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Custom Kessick ‘Estate Series’ wine racking with black lacquer finish and LED lighting option. Photo by Eric Berry
Wine cellar - mid-sized contemporary ceramic tile wine cellar idea in Boston with storage racks
Wine cellar - mid-sized contemporary ceramic tile wine cellar idea in Boston with storage racks

This basement renovation features a large wall made of reclaimed barn board wood.
If you’re looking to add a rustic touch to your space while also keeping the environment front of mind, consider using reclaimed wood for your next project.
Utilizing reclaimed wood as an accent wall, piece of furniture or decor statement is a growing trend in home renovations that is here to stay. These clients decided to use reclaimed barnboard as an accent wall for their basement renovation, which serves as a gorgeous focal point for the room.
Reclaimed wood is also a great option from an environmental standpoint. When you choose reclaimed wood instead of investing in fresh lumber, you are helping to preserve the natural timber resources for additional future uses. Less demand for fresh lumber means less logging and therefore less deforestation - a win-win!

This basement renovation features a large wall made of reclaimed barn board wood.
If you’re looking to add a rustic touch to your space while also keeping the environment front of mind, consider using reclaimed wood for your next project.
Utilizing reclaimed wood as an accent wall, piece of furniture or decor statement is a growing trend in home renovations that is here to stay. These clients decided to use reclaimed barnboard as an accent wall for their basement renovation, which serves as a gorgeous focal point for the room.
Reclaimed wood is also a great option from an environmental standpoint. When you choose reclaimed wood instead of investing in fresh lumber, you are helping to preserve the natural timber resources for additional future uses. Less demand for fresh lumber means less logging and therefore less deforestation - a win-win!
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Property marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Extraordinary property in Hoboken's landmark boutique building. Formerly a coconut warehouse, now an in demand visionary LEED GOLD certified building. One of a kind 2 bedroom 2.5 bath with Skyline & Empire State views from your private 398 sq. ft. ipe’ deck. With 2019 sq ft. of interior living space, this totally customized apartment has all the comforts of a home in a loft environment. Unique high end finishes include; a gas fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, made to order chef’s kitchen with Sub Zero frig, Wolf range with vented hood, Viking wine cooler, Miele DW, garbage disposal, Mountaineer Woodcraft cabinetry Enormous master suite with 10’ x 9’10’ walk-in closet & fabulous master bath with oversized shower, custom tile, towel warmer & granite topped double vanity, Bamboo flooring, LG washer/dryer, recessed & designer lighting, California Closets throughout, residents area featuring fabulous NYC & Hudson River views, filtered fresh air system, private storage & bike room. Concrete sub floors and Quiet Rock insulation for soundproofing. Absolutely ideal location, bordered on the western side by the newly established Garden Street Mews pedestrian area, parks, shopping, waterfront and all transportation. NYC bus at door & only 3 blocks to ferry. LEED certified GOLD building.

Bilotta Collection Cabinetry is a unique line of American-made custom cabinetry exclusively for Bilotta by their partner factory in PA. Made only with the highest quality materials available, Bilotta Collection Cabinetry is artistically built to satisfy their design team’s demanding specifications, to reflect meticulous attention to detail and to offer unique cutting-edge features that are exclusive to Bilotta. In the spring of 2018, Bilotta launched a brand-new design under their private collection line in their A&D Building showroom in Manhattan. Designed by Goran Savic, the display is a trendsetting mix of contrasting dark and light grainy rift cut white oak. The wall cabinets and hood enclosure are brilliant brass frames with ribbed glass inserts. The brass is then repeated in the open shelves, custom Armac Martin hardware, and as the inlay in the textured Bianco Carrara backsplash by Artistic Tile. Cabinet interiors and drawer boxes are a repeat of the lighter color oak and the countertops are polished Dark Orobico Arabescato marble also by Artistic Tile. The sink and faucet are by The Galley Workstation and The Galley Tap creating the ideal space for any aspiring chef. Appliances are by Dacor’s Modernist collection in the graphite finish with brass burners on the cooktop, tying in the colors of the cabinetry and accents. Bilotta Designer: Goran Savic. Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

