This project is comprised of built-in cabinets, a fireplace surround, wainscoting and pilasters that I designed in collaboration with my client, the homeowner. We started with 'ideabooks' created from images that we'd found here on Houzz. We then adapted the styling, sizes and configuration to suit his own particular needs.

From an older kitchen comprised of dark cabinets, outdated appliances and laminated flooring to a bright, white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a contemporary flair, this Denver remodel has received a much-needed makeover. Now, it's perfect for cooking, entertaining and visiting with friends and family in. Cabinets: Medallion Cabinetry, Providence door style, White Icing paint on maple Countertops: Via Lactea leathered granite Hardware: Top Knobs Pennington bar pulls in brushed nickel Design by: Paul Lintault, in partnership with Reliable Home Solutions

The kitchen island is comprised of pull-out trash & recycling, cookbook shelves, wine storage, seating and a microwave oven niche. Bunn feet give the island a furniture look.

This client wanted their Terrace Level to be comprised of the warm finishes and colors found in a true Tuscan home. Basement was completely unfinished so once we space planned for all necessary areas including pre-teen media area and game room, adult media area, home bar and wine cellar guest suite and bathroom; we started selecting materials that were authentic and yet low maintenance since the entire space opens to an outdoor living area with pool. The wood like porcelain tile used to create interest on floors was complimented by custom distressed beams on the ceilings. Real stucco walls and brick floors lit by a wrought iron lantern create a true wine cellar mood. A sloped fireplace designed with brick, stone and stucco was enhanced with the rustic wood beam mantle to resemble a fireplace seen in Italy while adding a perfect and unexpected rustic charm and coziness to the bar area. Finally decorative finishes were applied to columns for a layered and worn appearance. Tumbled stone backsplash behind the bar was hand painted for another one of a kind focal point. Some other important features are the double sided iron railed staircase designed to make the space feel more unified and open and the barrel ceiling in the wine cellar. Carefully selected furniture and accessories complete the look.

This spacious traditional two-story home offers a very open first floor layout with a large family room and a flex area that can serve as formal dining (shown here), living, or a study. The flex area is defined by columns and offers a semi- enclosed option with walls and cased openings. The kitchen includes both an island dining counter and separate breakfast area. The garage opens to a utility room, powder room, and pantry adjacent to the kitchen and located off a private hallway. The primary suite, three additional bedrooms, hall bath, and a loft comprise the second floor. A fifth bedroom is possible in lieu of the loft. The primary suite includes a vaulted ceiling in the bedroom and a private bath with spacious double bowl vanity. The primary bath is designed to allow access to the vanity with separately enclosed commode and tub/shower.

From an older kitchen comprised of dark cabinets, outdated appliances and laminated flooring to a bright, white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a contemporary flair, this Denver remodel has received a much-needed makeover. Now, it's perfect for cooking, entertaining and visiting with friends and family in. Cabinets: Medallion Cabinetry, Providence door style, White Icing paint on maple Countertops: Via Lactea leathered granite Hardware: Top Knobs Pennington bar pulls in brushed nickel Design by: Paul Lintault, in partnership with Reliable Home Solutions

This bathroom was designed as a place of refuge. The open glass barrier encourages light circulation. The soap / shampoo storage is built into the wall. There are two robe / towel hooks that flank the entry door. There are two types of tile used to add visual interest to the space. The shower glass creates a tranquil division from the outside. The door has frosted horizontal panels to allow light to pass through. The cabinets and door are comprised of grey wood. Pierreji.com

