Custom stair and balcony balustrades in a Captiva Island home. The wrought iron balustrade was custom made in the Trimcraft Production Facility, then completed with a custom painted finish. Comprising a 2 1/4” wide “Dixie Cap” handrail, 1 1/4” square newels and 1/2” square balusters.

This transitional kitchen eclectically combines a traditional backsplash design with modern materials, such as the shimmering, opalescent accent tiles. The modern cornice over this kitchen's main window complements the backsplash's opalescent tiles with a luminous velvet embellished with a custom medallion comprised of a coppery sheer lined in a solid blue taffeta.

This larger home, constructed on Martha’s Vineyard, is a collection of informal, dormered gable components and grounding one-story, shed-roof elements that reduce its overall scale. Designed to take advantage of a gently sloping up-Island property, this 5500 sq. ft. (not including finished basement) six-bedroom home includes staggered floor levels that climb from the front of the site to the rear. Generous, open living space on the entry level -- anchored on the west end by a fireplace and on the east end by the kitchen -- borders a dining area that’s nestled under a roof which also shelters the adjacent wrap-around porch. A deck off the rear of the dining space extends around the kitchen and is easily accessible from the nearby family room, too. Bedrooms occupy the other above-grade levels, including, at the upper-most level, the master suite comprised of a study, roof deck, master bath, walk-in closets and the master bedroom. A clean-lined interior of warm neutrals sets a soothing tone in which the Island landscape is welcomed through expansive windows, porches and decks. Clad in white cedar shingles with a red cedar roof, the West Tisbury House will softly weather in-tune with its meadow site. Katie Hutchison Studio collaborated with Geoffrey Koper Architect of Yarmouth Port, Mass. on the West Tisbury House. Kitchen fit-out and interior finishes, fixtures, and furnishings by others. photo by Katie Hutchison

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.

This Inner Suburban Cottage is located in Tighes Hill, Newcastle, formerly an industrial area but due to it's proximity to the city is now becoming popular with young families and professionals seeking the inner city lifestyle. The client brief was to replace a rundown two bedroom miners cottage with a modern home for a family of three children and two adults on a 320sqm corner block. The design solution delivered the main house containing open living, dining, kitchen, three bedrooms, main bathroom, laundry and double garage. The large parents retreat comprising of a combined spacious bedroom, lounge and sitting area, seperate kitchen and generous ensuite is located above the double garage, connects to the house via an internal stairway and features a separate entrance to enable the space to be utilised as self-contained guest lodging. The street front facade reflects the original miners cottage with weatherboards, front porch and skillion roof while beyond the street frontage, a stylish transition to finishes such as Colorbond Nail Strip cladding and timber paneling relfect the contemporary style of the young family. Passive solar design was incorporated with north-oriented living, dining, kitchen areas featuring polished concrete slab for thermal mass. Cross-ventilation has been incorporated into the design with strategic window placement throughout. The seamless transition from indoor living areas to covered outdoor entertaining area is achieved through the polished concrete slab continuing from indoors to outdoors, at one level and large sliding stacker doors with screens.

Extraordinary 28-foot wide Queen Anne mansion perched on historic Hudson Street, one of Hoboken’s most coveted blocks. Custom built in 1901, this home has been respectfully restored to showcase the original features and thoughtfully renovated to include an elevator servicing all four levels of this exceptional 6,600+ square foot, 7+ bedroom, 5½ bathroom home. Anchored on a 40×100 foot lot with a timeless façade and storybook stone turret, 925 Hudson Street’s appeal is further enhanced by beautifully scaled rooms, balanced with intimate spaces thus transforming this house into a true family home. The parlor level takes careful consideration to function and flow beginning at the dramatic foyer, flanked by an original fireplace mantle and pocket doors. The drawing room opens to a formal dining room, elevator and powder room. At the rear of the home, the great room provides a flexible, family friendly space with dining nook and an open kitchen with access to the rear yard. Glittering with natural light, the second floor master retreat encompasses a lounge warmed by a working gas fireplace with original mantle and surround, sleeping quarters, dressing hall and en-suite bath. Luxurious and functional, the master bathroom is well appointed with an oversized marble steam shower with barrel ceiling, free standing Victoria + Albert volcanic limestone bath, radiant heat flooring and separate water closet. The remainder of the second and third floors are comprised of five additional bedrooms, home office, three full baths and crowned by an original oval sky light and wide top floor corridor featuring a full wet bar with stone counter and refrigerator. From the terraced front area with mature plantings, to the newly finished side and back yards, the 925 Hudson Street is surrounded by greenery and inviting outdoor spaces. The rear lawn features an Ipé deck, low maintenance SynLawn, fire and water features. An automatic drip irrigation system services the planting beds and the wall of Hornbeam trees provide beauty in every season. Ideal for au pair suite, guest quarters or revenue generating rental, the garden level includes a private 1,000 sq. ft., 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment with a separate entrance. This floor is further outfitted with ample built-in storage, wine closet, and laundry room. Truly a one of a kind home with intricate hardwood flooring, classic plaster moldings, soaring ceilings, original pocket doors, shutters, 3 decorative fireplace mantles and 3 working gas fireplaces, 7 zone central heating and cooling system and a state of the art Control4 fully automated home with security, sound, lighting and HVAC controls. Call today to schedule a private viewing. - See more at: 925hudson.com

