Example of a beach style bedroom design in Los Angeles

In 2014, we were approached by a couple to achieve a dream space within their existing home. They wanted to expand their existing bar, wine, and cigar storage into a new one-of-a-kind room. Proud of their Italian heritage, they also wanted to bring an “old-world” feel into this project to be reminded of the unique character they experienced in Italian cellars. The dramatic tone of the space revolves around the signature piece of the project; a custom milled stone spiral stair that provides access from the first floor to the entry of the room. This stair tower features stone walls, custom iron handrails and spindles, and dry-laid milled stone treads and riser blocks. Once down the staircase, the entry to the cellar is through a French door assembly. The interior of the room is clad with stone veneer on the walls and a brick barrel vault ceiling. The natural stone and brick color bring in the cellar feel the client was looking for, while the rustic alder beams, flooring, and cabinetry help provide warmth. The entry door sequence is repeated along both walls in the room to provide rhythm in each ceiling barrel vault. These French doors also act as wine and cigar storage. To allow for ample cigar storage, a fully custom walk-in humidor was designed opposite the entry doors. The room is controlled by a fully concealed, state-of-the-art HVAC smoke eater system that allows for cigar enjoyment without any odor.

Example of a cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Phoenix

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Minimalist white floor kitchen photo in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, black appliances, an island and black countertops

Another exiting perspective brings to the fray a custom hand carved diagonal bookshelf. In the forefront, one sees the meticulous craftsmanship that went into the wood work on the sliding barn door in addition to the custom bronze handle.

In 2014, these clients came to Sunspace with a sketch and a dream of enlarging their kitchen. The goal was to create a much larger, open room flooded with natural light. Sunspace worked with the clients to design a space that would meet their goals, and the results are presented here. The most important facet of this project was the design and inclusion of a large double hip skylight centered in the ceiling of the new space. The size of the skylight required a concealed steel frame to carry the long spans and provide the desired levels of natural lighting. Sunspace coordinated the entire project from design to kitchen renovation to completion. The space is open and light. Because the kitchen work area became part of the unified space, the client was left with a great place for family and friends to gather. Additional customization throughout the kitchen and the introduction of elegant wood flooring added to the appeal and warmth of this truly magnificent family space.

Example of a trendy gray floor dining room design in Miami with white walls

Cottage family room photo in DC Metro

Example of a transitional bedroom design in Los Angeles

Transitional bathroom photo in San Francisco

Large traditional blue two-story wood gable roof idea in Chicago

Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen remodel in Atlanta

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Large trendy medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room photo in New York with white walls

Living room - cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

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Transitional dark wood floor family room photo in DC Metro with white walls and a media wall

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Country guest light wood floor bedroom photo in Other with blue walls

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Inspiration for a 1960s medium tone wood floor great room remodel in San Diego with green walls

Example of a trendy painted u-shaped open staircase design in New Orleans

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Example of a minimalist bedroom design in Boston