The Gun Lake Residence replaces a small, aging, existing house located on a narrow peninsula on Gun Lake, in west Michigan. The peninsula is neatly populated with century-old homes that quietly occupy this uncommon setting. The project site offers extraordinary views of the water in multiple directions and extends to the east with open space, bordering on an historic, 19th-century community ice house. A primary project goal was to reimagine the relationship of the house to its surroundings while remaining sensitive to the communal context of the neighboring properties. The design seed of the new project included rotating the footprint of the existing house 90 degrees to open the long side of the home toward the lake, maximizing views and gaining optimal benefit of the linear site. Drawing inspiration from the traditional lake vernacular of the neighboring houses, the two principal roof forms of the new house reciprocate the setting -- the modern, clean lines of the upper gable roof upholds the clarity and tradition of the neighborhood, while the lower roof mimics the extension of the landscape and invites improvisational use. The horizontal flat roof allows use of the deck in all weather and cantilevers the most used public spaces into the landscape in a band of captured horizontal space. A wood-clad retaining wall refines a cut into the earth and harbors a transitional, outdoor room between the water and the basement. At 2200 finished square feet, the conditioned building envelope is compact. And like the exterior, the interior form responds directly to its use. The upper floor is a monastic repetition of modest sleeping cells and bathrooms with unique directional views, combined with a grand central stair and master bedroom at each corner that captures myriad views of the water, over the trees, in all directions. The main floor utilizes a core of small, functional spaces to shield the adjacent road, and forms a backdrop to the open interior spaces. Aided by the reaching, cedar-bellied roof, the living, dining, and kitchen spaces spill to the outdoors through an unusually porous exterior wall. Three sliding glass doors–including one at 20 feet wide–and a finished, surrounding ground plane cohere the landscape to the main living level. Super-insulated wood-framed walls, triple-paned aluminum-clad wood windows, and a structurally insulated roof panels make-up the core of the building envelope, and additional exterior high-performance design features include geothermal heating/cooling and a green roof. Cementitious lap siding, concrete panels, hardwood decking, cedar soffits, and river rock comprise the exterior finish. In addition to cedar ceilings, interior finishes include porcelain ceramic tile, cork flooring, tight pile wool carpet, and neutral painted walls -- designed in quiet tones to highlight the most important interior ingredient: views outside.

We were given the challenge of designing a house overlooking a pond on a site constrained by wetlands. Our client had an interest in permanence and solidity and a desire to work with architectural concrete. Additionally, the client desired interiors that would showcase their substantial art collection. Our design approach began with the footprint of an L-shaped courtyard house, which in part, was determined by the limited buildable area. The house is sited on a natural rise in the land, allowing the first floor elevation to rise 15 ft above the pond’s surface; this height provides dynamic views through the trees that separate the house from the pond. Ultimately, our design leverages the inherent capabilities of architectural concrete i.e. its structural capacity; the material allows for bold cantilevers and expanses of glass, creating greater transparency between interior and exterior environments. The interior palette is comprised of rift sawn oak with 16-inch wide oak plank flooring, oak casework and millwork, a stainless steel and glass main staircase, and minimalist concrete details throughout. On the upper level, the plan accommodates a master bedroom suite, three children’s bedrooms, and a family room. The first floor includes a guest bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, office, and family room. The ground level has a recreational room, a mudroom, and office/studio. The site plan employs native plantings and includes a small resistance pool in the courtyard. Concrete will be utilized for all of the house’s structural and insulation components. This method modulates the fluctuation of interior temperature, creating both an energy-efficient envelope and enough concrete mass to keep temperatures moderate and consistent throughout a 24-hour day. The employment of triple-glazed windows and a triple-glazed aluminum curtain wall further increases the project’s energy efficiency and allows the house to have abundant glass. Natural light permeates the interior and affords spectacular view in all directions of both Todd Pond and the neighboring woodlands.

Mid-sized minimalist master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile doorless shower photo in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops and gray walls

Playa freejack pendant has an elegant multi-toned glass shade diffuser comprised of natural shell panels. Glass shade diffuser available in white, natural and brown. Finish available in satin nickel, antique bronze and chrome. The shells are burnished to remove rough edges, meticulously polished, cut to size and carefully adhered by hand to an inner glass cylinder. Also available in wall version. Includes one 6 watt replaceable LED module 3000K and six feet of field-cuttable suspension cable (custom lengths available). Also available in halogen with a 50 watt 12V GY6.35 bipin lamp. General light distribution. 4.5 inch diameter x 8.8 inches high. ETL Listed.

