This home was built in the early 90's and it had all the standard builder characteristics of that era. The trim, doors, staircase and cabinets were sanded down on the entire man floor to prepare for paint. We were able to incorporate a main floor office with an updated entry staircase to give them home a grand entrance.

This amazing Birmingham home was built in 1925. The new homeowners remodeled the entire home to keep the style as close to the original characteristics as possible. They had many vintage and family heirloom pieces and fixtures that they were able to incorporate into this eclectic design of old and new! Wellborn cabinets, made in Alabama, were used in many different areas of the home such as the large walk in pantry/office, master suite, basement apartment, and even a reading nook. The cabinet colors are Glacier White and Dove Gray. They are complimented by gorgeous natural marble countertops throughout! It was my pleasure and honor to work on such a beautiful, old home.

This home features many unique characteristics, one being the original lava rock veneer found in the living room. To update the space, a concrete plaster surround was added to create a modern accent in the room.

A serene Japanese-inspired dining area featuring elegant wooden chairs paired with a custom-made table. The table showcases a stone-look base crafted with textured concrete and microcement, topped with a smooth surface that echoes traditional Japanese minimalism. Every element in the space reflects the harmony, simplicity, and refined craftsmanship characteristic of Japanese design.

Example of a large transitional guest dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Charleston with blue walls and no fireplace

Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces.

An elegant Craftsman-style living room that seamlessly combines traditional craftsmanship with modern mountain luxury. The space features custom millwork, refined architectural details, and a thoughtful open layout that maximizes natural light and mountain views. The room exemplifies the perfect balance between comfort and sophisticated design, highlighting the characteristic warmth of Craftsman interior architecture.

Housed atop a sand dune overlooking a crescent shaped beach, this updated innovative shingle style home replaced an existing vacation home our clients purchased a number of years ago. Significantly upgrading what was previously there, the single characteristic they wanted to maintain was a curved glass element that made the home distinctly identifiable from the beach. The height of the dune is unique for the area and well above flood plane which permits living space on all three levels of the home. Choreographed to fit within the natural landscape, guests entering the home from the front porch are immediately greeted with stunning views of the ocean. Delicate wood paneling and textural details are illuminated by abundant natural light flooding the home. East and West facing stairs are greeted with a wash of sunlight in the morning and evening, illuminating paths to breakfast and returning to rest. Photo by Brennan Wesley

The extensive renovation of this Colonial Revival influenced residence aimed to blend historic period details with modern amenities. Challenges for this project were that the existing front entry porch and side sunroom were structurally unsound with considerable settling, water damage and damage to the shingle roof structure. This necessitated the total demolition and rebuilding of these spaces, but with modern materials that resemble the existing characteristics of this residence. A new flat roof structure with ornamental railing systems were utilized in place of the original roof design. An ARDA for Renovation Design goes to Roney Design Group, LLC Designers: Tim Roney with Interior Design by HomeOwner, Florida's Finest From: St. Petersburg, Florida

The extensive renovation of this Colonial Revival influenced residence aimed to blend historic period details with modern amenities. Challenges for this project were that the existing front entry porch and side sunroom were structurally unsound with considerable settling, water damage and damage to the shingle roof structure. This necessitated the total demolition and rebuilding of these spaces, but with modern materials that resemble the existing characteristics of this residence. A new flat roof structure with ornamental railing systems were utilized in place of the original roof design. An ARDA for Renovation Design goes to Roney Design Group, LLC Designers: Tim Roney with Interior Design by HomeOwner, Florida's Finest From: St. Petersburg, Florida

This beautiful contemporary/modern kitchen features a peninsula and an island with a waterfall counter top. The white and black colour selections of the kitchen with the green background truly creates a beautiful and bold style and design while keeping all the function and contemporary characteristics of the kitchen looking pristine.

