The design of this four bedroom Upper West Side apartment involved the complete renovation of one half of the unit and the remodeling of the other half. The main living space includes a foyer, lounge, library, kitchen and island. The library can be converted into the fourth bedroom by deploying a series of sliding/folding glass doors together with a pivoting wall panel to separate it from the rest of the living area. The kitchen is delineated as a special space within the open floor plan by virtue of a folded wooden volume around the island - inviting casual congregation and dining. All three bathrooms were designed with a common language of modern finishes and fixtures, with functional variations depending on their location within the apartment. New closets serve each bedroom as well as the foyer and lounge spaces. Materials are kept to a limited palette of dark stained wood flooring, American Walnut for bathroom vanities and the kitchen island, white gloss and lacquer finish cabinetry, and translucent glass door panelling with natural anodized aluminum trim. Lightly veined carrara marble lines the bathroom floors and walls. www.archphoto.com

Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

Zeal Deluxe Convertible Daybed Designed by Per Weiss. A modern minimalist design with a mid-century appeal. The small multifunctional resting place in your home.The Zeal Deluxe Sleeper Day bed Sofa features a comfortable mattress, 7" thick in all, with pocket springs and a cushy layer of foam on top to give you a very bed-like sleeping experience. Three recline settings allow you to sit upright or lounge, and the convertible sofa is twin-sized bed when fully deployed. Dimensions Overall: 79" W X 28" D X 32" H Back Cushion: 40" W x 16" H Seat Height: 16" Mattress is 7" thick Available in and Fabric option Icomfort pocket springs make the sleeper sofa feel just like a bed Matte black powder-coated steel frame Multifunction means more functions on the same amount of square meters, but it only makes complete sense if design, comfort and quality go hand in hand. We strive to design that fulfills these criteria - with a potential to make a positive difference in your everyday life.

These Retractable Screens are top of the line luxury with built in, full enclosed, pulley systems designed to give two finger control. These screens may stop anywhere within the travel path and are not operated by a full tension spring. Most retractable screens of this size have large "full tension springs" that are under heavy loads while the screen is deployed. These springs will often pull out of the user's hands as they try to open the screen to pass through. The retractable screen you see in this photo will go up to 10' tall x 24' wide, with a completely clear opening. The screens are also available in insect screen, solar screen, privacy screen, and combination screens. They are completely incased and have billet aluminum frames. This Retractable Screen is the perfect solution to the Custom Builder or Architect needing a large span screen solution. These are also great for noise abatement within open floor plan homes and structures. Knock down echoes, close off TV or office spaces, or create sections within a large space for a more intimate setting in seconds. Our Product Specialists are always available to speak with at 800-522-1599 if you would like more information.

Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

Note raised vent for the island cooktop, which deploys at the touch of a button. Lighting is Mitzi H375701L-AGB Ariana 11" Wide Single Pendant with Frosted Glass Shade

Designed by Skip Phillips. The owner purchased the property next door to his home with the vision of turning it into a pool/play house for his family. There was an existing pool which had to be removed before construction could begin on the new design. The pool overflows its entire perimeter with the exception of two locations where the water in transit details transition from the vanishing edge to what is known as the Lautner edge (named for the late architect John Lautner who developed the detail). The spa overflows three of its sides into an uplit gutter. The fourth side is framed by a slightly offset fire element for visual intrigue. -The entire deck surrounding the pool (which also continues into the house) is finished in 8'x7' slabs of French Limestone set in a grid pattern. Pool and spa are both completely finished in glass tile. There is a custom built, in-floor, automatic cover located in the center of the pool which can be deployed and retracted with the push of a button. The lid of the cover is finished with the same glass tile as the rest of the pool to minimize its visibility. - In addition to remodeling the yard, the entire "pool house" was remodeled to match the architectural style of the family home next door.- In addition a rigid automatic pool cover from Covertech / Grando was added to the pool, which needs to come out of the center of the pool out of the pool floor with an all tiled automatic pit shutter. The cover had a translucent polycarbonate finish, which allows the cover to illuminate through the pool lights at night time.

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners elected to upgrade their kitchen to a more contemporary look by installing new custom cabinets. For this project it was crucial to find more working space in such a limited kitchen size. To accommodate this, we designed a full Naxo extension table for them. This practical system consists of a tabletop peninsula that fits in the space normally provided by the drawer. Simply open the front panel to deploy the extension table. For the cabinets, the homeowners went with an Elegante door in white supermat by Northern Contours. We then installed a new quartz countertop and backsplash both done in Carrara extra. To complete the new look a new subzero fridge, Wolf induction cooktop, microwave drawer and oven were installed.

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners elected to upgrade their kitchen to a more contemporary look by installing new custom cabinets. For this project it was crucial to find more working space in such a limited kitchen size. To accommodate this, we designed a full Naxo extension table for them. This practical system consists of a tabletop peninsula that fits in the space normally provided by the drawer. Simply open the front panel to deploy the extension table. For the cabinets, the homeowners went with an Elegante door in white supermat by Northern Contours. We then installed a new quartz countertop and backsplash both done in Carrara extra. To complete the new look a new subzero fridge, Wolf induction cooktop, microwave drawer and oven were installed.

John Deere Skidsteer ready to deploy

Showing the motorized screen mostly deployed. In this position, direct sun will be blocked, helping with temperature control.
This is an example of a contemporary porch design in Seattle.

Most Innovative Door Pleated Screen half deployed
Home design - huge contemporary home design idea in Phoenix

These Retractable Screens are top of the line luxury with built in, full enclosed, pulley systems designed to give two finger control. These screens may stop anywhere within the travel path and are not operated by a full tension spring. Most retractable screens of this size have large "full tension springs" that are under heavy loads while the screen is deployed. These springs will often pull out of the user's hands as they try to open the screen to pass through. The retractable screen you see in this photo will go up to 10' tall x 24' wide, with a completely clear opening. The screens are also available in insect screen, solar screen, privacy screen, and combination screens. They are completely incased and have billet aluminum frames. This Retractable Screen is the perfect solution to the Custom Builder or Architect needing a large span screen solution. These are also great for noise abatement within open floor plan homes and structures. Knock down echoes, close off TV or office spaces, or create sections within a large space for a more intimate setting in seconds. Our Product Specialists are always available to speak with at 800-522-1599 if you would like more information.

These Retractable Screens are top of the line luxury with built in, full enclosed, pulley systems designed to give two finger control. These screens may stop anywhere within the travel path and are not operated by a full tension spring. Most retractable screens of this size have large "full tension springs" that are under heavy loads while the screen is deployed. These springs will often pull out of the user's hands as they try to open the screen to pass through. The retractable screen you see in this photo will go up to 10' tall x 24' wide, with a completely clear opening. The screens are also available in insect screen, solar screen, privacy screen, and combination screens. They are completely incased and have billet aluminum frames. This Retractable Screen is the perfect solution to the Custom Builder or Architect needing a large span screen solution. These are also great for noise abatement within open floor plan homes and structures. Knock down echoes, close off TV or office spaces, or create sections within a large space for a more intimate setting in seconds. Our Product Specialists are always available to speak with at 800-522-1599 if you would like more information.

The elegant doors allow a seamless flow between the custom curved teak deck and sounds of the infinity edge award winning custom copper hot tub. Awnings, when deployed provide a sense of privacy and much needed shade; they automatically close when wind or rain arrives.

Erika Mayer
Deck - mediterranean deck idea in Madrid

Erika Mayer
Inspiration for a mediterranean exterior home remodel in Madrid