UltraMedia featured in Electronic House magazine: "Reaching this point of acoustical nirvana required plenty of calculations, CAD drawings and calibration, says Mike Brock of custom electronics design and installation firm UltraMedia, Richardson, Texas. His company worked directly with the manufacturer—Auralex—to make sure every inch of wall surface, both inside and out, was covered with the perfect type and amount of acoustical material. “We sent the room dimensions and the planned locations of the video projector, speakers and other equipment to the engineers at Auralex,” Brock explains. Using this information, the company was able to specify products and determine their proper placement. “This was the first time where I actually had the manufacturer come down and take an active role in the project and it really worked to everyone’s advantage,” Brock continues. Home-Theater-Wolf-Projector.jpg Auralex’s help with the design of the acoustical treatments afforded Brock the time to implement other sound-enhancing solutions. For example, he filled the hollow metal legs of the bar with sand to prevent them from resonating during loud passages in movie soundtracks. A thick, heavily padded carpet was added, and the general contractor constructed the shell of the room with sound-reducing drywall and installed a solid core door to prevent audio from seeping out into other areas of the house. Lastly, the sound system was calibrated. Unlike many acoustically treated theaters, where the speakers are installed within the walls and covered with special fabric, in this room UltraMedia kept the nine Vienna Acoustic speakers completely exposed. The front three Vienna Acoustics Klimt Music speakers (as well as two REL sub bass units) were positioned on the floor, and the back six speakers were mounted to the surface of the walls. “The cherry in this theater are the Klimts,” says Brock. “We really dialed them in for the best possible sound.” By “dialing in,” Brock means using his and his team’s critical listening skills to position the speakers properly, then using the Integra receiver’s built-in Audyssey technology (a combination of sophisticated software and microphones) to calibrate the speakers to compensate for any acoustical anomalies. The end result: audio perfection." Photo credit: UltraMedia, Inc.

The BPI team designed and installed this space in the spring of 2014. The space includes an outdoor dining area with a step down into an outdoor room covered by a cedar pergola with a gas fire feature below. The space was designed on a 45degree angle to play off of the homes architecture and maximize useable green space for the kids. The addition of the levels in the space help to create unique spaces within the space as well as take advantage of the natural terrain of the site. This creative use of materials and textures really added amazing character to the space proving that a well thought out design can compensate for lack of size

Matt Bolt / Charleston Home & Design Magazine Homeowner wanted as few wall cabinets as possible, to downplay it "looking like a kitchen during social gatherings," as well as for the main wall focus to be the beautiful coastal wetlands outside the windows. To compensate, all base cabinets have rollout trays, drawers are outfitted for dish storage, a pull-out spice rack is located next to the stove, and a convenient microwave drawer is on the other side of the stove. All taller cabinetry, refrigerator, and the wet bar is located on the back wall. Here, the more delicate glassware is displayed in the glass-doored wall cabinets. As the homeowner usually enters the home from the garage into this kitchen, we placed an antique coat rack and hallway table (not pictured) right by the door for mail, keys, and cell, as well as a comfy easy chair (pictured) for reading mail and perhaps having a cocktail before starting dinner! Who needs the rest of the house?!!

«Modern elegance» at the intersection of Art Nouveau style and Art Deco metered elements. Plus of the apartments – French windows, filling the space with air. This feeling was supported and strengthened to the maximum using light color gamut and elegant, «floating» furniture. Minus of the room – low ceilings, which was compensated by light walls, thanks to which the boundary between the wall and the ceiling is erased. Color gamut – light pearl shades + «salted» tones of natural wood + «marine» tones in the range from blue to cold green. Coswick Grey Cashmere hardwood flooring use in the project. Design by Chernykh Elena & Evgenia Mazaitis. Studio: D-vision. Photography by Vitaly Ivanov.

