Dining Room
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor dining room remodel in Miami with beige walls

An interior design photo shoot I shot for Kami Gray Interiors (www.kamigrayinteriors.com)
Example of a transitional l-shaped brown floor kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A new below grade basketball court with high ceilings for legitimate basketball. Pool table, gym and commissioned mural art. Restoration of existing solarium Photo Credit: Matthew Millman

Aimee Mazzenga Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Chicago with gray walls

An 8 ft. simple teak wood finish main door gives way to a cozy living room doused in natural light streaming from a large window and a cute-as-a-button balconette. The wall between this room and the kitchen has been demolished and the open kitchen now effectively makes this living space appear larger. We laid wooden look tiles on the floor, pre-cut into 4 pieces and organized in the herringbone pattern. This is not only spread across the studio but also seeps up the living room main wall. Upon this wall, hangs an artwork specially commissioned to a young artist to be evocative yet flaunt the yellow and blue that ties the otherwise somber colours together. Below this is a long chesterfield sofa in electric blue, an armchair upholstered in hounds-tooth with a gold, black and wooden frame. A wood and black glass center table set and a yellow and wooden side table set complete the seating set up. A custom rug in colours of our choice brings a touch of elegance to the room. Beside this is a white and wood console table with a round gold and wood finish mirror. A black skirting flows throughout the walls with a wood detailing as an added design detail.

Serving as a weekend getaway dwelling, these clients opted for a comfortable contemporary aesthetic. “Citified with a bit of glamour” was our mantra. To contrast the linear aspects of the great room and to provide both internal and external views, a large irregularly-shaped sectional was employed. It was paired with two iconic Mario Bellini lounge chairs that provide an elegant air to the space, all anchored by a 20’ round wool rug. A hint of European sensibility is revealed with the use of bespoke lighting. Multi-globe ceiling fixtures crown the great room, while individual pendants adorn the split dining table. The custom dining table top became a true piece of art: a laser-cut brass panel with a map of the client’s Northern California hometown speaks to his passion for maps and adds dimension and interest to this table. The entryway features a bronze, stainless steel, and wood console against a backdrop of precious stone. A bold bronze sculpture in the great room draws the eye to the glass and beyond. The walls and ceilings were given a faux finish of metallic woven, grass-cloth type texture, bringing an element of glamour and drama. In the master bedroom an art piece was commissioned to hang above the bed, blending a lifetime of poems, photographs, and song lyrics into a visual representation of a classic love story. Adjacent to this art piece is a full-size print of the client’s own photography work, backlit and custom-framed to add personality to a room full of exquisite art. A collection of outstanding pieces, that would make any art collector proud, complete this couple’s favorite weekend getaway with stunning city views. Photo Credit: David Duncan Livingston

Photo: Rachel Loewen © 2018 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic living room remodel in Chicago

Photography: Rustic White
Mid-sized trendy guest light wood floor bedroom photo in Atlanta with white walls and no fireplace

Photo: Esther Hershcovic © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for an industrial kitchen remodel in Tel Aviv

Winner of a NYC Landmarks Conservancy Award for historic preservation, the George B. and Susan Elkins house, dating to approximately 1852, was painstakingly restored, enlarged and modernized in 2019. This building, the oldest remaining house in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, has been recognized by the NYC Landmarks Commission as an Individual Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was essentially a ruin prior to the renovation. Interiors had been gutted, there were gaping holes in the roof and the exterior was badly damaged and covered with layers of non-historic siding. The exterior was completely restored to historically-accurate condition and the extensions at the sides were designed to be distinctly modern but deferential to the historic facade. The new interiors are thoroughly modern and many of the finishes utilize materials reclaimed during demolition.

Example of a transitional deck design in San Francisco

Master Bathroom
Bathroom - mid-sized contemporary master gray floor bathroom idea in Miami with brown countertops, a wall-mount toilet, an undermount tub, white walls and a vessel sink

I was commissioned to design and fabricate custom lighting for this architect driven spec house in wine country. For the soaring living room I designed a floating pendant in a bronze finish with LED lighting sandwiched between it's layers of steel. Cyd Greer Photography.

Photo: Caroline Sharpnack © 2019 Houzz
Cottage chic master dark wood floor bedroom photo in Nashville with white walls and no fireplace

Commissioned by Integral Renovation Projects to photograph a kitchen on Park Avenue. Designer Federico Martin Photographer Chastity Cortijo
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in New York

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of a classic enclosed family room design in San Francisco with red walls and no fireplace

Elegant bedroom photo in Cincinnati

Commissioned by NYIR to photograph an installation in Chelsea, NY. Designer Photographer Chastity Cortijo June 2015
Inspiration for a contemporary bedroom remodel in New York

My clients had always been inspired by the grand Tudor Revival homes of the early 20th century and commissioned Hull Historical to recreate the authentic custom millwork, paneling and doors for their new Tudor Revival home. Our inspiration came from 2 great English homes, Stan Hywett, a great Tudor Revival home in Ohio, built for the founder of Goodyear Tires. Also, the Woodbine Mansion, built in 1911 for the son of the Pabst Brewing Company. We were fortunate to purchase three rooms of architectural millwork from the woodbine home, which was originally fabricated by the Huber Company of New York. Upon completion of this project, the architectural salvage comprised 15% of the final quantity of paneling installed. The remainder was custom fabricated by Hull Historical at our shop in Fort Worth, TX and installed at the clients home. The commission, based on historic precedent, constituted antique paneling on the main floor, beamed ceilings and all the doors in the home. The new paneling, including the kitchen cabinetry is made from a combination of new quarter-sawn white oak and antique white oak salvaged from old barns and buildings. All the oak was fumed in an ammonia-filled chamber to produce a cocoa color and deep feel giving the millwork rough character and a timeless look that my client loved. The millwork also served to give the home a hierarchy, with simple paneling combined with board and batten doors downstairs, then more ornate paneling, with carvings on the main floor. Additionally, the main floor features mostly 8 and 10 panel doors. All woodwork was hand-pegged with oak pegs. Some of the paneling features a unique Mason’s Miter, a historic joinery technique inspired from stone work. For more information on residential renovation and new construction projects by Hull Historical, visit http://brenthullcompanies.com/residential.html