An update to a classic 3-story, 2200 SF Brooklyn townhouse was conceived of as a fresh, new open floor plan at living room level while refurbishing the historical elements and floors throughout. Bedroom areas remain largely the same but are accented by immersive bathrooms that create calm centers within the home. Pops of color are afforded by copper and brass fixtures to offset the white of the walls, as well as the repainting of some existing elements, breathing life into the classical detailing that ties the spaces together. Photo Credit: Alan Tansey

Focus was placed on the aesthetic, as well as on the function. One important characteristic of the project was conceiving the house as a refuge, a cozy place after a tiring day of work and an oasis of silence in the urban chaos. Personality and individuality were infused by custom made furniture (adjusted to the dimensions of the rooms for rational use of space), well-chosen statement furniture pieces (dining table, wall clock, lighting, nightstands, vanity desk chair, etc.) and attention to details. Breaking the monotony was accomplished by unexpected combinations of textures and materials: slate on the furniture fronts, wood, painted MDF, cow leather carpet. The main stylistic direction is given by elegant lines that evoke Classicism but strongly anchored into the present day, while at the same time maintaining simple and clean graphics. Good communication with the beneficiaries led to an interior design concept that emphasizes the qualities of their home.

A Whole House Transformation – conceived as a remodel and addition, the final design iteration for this home is uniquely multifaceted. There were structural considerations and the overall floor plan design centered on maximizing the views. Additions to this home totaled over 1,200 square feet. What was once the master suite, on the second floor, is now a teenagers bedroom. The master suite was relocated to the first floor and is now overlooking the pool, pool house and patio with panoramic views of the backyard. The front entrance closet became the new entrance for the master suite, which includes a sprawling bathroom and boutique closet. Underneath this area is the new theater and billiard room located in the lower level. A new front entrance and roof gables were added for a seamless new exterior look on the right side of the house. The new functional home office, gourmet kitchen, wainscot dining room, and laundry on the main level were taken down to the studs. A new traditional style for the home was created with new cabinetry, trim and millwork, space planning and detail. The lower level was gutted and turned into an award winning showpiece with gym, full wet bar and kitchen, wine nook, family room and game room marrying the new addition with theater and billiard area. The entire exterior stucco was taken off the home and pool house replacing it with stone, stone pillars, shakes and board and batten. The small screen deck was torn off making for expansive 3 season living with a new covered stone grill area. The patio was expanded with a stone fireplace overlooking the entire backyard and pool area. Adding to the new design were landscape features with a new concrete driveway, stone address pier light, stamped concrete walkway to the newly created front covered porch and bead board ceiling, creating an amazing first impression.

Conceived as a quiet sanctuary, the powder room embraces simplicity through sculptural forms and a restrained material palette. Walls finished in flowing Venetian plaster create a seamless, organic envelope in a warm greige tone, wrapping the space in softness and depth. A floating solid marble sink serves as the room's centerpiece, introducing a sense of permanence and natural beauty, while an unlacquered brass faucet brings warmth that will gracefully patina over time. The result is a serene, tactile space where timeless materials and refined craftsmanship create a lasting impression.

Soaring walls of windows come together with clean finishes, a well-conceived lay-out, and intimate outdoor spaces to produce the ultimate home for full or part-time living. Think town home convenience with freestanding home attributes and you'll see that this three bedroom, two and one-half bath Ketchum home provides the perfect fit.

A ground-up custom home in Bellaire, Texas, designed and built entirely by Spotlight Style. Every space was conceived from scratch — custom slate blue kitchen cabinetry with marble countertops, a dramatic patterned tile primary bath with freestanding soaking tub, jewel-toned formal dining with statement chandelier, and bespoke art curation throughout. The result is a home with a bold, deeply personal luxury aesthetic that could not have been achieved through renovation alone. One team, one vision, executed from foundation to final furnishing.

ndscape design is the art of developing a property for its greatest use and enjoyment. Effective landscape design is also a science because it involves understanding the environment around your home and selecting plants that perform well in that environment. In either case, a well-conceived landscape design, properly installed and well maintained, adds value to your property and enhances the quality of your life.