Today’s investment landscape in California features a surge in transforming single-family lots into vibrant multi-family residences, facilitated by recent SB9 and ADU laws. This project exemplifies how a modest 6,750-square-foot lot can accommodate a 1,500-square-foot primary home alongside a 2,500-square-foot duplex, seamlessly integrating design, functionality, and neighborhood aesthetics. The primary residence underwent a meticulous interior transformation, evolving from a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout into a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home. Strategic reconfigurations centered around creating an expansive great room—an open-concept space adorned with vaulted ceilings—where the kitchen, dining, and living areas converge into a magnificent communal zone. Exterior updates further distinguish the property. The front and side yards are enclosed with fencing and privacy hedges, linked by concrete pathways that enhance outdoor functionality while compensating for backyard space lost during renovations. The exterior façade was refreshed with darker tones, deliberately contrasting with the duplex to emphasize architectural separation. Designed to preserve the suburban charm, the duplex visually mimics a single-family home from the street. Its facade creates an illusion of a two-story residence, maintaining harmony within the neighborhood fabric. The main unit, developed under SB9 guidelines, features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a luxurious parents’ suite situated upstairs. Downstairs, two bedrooms share a full bath, creating a balanced family-oriented layout. The duplex’s interior boasts 9-foot ceilings throughout, elevating the sense of space and openness. The design thoughtfully places the kitchen at the front, inviting guests into the home, while stairs on the right lead to the private upstairs bedroom suite. The ADU offers a two bedroom and two & half baths. the unit is accessible via a private side entrance with a dedicated walkway. Its layout includes a ground-floor living room, a galley kitchen, and a discreet powder room beneath the stairs, designed to contain guest traffic and maintain privacy upstairs. The upstairs bedrooms each feature luxurious bathrooms with expansive showers, adding an element of modern elegance. Both units enjoy thoughtfully landscaped outdoor spaces—private patios, backyard areas, and gated front yards—creating welcoming environments for residents and visitors alike. This project exemplifies innovative urban infill solutions, blending architectural elegance with legal compliance and community harmony—an inspiring blueprint for the future of residential development in California.

Designed this backyard sauna for a client who was knowledgeable about sauna and had an idea of what he wanted. The goal was an energy efficient sauna that maintained privacy from neighbors but still had some views of nature/good lighting. 7.5' x 7.5'. Went with 8 foot ceilings - which made the overall structure a bit tall aesthetically - but this allowed a higher bench system. The harvia cilindro 8kw stove may be a bit undersized but the tall bench height seems to compensate for the stove (heat up times are a bit long). Drain in the floor which allows you to dump lots of water on the stove. With 200lbs of stones, the loyly is quite impressive and intense! The force from the steam necessitated some additional magnets to keep the door closed.

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Designed this backyard sauna for a client who was knowledgeable about sauna and had an idea of what he wanted. The goal was an energy efficient sauna that maintained privacy from neighbors but still had some views of nature/good lighting. 7.5' x 7.5'. Went with 8 foot ceilings - which made the overall structure a bit tall aesthetically - but this allowed a higher bench system. The harvia cilindro 8kw stove may be a bit undersized but the tall bench height seems to compensate for the stove (heat up times are a bit long). Drain in the floor which allows you to dump lots of water on the stove. With 200lbs of stones, the loyly is quite impressive and intense! The force from the steam necessitated some additional magnets to keep the door closed.

Wanted to share our new construction results with design inspiration from much of Houzz articles and posts. Disclaimer: previous house had white cabinets, weren't doing that again, but worried about light: kitchen entrance right from garage, northeast corner, not much light. Compensated with windows and screen porch right off eat-in dining.

Matt Bolt / Charleston Home & Design Magazine Homeowner wanted as few wall cabinets as possible, to downplay it "looking like a kitchen during social gatherings," as well as for the main wall focus to be the beautiful coastal wetlands outside the windows. To compensate, all base cabinets have rollout trays, drawers are outfitted for dish storage, a pull-out spice rack is located next to the stove, and a convenient microwave drawer is on the other side of the stove. All taller cabinetry, refrigerator, and the wet bar is located on the back wall. Here, the more delicate glassware is displayed in the glass-doored wall cabinets. As the homeowner usually enters the home from the garage into this kitchen, we placed an antique coat rack and hallway table (not pictured) right by the door for mail, keys, and cell, as well as a comfy easy chair (pictured) for reading mail and perhaps having a cocktail before starting dinner! Who needs the rest of the house?!!

