Example of a mountain style home design design in Denver

HBK photography this sarah kinn painting was commissioned for the entry.
Example of a 1960s hallway design in San Francisco

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

A beautiful formal living room graced by swoop back side chairs in front of the modern fireplace, an abstract piece of custom art that brings the color scheme together, and a black baby grand piano to ground the space is all one needs to sit in comfort and relax.

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Baltimore

Home design - transitional home design idea in Baltimore

Exterior dimensions (in) 51.5 L x 36.25 W x 33.75 H Inspired by ancient Japanese traditions of soaking in Ofuro tubs, the True Ofuro Japanese style bathtub is a ‘sit and soak’, solid surface bathtub, featuring a deep design for a full-body immersion. Crafted in Italy, this immaculately sculpted tub is available with an optional inline water heater and digital control panel with temperature display, which will reduce water consumption and provide for a prolonged soaking experience at very comfortable temperatures. One of the True Ofuro's key features is it's carefully designed elevated rim for improved bathers neck and head support, and the convenient ergonomic seating, which allows the body to be comfortably emerged to maximum water capacity. The international industrial design team, commissioned by Aquatica to create this product, used advanced CAD tools, modeling and repeated testing with real size prototype units, in order to reach the optimal balance between ergonomic comfort and visual appeal for this one of a kind bathtub. Thanks to the AquateX™ material, this Japanese soaking tub retains heat for much longer and has a silky and smooth surface. Besides being one of our most space conscious bathtubs, the freestanding and petite construction of this Japanese style bathtub means that it can be installed pretty much anywhere in your bathroom.

Commissioned mixed media landscape of Santorini, Greece. This beautiful coastal landscape compliments the interior feel and colors perfectly. 48 x 60 acrylic, air brush, and 24k gold leaf on canvas. Colors of gold, blue, white, yellow, brown

Commissioned piece for Blaine Trump by Briggs Edward Solomon - 10'x10' Black with White Swirls. Acrylic, oil, chalk and pencil on belgian linen.

The dining room features a custom white oak table with seating for up to twelve. The space is completed with a Kelly Wearstler chandelier and a large black and white commissioned photograph.

Commissioned mixed media landscape of Santorini, Greece. This beautiful coastal landscape compliments the interior feel and colors perfectly. 48 x 60 acrylic, air brush, and 24k gold leaf on canvas. Colors of gold, blue, white, yellow, brown

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Commissioned art, art consulting, placement, installation.
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal and enclosed carpeted living room remodel in DC Metro with beige walls

Home design - modern home design idea in San Francisco

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Baltimore

Large transitional sunroom photo in Boston

A commissioned pieces with lots of bling. The leaves are all hand painted on the base wood board and covered with clear glass. I also faxed the walls.

Photography by Noah Webb.
Living room - coastal living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls