sleeping suites on either side. A simple shed roof opens up to the commanding views of this Yavapai County forest, from all rooms.

Command Central needs to have a Custom Built Desk with plenty of room to spread out the spread sheets! The roman fold toppers for the windows were made in a handsome Diamond Pattern with Navy Blue banding.
Geoffrey Hodgdon Photography

The casual den is command central, right-off the kitchen. The space needed to have hard-wearing surfaces. And easily be cleaned/decluttered for unexpected guests- mostly children and family.
Barry Rustin Photography

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Columbus, OH
Trish Takacs Design
Award Winning & Highly Skilled Kitchen & Bath Designer in Columbus

This stunning kitchen transformation proves that warm, earthy tones can be just as striking as classic white — and far more personal. The result is a sophisticated, chef-caliber space that feels layered, collected, and completely livable, with a color story rooted in nature and elevated by thoughtful material choices throughout.
The perimeter cabinetry is finished in a rich warm greige — that perfect blend of gray and beige that feels both current and timeless — running floor to ceiling with generous crown molding detail and brushed brass bar pulls that catch the light beautifully. The custom range hood, painted to match and finished with elegant curved molding, anchors the cooking wall and creates an architectural focal point that draws the eye immediately upon entering the room.
The central island makes a bold and confident design statement in a contrasting sage green, a color choice that bridges the warm cabinetry and cool marble-look quartz countertops with unexpected harmony. The island countertop — a striking Calacatta-style quartz with dramatic gold veining — extends across all perimeter surfaces, tying the entire kitchen together under one cohesive material story. A large white farmhouse apron-front sink sits within the island, paired with a brushed champagne bronze gooseneck faucet and matching pot filler above the range — hardware details that elevate the space from beautiful to truly bespoke.
The backsplash deserves its own moment: a full-field installation of a tone-on-tone marble mosaic tile in soft white, warm gray, and hints of gold runs wall to wall and floor to ceiling behind the range — a shimmering, textural surface that catches the light throughout the day and gives the kitchen an almost jewel-box quality up close. Three oversized sage green dome pendant lights with brass interiors and gold rods hang above the island, echoing the island color and creating a perfectly coordinated, designer-curated look.
The professional-grade Wolf dual-fuel range with signature red knobs commands the cooking wall — a statement appliance that signals serious culinary intent while adding a pop of bold color that energizes the otherwise soft palette. Panel-ready refrigerator cabinetry seamlessly integrates the appliance wall into the overall design, maintaining the clean, furniture-like quality of the custom cabinetry throughout.
The remodel extends into the adjacent family room, where a full fireplace surround tiled in the same marble mosaic as the kitchen backsplash creates a cohesive design thread between the two spaces. A warm wood mantel, linen drapery, and a mix of cognac leather and cream upholstery complete a sitting area that feels like a natural, harmonious extension of the kitchen beyond.

In Dubai, a Majlis is far more than a guest room; it is a sacred space where time-honoured hospitality meets the sophisticated language of global luxury. In a city that seamlessly bridges the sands of heritage with the skyscrapers of the future, we at Blanco Interior Design deliver the pinnacle of excellence—harmonizing the rigorous precision of modern design with the majestic opulence of classic grandeur.
1.The Modern Majlis:
The modern Majlis focuses on the power of space and visual comfort. At Blanco Interior Design, we bring this vision to life by blending material purity with geometric precision, all while honouring the core essence of hospitality.
2.The Neo-Classical Grandeur:
For those seeking to embrace the concept of Quiet Luxury this style is tailored for Majlises that command presence by blending European elegance with Arabesque motifs. The space is defined by grand details, featuring a magnificent central crystal chandelier paired with marble flooring that incorporates bespoke geometric inlays, reimagining traditional Islamic patterns with a modern edge.
3. Contemporary Heritage Majlis:
A rising trend in Dubai is the Contemporary Heritage Majlis, where at Blanco Interior Design, we transform traditional elements into bold artistic statements. Our design philosophy reimagines classic weaving patterns through a modern colour palette, creating a vibrant and warm atmosphere that honours the past while embracing the future.
At Blanco, we believe that choosing a Majlis style is more than just a design it is a profound commitment to a lifestyle of excellence. Our mission is to transform your vision into a unique artistic masterpiece. At Blanco, we master the art of creating spaces that truly belong to the elite.
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The Home
The Branson’s covered porch, with its sturdy tapered columns, decorative pediment gables and large picturesque window-scape, invites you to enjoy a refreshing approach to a two-story bungalow-style home. Upon entering, The Branson features a bright and open study with a double-door closure. Moving through the foyer into the adjoined, naturally-lit great room, the well-equipped café-style kitchen and flexible dining area instantly inspires the “Live, Laugh, Love” trifecta of family togetherness. In the kitchen, the oversized eat-in island commands attention while leading your eye up to the nine-foot ceilings, around to the cozy contemporary gas fireplace and along the durable plank flooring. Up the centrally located stairwell, guests will find the “family hub” with three large secondary bedrooms, an ample sized bonus room tucked into the corner of the second level for some recreation or relaxation, and a restful primary suite complete with walk-in spa shower, walk-in closet and separate water closet all adjoined to a spacious master bedroom. In the basement, there is prime space for added bedrooms, full bathroom and an “anything” room.
The Builder
As a local, privately held homebuilder and community developer, Oakwood Homes pioneers new standards for livable luxury. We innovate through purposeful and efficient design, always using local materials, manufacturers and resources. We also provide an engaging yet straightforward homebuying experience that is unmatched in the industry. Our mission is simple: to create luxury homes that are accessible and personable at every budget – for homebuyers in every stage of life.
The Interior Design
With bright white walls as a jumping off point, accent colors of gray blue, blush and plum add in something for everyone. Dark woods ground the design and pops of metallic gold add interest and flair. Cozy soft goods and bedding soften the space making it approachable and welcoming for the whole family to grow into and enjoy together for many years.
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