This project was a wonderful opportunity to work with a client whose vision was clear! She used furnishings from Ethan Allen as the foundation for the project, but went on to use her creativity to complete a wonderfully unique Nautical/Coastal living area.

Entering this downtown Denver loft, three layered cowhide rugs create a perfectly organic shape and set the foundation for two cognac leather arm chairs. A 13' panel of Silver Eucalyptus (EKD) supports a commissioned painting ("Smoke") Bottom line, it’s a pretty amazing first impression! Without showing you the before photos of this condo, it’s hard to imagine the transformation that took place in just 6 short months. The client wanted a hip, modern vibe to her new home and reached out to San Diego Interior Designer, Rebecca Robeson. Rebecca had a vision for what could be. Rebecca created a 3D model to convey the possibilities… and they were off to the races. The design races that is. Rebecca’s 3D model captured the heart of her new client and the project took off. With only 6 short months to completely gut and transform the space, it was essential Robeson Design connect with the right people in Denver. Rebecca searched HOUZZ for Denver General Contractors. Ryan Coats of Earthwood Custom Remodeling lead a team of highly qualified sub-contractors throughout the project and over the finish line. The project was completed on time and the homeowner is thrilled... Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc. Exquisite Kitchen Design Rugs - Aja Rugs, LaJolla Painting – Liz Jardain Photos by Ryan Garvin Photography

Here's the BEFORE image: This client lived here for over 20 years and called us when they had seen our work at a friend's home. The bushes were 30 years old, overgrown blobs. We removed it all, including the concrete walk and did something "different".

We love it when a home becomes a family compound with wonderful history. That is exactly what this home on Mullet Lake is. The original cottage was built by our client’s father and enjoyed by the family for years. It finally came to the point that there was simply not enough room and it lacked some of the efficiencies and luxuries enjoyed in permanent residences. The cottage is utilized by several families and space was needed to allow for summer and holiday enjoyment. The focus was on creating additional space on the second level, increasing views of the lake, moving interior spaces and the need to increase the ceiling heights on the main level. All these changes led for the need to start over or at least keep what we could and add to it. The home had an excellent foundation, in more ways than one, so we started from there. It was important to our client to create a northern Michigan cottage using low maintenance exterior finishes. The interior look and feel moved to more timber beam with pine paneling to keep the warmth and appeal of our area. The home features 2 master suites, one on the main level and one on the 2nd level with a balcony. There are 4 additional bedrooms with one also serving as an office. The bunkroom provides plenty of sleeping space for the grandchildren. The great room has vaulted ceilings, plenty of seating and a stone fireplace with vast windows toward the lake. The kitchen and dining are open to each other and enjoy the view. The beach entry provides access to storage, the 3/4 bath, and laundry. The sunroom off the dining area is a great extension of the home with 180 degrees of view. This allows a wonderful morning escape to enjoy your coffee. The covered timber entry porch provides a direct view of the lake upon entering the home. The garage also features a timber bracketed shed roof system which adds wonderful detail to garage doors. The home’s footprint was extended in a few areas to allow for the interior spaces to work with the needs of the family. Plenty of living spaces for all to enjoy as well as bedrooms to rest their heads after a busy day on the lake. This will be enjoyed by generations to come.

FEATURED IN dsm Magazine: http://www.dsmmagazine.com/2016/06/28/instant-history-for-new-homes/ Reclaimed Original Face Oak flooring was the perfect complement to this chic studio. Client Review from our website: “We specified Iowa Reclaimed Floors for our new studio space in Clive to serve as the foundation for our eclectic style. Every person that walks through our door comments on how striking they are. We find this product to be durable and easy to care for.” — Rebecca Cartwright, R. Cartwright Design

FEATURED IN dsm Magazine: http://www.dsmmagazine.com/2016/06/28/instant-history-for-new-homes/ Reclaimed Original Face Oak flooring was the perfect complement to this chic studio. Client Review from our website: “We specified Iowa Reclaimed Floors for our new studio space in Clive to serve as the foundation for our eclectic style. Every person that walks through our door comments on how striking they are. We find this product to be durable and easy to care for.” — Rebecca Cartwright, R. Cartwright Design

The elevation was a bit of a challenge from the front steps to the driveway. The client didn't want a step and a straight slope would have been too severe and exposed an unacceptable amount of the porch foundation stone. We were able to keep most of the slope within 6 feet of the drive and keep the angle comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.

