The clients had built a magnificent Italianate 'villa' with spectacular views of the Santa Barbara coastline. They had assembled an impressive array of garden objects from around the world which were to be incorporated into the gardens. But the challenges were numerous. Object scale had to carefully managed in this 40 foot by 80 foot space -- The statuary, hardscape elements, and fountains were carefully separated throughout the landscape, in order to de-emphasize the disparate sizes. Objects included a six-foot high Buddha, a 12" high prayer bell, and a massive 1,500 pound stone urn. Additionally, spectacular tree specimens were chosen and carefully placed to provide a counterweight to the other objects in the garden. * Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape, Santa Barbara Contractors Association

As the entryway to the home, we wanted this foyer to be a truly refined welcome to each of its guests. As guests enter they will be greeted with this polished and inviting entry, which contrasts dark colors against stunning tall white millwork along the walls. As a designer there is always the challenge of working with aspects of a room that your clients are not going to be changing. For us this was the flooring, to which we fitted with a custom cut L shaped rug that would allow us to tie together the foyer to the stairs and better coincide with the rest of our designs. We added a touch of bright color in the side table with gold and light yellow elements, while still tying things together with the blue and white detailed vase that mirrors the rug design. As the eye travels up the stairs the iron wrought spindles wonderfully accent the stairway’s dark wood railings. Further upward and this captivating grand chandelier accentuates the whole room. The star of the show, this breathtaking chandelier is enhanced by a beautiful ceiling medallion that we had painted within in gold to capture the elegance and light from this chandelier. As a first impression of the household, this foyer space is truly an introduction to the refinement and dignity of this home, and the people within it. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 ***Note: We recently went back to our client's home, and replaced the marble tiles with a herringbone hardwood floor.

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized traditional single-wall dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Charlotte with white cabinets, white backsplash, white appliances, an island, raised-panel cabinets and mosaic tile backsplash

Allison Cartwright
Trendy formal and open concept living room photo in Austin

Paul Dyer
Entryway - mid-sized transitional concrete floor and gray floor entryway idea in San Francisco with brown walls and a green front door

Allison Cartwright @melisaclementdesigns
Inspiration for a coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Peter Zimmerman Architects // Peace Design // Audrey Hall Photography
Example of a large mountain style open concept living room design in Other with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary master bedroom remodel in Atlanta with gray walls and no fireplace

Photo by Modern House Productions, 2016
Mid-sized trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo: Karen Melvin
Example of a cottage dressing room design in Minneapolis

The colors in this boys room were chosen to mimic the church dome outside his windows. Teals, greens, grays and blues make for a colorful room. Bed is a trundle which is ideal for urban dwelling. Linear book cases are also ideal for storage with a small footprint. Faux fur rugs, blankets and pillows add nice texture to room.

The brick found in the backsplash and island was chosen for its sympathetic materiality that is forceful enough to blend in with the native steel, while the bold, fine grain Zebra wood cabinetry coincides nicely with the concrete floors without being too ostentatious. Photo Credit: Mark Woods

A happy coincidence that makes us smile- the art looks like it was made for the wallpaper; or the wallpaper, the art. It’s a dance.
Bedroom - mid-sized modern master medium tone wood floor and gray floor bedroom idea in Portland with multicolored walls

Example of a transitional powder room design in Detroit with multicolored walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

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Family room - traditional family room idea in Boston

Victor Boghossian Photography www.victorboghossian.com 818-634-3133
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DESIGN BUILD REMODEL | Vintage Bathroom Transformation | FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC This vintage inspired master bath remodel project is a FOUR POINT FAVORITE. A complete design-build gut and re-do, this charming space complete with swap meet finds, new custom pieces, reclaimed wood, and extraordinary fixtures is one of our most successful design solution projects. THANK YOU HOUZZ and Becky Harris for FEATURING this very special PROJECT!!! See it here at http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23834088/list/old-hollywood-style-for-a-newly-redone-los-angeles-bath Photography by Riley Jamison AS SEEN IN Houzz Martha Stewart

the finished new deck and outdoor space.
Deck - traditional deck idea in Portland