The wardrobe fitting rooms at Radke Films are conceived as intimate, theatrical enclosures within the larger production environment. Defined by rich velvet blue curtains, the spaces introduce softness, opacity, and a sense of transformation distinct from the surrounding industrial workspace. The draped partitions allow for flexible configuration and privacy while maintaining a lightweight, reversible approach to enclosure. The result is a series of quiet, tactile rooms that support wardrobe changes, fittings, and preparation, balancing functionality with a heightened sense of atmosphere.

This residential landscape concept explores how a steep backyard could become a connected sequence of outdoor rooms without removing the character of the existing terrain. The proposed layout includes an upper cedar dining pavilion, broad stone circulation steps, a secluded woodland lounge and a planted rain garden conceived to organize surface runoff. Ferns, grasses and multi-stem trees provide privacy, seasonal texture and a natural transition to the surrounding landscape. The design focuses on safer circulation, usable outdoor space and year-round visual interest. Concept design and AI-assisted visualization by LANDYUO. The images represent an unbuilt design study, not a completed project. Final grading and drainage require site-specific professional review.

This powder room features a fully custom freestanding brass-clad vanity with an integrated marble sink and countertop, conceived as a sculptural focal point within the space. A ceiling-mounted faucet descends cleanly from above, eliminating wall and deck penetrations and reinforcing the minimalist geometry of the design. The vanity is set against a board-formed concrete wall with a full-height mirror, creating a layered contrast between warm metal, natural stone, and raw concrete texture. The result is a refined, architectural powder room defined by material precision and restrained detailing.

The Cooper-Meier gallery at 246 Updike Road in Ithaca, NY is a project begun in 2011 when Ron and Shelley Cooper contacted Jake Rudin and Erin Pellegrino to work on their recently purchased residence. The house is the design of renowned Cornell alumnus Richard Meier, begun while he was in his final year of school at Cornell. The house was conceived as an apartment and barn to be built upon an existing foundation. The recent renovation includes the design of a large space previously used as tractor storage. It now serves as a home and gallery and will be completed in Spring 2013. The gallery has already opened to the public on October 20th, 2012 with the hopes of continuing the exhibition of both locally and globally renowned artists. In addition to the design work on the gallery, the project also includes the design and fabrication of a stainless steel doorknocker; created to match Meier’s original design. Photo Credit: Jake Rudin

Focus was placed on the aesthetic, as well as on the function. One important characteristic of the project was conceiving the house as a refuge, a cozy place after a tiring day of work and an oasis of silence in the urban chaos. Personality and individuality were infused by custom made furniture (adjusted to the dimensions of the rooms for rational use of space), well-chosen statement furniture pieces (dining table, wall clock, lighting, nightstands, vanity desk chair, etc.) and attention to details. Breaking the monotony was accomplished by unexpected combinations of textures and materials: slate on the furniture fronts, wood, painted MDF, cow leather carpet. The main stylistic direction is given by elegant lines that evoke Classicism but strongly anchored into the present day, while at the same time maintaining simple and clean graphics. Good communication with the beneficiaries led to an interior design concept that emphasizes the qualities of their home.

The wardrobe fitting rooms at Radke Films are conceived as intimate, theatrical enclosures within the larger production environment. Defined by rich velvet blue curtains, the spaces introduce softness, opacity, and a sense of transformation distinct from the surrounding industrial workspace. The draped partitions allow for flexible configuration and privacy while maintaining a lightweight, reversible approach to enclosure. The result is a series of quiet, tactile rooms that support wardrobe changes, fittings, and preparation, balancing functionality with a heightened sense of atmosphere.