Located on a flat, square, corner plot in a dense neighborhood comprised of small homes, this project was a blank canvas to create a landscape that is both an opportunity for community engagement as well as a peaceful space to recreate and entertain, while also expanding the living space on the property. The client is an avid surfer does volunteer work for the Surfrider Foundation, and he was inspire to build a landscape that fulfils Surfrider’s Ocean Friendly Garden program. We combined a mix of California natives with edible plants such as herbs and fruit trees. We created curvilinear beds outlined with rock and pebbles of ascending size to mimic the rock outcroppings of the local coastline. The veggie beds are made of rammed earth—a tradition natural building technique that uses, mud, sand and a small amount of cement. With fruits and flowers hanging into the sidewalk, this garden allows for friendly neighborhood interaction as well as a more-intimate area for this client to relax and entertain in. *Images captured at 1-year and 3-years after

NCA designed the Boston Golf Clubhouse. Gables, roof overhangs, rafter tails and clapboards reflect Adirondack style. Foundation, chimneys and battered stone walls lend an organic aesthetic. Asymmetrical pavilions separate programming and socializing spaces. The bag drop, pro shop, offices and locker rooms occupy one building, while the commercial kitchen, bar, grill room, pool room, porch and terrace comprise the other building.

This gold award winning design incorporated a center structure comprised of a natural gas fire pit, reflecting pool water feature and upholstered seating benches. The palm adds scale. Photo Jeff Dunas

This French/English country-style stone house and two timber-framed barns sit on a 100-acres with views of Mount Mansfield and the neighboring pastures. The shape and arrangement of the buildings develop a theme of embracing outdoor rooms and creating vistas. The stone house features solid stone window and door surrounds and a slate roof. A vaulted 2-story great room sits between the master suite wing and the south bedroom wing. The family room-kitchen area opens to a glass conservatory with a stone fireplace soaring above. A round breakfast nook nestles inside a turret. On the lower level is an indoor pool capped by a sky-filled conservatory. The house features advanced low-voltage controls and mechanical systems. An English style timber-framed car barn and woodshop comprise the inner driving court. The house features a super-insulated shell and high tech heating system. 17,500sf/1625m - 7 bdrm/double suite living + 4000sf/371 Car Barn + 3200sf/300m Wood Shop

Family theater in lower level comprised of state of the art theater system with surround sound. Perfect for movie nights and cheering on your favorite team.

TWD was honored to remodel multiple rooms within this Valley home. The kitchen came out absolutely striking. This space features plenty of storage capacity with the two-toned cabinetry in Linen and in Navy from Waypoint, North Cascades Quartz countertops, backsplash tile from Bedrosians and all of the fine details and options included in this design.. The beverage center utilizes the same Navy cabinetry by Waypoint, open shelving, 3" x 12" Spanish glazed tile in a herringbone pattern, and matching quartz tops. The custom media walls is comprised of stacked stone to the ceiling, Slate colored cabinetry by Waypoint, open shelving and upgraded electric to allow the electric fireplace to be the focal point of the space.

This glass enclosed LUMA Wine Cellar is comprised of acrylic wine racks and LED back panels. The combination of light and acrylic is a dramatic way to display your wine collection.

The lifestyle of living on Lake Washington is naturally inclined towards entertaining and outdoor living. However, the homeowners of this Kirkland residence found that occupying the exterior space was difficult in part because there were few spaces that were protected from the harsh western exposure. They longed for a covered patio and more. for larger gatherings. Durable yet elegant surfaces were required for this high use area. Cabinetry incorporates Parklex wood panels that are sustainably sourced and finished for long-term durability. Countertops and backsplash were comprised of an exterior-grade porcelain slab. Stainless steel appliances complete a low maintenance workspace. Energy efficient products were mindful components of this project. New and dimmable LED recessed and indirect lighting provides illumination for entertaining late into the night. Tread lighting provides a beacon of light for returning boaters coming in from the lake. The homeowner shared their pleasure with their new spaces commenting that the design seamlessly integrates with the existing house. They find themselves enjoying and using their outdoor spaces more thoroughly and on a daily basis. The surprise for them was the unintended additional space resulting from the expanded deck above.