A gorgeous kitchen remodeled from a builder’s basic, incorporating a palette of bright blue, soft grey and pops of warm copper. As a multi-generational home, it was really important to create smooth transitions, allowing ease of accessibility, and the client’s favourite colour, blue! We started, with removing a wall in the kitchen, that opened up the space to the much-used family room. We created an island with overhang for conversations with the cook, and a rest stop for Grandma. As all three adults have different dietary demands, a set of wall ovens was added, and a commercial grade range hood for lots of yummy food prep.
Additional functional design features a new built-in buffet with storage, and a window bench seat. By adding a pendant light over the kitchen table, along with the beautiful big window, this space has been lovingly updated, showcasing the family’s personality and has now earned the most popular spot in the house.
Designed by Melissa Hardwick Design serving Vancouver, and the Lower Mainland. For more information about Melissa Hardwick Design, click here: https://www.melissahardwick.com/

Dramatically cantilevered over a canyon hillside, this striking 4,355-square-foot home represents both resilience and artistry. After losing their original house in the Santiam Canyon fires, the homeowners envisioned a fresh start deeply rooted in the land’s history and their creative spirit. In close collaboration with the design team, they shaped a home that honors memory while charting a new and inspiring chapter.
The design is rooted in the concept of three intersecting diamonds, with the central gathering spaces at the core, private bedrooms and baths at one end, and creative studios at the other. The home’s placement on the land demanded advanced engineering, including steel piles and a hybrid wood-and-steel framing system. Natural light and vertical lines were central to the vision, with custom wood windows framing expansive views and illuminating soaring ceilings.
Inside, the homeowners’ artistry shines through—from handcrafted stained glass to bold color palettes and custom finishes. A floating steel staircase, exposed beams, and heart hickory cabinetry blend structural sophistication with warmth. The result is more than a house: it is a legacy of craftsmanship, creativity, and connection for generations to come.

This main floor remodel in Lenexa, Kansas, was the third phase of a full-home transformation for our longtime clients. After previously renovating their basement and primary bathroom, they invited us back to reimagine the heart of their home with fresh perspective and elevated function.
The entryway was completely transformed from a builder-basic pass-through into a bright, welcoming focal point that sets the tone for the entire main floor. In the kitchen, we reworked the layout to improve flow and maximize storage, while introducing timeless finishes and thoughtful details that now carry throughout the home.
The family room was redesigned to feel warm, cohesive, and connected—complete with custom built-ins and a refreshed fireplace. We also converted the former laundry room into a fully functional prep kitchen, and redesigned the mudroom to meet the demands of daily life without compromising style.
This project reflects a balance of beauty, utility, and personal expression, with every space tailored to support how this family lives and gathers in their home.

Property marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Extraordinary property in Hoboken's landmark boutique building. Formerly a coconut warehouse, now an in demand visionary LEED GOLD certified building. One of a kind 2 bedroom 2.5 bath with Skyline & Empire State views from your private 398 sq. ft. ipe’ deck. With 2019 sq ft. of interior living space, this totally customized apartment has all the comforts of a home in a loft environment. Unique high end finishes include; a gas fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, made to order chef’s kitchen with Sub Zero frig, Wolf range with vented hood, Viking wine cooler, Miele DW, garbage disposal, Mountaineer Woodcraft cabinetry Enormous master suite with 10’ x 9’10’ walk-in closet & fabulous master bath with oversized shower, custom tile, towel warmer & granite topped double vanity, Bamboo flooring, LG washer/dryer, recessed & designer lighting, California Closets throughout, residents area featuring fabulous NYC & Hudson River views, filtered fresh air system, private storage & bike room. Concrete sub floors and Quiet Rock insulation for soundproofing. Absolutely ideal location, bordered on the western side by the newly established Garden Street Mews pedestrian area, parks, shopping, waterfront and all transportation. NYC bus at door & only 3 blocks to ferry. LEED certified GOLD building.

This main floor remodel in Lenexa, Kansas, was the third phase of a full-home transformation for our longtime clients. After previously renovating their basement and primary bathroom, they invited us back to reimagine the heart of their home with fresh perspective and elevated function.
The entryway was completely transformed from a builder-basic pass-through into a bright, welcoming focal point that sets the tone for the entire main floor. In the kitchen, we reworked the layout to improve flow and maximize storage, while introducing timeless finishes and thoughtful details that now carry throughout the home.
The family room was redesigned to feel warm, cohesive, and connected—complete with custom built-ins and a refreshed fireplace. We also converted the former laundry room into a fully functional prep kitchen, and redesigned the mudroom to meet the demands of daily life without compromising style.
This project reflects a balance of beauty, utility, and personal expression, with every space tailored to support how this family lives and gathers in their home.

