You are walking quietly through the tall grass next to a wide river, brown and fast moving from fresh floods. The hot sun setting slowly overhead. Just as the sun begins to touch the horizon, the whole sky is brushed in a rich orange hue. You emerge from the grass to be greeted by your first sight of African lions in their natural habitat and a Serengeti sunset that will stay with you for the rest of your life. This was the moment that began this project, inspiring the client to recreate that moment for their sport hunting trophy room in their home. The goal was to be able to recreate that experience as closely as possible, while also ensuring that every mount in the collection had the ideal amount and type of light directed at it. Nature exhibits an infinite amount of unique color and light environments. From rich color in every hue and temperature, to light of all different intensities and quality. In order to deliver the client’s expectations, we needed a solution that can reflect the diverse lighting environments the client was looking to recreate. Using a Ketra lighting system, controlled through a Lutron HomeWorks QS system, tied in seamlessly to an existing Lutron HomeWorks Illumination system, we were able to meet all of these challenges. Tying into the existing system meant that we could achieve these results in the space that the client was focused on without having to replace the whole system. In that focused space, creating dynamic lighting environments was central to several elements of the design, and Ketra’s color temperature settings enabled us to be extremely flexible while still providing high quality light in all circumstances. Using a large track system consisting of 30 S30 lamps, each individually addressed, we were able to create the ideal lighting settings for each mount. Additionally, we designed the system so that it can be set to match the unique warm standard Edison-style bulbs in the main chandelier, it can be set to a “Natural” mode that replicates the outdoor conditions throughout the day, or it can simulate the exact color temperature progression of that unforgettable Serengeti sunset. Control of the lighting environment and a smooth transition to the lighting systems in the rest of the home was also a priority. As a result, we installed 3 Lutron motorized shades in the space to account for ambient light, and 6 A20 lamps in an adjacent bar area to create a natural transition to the rest of the lighting system. This ensures that all of the lighting transitions, whether from the rest of the home to the trophy room or the trophy room to the outside, are continuous and smooth. The end result is an impressive and flexible display space with an added “wow factor” that is out of this hemisphere!

In this contemporary bathroom, we eliminated the bath tub to expand both the closet and the shower, creating a 7x4 shower. We also upgraded the vanity, doing 2 sink bases with a large drawer bank and tower. We paired Kitchencraft Textured Shale slab cabinets with a Cesarstone Quartz top, a Marazzi Vesta Gray floor tile set in a pinwheel pattern, and Design Materials Provenza W-Age 6x24 tile in the shower paired with American Olean VIsionaire accent tile. We used Kraus Ilusio brushed nickle faucets, and Delta shower trim, including a rainhead, 4 body sprayers, and a detachable arm. FOr the vanity lights we used the LBL Oliver series, and paired it with a Chandalier from Varaluz.

Example of other coloration for display fountain / Columns Design is a 6X6 tile or 12 inch Pattern, This design is called Regal - Turquoise & Coral
Example of a tuscan kitchen design in San Francisco

Beach style bathroom photo in Orange County

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Geometric designer banded shade in this master bedroom. Creates a pleasing optical illusion.
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One of a pair of sidelights for the entry of this San Diego home.
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Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in San Diego

We at Russell Architects have had the privilege of designing a variety of stained glass windows for our residential clients. These are a few examples. Photos by Dan Rockafellow of Rockafellow Photography

Layered faux finish made this home office cozy and rich.
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Trendy staircase photo in Chicago

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High ceilings and a statement wall made of re-purposed wine barrels, along with color changing lights from the ceiling and behind the wooden panels add ambiance, warmth and a unique texture to a small space.

Peter Ellery
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Hallway - contemporary hallway idea in San Diego

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