Open concept kitchen - large transitional u-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, brown backsplash, limestone backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Treviso Estate is a contemporary residential project defined by strong horizontal massing, restrained materiality, and clear vertical organization. The architecture is composed of layered volumes, deep roof overhangs, and carefully proportioned openings that respond to the site and surrounding landscape. Natural materials and a neutral palette reinforce the home’s calm, timeless character while emphasizing structure, scale, and clarity of form.

ROMAN BATH: "PAN" &" VENUS FOUNTAIN" "Pan" &" Venus fountain" painted Trompe L'Oeil over the pool in gym room private residence. This wide room is bisected by stone arched columns, which act as a natural separation between the pool and gym. Three sides of this room are window walls, overlook a private garden and allow bright, natural light in at all hours of the day. There is a door leading out to steps down to the garden. In tribute to the room's original purpose, the fourth wall, which previously served as the outside wall of the house, has a painted ornamental pattern running along the entire wall; it is a likeness to the preserved stained-glass frames of the veranda that used to be there. The section of the wall above the pool imitates the walls of roman baths, with two Trompe L'oeil niches depicting statues of Venus' Fountain and of Pan. The statue of Pan is particularly relevant to this home; when the artist suggested the design, it turned out that the owner of the home, now a doctor, used to be a composer and wrote an opera named after the Greek god.

Composition #72 by Presotto is composed of a tv unit and wall mounted cabinets. The base unit finished in matt grigio piombo lacquer has jumbo drawers and an open portion for electronics. The upper wall units are shown in matt nero frac lacquer.

Luxury flooring in this client's over 10,000 square foot entertainment and pool area, installed by the LGK team. There are two balconies on the second floor. This pattern is composed of gloss porcelain tile and wood. See more of our projects at LGKramerFlooring.com or contact us at 941-587-3804.

Set on Camelback Country Club with sweeping views to the golf course and surrounding peaks—Camelback, Piestewa, and Mummy Mountain—this Paradise Valley estate was designed with one clear priority: make the view the main event. Every line of the pool and landscape plan was meticulously composed to pull your eye outward, enhance the architecture, and create an atmosphere that feels singular to this property. The backyard is anchored by a custom resort-style pool and spa composition that reads like a modern water courtyard—clean geometry, natural stone surfaces, and layered water movement. Bubblers and deck jets add sound and sparkle without interrupting sightlines, while a low-profile fire element and lawn panels soften the hardscape and keep the space feeling livable, not just a showpiece. Beyond the resort core, the property expands into an estate-scale recreation zone, including a full sport court framed in stone paving, structured planting beds, and evening lighting that keeps the grounds active after sunset. The perimeter is finished with privacy hedging and layered plantings—lush, controlled, and intentionally quiet—so the mountains and fairways remain the star. This home set a record-breaking sale, closing $1M higher than any home north of DoubleTree, and it sold in a single day. The developer, builder, and buyer all echoed the same thing: the pool and landscape sold the home, and then the record number followed. It’s the kind of project that proves what we believe: when outdoor living is designed at the highest level, it doesn’t just complement a home—it defines it.

This beautiful modern home is particularly special to the team at Boss Builders who collaborated with Archaeo Architects throughout the project. The result is a modern showpiece with exquisite details and finishes. The home’s spine connects multiple structures that compose the home. On the east side of the spine are the garage, entry and three ensuite guestrooms; to the west are the kitchen, great room and den. The individual living spaces are connected by a bright, sloping ramp mirroring the natural topography of the ridge. This contemporary home captures beautiful natural views and the clerestory windows bring in the radiant, New Mexico light. The street view of this home is absolutely stunning, showcasing its unique architecture.

Dark oak cabinetry, brass hardware, and a dramatic stone backsplash come together in a kitchen that feels both richly collected and effortlessly composed. The deep green marble island edge anchors the foreground, a bold counterpoint to the softer grey veining behind.

A world renowned composer and his musician wife renovated an historic John Gaw Meem house in Santa Fe. W+D brought warmth to the space while maintaining its good architectural bones.

