Brett Mountain
Example of an urban beige tile and mosaic tile alcove shower design in Detroit with a vessel sink, wood countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls

Balancing the impact of an ambitious owner’s program, Saroki Architecture organized this home into individual building forms to clearly articulate the exterior’s massing, diminishing the overall scale of the home.

Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Instead of a plain panel alongside the refrigerator, we used a custom wainscot panel. this panel is about 30 inches wide. By using wainscoting, it diminishes the size of it. It also makes the deep refrigerator look counter-depth, with a built-in look.

The Crescent Oak design highlights the versatility of the classic Pergola. Double layers of the Pergola beams subtly reinforce the structure’s integrity without diminishing the overall appearance. Each strategically placed cedar column complements the appearance of separate sections within the 400 square foot area. To brighten the backyard beyond floodlights were installed on both sides of the upper Pergola beam.

Symbolizing an innovative spatial layout concept, the "Holiday Home" caters to the shared moments of leisure holidays, where the demand for private space diminishes. With this in mind, the design optimizes living spaces by providing flexible layouts that adapt to various functionalities, significantly enhancing the efficiency of the residence.

Example of a transitional gray one-story mixed siding gable roof design with a shingle roof

We retained the front-facing gable and ridge beam height of the original structure and minimized the impact of the 3-story addition using horizontal material changes to minimize verticality. The choice of a hipped roof over the addition vs. a gable further diminished its vertical presence.

This room was painted red to diminish the glare from the water. the clients also love color. We had fun with classic furniture upholstering them in fabrics not usually used on them like this Herman Miller Stripe.

Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
Example of a beach style orange floor home gym design in Seattle

These Hunter Douglas Patio Screen Shades were the answer to my clients needs. The shade diminishes the direct sunlight from streaming on them while sitting on their patio. Screen shades provide view-through while providing ultra-violet protection

Massed plantings diminish the impact of the driveway and new parking. Permission from the county to change anything about this sensitive non-conforming mountain overlay property hinged on the Landscape Architect's proof of reduced visibility from the highway and neighboring properties.

PBK Real Estate Photography
Example of a mid-sized classic blue one-story mixed siding exterior home design in Grand Rapids

Large beach style light wood floor and brown floor great room photo with beige walls and no fireplace

Expand your daylighting options with Sheer Shades. Diminish glare while allow light pass through with the sheer fabric. Ensure privacy with translucent or opaque fabric. Completely open up the view by rolling the fabric up into the finished valance. Few shades allow for this much diversity while preserving ease of use and low maintenance.

Street perspective of contemporary mid century modern home built into sandstone bluff. Design diminishes interfering with neighbors views, while maximizing there own panorama of the Pacific

A home office needs to encompass an environment that is most conducive to productivity. This client shared his frustrations of too much sun causing glares on his computer. A simple Provenance Woven Wood shade was the perfect solution to diminish some of that harsh light without making it too dark.

Dale Smith
Example of a trendy brown two-story mixed siding house exterior design in Albuquerque with a shed roof