FEATURED IN dsm Magazine: http://www.dsmmagazine.com/2016/06/28/instant-history-for-new-homes/ Reclaimed Original Face Oak flooring was the perfect complement to this chic studio. Client Review from our website: “We specified Iowa Reclaimed Floors for our new studio space in Clive to serve as the foundation for our eclectic style. Every person that walks through our door comments on how striking they are. We find this product to be durable and easy to care for.” — Rebecca Cartwright, R. Cartwright Design

Dining on the permiable patio boasts a view of the large raingarden that captures a majority of the sites runoff to slowly infiltrate the soil far from the foundation of the home. The plantings here are selected for their adaptable nature to the raingarden soil and moisture levels, but also as varying bloom times and pollinator benefits. The client does enjoy the butterflies that pass thru.

A home office should work as hard as the person in it. Built around our client's existing cabinetry — custom walnut shelving and a desk designed to feel like they were always meant to be there. We chose an artful iron console, the rich pattern of Italian wool carpeting, and wall color to balance and ground the space alongside a curated artwork collection. Masculine in foundation, refined in the details.

Icon Contracting is a second generation family business serving NYC and Long Island. We have successfully provided residential and commercial services to our clients for over 30 years. Quality workmanship and unmatched customer service are the foundation of our reputation. We strive to do everything we can to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied with our service. Every project is supervised by a member of our family ensuring each project gets done right the first time every time.

This project is entitled 'Bringing Nature Home'; Where the Coyotes Run. While initially meeting with the client on a sunny afternoon a coyote ran across the lawn. This indicated good fortune was waiting. From a Feng Shui perspective...powerful, positive energy. An excerpt from the design concept is...Flowering ornamental grasses colorful perennials with large boulders will accent your new, native plant garden.

FEATURED IN dsm Magazine: http://www.dsmmagazine.com/2016/06/28/instant-history-for-new-homes/ Reclaimed Original Face Oak flooring was the perfect complement to this chic studio. Client Review from our website: “We specified Iowa Reclaimed Floors for our new studio space in Clive to serve as the foundation for our eclectic style. Every person that walks through our door comments on how striking they are. We find this product to be durable and easy to care for.” — Rebecca Cartwright, R. Cartwright Design

FEATURED IN dsm Magazine: http://www.dsmmagazine.com/2016/06/28/instant-history-for-new-homes/ Reclaimed Original Face Oak flooring was the perfect complement to this chic studio. Client Review from our website: “We specified Iowa Reclaimed Floors for our new studio space in Clive to serve as the foundation for our eclectic style. Every person that walks through our door comments on how striking they are. We find this product to be durable and easy to care for.” — Rebecca Cartwright, R. Cartwright Design

Some gardens begin with a blank slate. The Rambunctious Garden in New York State started out as a “disaster moonscape” of boulders after ecological landscape designer Jean-Marc Flack’s clients blasted the foundations of their new house out of solid rock. The concept of the Rambunctious Garden, in part inspired by the book of the same name by Emma Marris, drove both the design aesthetic and the plant selection of this garden.

Designed by Thayer Design Studio. We are a full-service interior design firm located in South Boston, MA specializing in new construction, renovations, additions and room by room furnishing for residential and small commercial projects throughout New England. From conception to completion, we engage in a collaborative process with our clients, working closely with contractors, architects, crafts-people and artisans to provide cohesion to our client’s vision. We build spaces that tell a story and create comfort; always striving to find the balance between materials, architectural details, color and space. We believe a well-balanced and thoughtfully curated home is the foundation for happier living.

This deck nicely compliments the Studio Shed home office which is built on a floating floor foundation. Photo by Studio Shed
Inspiration for a huge modern detached guesthouse remodel in Denver

This client just built a new home in Colleyville and with a classic foundation in place, the homeowner was ready to dramatize the finishing touches with pops of vibrant color. The long built-in storage benches along the Breakfast Nook called for a bigger presence than just wall art and building a tone-on-tone geometric print upholstered wall was the perfect solution to enhance the room and draw you into the space. A coordinating rug, window treatments and accessories completed the space perfectly with fun personality.

Designed by Thayer Design Studio. We are a full-service interior design firm located in South Boston, MA specializing in new construction, renovations, additions and room by room furnishing for residential and small commercial projects throughout New England. From conception to completion, we engage in a collaborative process with our clients, working closely with contractors, architects, crafts-people and artisans to provide cohesion to our client’s vision. We build spaces that tell a story and create comfort; always striving to find the balance between materials, architectural details, color and space. We believe a well-balanced and thoughtfully curated home is the foundation for happier living.