A tired 80’s kitchen remodel was more than the new owner of this home could tolerate. Adjacent to it was a well lit reading room, and an idea was sparked. A new layout and design was conceived. Next, reclaimed wood from an old cabin was then collected to become the raw materials for the cabinetry and flooring. The cabinetry wood was milled and painted, the flooring was tooled just enough to show a century’s worth of weathered paint and still be an appropriate surface. High end appliances on the perimeter of the room and the main workspace in the center of the room allow for the many original windows with their low sills to remain. Finishing touches include the select primitive cabinets and a well populated hanging cast iron rack. The kitchen opens to a brick paved patio overlooking a deep backyard. The space that the old kitchen occupied is now an informal reading/family space.

This residential landscape concept explores how a steep backyard could become a connected sequence of outdoor rooms without removing the character of the existing terrain. The proposed layout includes an upper cedar dining pavilion, broad stone circulation steps, a secluded woodland lounge and a planted rain garden conceived to organize surface runoff. Ferns, grasses and multi-stem trees provide privacy, seasonal texture and a natural transition to the surrounding landscape. The design focuses on safer circulation, usable outdoor space and year-round visual interest. Concept design and AI-assisted visualization by LANDYUO. The images represent an unbuilt design study, not a completed project. Final grading and drainage require site-specific professional review.

Focus was placed on the aesthetic, as well as on the function. One important characteristic of the project was conceiving the house as a refuge, a cozy place after a tiring day of work and an oasis of silence in the urban chaos. Personality and individuality were infused by custom made furniture (adjusted to the dimensions of the rooms for rational use of space), well-chosen statement furniture pieces (dining table, wall clock, lighting, nightstands, vanity desk chair, etc.) and attention to details. Breaking the monotony was accomplished by unexpected combinations of textures and materials: slate on the furniture fronts, wood, painted MDF, cow leather carpet. The main stylistic direction is given by elegant lines that evoke Classicism but strongly anchored into the present day, while at the same time maintaining simple and clean graphics. Good communication with the beneficiaries led to an interior design concept that emphasizes the qualities of their home.

After carefully studying several shapes, Pamio Design succeeded in designing a wide range of recessed lighting fixtures that were both functional and exquisite. The designer wanted to add a touch of elegance to the usual recessed spotlights, making them less technical and cold. The result is a range of “small gems of light”, that enhance the ceiling in any space, creating elegant, unique atmospheres. The shapes, facets, materials, and finishes were conceived to produce the best lighting possible. Recessed lighting fixtures for indoor use. Crystal glass diffusers with transparent or satin finishes, or stainless steel front plates. Fixtures are offered with open or damp rated closed diffusers.

A ground-up custom home in Bellaire, Texas, designed and built entirely by Spotlight Style. Every space was conceived from scratch — custom slate blue kitchen cabinetry with marble countertops, a dramatic patterned tile primary bath with freestanding soaking tub, jewel-toned formal dining with statement chandelier, and bespoke art curation throughout. The result is a home with a bold, deeply personal luxury aesthetic that could not have been achieved through renovation alone. One team, one vision, executed from foundation to final furnishing.

Photography by Peter Vanderwarker This Second Empire house is a narrative woven about its circulation. At the street, a quietly fanciful stoop reaches to greet one's arrival. Inside and out, Victorian details are playfully reinterpreted and celebrated in fabulous and whimsical spaces for a growing family - Double story kitchen with open cylindrical breakfast room Parents' and Children's libraries Secret playspaces Top floor sky-lit courtyard Writing room and hidden library Basement parking Media Room Landscape of exterior rooms: The site is conceived as a string of rooms: a landscaped drive-way court, a lawn for play, a sunken court, a serene shade garden, a New England flower garden. The stair grows out of the garden level ordering the surrounding rooms as it rises to a light filled courtyard at the Master suite on the top floor. On each level the rooms are arranged in a circuit around the stair core, making a series of distinct suites for the children, for the parents, and for their common activities.