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Close-up of the faux walnut-each piece individuated, each joint carefully drawn, all to satisfy the expectations of your subconscious mind!
Example of a cottage home office design in Dallas
Example of a cottage home office design in Dallas

Sleek in design, and highly functional shower heads, these shower heads were meant for people who want one thing: an amazing and relaxing shower experience without unnecessary frills. Luxury, quality, and beautiful design, all come together with our Rain Therapy Collection.

Sliding doors separate the waiting room from other spaces at this home office.
--Arla Shephard Bull
Example of a large minimalist home studio design in Seattle with white walls
Example of a large minimalist home studio design in Seattle with white walls
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A desirable backyard 'living room', complete with wet bar, hot tub, and a golf green! In one day we jointed this well-balanced combination of dimensional and flagstone concrete pavers. The results are compelling!

3 hole 8" inch widespread faucet and Mirror included
Certification: CE
Material: Marble
Warranty: More than 1 years
After-sale Service: Online technical support
Width: 23-25 in
Project Solution Capability: graphic design
Application: Hotel
Design Style: Modern
Model Number: BELLA-1200
Style: Modern
Type: Vanity Combo
Installation Type: Floor Mounted, Floor Mounted
Carcase Material: Plywood, Plywood
Door Material: Plywood, Plywood
Door Panel Surface Treatment: Lacquer, Lacquer
Include Basin: Yes, Yes
Include Faucet: NO
Shape: rectangle
Product Type: Floor Stand Bathroom Cabinet
Door Finish: Melamine Board
Available Size: 1000,1200,1600mm
Structure Material: plywood
Hardware: DTC
Countertop Material: Artificial STONE
Mirror: LED MIRROR INCLUDED
Color Option: BLUE
Drainer: P Trap INCLUDED

photo by Janessa Jondahl, I at first thought that this was wood flooring and had classified it as such, but when I looked more closely at the picture I realized that it was a certain customer who we did these tile floors for. They really do look like wood, but they are more long-lasting and don't scratch as easily with everyday use in my opinion.

Traditional Tennessee brick home featuring "Virginia Highlands" red brick exterior featuring quoins and soldier course accents with buff mortar joints.

Linen Storage Tower
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom remodel in New Orleans with shaker cabinets and a built-in vanity
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom remodel in New Orleans with shaker cabinets and a built-in vanity

Malibu Glass Box House by Klopf Architecture
Following the devastating Woolsey Fire of 2018, the site in Malibu offered a unique opportunity to rebuild not just a home, but a new architectural composition that highlighted the property’s potential while navigating strict fire-rebuild codes in the area. Designed by Klopf Architecture, this project embraced a set of limitations and translated them into an architectural asset.
The city’s fire-rebuild process required the new structure to remain close to the original footprint, size and bulk, a constraint that ultimately clarified the architectural direction. Perched near the front of a long, narrow lot, the new home frames and overlooks a private, park-like rear expanse, an uncommon luxury especially in this part of Malibu .
Without a fixed program, the design process allowed for a different kind of creative focus allowing Klopf Architecture the opportunity to explore how a modernist home could best respond to this site. The team approached the project not with a list of requirements, but with a question: How might a modernist live here? What spatial qualities would inspire calm, connection, and a sense of wonder in this setting? The process became less about problem-solving and more about architectural storytelling—letting the site, the light, and the principles of modern design guide the form and flow of the home.
The response emerged in the form of a glass-box pavilion, an open, Mid-Century Modern inspired living, dining, and kitchen space that floats at the edge of the property’s natural descent. Connected to the more enclosed, private areas of the home by a glass-walled hallway, the living pavilion becomes a distinct centerpiece of the design. It opens on all four sides to the landscape with decks and patios on the flanks, an internal garden and water feature to the north, and a dramatic unguarded view of the expansive backyard and ocean horizon to the south.
Because of the mandated footprint, careful planning was required to ensure every space could still engage with light, landscape, or both. Strategic voids in the form of atriums and courtyards allow daylight to filter deep into the home’s core, while offering moments of surprise and retreat. These design gestures allow natural light to filter deep into the interior, creating a sense of brightness and openness throughout the day. At the same time, they expand the perceptual boundaries between inside and out, making the home feel more expansive while anchoring its connection to the surrounding landscape.
The siting of the house is what gives it its unique character. Rather than receding into the backyard like the neighboring homes, the house holds a slight prominence. From the central living pavilion, stepping down into the landscape feels more like entering a secluded park where a separate existing accessory structure, trail, and recreational areas await. The home’s modest street presence gives way to this unfolding drama of space, view, and nature.
Fire-resilient materials and assemblies are integrated seamlessly throughout including triple-pane glazing, under-slab and roof insulation, and locally sourced fire-rated cladding ensure the house not only meets Calfornia’s rigorous wildland-urban interface (WUI) standards, but feels effortlessly aligned with them. While technical decisions like fire-hardening and mechanical systems presented some construction challenges, particularly around the cantilevered glass box, the team found a functional compromise that preserved the integrity of the design.
Inside, a restrained palette and exposed post and beam design celebrate the ethos of mid-century modernism. A central circulation spine extends from the entry to the rear glass wall, offering a continuous visual link from street to ocean. Spaces such as the library and office, though more intimate in scale, are never cut off from nature as each opens to its own unique courtyard or garden view.
Though born out of a strict regulatory framework and developed without a specific client, the rebuild design unfolded with remarkable clarity. Grounded in site logic, refined by limitations and an emphasis on timeless spatial relationships – light, proportion, and a strong connection to nature, the resulting design feels both effortless and uplifting. The home lives lightly on the land, opens generously to its surroundings, and strikes a careful balance between privacy, openness, and calm. For Klopf Architecture, it stands as a compelling case study in how site, code, and circumstantial constraints can inspire enduring, modernist architecture. With years of experience reimagining mid-century modern design for how people live today, the firm took the project’s limitations as an opportunity. The result is a home shaped by open, flowing spaces, strong indoor-outdoor connections, and a calm, clear sense of structure. It’s a good reminder that even with strict constraints, there’s still room for architecture to breathe—and for modernism to keep moving forward.
Klopf Architecture project team: Geoff Campen, John Klopf, AIA, and Sherry Tan
Structural Engineer: ZFA
Contractor: Maison D’Artiste
Photography: ©2025 Mariko Reed
Year Completed: 2023

Bedroom - traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in St Louis

Example of a mid-sized transitional master white tile and ceramic tile marble floor, white floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub design in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, blue countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity
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