Words by Wilson Hack The best architecture allows what has come before it to be seen and cared for while at the same time injecting something new, if not idealistic. Spartan at first glance, the interior of this stately apartment building, located on the iconic Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, quickly begins to unfold as a calculated series of textures, visual artifacts and perfected aesthetic continuities. The client, a globe-trotting entrepreneur, selected Jeanne Schultz Design Studio for the remodel and requested that the space be reconditioned into a purposeful and peaceful landing pad. It was to be furnished simply using natural and sustainable materials. Schultz began by gently peeling back before adding only the essentials, resulting in a harmoniously restorative living space where darkness and light coexist and comfort reigns. The design was initially guided by the fireplace—from there a subtle injection of matching color extends up into the thick tiered molding and ceiling trim. “The most reckless patterns live here,” remarks Schultz, referring to the checkered green and white tiles, pink-Pollack-y stone and cast iron detailing. The millwork and warm wood wall panels devour the remainder of the living room, eliminating the need for unnecessary artwork. A curved living room chair by Kave Home punctuates playfully; its shape reveals its pleasant conformity to the human body and sits back, inviting rest and respite. “It’s good for all body types and sizes,” explains Schultz. The single sofa by Dareels is purposefully oversized, casual and inviting. A beige cover was added to soften the otherwise rectilinear edges. Additionally sourced from Dareels, a small yet centrally located side table anchors the space with its dark black wood texture, its visual weight on par with the larger pieces. The black bulbous free standing lamp converses directly with the antique chandelier above. Composed of individual black leather strips, it is seemingly harsh—yet its soft form is reminiscent of a spring tulip. The continuation of the color palette slips softly into the dining room where velvety green chairs sit delicately on a cascade array of pointed legs. The doors that lead out to the patio were sanded down and treated so that the original shape and form could be retained. Although the same green paint was used throughout, this set of doors speaks in darker tones alongside the acute and penetrating daylight. A few different shades of white paint were used throughout the space to add additional depth and embellish this shadowy texture. Specialty lights were added into the space to complement the existing overhead lighting. A wall sconce was added in the living room and extra lighting was placed in the kitchen. However, because of the existing barrel vaulted tile ceiling, sconces were placed on the walls rather than above to avoid penetrating the existing architecture.

A well composed outdoor living environment organized around a dark mosaic tile spa with an overflow edge connecting to the main pool.
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard concrete paver and rectangular lap hot tub remodel in Houston

A designer’s favorite, the Baker armchair is inspired by English design. Composed of top grain leather in a vintage cigar brown, this elegant chair is further enhanced by dark brown wood legs. The Baker chair is the perfect choice for a combination of sophistication and luxury.

This Classic Quarry large Horizon Falls wall fountain will instantly become the crowning jewel of any room you put it in, whether it's in your home or office. When you look at this fountain, your eye will be naturally drawn to the movement of the water over the exquisite green marble stone to the awaiting polished cream white river rocks. The calming effect of this sight and sound cannot be overstated. Rainforest marble is not technically a marble; it's a serpentinite, which is rock composed predominantly of one or more serpentine minerals and is known for its healing qualities. Due to its elegant, smooth appearance similar to marble, it is often referred to as marble. The name "Rainforest" comes from the distinctive veining that looks like tree branches or a "rainforest jungle". This particular marble is very strong and characteristics in veining and movement will tend to vary greatly between stones. Rainforest green marble all comes from the same quarry in Rajasthan, India. Rainforest green is a very unique extravagant looking marble consisting of rich, earthy green tones, and deep brown veining. Bluworld HOMelements™ Classic Quarry Line also features your choice of premium metals, like brushed stainless steel, rustic copper with our signature hand-applied patina, or your choice of our standard colors like Black Onyx or Copper Vein trim kits. Remotely controlled dimmable, long lasting, warm white LED lighting highlights the beauty of the stone color and texture. A removable rock tray allows easy access to the pump and adjustable flow rate valve. Cream White River Rocks are included. This fountain can be customized with the logo of your choice. Natural stone varies in color due to the different hues of the natural particles that make-up the product. All stones are natural and vary in color, intensity and veining. Photos are provided as an indication only. It is the variation in natural stone that makes each fountain quite unique. Since this product is natural stone, color and texture variances are not defects within the material, but are inherent to it and part of the natural beauty of quarried materials. Our natural stone slabs are imported from quarries worldwide. The Classic Quarry Line contains stunning slices of the natural world. Due to the broad range of colors and textures (Granite excluded) you may wish to select your own stone. This culling service is offered for an additional fee and includes photos of 4 different slabs from your selected stone species. Stone selections must be made within 48 hours of photo receipt. Our Culling Service is not offered for Absolute Black Granite.

The Confectionary Mosaic is composed of 10 Marble which are skilfully patterned by experienced Artisans to create a truly unique and highly luxurious Tile Mosaic.

