The stairs combine Douglas fir and Jarrah, leading from the lower level to upper level bedroom wing.
Inspiration for a rustic staircase remodel in New York

Her Master Bath - tub and shower ||| We were involved with most aspects of this newly constructed 8,300 sq ft penthouse and guest suite, including: comprehensive construction documents; interior details, drawings and specifications; custom power & lighting; client & builder communications. ||| Penthouse and interior design by: Harry J Crouse Design Inc ||| Photo by: Harry Crouse ||| Builder: Balfour Beatty

Inspiration for a large contemporary two-story exterior home remodel in Toronto

This beautiful luxury home in Delhi Glen Ann Arbor was designed for a Client coming from Europe where by we communicated entirely via phone and e-mail. It is located on a gorgeous site in a mature Oak and Hickory forest and is probably the most spacious design I have ever had the pleasure of working on.

Very chic modern wine room. Black walnut and tile accents make this space pop. Perfect space to highlight a a lower level entertainment area. Designer and builder communication made for a great project to be a part of.

Interior view, Great Room & Kitchen (beyond) ||| We were involved with many aspects of this newly constructed 9,800 sq ft (under roof) home, including: comprehensive construction documents; interior details, drawings and specifications; custom power & lighting; site planning; client & builder communications. ||| Home and interior design by: Harry J Crouse Design Inc ||| Photo by: Harry Crouse

Communication is key in every construction project. Shrock Premier listens carefully while building a home uniquely suited to its family. This fresh, colorful lake home provides both wide open gathering spaces and cozy retreat areas. The great room windows were designed for optimal views to the lake. And check out the custom doors and window seats. www.shrockpremier.com

Wine Cellar ||| We were involved with most aspects of this newly constructed 8,300 sq ft penthouse and guest suite, including: comprehensive construction documents; interior details, drawings and specifications; custom power & lighting; client & builder communications. ||| Penthouse and interior design by: Harry J Crouse Design Inc ||| Photo by: Harry Crouse ||| Builder: Balfour Beatty

This Mud Room off the the garage is a great place to de-clutter on your way into the home. The floating cabinet has usb charging for phones & tablets, and the custom framed metal board is a great family communication tool. We used Crate & Barrel baskets in the cubbies to store each family members belongings.

An open kitchen communicates to the dining and living room at the House of Contrasts.
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized modern single-wall light wood floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

A mosaic tile accent wall in your foyer is the first element that communicates the luxurious and detail oriented design of your home. Seen in Summer Lakes, a Houston community.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Communication is key in every construction project. Shrock Premier listens carefully while building a home uniquely suited to its family. This fresh, colorful lake home provides both wide open gathering spaces and cozy retreat areas. The great room windows were designed for optimal views to the lake. And check out the custom doors and window seats. www.shrockpremier.com

This architectural delight nestled in Brentwood Hills was designed by Edna Muir in 1960 and featured on the cover of Art and Architecture in 1962. Flash forward to today’s remodel where the builder upheld the beautiful design while upgrading the space for today’s tech needs. With every light and shade on the system and full Alexa integration, this home stays connected in just the right ways.

Dustin Wright
Elegant open concept dark wood floor family room photo in Dallas with a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace