Mark Quéripel, AIA is an award-winning architect and interior designer, whose Boulder, Colorado design firm, MQ Architecture & Design, strives to create uniquely personal custom homes and remodels which resonate deeply with clients. The firm offers a wide array of professional services, and partners with some of the nation’s finest engineers and builders to provide a successful and synergistic building experience. Alex Geller Photography

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This warm, layered whole-home renovation masterfully blends rustic character with refined sophistication — hand-hewn wood beams and columns anchor the open spaces, while a striking kitchen anchors the heart of the home with deep shale gray cabinetry, brass hardware, a bold black-veined marble island, and sculptural crystal pendants. Personal touches abound throughout: a Victorian camelback sofa beneath a soaring gallery wall of family photos, framed driftwood in the wallpapered dining room, and a crushed-velvet antique rocker beside a reclaimed wood fireplace — creating a home that feels beautifully collected, deeply personal, and full of story.

This warm, layered whole-home renovation masterfully blends rustic character with refined sophistication — hand-hewn wood beams and columns anchor the open spaces, while a striking kitchen anchors the heart of the home with deep shale gray cabinetry, brass hardware, a bold black-veined marble island, and sculptural crystal pendants. Personal touches abound throughout: a Victorian camelback sofa beneath a soaring gallery wall of family photos, framed driftwood in the wallpapered dining room, and a crushed-velvet antique rocker beside a reclaimed wood fireplace — creating a home that feels beautifully collected, deeply personal, and full of story.

Parlor Noir transforms a long, awkward historic room into a moody, speakeasy-inspired retreat designed for gathering. Centered around a restored marble fireplace, the space features a custom 13-foot sofa, built-in banquettes, sage plaster walls, curated artwork, and bespoke furnishings. Rich layers, historic character, and thoughtful details create an inviting space that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

This Port Washington home is a bold expression of contemporary luxury, where every detail reflects the client’s love of color, texture, and artistry. From the Cipollino stone fireplace anchoring the dining room to the Surf Blue stone in the living room, the palette is rich and unexpected. The suede wallpaper adds a soft, tactile elegance while the bespoke dining chairs in blush pink and area rug showcase the client’s fearless embrace of unique materials. The result is a home that feels curated, expressive, and deeply personal—where refined finishes meet vibrant personality in perfect harmony. Scope: Full-home renovation including entry way, kitchen area, mudroom, bathroom, living room, family room, dining room, stairways, home office, bedrooms, and furnishings.

This warm, layered whole-home renovation masterfully blends rustic character with refined sophistication — hand-hewn wood beams and columns anchor the open spaces, while a striking kitchen anchors the heart of the home with deep shale gray cabinetry, brass hardware, a bold black-veined marble island, and sculptural crystal pendants. Personal touches abound throughout: a Victorian camelback sofa beneath a soaring gallery wall of family photos, framed driftwood in the wallpapered dining room, and a crushed-velvet antique rocker beside a reclaimed wood fireplace — creating a home that feels beautifully collected, deeply personal, and full of story.

This warm, layered whole-home renovation masterfully blends rustic character with refined sophistication — hand-hewn wood beams and columns anchor the open spaces, while a striking kitchen anchors the heart of the home with deep shale gray cabinetry, brass hardware, a bold black-veined marble island, and sculptural crystal pendants. Personal touches abound throughout: a Victorian camelback sofa beneath a soaring gallery wall of family photos, framed driftwood in the wallpapered dining room, and a crushed-velvet antique rocker beside a reclaimed wood fireplace — creating a home that feels beautifully collected, deeply personal, and full of story.

This warm, layered whole-home renovation masterfully blends rustic character with refined sophistication — hand-hewn wood beams and columns anchor the open spaces, while a striking kitchen anchors the heart of the home with deep shale gray cabinetry, brass hardware, a bold black-veined marble island, and sculptural crystal pendants. Personal touches abound throughout: a Victorian camelback sofa beneath a soaring gallery wall of family photos, framed driftwood in the wallpapered dining room, and a crushed-velvet antique rocker beside a reclaimed wood fireplace — creating a home that feels beautifully collected, deeply personal, and full of story.