An exciting children water play concept executed at the premier Lodha World Towers, where science blends effortlessly with excitement and fun. We appreciate Lodha Group for trusting Valerius to execute first of its kind project in India in collaboration with Timber Play UK. The project comprises of Archimedes Screw, Ball Valve, Paddle Pump and many more equipment. The complexity in the design was to provide water at different pressures to each equipment as specified by the manufacture to obtain the desired water effect. Secondly being children play area the water quality also had to meet stringent quality parameters to ensure safety and hygiene. Lodha Group is one of the largest real estate developer and is known to provide not only world class amenities but also such exclusive living experience to its customers.

Without shoes at the floor, this stair has a clean look. Comprised of ⅝” round steel balusters with 2-½”x1” rectangle steel rail, painted satin black for a Naples home.

The Ubuntu Center provides pediatric HIV testing and treatment, counseling, education, and community empowerment. The design is focused on de-stigmatization and normalization of HIV testing and treatment. It provides access to a state-of-the-art facility in a beleaguered post-apartheid community. The design is a model for sustainable development that begins with environment and extends to the preservation of life. Funded globally and operated locally, Ubuntu reflects a world defined by unprecedented global connection and the resurgence of local, community based organization. Ubuntu center brings state of the art services to vulnerable children by providing centrally located, free and accessible social services in a single facility. It comprises a multi-purpose hall for education, concerts and shelter when needed; an empowerment wing with career guidance and computer centre, and a fully equipped Pediatric HIV /TB testing and counseling clinic with 47,691 people reached through community HIV prevention outreach. Ubuntu’s organic rooftop garden, together with Ubuntu’s neighborhood gardens feed 2,245 students daily. It provides a timely and practical template for sustainability on a societal as well as an environmental level. Ubuntu has been adopted by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS relief (PEPFAR), and has become a model of success for the Clinton Global initiative, the Kresge foundation, and countless individual supporters.

A veiled surface comprising an ivory base mixed with washed clay in a bold and complex metamorphic structure, densely traversed by wide charcoal and grey veins floating across it like clouds with copper accents, creating the opaque depth of hard marble with the soft translucency of alabaster, in Honed finish.

Sited on a ravine feeding the Credit River, the project comprises a new house and gardens. Of particular note are the angular geometries of the building forms, extensive use of architectural concrete, glass and millwork surfaces, and site topographies and geotechnical conditions.

Mexican Palm Thatch also known as rain capes are fabricated from sustainable palm trees native to a specific geographical region in Mexico. This commercial quality thatch can are used for a variety of shade structures, Palapa umbrellas, in tropical themed environments, resorts, and for Tiki hut and Tiki bar designs. This eco friendly material is processed and then woven into a variety of shapes, heights, and diameters. The Mexican runner roll is generally the most popular, comprised of long strips 30” in height and 60’ long. They are also available in square and rectangular panels, and as rain capes which are round weaves to fit radius or octagonal designed roofs. Mexican thatch is known for its versatility in both residential and commercial applications and as the most economical material on the market today.

The master suite is comprised of a large window to allow natural light and space for you to make use of this personal sanctuary for rest and relaxation

Mexican Palm Thatch also known as rain capes are fabricated from sustainable palm trees native to a specific geographical region in Mexico. This commercial quality thatch can are used for a variety of shade structures, Palapa umbrellas, in tropical themed environments, resorts, and for Tiki hut and Tiki bar designs. This eco friendly material is processed and then woven into a variety of shapes, heights, and diameters. The Mexican runner roll is generally the most popular, comprised of long strips 30” in height and 60’ long. They are also available in square and rectangular panels, and as rain capes which are round weaves to fit radius or octagonal designed roofs. Mexican thatch is known for its versatility in both residential and commercial applications and as the most economical material on the market today.