This Modern Accent Chair collection is inspired by the colossal fleet which conquered the world. This collection is composed by high armchair, chaise lounge, foot rest stool and coffee table. Combining the tiniest materials gives this armchair an exceptional feeling of lightness. With its highly developed static, the constructive part of the solid wood is made of steel, with various finishing as polished, chromed, brass or burnished steel, which emphasizes the elegance and sharpness this vigorous design has. The seat consists of thin steel and covering made of high quality leather or fur. Unique magnet system connects different type of pillows and other gadgets with the seat part. This collection is made of different type of solid wood, like European walnut, dark elm, cherry, oak, ash. On request, it could be tailor made, respecting client’s measures and special needs. Feel its power and anchors aweigh! Dimensions: width 60cm, depth 99cm, height 90 cm, weight 24.5 kg.

This was a gut remodel of a 1950’s 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1200-square-foot home. The main house was composed of two bedrooms with one bathroom, and a separate studio unit with a full bathroom was located in the backyard. The new owners, a family of 4, wanted to remove the studio unit and increase the square footage of the main house to include a new master suite, family room, and powder room while leaving enough space for the possible addition of a pool in the backyard down the road. We also expanded the kitchen and remodeled the kids’ shared bathroom. White Sands advised during the architectural stage of the project to perfect the layout and ensure enough space was carved out for the new kitchen, family room, and master bedroom. We designed a modified galley kitchen with a large eat-in island in the center. Custom cabinetry was key in making the layout work. To provide ample storage, we created a European-style larder pantry, which is flanked by full-height glass hutches and appliance garages to keep countertop gadgets concealed. The family room is anchored by a new fireplace, complete with custom built-ins flanking each side. The client’s goal for the overall aesthetic is very simple, classic coastal cottage. They wanted cutesy charm. They did not want anything fussy or fancy, requesting selections to be pared down and approachable. All tile and counter finishes selected were in timeless shapes and color palettes. We brought in color and personality with the accessories- cabinet hardware, mirrors, wallcoverings, and styling accessories.

Moss Garden: A Living Carpet of Tranquility A moss garden is a serene, low-maintenance landscape feature that evokes a profound sense of calm and natural beauty. Composed of vibrant, velvety mosses that thrive in shaded, humid environments, these gardens offer a soft, carpet-like groundcover that replaces traditional lawns or gravel with rich, green texture. At Westland Design, our moss gardens are thoughtfully integrated into the overall landscape to enhance a feeling of timelessness and stillness. Whether nestled beneath the canopy of trees, edging a stone pathway, or surrounding a tranquil water feature, moss brings subtle movement and color to quiet corners of the garden. Key qualities of a moss garden include: Evergreen softness: Moss provides lush, year-round greenery that requires no mowing or fertilizing. Quiet beauty: It absorbs sound, contributing to a peaceful, contemplative environment. Natural elegance: Ideal for Japanese-style gardens or woodland settings, moss complements stone, water, and wood elements with organic harmony. A moss garden is more than a design choice—it’s an invitation to slow down, observe closely, and appreciate nature’s quiet elegance.

Fireplace Detail Photo. "Business in the Front, Party in the Back" This project provided Mark with the opportunity to revisit a project from the first year of his practice. Our clients were the third owners since Mark first worked on this house in 1987. The original project had consisted of a small addition to the rear of an existing single-story (over garage) house. The new owners wanted to completely remodel the house and add two floors. In addition they wanted it to be MODERN. This was a perfect fit for where the firm had evolved to over the years, but the neighbors weren't having it. The neighbors were very organized and didn’t like the idea of a large modern structure in what was a mostly traditional block. We were able to work with the neighbors to agree to a design that was Craftsman on the front and modern on the interior and rear. Because of this dichotomy, we sometimes refer to this as the "Mullet House". We were able to minimize the apparent height of the facade by hiding the top floor behind a dormered roof. Unique features of this house include a stunning roof deck with glass guardrails, a custom stair with a zigzag edge and a guardrail composed of vertical stainless steel tubes and an asymmetrical fireplace composition. Photo by Michael David Rose

The renovation brings clarity to a narrow kitchen with bright cabinetry, cool architectural color, polished counters, and details that make a compact room feel composed and highly usable. A rounded opening softens the compact plan. Cool blue-gray walls frame the white kitchen. Polished surfaces keep the room bright.