This warm, layered whole-home renovation masterfully blends rustic character with refined sophistication — hand-hewn wood beams and columns anchor the open spaces, while a striking kitchen anchors the heart of the home with deep shale gray cabinetry, brass hardware, a bold black-veined marble island, and sculptural crystal pendants. Personal touches abound throughout: a Victorian camelback sofa beneath a soaring gallery wall of family photos, framed driftwood in the wallpapered dining room, and a crushed-velvet antique rocker beside a reclaimed wood fireplace — creating a home that feels beautifully collected, deeply personal, and full of story.

This Port Washington home is a bold expression of contemporary luxury, where every detail reflects the client’s love of color, texture, and artistry. From the Cipollino stone fireplace anchoring the dining room to the Surf Blue stone in the living room, the palette is rich and unexpected. The suede wallpaper adds a soft, tactile elegance while the bespoke dining chairs in blush pink and area rug showcase the client’s fearless embrace of unique materials. The result is a home that feels curated, expressive, and deeply personal—where refined finishes meet vibrant personality in perfect harmony. Scope: Full-home renovation including entry way, kitchen area, mudroom, bathroom, living room, family room, dining room, stairways, home office, bedrooms, and furnishings.

Demeter Apartment is an exploration of refined minimalism with a subtle eclectic edge. The design focuses on clarity and balance, creating a space that feels calm, deliberate, and highly livable. Clean architectural lines and a restrained palette set the foundation, while carefully chosen accents add individuality without overwhelming the sense of order. Every detail—from the flow of light to the textures of surfaces—was designed with precision, giving the interior a timeless, intelligent character. This project proves that minimalism doesn’t have to feel cold: it can be warm, layered, and deeply personal when executed with discipline and vision.

This warm, layered whole-home renovation masterfully blends rustic character with refined sophistication — hand-hewn wood beams and columns anchor the open spaces, while a striking kitchen anchors the heart of the home with deep shale gray cabinetry, brass hardware, a bold black-veined marble island, and sculptural crystal pendants. Personal touches abound throughout: a Victorian camelback sofa beneath a soaring gallery wall of family photos, framed driftwood in the wallpapered dining room, and a crushed-velvet antique rocker beside a reclaimed wood fireplace — creating a home that feels beautifully collected, deeply personal, and full of story.

This stunning primary bedroom remodel delivers a refined, masculine aesthetic that feels equal parts luxury hotel and personal sanctuary. The transformation centers around a rich, moody palette anchored by a custom periwinkle-blue wall color that shifts beautifully from cool gray to soft lavender depending on the light — creating an atmosphere that is both energizing and deeply restful. The room's focal point is a king-sized upholstered platform bed featuring a wide, channel-tufted headboard in warm taupe velvet, dressed with layered indigo linen bedding, oversized quilted shams in dusty mauve, and a classic windowpane throw blanket. Flanking the bed are sleek black oval nightstands — each topped with a marble-column lamp, silver starburst sculptures, and carefully curated personal accessories that nod to the homeowner's passions for horology and classic automobiles. A full wall of fluted black wood dressers provides generous storage while doubling as a dramatic display surface beneath a large-scale framed photograph of a luxury watch movement — a conversation piece that elevates the space into gallery territory. The sitting area features a channel-tufted slate leather armchair paired with a minimalist pedestal side table, positioned beside a grand bay window with an arched transom and custom woven valance. Personal touches throughout — a vintage car model, A Man & His Car coffee table book, watch displays, and framed automotive photography — give this retreat a deeply personal character without sacrificing sophistication. A cognac leather oval bench at the foot of the bed introduces warmth and a subtle vintage nod that ties the entire palette together beautifully. The second bedroom refreshes a guest suite with a softer, transitional sensibility: warm greige walls, a linen platform bed, crisp white bedding with charcoal velvet accent pillows, and a triptych of terracotta-framed abstract art above the headboard.