Hidden next to the fairways of The Bears Club in Jupiter Florida, this classic 8,200 square foot Mediterranean estate is complete with contemporary flare. Custom built for our client, this home is comprised of all the essentials including five bedrooms, six full baths in addition to two half baths, grand room featuring a marble fireplace, dining room adjacent to a large wine room, family room overlooking the loggia and pool as well as a master wing complete with separate his and her closets and bathrooms.

The exterior materials used in the Ashwood Home will allow the homeowner to live without the headache of constant maintenance. The columns are all HB&G structural fiberglass. The siding is Nichiha fiber cement. The frieze details around the home are made up of many detailed pieces, all comprised of materials that will not rot. The porch floors and railing are Timbertech composite. The home was built with efficiency and indoor air quality in mind. The home has Marvin windows, spray foam insulation, efficient HVAC systems and energy recovery ventilators installed. The energy recovery ventilators keep the home feeling fresh and clean with the introduction filtered fresh air from outside.

We removed the building's existing stone and wood siding exterior, replacing it with a masonry veneer comprised of vintage-style bricks that give the home a welcoming, countryside appearance. The existing front walkway and back porch were replaced with herringbone-pattern brick, adding to the charming and rustic qualities of this property. - Photos by Ross Pushinaitis of Exceptional Frames

This gorgeous, nature-inspired Great Room—comprised of the kitchen, dining area, and sitting room—was reimagined for some wonderful repeat clients, beginning with a small, treasured piece of art. Their large 1950s ranch house nestled into a gentle hill surrounded by orchards of fragrant orange, lemon, and cherry trees initially featured a too-small kitchen adjacent to a warren of small spaces with low ceilings serving as a dining and sitting area. They dreamed of a more spacious, light-filled layout. A complete redesign of the home not only resolved spatial constraints but also embraced the beauty of the home’s natural surroundings. By removing walls and creating an open-plan layout, we enhanced the flow and connectivity between the kitchen, dining, and sitting areas, seamlessly integrating the outdoors with the indoors. The relocated kitchen now faces the backyard, to facilitate outdoor entertaining and features a large island, serving as a welcoming focal point for both cooking and socializing. I designed a distinctive ceiling feature above the island, crafted from planks of the adjacent vaulted ceiling, mirroring the shape of the island below. This feature adds architectural interest and visually connects the flat kitchen plane with the vaulted plank ceiling of the sitting area, creating a harmonious sense of continuity and warmth. A beautiful, prized painting of a bird on a branch created the direction for the color and texture palette. An intriguing yellow-green-tan background in the art guided my choices for the backsplash tile (an iridescent version mimics light glinting on water) and countertops. The kitchen's soothing color palette features various shades of natural green, while the dining area introduces feather-blue tones through chair upholstery and rug. Just steps away, the inviting sitting area features a rebuilt fireplace clad in cut, polished Haisa marble tiles in a vertical pattern. The soft, generous seating creates a comfortable spot for movie nights or cozying up by the fire on a cold winter evening. The elegant, simple silhouettes of the furniture enhance the serene and calming atmosphere of the space. After photos: Bernardo Grijalva and Fiorito Interior Design Cabinetry: custom by Schmitz Woodwork Countertops: Primordia and Calcatta Maximus by Caesarstone Backsplash: Elements in Miami Sand Pearl by Lunada Bay Island pendants: Simple Sanders by Shades of Light Stools: Essex by Lazar in Brisa fabric by Ultrafabrics Dining table: Emerson Wave by Saloom Dining chairs: Essex by Lazar Dining lighting: Triad chandelier by Kichler Dining rug: Soho Smoke by Jaunty Inc. Sitting area sofa and ottoman: Corvo by Lazar Sitting area swivel chair: Noah by Lazar Sitting area rug: Soho Stone by Jaunty Inc. Motorized shades: Hunter Douglas Entry console: Reed by Uttermost Entry light: Re by Visual Comfort Fireplace: Haisa cut and polished marble by Icontile Wall paint: Mascarpone by Benjamin Moore

Large trendy dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room photo in Toronto with white walls and no fireplace