In its 34th consecutive year hosting the Street of Dreams, the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland decided to do something different. They went urban – into the Pearl District. Each year designers clamor for the opportunity to design and style a home in the Street of Dreams. Apparently the allure of designing in contemporary penthouses with cascading views was irresistible to many, because the HBA experienced record interest from the design community at large in 2009.
It was an honor to be one of seven designers selected. “The Luster of the Pearl” combined the allure of clean lines and redefined traditional silhouettes with texture and opulence. The color palette was fashion-inspired with unexpected color combinations like smoky violet and tiger-eye gold backed with metallic and warm neutrals.
Our design included cosmetic reconstruction of the fireplace, mosaic tile improvements to the kitchen, artistic custom wall finishes and introduced new materials to the Portland market. The process was a whirlwind of early mornings, late nights and weekends. “With an extremely short timeline with large demands, this Street of Dreams challenged me in extraordinary ways that made me a better project manager, communicator, designer and partner to my vendors.”
This project won the People’s Choice Award for Best Master Suite at the Northwest Natural 2009 Street of Dreams.
For more about Angela Todd Studios, click here: https://www.angelatoddstudios.com/

This gem of a home was designed by homeowner/architect Eric Vollmer. It is nestled in a traditional neighborhood with a deep yard and views to the east and west. Strategic window placement captures light and frames views while providing privacy from the next door neighbors. The second floor maximizes the volumes created by the roofline in vaulted spaces and loft areas. Four skylights illuminate the ‘Nordic Modern’ finishes and bring daylight deep into the house and the stairwell with interior openings that frame connections between the spaces. The skylights are also operable with remote controls and blinds to control heat, light and air supply.
Unique details abound! Metal details in the railings and door jambs, a paneled door flush in a paneled wall, flared openings. Floating shelves and flush transitions. The main bathroom has a ‘wet room’ with the tub tucked under a skylight enclosed with the shower.
This is a Structural Insulated Panel home with closed cell foam insulation in the roof cavity. The on-demand water heater does double duty providing hot water as well as heat to the home via a high velocity duct and HRV system.

Hallmark Floors Monterey Engineered hardwood floors installed in modern Master Bedroom. To see the rest of the colors in the collection visit HallmarkFloors.com or contact us to order your new floors today!
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Creating a New demand for random width, by using tomorrows technology, has lead to the development of the Monterey Hardwood Collection. Available in maple and hickory, with a combined width of 4”, 6”, and 8” and random lengths up to 6’. Using proprietary Trueslice® technology, Hallmark is producing a very stable 2mm sliced face on a 1/2” thick (total) engineered plank making it simply savvy.
The slice face visuals mimic that of sawn face with a tighter, higher-end grain look than typical rotary cut products currently offered by the competition. Topped off with our incredibly durable Truemark Glaze Tek Poly Finish, Monterey is a definite game changer.
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Primary bathroom from a complete luxury home remodel in Newport Coast, built around a fully expanded steam shower wrapped in book-matched quartzite slab on every surface — walls, full slab ceiling, curb, soap niches, two custom floating benches, and a shower pan cut as a slab mosaic, all fabricated as matched pieces so the veining flows continuously across the enclosure. Coastline Builders Group performed the structural work to enlarge the shower, then fabricated and installed the slab package with two full shower stations behind frameless glass with brass hardware. The same quartzite tops the long custom double vanity with integrated makeup station, and a new freestanding soaking tub with floor-mounted filler sits against the window with hillside views. New limestone flooring, a reworked electrical layout, and exhaust fans behind custom Reggio register grilles complete the room. A steam enclosure demands slab-tight waterproofing, sloped ceiling planes, and sealed penetrations — fabrication and building science working together.