Features true North American species from the northern hardwood forest region, prized for its slow-growth hardwood timber, and smooth, tight-graining characteristics. The hardwood plank faces are hand crafted and factory finished in a warm array of natural and rich colors. How does our floor measure up? Seven inch-wide planks with longer random lengths up to 6 feet create expansive and timeless visuals. The competition is primarily providing random length of up to only 4 feet. Simply Better…Discover Why. www.hallmarkfloors.com

Steel surfaces are fascinating: in architecture and urban planning they have a puristic, authentic air. When refined for use indoors, the original quality – best summed up as „rough industrial“ – is embellished with another characteristic: elegance and sophistication. A kitchen like this is no longer recognizable as such as it is completely merged with the homely environment.

Natural, raw wood finishes fused with the mid-century modern design give the pieces of the San Marino collection their characteristically organic look. Casual enough for a waterfront cabin, yet modern enough for a city loft, the San Marino collection features genuine live edge furniture that is handcrafted from solid Acacia wood. This platform bed frame has a live edge headboard fashioned from Acacia wood featuring uneven edges along the top.

This two tone grey kitchen has so many unique characteristics including a hidden walk-in pantry, corner drop off area, and a full wall height backsplash tile.

The renovations to this 50-storey half-level home in Mont-Royal include several interventions affecting the appearance of the building. While being part of a conceptual approach respectful of the material qualities, the original proportions of the building and its openings, our intervention rationalizes the distribution of the materials on the facades. The installation of a continuous stone wall above the windows of the ground floor all around the building separates the facades of the DRC with stone or brick from the new coating of anthracite gray fiber cement panels used on all upstairs. The modulation of the panels and the position of the joints aligning with the mullions of the new windows give a coherent and dynamic rhythm to these wall surfaces. The large eaves are highlighted by the replacement of the aluminum soffits with wooden boards dyed in the color of the new mahogany double entry door. A new steel entrance canopy with integrated lighting and a wooden ceiling such as the new soffits complete the sensitive and respectful modernization of the original characteristics of the house.

This mid-century modern kitchen was developed with the original architectural elements of its mid-century shell at the heart of its design. Throughout the space, the kitchen’s repetition of alternating dark walnut and light wood uses in the cabinetry and framework reflect the contrast of the dark wooden beams running along the white ceiling. The playful use of two tones intentionally develops unified work zones using all modern day elements and conveniences. For instance, the 5’ galley workstation stands apart with grain-matched walnut cabinetry and stone wrap detail for a furniture-like feeling. The mid-century architecture continued to be an emphasis through design details such as a flush venting system within a drywall structure that conscientiously disappears into the ceiling affording the existing post-and-beams structures and clerestory windows to stand in the forefront. Along with celebrating the characteristic of the mid-century home the clients wanted to bring the outdoors in. We chose to emphasis the view even more by incorporating a large window centered over the galley kitchen sink. The final result produced a translucent wall that provokes a dialog between the outdoor elements and the natural color tones and materials used throughout the kitchen. While the natural light and views are visible because of the spacious windows, the contemporary kitchens clean geometric lines emphasize the newly introduced natural materials and further integrate the outdoors within the space. The clients desired to have a designated area for hot drinks such as coffee and tea. To create a station that could house all the small appliances & accessories and was easily accessible we incorporated two aluminum tambours together with integrated power lift doors. One tambour acting as the hot drink station and the other acting as an appliance garage. Overall, this minimalistic kitchen is nothing short of functionality and mid-century character. Photo Credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

This room designed and decorated by Wayne Bopps group of expertly trained professional decorators & designers at his acclaimed Frontier Custom Builders, Inc. exemplifies that characteristic and unique Southern style and attention to detail found only in the finest of custom homes.

As the hallmarks of fine bourbon and whiskey are dependent on select ingredients and aging, the Whiskey Oak collection relies on the finest materials and artisanship to create a sense of timeworn comfort. Distinct design characteristic abound, uniquely inspired by classic architectural elements, Victorian millwork and American antiques, all thoughtfully updated for today’s home. Further enchancing Whiskey Oak’s rustic charm are honed marble, hand-hammered copper, graphic nailhead décor, and finely tailored raw linen or top-grain leather upholstery. Custom-designed hardware, featuring working bar latches, ring pulls and knobs with intricately pierced backplates, are the perfect finishing touch for this robust collection, masterfully crafted to stand the test of time.