Looking for a professional landscape company built on reliability, affordability, and trust? Have you always wanted the lawn and garden that everyone admires? You have reached the right place! ATC Landscape, a Coquitlam landscaping company, has a team of trained professionals who have been providing landscape maintenance and cedar fencing installation since 2001. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority! When it comes to your home’s curb appeal, choose a residential landscape company with an A+ BBB Rating for your home in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows. ATC Landscape carries $2,000,000 in business liability insurance in addition to Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Our WorkSafe WCB number is 728123. ATC Landscape uses professional landscape equipment (Honda and Stihl). Our staff and vehicles are distinguished by our ATC Landscape apparel and signage. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction with the services we provide. Our clients include Residential Strata Complexes, Commercial Properties, and Home Owners. We are a member of the British Columbia Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA). Our landscaping and gardening services are based on standards provided by the BCLNA. We are a member of of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. ATC Landscape provides FREE estimates for homeowners on services for Hedges and Trees, Yard Cleanup and Cedar Fencing. Our residential homeowner landscape services include: -Hedge & Tree Trimming/Pruning and Yard Cleanups. -Expert trimming and pruning of plants, shrubs, cedars and trees under 15′. -Yard clean ups including cutting back brambles, garden bed maintenance with weeding of beds and removal of leaves, branches and debris. -Rubbish Removal of unwanted items. -We do not offer regular lawn cutting services for residential home owners. -Cedar Panel Fence Installation: Includes demolition and removal of existing fence and complete cedar panel fence installation with digging posts into the ground 2-3′ with concrete.

This house is ideally located in the woods, backing up to the Cambridge reservoir in Waltham. But the beautiful views and secluded outdoor spaces could not compensate for the 1970’s interiors, particularly the master bathroom and kitchen, which lacked distinction and needed to be updated. The new cabinets and locally quarried stone counters modernized and greatly enhanced the kitchen without the expense of relocating the appliances or the sink.

Looking for a professional landscape company built on reliability, affordability, and trust? Have you always wanted the lawn and garden that everyone admires? You have reached the right place! ATC Landscape, a Coquitlam landscaping company, has a team of trained professionals who have been providing landscape maintenance and cedar fencing installation since 2001. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority! When it comes to your home’s curb appeal, choose a residential landscape company with an A+ BBB Rating for your home in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows. ATC Landscape carries $2,000,000 in business liability insurance in addition to Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Our WorkSafe WCB number is 728123. ATC Landscape uses professional landscape equipment (Honda and Stihl). Our staff and vehicles are distinguished by our ATC Landscape apparel and signage. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction with the services we provide. Our clients include Residential Strata Complexes, Commercial Properties, and Home Owners. We are a member of the British Columbia Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA). Our landscaping and gardening services are based on standards provided by the BCLNA. We are a member of of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. ATC Landscape provides FREE estimates for homeowners on services for Hedges and Trees, Yard Cleanup and Cedar Fencing. Our residential homeowner landscape services include: -Hedge & Tree Trimming/Pruning and Yard Cleanups. -Expert trimming and pruning of plants, shrubs, cedars and trees under 15′. -Yard clean ups including cutting back brambles, garden bed maintenance with weeding of beds and removal of leaves, branches and debris. -Rubbish Removal of unwanted items. -We do not offer regular lawn cutting services for residential home owners. -Cedar Panel Fence Installation: Includes demolition and removal of existing fence and complete cedar panel fence installation with digging posts into the ground 2-3′ with concrete.

By not having any upper cabinets, the space feels less crowded and bigger, as if it belongs to a larger home. The few cabinets in the kitchen are efficiently utilized, but we had to compensate for storage elsewhere. We have designed a custom hutch for Michelle that serves multiple purposes. It not only provides storage for overstock from the kitchen but also acts as a hub for her electronics, paperwork, printer, filing drawer, and craft supplies. The kitchen is influenced by Scandinavian design, featuring playful shades of pink on the walls, the floating shelf, and the vintage spice cubby (coral). Timeless black and white accents throughout the space complement the pink accents in a subtle way.

