MIchael Noon
Transitional kids' room photo in DC Metro

California native, Mediterranean, Australian & other lower water plants replaced a lawn on a hot, busy, suburban corner. A mound of fast draining soil, boulders, and a Chilopsis & Manzanita tree added height and better planting conditions to a flat yard of compacted dirt.

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

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.

Four years ago, we began the design process of the main house to align with the owner's retirement and move back to the Seattle area from Chicago in 2015. Although the Boathouse and Carriage house are more Pacific Northwest shingle in character, this time around the owners wanted a modern interpretation for the main house. Now in 2016 - 10 years later - they are settled in and their little "compound" has become the family gathering place for their three grown sons, their wives, and the owner's grandchildren. The main house is a contemporary interpretation of Northwest Regionalism in which dramatic waterfront conditions are complemented with aesthetic consideration of massing, materials and the embracing of natural light. The interior spaces are highlighted in marble, steel, walnut, Sapele and limestone finishes.

Plantings were specially chosen to be tolerant of the harsh coastal conditions.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in Providence for summer.

Hudson Valley Oak COREtec Plus represents the next revolution in luxury vinyl flooring. COREtec Plus is a great alternative to glue down LVT, solid locking LVT, or laminate flooring. The patent-pending* construction of COREtec Plus features our innovative COREtec core structure, which is an extruded core made from recycled wood and bamboo dust, limestone, and virgin PVC. Since COREtec Plus is 100% waterproof, COREtec Plus floors can be installed in wet areas and will never swell when exposed to water. COREtec Plus is inert and dimensionally stable; it will not expand or contract under normal conditions. Further, COREtec Plus never needs expansion strips in large rooms. Each COREtec Plus plank has an attached cork underlayment for a quieter, warmer vinyl floor that is naturally resistant to odor causing mold and mildew. *COREtec Plus is a patent-pending product of USFloors

20' Tall. 15' Wide. Full Sun. A deciduous conifer, weeping baldcypress 'Falling Waters' has a graceful arching form and the bright green needles of an upright baldcypress tree. It is a unique variety to grow as a centerpiece in a perennial shrub border or by a front of the house entryway. Weeping Baldcypress 'Falling Waters' will tolerate wet conditions, even standing water and may be planted in full sun.

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) Green-wood Cemetery Photo: Will Pollard, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic

3,900 SF home that has achieved a LEED Silver certification. The house is sited on a wooded hill with southern exposure and consists of two 20’ x 84’ bars. The second floor is rotated 15 degrees beyond ninety to respond to site conditions and animate the plan. Materials include a standing seam galvalume roof, native stone, and rain screen cedar siding. Feyerabend Photoartists

Tiered walls made of natural moss rock stone to eliminate small, but difficult to maintain, slope in the front yard. Wall was set on a poured footing, built with cinder block, and faced with moss rock. Plantiings were chosen to blend with the existing landscape and handle sun/shade conditions. Area was converted to drip irrigation for the walls to better control volume of water to the planted areas vs. the sodded front yard area.

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

Our client came to us having recently purchased a home next to their grandchildren. Unfortunately the home was not in livable condition. The homeowners were looking for something modest and traditional for them to enjoy. The project features engineered wood flooring and countertops.

Experts say there are some dead indictors that will signal if a window will need to be repaired. Drafts of air should be a red flag that a window will need maintenance. If a window is difficult to open then it’s officially fallen into disrepair. Setting time aside each year to inspect your windows for proper maintenance will help keep your home in good condition.

This property was completely outdated and in very poor condition. The LKRDC team gave this waterfront cottage a MAJOR renovation from foundation to rooftop and everything in between. For more renovation projects visit, http://www.lkrdc.com photo by Melissa Quintal

Ideal for small kitchens or for island settings where ceilings are too high for ducting, Sorrento rises to the occasion. The brushed stainless steel filter unit houses quiet, efficient centrifugal blowers. An automatic heat sensor adjusts blowers in high-heat conditions. The press of a button lets you conveniently raise and lower this hood.

California native, Mediterranean, Australian & other lower water plants replaced a lawn on a hot, busy, suburban corner. A mound of fast draining soil, boulders, and a Chilopsis & Manzanita tree added height and better planting conditions to a flat yard of compacted dirt.

Reclaim the use of your patio or deck from the sun’s glare or pesky insects with our high performing exterior screens. We feature Progressive Screens and their patented MagnaTrack system which is engineered to be energy efficient, withstand rigorous conditions, and protect from unwanted insects.