This stunning primary bedroom remodel delivers a refined, masculine aesthetic that feels equal parts luxury hotel and personal sanctuary. The transformation centers around a rich, moody palette anchored by a custom periwinkle-blue wall color that shifts beautifully from cool gray to soft lavender depending on the light — creating an atmosphere that is both energizing and deeply restful. The room's focal point is a king-sized upholstered platform bed featuring a wide, channel-tufted headboard in warm taupe velvet, dressed with layered indigo linen bedding, oversized quilted shams in dusty mauve, and a classic windowpane throw blanket. Flanking the bed are sleek black oval nightstands — each topped with a marble-column lamp, silver starburst sculptures, and carefully curated personal accessories that nod to the homeowner's passions for horology and classic automobiles. A full wall of fluted black wood dressers provides generous storage while doubling as a dramatic display surface beneath a large-scale framed photograph of a luxury watch movement — a conversation piece that elevates the space into gallery territory. The sitting area features a channel-tufted slate leather armchair paired with a minimalist pedestal side table, positioned beside a grand bay window with an arched transom and custom woven valance. Personal touches throughout — a vintage car model, A Man & His Car coffee table book, watch displays, and framed automotive photography — give this retreat a deeply personal character without sacrificing sophistication. A cognac leather oval bench at the foot of the bed introduces warmth and a subtle vintage nod that ties the entire palette together beautifully. The second bedroom refreshes a guest suite with a softer, transitional sensibility: warm greige walls, a linen platform bed, crisp white bedding with charcoal velvet accent pillows, and a triptych of terracotta-framed abstract art above the headboard.

This stunning primary bedroom remodel delivers a refined, masculine aesthetic that feels equal parts luxury hotel and personal sanctuary. The transformation centers around a rich, moody palette anchored by a custom periwinkle-blue wall color that shifts beautifully from cool gray to soft lavender depending on the light — creating an atmosphere that is both energizing and deeply restful. The room's focal point is a king-sized upholstered platform bed featuring a wide, channel-tufted headboard in warm taupe velvet, dressed with layered indigo linen bedding, oversized quilted shams in dusty mauve, and a classic windowpane throw blanket. Flanking the bed are sleek black oval nightstands — each topped with a marble-column lamp, silver starburst sculptures, and carefully curated personal accessories that nod to the homeowner's passions for horology and classic automobiles. A full wall of fluted black wood dressers provides generous storage while doubling as a dramatic display surface beneath a large-scale framed photograph of a luxury watch movement — a conversation piece that elevates the space into gallery territory. The sitting area features a channel-tufted slate leather armchair paired with a minimalist pedestal side table, positioned beside a grand bay window with an arched transom and custom woven valance. Personal touches throughout — a vintage car model, A Man & His Car coffee table book, watch displays, and framed automotive photography — give this retreat a deeply personal character without sacrificing sophistication. A cognac leather oval bench at the foot of the bed introduces warmth and a subtle vintage nod that ties the entire palette together beautifully. The second bedroom refreshes a guest suite with a softer, transitional sensibility: warm greige walls, a linen platform bed, crisp white bedding with charcoal velvet accent pillows, and a triptych of terracotta-framed abstract art above the headboard.

