Exploring passive solar design and thermal temperature control, a small shack was built using wood pallets and re-purposed materials obtained for free. The goal was to create a prototype to see what works and what doesn't, firsthand. The journey was rough and many valuable lessons were learned.

Josh Thornton
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This primary bathroom is a lesson in warmth and simplicity: a custom white oak floating vanity with open shelf below, a full-length leaning mirror in a warm metal frame, and polished chrome hardware that catches the bright New England light pouring in through two windows. Dried pampas grass adds a natural, unhurried softness to the room.

Exploring passive solar design and thermal temperature control, a small shack was built using wood pallets and re-purposed materials obtained for free. The goal was to create a prototype to see what works and what doesn't, firsthand. The journey was rough and many valuable lessons were learned.

Exploring passive solar design and thermal temperature control, a small shack was built using wood pallets and re-purposed materials obtained for free. The goal was to create a prototype to see what works and what doesn't, firsthand. The journey was rough and many valuable lessons were learned.

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Exploring passive solar design and thermal temperature control, a small shack was built using wood pallets and re-purposed materials obtained for free. The goal was to create a prototype to see what works and what doesn't, firsthand. The journey was rough and many valuable lessons were learned.

The primary bathroom is a lesson in warmth and simplicity: a custom white oak floating vanity with open shelf below, a full-length leaning mirror in a warm metal frame, and polished chrome hardware that catches the bright New England light pouring in through two windows. Dried pampas grass adds a natural, unhurried softness to the room.

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A video tour of this beautiful home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbfy9PYTsBQ Bright inviting Kitchen great room Paul Grdina

herringbone marble flooring. RH vanity. Custom milk painted sliding doors. barn door hardware.
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Hall bath. Circa 2011. The tile details in the bathroom are some of my favourite to this day. If I recall correctly the bubble tiles were something like $65/sq foot, which seemed crazy to me at the time, but it was one of those early lessons about anchor moments. A single disproportionate investment can often have an outsized impact on a room, or a project. That was definitely the case here. Everything else in the bathroom is restrained, clean, modern, and the accent tile which wraps the tub, carries the space.

The deep brown cabinets warm this rustic kitchen. A perfect mixture of the colors peaking through the granite's surface are matched to the two-toned cabinets. Photo Credit: Thomas Graham

Master Bedroom with Red Bed Frame and custom drapery and bedding.
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Mid-Century Modern Renovation & Addition - Photo by Bruce Damonte.
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Embracing the notion of commissioning artists and hiring a General Contractor in a single stroke, the new owners of this Grove Park condo hired WSM Craft to create a space to showcase their collection of contemporary folk art. The entire home is trimmed in repurposed wood from the WNC Livestock Market, which continues to become headboards, custom cabinetry, mosaic wall installations, and the mantle for the massive stone fireplace. The sliding barn door is outfitted with hand forged ironwork, and faux finish painting adorns walls, doors, and cabinetry and furnishings, creating a seamless unity between the built space and the décor. Michael Oppenheim Photography

This music room was often used for lessons and practice, but the space was cluttered and uninviting. The client requested that Arlene Ladegaard of Design Connection, Inc. give her music room a more comfortable feel and a softer look. Rich, gold linen was selected for the drapery and the fun, red linen accent along the leading edge was chosen to blend with the client’s painting. Comfortable CR Laine chairs were added and a banana palm tree was chosen to brighten the space and add dimension. The clients love their new look and they all enjoy relaxing in their comfy new chairs while listening to the children practice and play in their updated music room. Design Connection, Inc. Interior Design Kansas City provided - Space planning, furniture, drapery, and accessories. Kansas City Interior Designer Arlene Ladegaard

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