Never have to worry about finding extra space for kitchen storage with Organized Living Classica. With plenty of shelving and organizing tools like bins, can organizers and turn tables, everything has a place.

Photo Credit: Mary Prince
Example of a transitional living room design in Boston

Open shelving allows the homeowners to enjoy views of their collectables everyday.
Small transitional u-shaped vinyl floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Seattle with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown countertops

photo by Roger Wade
Inspiration for a rustic bathroom remodel with a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops and gray walls

Tom Arban
Open concept kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, white appliances and an island

The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

Shallow floor-to-ceiling cabinetry in the luxurious walnut butler's pantry houses the homeowner's crystal and china collection. Custom wire mesh inserts in the butler's pantry decorate the cabinet doors. Photo by Jared Kuzia.

Inspiration for a rustic bathroom remodel in Sacramento with a vessel sink

Contemporary two-story exterior home idea in Miami

Collection: Natural Stone - Color: Palissandro - Size: 24x48, 1x1 mosaic
Example of a large cottage single-wall porcelain tile eat-in kitchen design in New York with stone slab backsplash, no island, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white backsplash

Montgomery Place Townhouse The unique and exclusive property on Montgomery Place, located between Eighth Avenue and Prospect Park West, was designed in 1898 by the architecture firm Babb, Cook & Willard. It contains an expansive seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two powder rooms. The firm was simultaneously working on the East 91st Street Andrew Carnegie Mansion during the period, and ensured the 30.5’ wide limestone at Montgomery Place would boast landmark historic details, including six fireplaces, an original Otis elevator, and a grand spiral staircase running across the four floors. After a two and half year renovation, which had modernized the home – adding five skylights, a wood burning fireplace, an outfitted butler’s kitchen and Waterworks fixtures throughout – the landmark mansion was sold in 2014. DHD Architecture and Interior Design were hired by the buyers, a young family who had moved from their Tribeca Loft, to further renovate and create a fresh, modern home, without compromising the structure’s historic features. The interiors were designed with a chic, bold, yet warm aesthetic in mind, mixing vibrant palettes into livable spaces. Photography: Annie Schlechter www.annieschlechter.com © DHD / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Austin

We created this built-in dining nook, under the second story addition of the master bath
Example of a small classic medium tone wood floor and brown floor breakfast nook design in Philadelphia with white walls

©Finished Basement Company
Basement - large transitional look-out medium tone wood floor and beige floor basement idea in Denver with gray walls and no fireplace

The original kitchen was dark, dingy and dated! With the criteria given, we transformed this space into a bright uplifting and family friendly space. We retained the original kitchen footprint and kept plumbing and electrical in the same locations for budgetary considerations. The kitchen was redesigned with entertaining in mind. From custom two-toned cabinetry to sophisticated banquette seating, we re-imagined a bright space with a new personality reaping the benefits of the influx of natural light from the double height windows in the adjacent great room. From the calcutta marble tile backsplash, caesarstone counter tops and porcelain tile floors, this updated kitchen provided my clients with their dream kitchen …a bright white entertainers delight. Photo Credit: Bethany Nauert

Inspiration for a coastal laundry room remodel in Seattle

Photo by Jared Kuzia.
Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Design by Krista Watterworth Design Studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photo by Lesley Unruh. This beautiful coastal home is filled with light and love. It's open and airy. The millwork is stunning. A newly constructed home on the Tequesta intercoastal waterway.

Example of a mid-sized classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island