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Example of a large classic enclosed carpeted and orange floor home theater design in Grand Rapids with beige walls and a projector screen

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Builder: John Kraemer & Sons
Inspiration for a large craftsman wooden u-shaped staircase remodel in Minneapolis with yellow walls, engineered wood floors and wooden risers
Inspiration for a large craftsman wooden u-shaped staircase remodel in Minneapolis with yellow walls, engineered wood floors and wooden risers

State-of-the-art home theater environment featuring a sound isolated room, a 227” 2.40:1 aspect ratio screen illuminated by a dual laser projection system, and an 11.2.4 immersive audio system delivering an outstanding movie AND music experience. The control system simplifies extremely unique customer requirements such as a dual screen mode to enable watching two A/V sources simultaneously – one heard through the audio system, and the second through headphones. Granular lighting control provides zones to support movie playback, game-room style usage, and an intimate reading and music environment.
The room was built from the ground up as “floating” room featuring a custom engineered isolation system, floating concrete floor, and unique speaker placement system. Designed by industry renowned acoustician Russ Berger, the room’s noise floor measured quieter than a typical recording studio and produces a pinpoint accurate reference audio experience. Powered by a 20kW RoseWater HUB20, electrical noise and potential power interruptions are completely eliminated. The audio system is driven by 11.1kW of amplification powering a reference speaker system. Every detail from structural to mechanical, A/V, lighting, and control was carefully planned and executed by a team of experts whose passion, dedication, and commitment to quality are evident to anyone who experiences it.

Our Basement bedroom feels like you are on the first or second floor. Nightlights abound in the basement for convenient navigation at night for our guests. All controls and automation programming give our guests the experience of a 5-Star hotel with great technology!

Experience luxury in this grand suburban home, where intuitive Savant control seamlessly integrates lighting, shades, music, TVs, and even the garage door into a single app. The home features a spacious four-car garage topped with a versatile playroom. Inside the main home, enjoy balanced, even audio throughout, while automated shades on every window effortlessly blend classical elegance with modern technology.

Who doesn't love a good steam shower! This modern temperature control system makes sure that you always have the exact shower experience you want.
Inspiration for a large transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile bathroom remodel in Baltimore with gray walls and quartzite countertops
Inspiration for a large transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile bathroom remodel in Baltimore with gray walls and quartzite countertops

One of a kind master en suite with large specialized shower and soaking tub. Electronic shower controls create an uncluttered shower experience. Soaking tub is beyond comfortable.
Photo Credits: OnSite Studios

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Family room - contemporary family room idea in San Francisco
Family room - contemporary family room idea in San Francisco

In the Blackhawk neighborhood of Danville, a home’s interior changes dramatically with a modern renovation that opens up the spaces, adds natural light, and highlights the outside world. Removing walls, adding more windows including skylights, and using a white and dark brown base-palette evokes a light, airy, but grounded experience to take in the beautiful landscapes of Danville.

The views from this Big Sky home are captivating! Before the shovels were in the ground, we just knew that blurring the palette between the inside and outside was the key to creating a harmonious living experience.
“Thoughtfully merging technology with design, we worked closely with the design and creative community to compose a unified space that both inspires and functions without distracting from the remarkable location and gorgeous architecture. Our goal was to elevate the space aesthetically and sonically. I think we accomplished that and then some.” – Stephanie Gilboy, SAV Digital Environments
From the elegant integrated technology, to the furnishings, area rugs, and original art, this project couldn’t have turned out any better. And can we just say, the custom Meridian Speakers are absolutely marvelous! They truly function as an anchor in the space aesthetically while delivering an exceptional listening experience.

Enjoy a walk-in shower with no step down or step over for a safer bathing experience. Showers are equipped with a large seat, body sprays, rain heads and dual controls. Curbless showers offer a more enjoyable bathing experience.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing
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The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together?
The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot.
Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Basement turned Bar in Home Theater room, customized recessed wood cabinet for display of TV, classic theater carpeting and drapery, in-wall and in-ceiling hidden audio, recessed lighting and chandelier for intimate gatherings all controlled with a tabletop touchscreen remote

The home of the future is here today. Moen, the #1 faucet brand in North America, is revolutionizing the showering experience forever with the launch of U by Moen™ shower. This next-generation Wi-Fi/cloud-based digital shower offers mobile connectivity and unmatched personalization, providing homeowners countless ways to create their ideal showering experience with the push of a button. With Moen's customizable shower technology and smartphone integration, you control it all: time, temperature and how your day begins. With 3 ways to control your shower: voice, phone, controller as U by Moen Shower system is now compatible with Amazon's Alexa. Use your smartphone to set your shower to the perfect wake-up temperature and your evening shower to the perfect wind-down retreat. Warm up the shower to your desired settings and pause it until you are ready to get in. The app and controller tells you when your shower is ready according to your personalized preferences. Available in either a two or four outlet system to meet any bathroom design.

Elevate your living space in Agoura Hills with our newly crafted pull down shades. Experience privacy, light control, and a touch of elegance. Click to explore more!

This large step in shower has a rain head and easy to use controls for a relaxing shower experience.
Doorless shower - farmhouse white tile and subway tile ceramic tile and gray floor doorless shower idea in Calgary with white walls
Doorless shower - farmhouse white tile and subway tile ceramic tile and gray floor doorless shower idea in Calgary with white walls

From the relaxing and rejuvenating effects of steam to spa options such as aromatherapy, chromatherapy and in-shower audio, the Total Sense™ Home Spa System allows homeowners to easily customize their experience with the ideal components to complement their individual preferences.
Photo Credit: Steamist.

Custom home theater room with surround sound, 4K projector and a back-lit screen. All AV devices and Lutron lighting integrate seamlessly into Savant smart home control for a customized viewing experience.
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