Today’s investment landscape in California features a surge in transforming single-family lots into vibrant multi-family residences, facilitated by recent SB9 and ADU laws. This project exemplifies how a modest 6,750-square-foot lot can accommodate a 1,500-square-foot primary home alongside a 2,500-square-foot duplex, seamlessly integrating design, functionality, and neighborhood aesthetics. The primary residence underwent a meticulous interior transformation, evolving from a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout into a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home. Strategic reconfigurations centered around creating an expansive great room—an open-concept space adorned with vaulted ceilings—where the kitchen, dining, and living areas converge into a magnificent communal zone. Exterior updates further distinguish the property. The front and side yards are enclosed with fencing and privacy hedges, linked by concrete pathways that enhance outdoor functionality while compensating for backyard space lost during renovations. The exterior façade was refreshed with darker tones, deliberately contrasting with the duplex to emphasize architectural separation. Designed to preserve the suburban charm, the duplex visually mimics a single-family home from the street. Its facade creates an illusion of a two-story residence, maintaining harmony within the neighborhood fabric. The main unit, developed under SB9 guidelines, features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a luxurious parents’ suite situated upstairs. Downstairs, two bedrooms share a full bath, creating a balanced family-oriented layout. The duplex’s interior boasts 9-foot ceilings throughout, elevating the sense of space and openness. The design thoughtfully places the kitchen at the front, inviting guests into the home, while stairs on the right lead to the private upstairs bedroom suite. The ADU offers a two bedroom and two & half baths. the unit is accessible via a private side entrance with a dedicated walkway. Its layout includes a ground-floor living room, a galley kitchen, and a discreet powder room beneath the stairs, designed to contain guest traffic and maintain privacy upstairs. The upstairs bedrooms each feature luxurious bathrooms with expansive showers, adding an element of modern elegance. Both units enjoy thoughtfully landscaped outdoor spaces—private patios, backyard areas, and gated front yards—creating welcoming environments for residents and visitors alike. This project exemplifies innovative urban infill solutions, blending architectural elegance with legal compliance and community harmony—an inspiring blueprint for the future of residential development in California.

This area was once the dining room and kitchen. In order to create the best kitchen layout, my clients had to forfeit one window that was where the vent hood is now located. But to compensate we installed a row of windows running all along the one wall. These windows have a much better view as they look out over the back gardens.

This Carrera Marble Counter Top was installed replacing the cultured marble sink and bright chrome faucets. A new undermount sink in a rectangle shape was installed. Plug on Left was moved up to compensate for the higher backsplash. The Backsplash was designed to compliment the original tile work in the shower. The two inch quarter rounds were custom cut to match existing decorative tiles in the shower, giving the space a cohesive look.

The deliberate roughness of the ceiling and raw-looking wood furniture is compensated with sophisticated shapes and colour accents of paintings, chairs and lamps. Pale gray with occasional red and pink splashes make the design project more refined and vivid.

Looking for a professional landscape company built on reliability, affordability, and trust? Have you always wanted the lawn and garden that everyone admires? You have reached the right place! ATC Landscape, a Coquitlam landscaping company, has a team of trained professionals who have been providing landscape maintenance and cedar fencing installation since 2001. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority! When it comes to your home’s curb appeal, choose a residential landscape company with an A+ BBB Rating for your home in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows. ATC Landscape carries $2,000,000 in business liability insurance in addition to Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Our WorkSafe WCB number is 728123. ATC Landscape uses professional landscape equipment (Honda and Stihl). Our staff and vehicles are distinguished by our ATC Landscape apparel and signage. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction with the services we provide. Our clients include Residential Strata Complexes, Commercial Properties, and Home Owners. We are a member of the British Columbia Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA). Our landscaping and gardening services are based on standards provided by the BCLNA. We are a member of of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. ATC Landscape provides FREE estimates for homeowners on services for Hedges and Trees, Yard Cleanup and Cedar Fencing. Our residential homeowner landscape services include: -Hedge & Tree Trimming/Pruning and Yard Cleanups. -Expert trimming and pruning of plants, shrubs, cedars and trees under 15′. -Yard clean ups including cutting back brambles, garden bed maintenance with weeding of beds and removal of leaves, branches and debris. -Rubbish Removal of unwanted items. -We do not offer regular lawn cutting services for residential home owners. -Cedar Panel Fence Installation: Includes demolition and removal of existing fence and complete cedar panel fence installation with digging posts into the ground 2-3′ with concrete.