This stunning primary bedroom remodel delivers a refined, masculine aesthetic that feels equal parts luxury hotel and personal sanctuary. The transformation centers around a rich, moody palette anchored by a custom periwinkle-blue wall color that shifts beautifully from cool gray to soft lavender depending on the light — creating an atmosphere that is both energizing and deeply restful. The room's focal point is a king-sized upholstered platform bed featuring a wide, channel-tufted headboard in warm taupe velvet, dressed with layered indigo linen bedding, oversized quilted shams in dusty mauve, and a classic windowpane throw blanket. Flanking the bed are sleek black oval nightstands — each topped with a marble-column lamp, silver starburst sculptures, and carefully curated personal accessories that nod to the homeowner's passions for horology and classic automobiles. A full wall of fluted black wood dressers provides generous storage while doubling as a dramatic display surface beneath a large-scale framed photograph of a luxury watch movement — a conversation piece that elevates the space into gallery territory. The sitting area features a channel-tufted slate leather armchair paired with a minimalist pedestal side table, positioned beside a grand bay window with an arched transom and custom woven valance. Personal touches throughout — a vintage car model, A Man & His Car coffee table book, watch displays, and framed automotive photography — give this retreat a deeply personal character without sacrificing sophistication. A cognac leather oval bench at the foot of the bed introduces warmth and a subtle vintage nod that ties the entire palette together beautifully. The second bedroom refreshes a guest suite with a softer, transitional sensibility: warm greige walls, a linen platform bed, crisp white bedding with charcoal velvet accent pillows, and a triptych of terracotta-framed abstract art above the headboard.

This stunning primary bedroom remodel delivers a refined, masculine aesthetic that feels equal parts luxury hotel and personal sanctuary. The transformation centers around a rich, moody palette anchored by a custom periwinkle-blue wall color that shifts beautifully from cool gray to soft lavender depending on the light — creating an atmosphere that is both energizing and deeply restful. The room's focal point is a king-sized upholstered platform bed featuring a wide, channel-tufted headboard in warm taupe velvet, dressed with layered indigo linen bedding, oversized quilted shams in dusty mauve, and a classic windowpane throw blanket. Flanking the bed are sleek black oval nightstands — each topped with a marble-column lamp, silver starburst sculptures, and carefully curated personal accessories that nod to the homeowner's passions for horology and classic automobiles. A full wall of fluted black wood dressers provides generous storage while doubling as a dramatic display surface beneath a large-scale framed photograph of a luxury watch movement — a conversation piece that elevates the space into gallery territory. The sitting area features a channel-tufted slate leather armchair paired with a minimalist pedestal side table, positioned beside a grand bay window with an arched transom and custom woven valance. Personal touches throughout — a vintage car model, A Man & His Car coffee table book, watch displays, and framed automotive photography — give this retreat a deeply personal character without sacrificing sophistication. A cognac leather oval bench at the foot of the bed introduces warmth and a subtle vintage nod that ties the entire palette together beautifully. The second bedroom refreshes a guest suite with a softer, transitional sensibility: warm greige walls, a linen platform bed, crisp white bedding with charcoal velvet accent pillows, and a triptych of terracotta-framed abstract art above the headboard.

This stunning primary bedroom remodel delivers a refined, masculine aesthetic that feels equal parts luxury hotel and personal sanctuary. The transformation centers around a rich, moody palette anchored by a custom periwinkle-blue wall color that shifts beautifully from cool gray to soft lavender depending on the light — creating an atmosphere that is both energizing and deeply restful. The room's focal point is a king-sized upholstered platform bed featuring a wide, channel-tufted headboard in warm taupe velvet, dressed with layered indigo linen bedding, oversized quilted shams in dusty mauve, and a classic windowpane throw blanket. Flanking the bed are sleek black oval nightstands — each topped with a marble-column lamp, silver starburst sculptures, and carefully curated personal accessories that nod to the homeowner's passions for horology and classic automobiles. A full wall of fluted black wood dressers provides generous storage while doubling as a dramatic display surface beneath a large-scale framed photograph of a luxury watch movement — a conversation piece that elevates the space into gallery territory. The sitting area features a channel-tufted slate leather armchair paired with a minimalist pedestal side table, positioned beside a grand bay window with an arched transom and custom woven valance. Personal touches throughout — a vintage car model, A Man & His Car coffee table book, watch displays, and framed automotive photography — give this retreat a deeply personal character without sacrificing sophistication. A cognac leather oval bench at the foot of the bed introduces warmth and a subtle vintage nod that ties the entire palette together beautifully. The second bedroom refreshes a guest suite with a softer, transitional sensibility: warm greige walls, a linen platform bed, crisp white bedding with charcoal velvet accent pillows, and a triptych of terracotta-framed abstract art above the headboard.