This main floor remodel in Lenexa, Kansas, was the third phase of a full-home transformation for our longtime clients. After previously renovating their basement and primary bathroom, they invited us back to reimagine the heart of their home with fresh perspective and elevated function.
The entryway was completely transformed from a builder-basic pass-through into a bright, welcoming focal point that sets the tone for the entire main floor. In the kitchen, we reworked the layout to improve flow and maximize storage, while introducing timeless finishes and thoughtful details that now carry throughout the home.
The family room was redesigned to feel warm, cohesive, and connected—complete with custom built-ins and a refreshed fireplace. We also converted the former laundry room into a fully functional prep kitchen, and redesigned the mudroom to meet the demands of daily life without compromising style.
This project reflects a balance of beauty, utility, and personal expression, with every space tailored to support how this family lives and gathers in their home.

This main floor remodel in Lenexa, Kansas, was the third phase of a full-home transformation for our longtime clients. After previously renovating their basement and primary bathroom, they invited us back to reimagine the heart of their home with fresh perspective and elevated function.
The entryway was completely transformed from a builder-basic pass-through into a bright, welcoming focal point that sets the tone for the entire main floor. In the kitchen, we reworked the layout to improve flow and maximize storage, while introducing timeless finishes and thoughtful details that now carry throughout the home.
The family room was redesigned to feel warm, cohesive, and connected—complete with custom built-ins and a refreshed fireplace. We also converted the former laundry room into a fully functional prep kitchen, and redesigned the mudroom to meet the demands of daily life without compromising style.
This project reflects a balance of beauty, utility, and personal expression, with every space tailored to support how this family lives and gathers in their home.

This gem of a home was designed by homeowner/architect Eric Vollmer. It is nestled in a traditional neighborhood with a deep yard and views to the east and west. Strategic window placement captures light and frames views while providing privacy from the next door neighbors. The second floor maximizes the volumes created by the roofline in vaulted spaces and loft areas. Four skylights illuminate the ‘Nordic Modern’ finishes and bring daylight deep into the house and the stairwell with interior openings that frame connections between the spaces. The skylights are also operable with remote controls and blinds to control heat, light and air supply.
Unique details abound! Metal details in the railings and door jambs, a paneled door flush in a paneled wall, flared openings. Floating shelves and flush transitions. The main bathroom has a ‘wet room’ with the tub tucked under a skylight enclosed with the shower.
This is a Structural Insulated Panel home with closed cell foam insulation in the roof cavity. The on-demand water heater does double duty providing hot water as well as heat to the home via a high velocity duct and HRV system.

2013 NW Idea House for Zetterberg Custom Homes. Concrete hearth and mantle. The pieces are seamless, slightly staggered and return on the end. Photos by Patrick Hagerty

This main floor remodel in Lenexa, Kansas, was the third phase of a full-home transformation for our longtime clients. After previously renovating their basement and primary bathroom, they invited us back to reimagine the heart of their home with fresh perspective and elevated function.
The entryway was completely transformed from a builder-basic pass-through into a bright, welcoming focal point that sets the tone for the entire main floor. In the kitchen, we reworked the layout to improve flow and maximize storage, while introducing timeless finishes and thoughtful details that now carry throughout the home.
The family room was redesigned to feel warm, cohesive, and connected—complete with custom built-ins and a refreshed fireplace. We also converted the former laundry room into a fully functional prep kitchen, and redesigned the mudroom to meet the demands of daily life without compromising style.
This project reflects a balance of beauty, utility, and personal expression, with every space tailored to support how this family lives and gathers in their home.

Fulfilling the promise of their corporate mission of “Quality without Compromise” Fabrica manufactures carpets and rugs for the most demanding segments of the high-end style residential market. Fabrica's distinctive broadloom carpet, custom area rugs, and hand-tufted rugs have earned Fabrica an international reputation for exquisite style and exceptional performance.
Over their 40-year history of selling top quality floor coverings, Sarmazian Bros. Ltd.'s reputation for high caliber products and service is continually being enhanced by the testimonials of its customers. As a family-owned business, the Sarmazian brothers and their staff pride themselves on the ability to provide the best end-to-end purchasing experience in the market. New flooring is the foundation of personal expression in any home; at the same time, it is one of the most costly investments. This is why Sarmazian's takes the extra time to supply the expert knowledge, exceptional pricing, and professional installation enabling to transfer optimum satisfaction to the customer.
Sarmazian's award-winning showrooms allow the imagination to go wild. The spacious design and interactive layouts let customers browse, touch, and feel the extensive selection of merchandise in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Because Sarmazian Bros. deals directly with the manufacturers and installers we offer quicker service, better support, and pass on the savings directly to you, the customer.
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