Arches become a key architectural element, shaping the fluid geometry of the space and connecting it to its historical context. Gradient walls act as an artistic backdrop, dissolving boundaries and adding visual softness to the interior. Custom-designed tables made of green glass function as sculptural objects, reflecting light and enhancing the sense of lightness and modernity.

✨ BEFORE & AFTER -- Step Repair ? ☎ Call Mike Boyd at 757-412-5630 to discuss your next masonry project. The square pavers on the landing were removed and replaced with Brookstown Full Range Modular Pavers from Pine Hall Brick Company, Inc. These traditional wire-cut, square-edge clay pavers complement the existing brick beautifully. The old, deteriorating mortar joints were ground out and filled with new mortar (Workrite 2906 N Old Colonial from York Building Products). After that, the area was cleaned using an acid wash designed for brick (@Prosoco SureKlean 600), which effectively dissolves mortar smears and construction dirt without causing acid burns or streaks. Repointing rejuvenates the old brick's appearance and helps prevent water from seeping into the joints. ✨ Want to restore your entryway? Give us a call! ☎ 757-412-5630 ? Now scheduling for MARCH 2025 for projects in Virginia Beach, Norfolk & Chesapeake, Virginia. #brick #bricklayer #brickmason #masonry #inspiration #skilledtrades #skills

This modern kitchen design is where clarity meets comfort, crafted for those who appreciate the delicate fusion of minimalist design and nature’s grandeur. This contemporary galley layout is a masterclass in understated elegance. Each line is purposeful, every surface chosen to echo the vistas stretching beyond the windows. Functionality reigns without clutter, allowing for a naturally calming flow through daily routines, while soft touches and refined finishes invite a sense of wellness and ease, encouraging enjoyment in even the most mundane tasks. The true magic lies in how the interior opens out. The professional interior design of the larger great room artfully orchestrates the interplay between sweeping vistas and the sanctuary within. Light and landscape pour inward, gently dissolving boundaries so that the tranquil spirit of the outdoors becomes inseparable from the calm embrace of home. Subtle, nuanced elements, a muted earth-tone wall, delicate natural textures, and carefully curated furnishings, all work together to more fully frame the breathtaking scenery, making each moment spent here feel both calm and confident. Even ordinary tasks become occasions for quiet joy, bathed in natural light and accompanied by panoramic views that soothe and inspire. Every detail in this home whispers harmony and balance, promising that professional interior design can transform the way you experience day-to-day living.

Davis Stuart Residence A Custom Home by Seven Rivers Design + Build Highlight One of the standout features of the Davis–Stuart Residence is the 20-foot accordion door that opens the living room directly onto a stone patio. Designed and built by Seven Rivers Design + Build, this dramatic opening dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior spaces, creating a unified indoor–outdoor living experience ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and connecting with nature. Detail Thoughtful Custom Home Design in a Private Setting This custom-built, single-story home sits atop a small knoll in a quiet, private landscape. The two-bedroom, two-bath layout emphasizes comfort, efficiency, and flow. At the center of the home, the great room features a wood-burning stone fireplace and opens seamlessly to a spacious flagstone patio, extending daily living into the outdoors. High-Performance Materials & Off-Grid Capability Built for durability and long-term performance, the home features a standing-seam metal roof, fiber-cement board-and-batten siding, and wide-plank hickory flooring throughout. Large Andersen 400 Series windows bring in abundant natural light while framing views of the surrounding landscape. The residence is off-grid, powered by a 13kW solar array (installed prior to Seven Rivers’ involvement), supporting energy independence without compromising comfort or craftsmanship. The Seven Rivers Design + Build Difference The Davis–Stuart Residence reflects Seven Rivers Design + Build’s commitment to thoughtful architecture, high-quality materials, and a seamless design/build process. The result is a modern, resilient home that feels both refined and deeply rooted in its natural setting—crafted to enhance how people live, gather, and connect to place.

In this modern Yellowstone retreat, the landscape is the artwork, framed by ultra slim #NanaWall opening glass doors that can dissolve instantly to connect indoor and outdoor spaces. The bifold glass doors open a 21-foot span to the Absaroka mountain range, turning the great room into a front-row seat to the valley, year-round. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors glide into a compact stack, maximizing for usable square footage, and space planning. In colder climates, thermally broken systems keep interiors cozy, without sacrificing the view. A convenient swing door handles quick ins-and-outs so the system doesn't need to open for everyday use. This helps keep spaces accessible and cozy year-round! Builder: Basecamp Construction with Images and Story shared via @WanderYellowstone. Tap our link in story or bio to read the blog! "Floor-to-ceiling doors give you stunning vistas… in summer you can open the NanaWall completely to let the fresh Montana air inside. Open in summer for the breeze, closed in winter with crystal-clear views." —Wander

The whole main level opens through pocketing sliders to a glass-railed terrace, dissolving the line between the dining room and the canyon beyond.
Example of a trendy dining room design in Los Angeles

A 6,000 square foot 2-story new home complex in Milpitas was designed to facilitate the owners’ large business parties and gatherings, to have rooms for the kids to come back to upstairs, and a ground floor master suite with a huge walk-in closet. Several separate structures make up the dwelling: The main house, 3-car garage with carport for overflow parking, and a separate entertainment and recreation building separated by a courtyard from the main house. The business activities include gatherings in the hundreds of people, so parking was maximized and guests can flow in through a separate gate to party in the courtyard and recreation building. Inside this structure is a wet bar, billiard room, workout gym and home theater. The main house ground floor has formal and informal living rooms, open kitchen and master suite with views and expansive windows in every direction. The house is sited on the crestline of a hill with views of the San Francisco Bay and private golf course below. The indoor-outdoor aspect of the house is further accentuated with outside living and dining areas. High ceilings and expansive glass walls dissolve the sense of enclosure taking advantage of the site’s openness and privacy. The owner’s suite is downstairs in anticipation of aging-in-place, and upstairs there are three bedrooms and four bathrooms plus a sitting area lounge and casual TV loft area. The house sits on one acre at the top of a low hill range overlooking Milpitas. The city was very cognizant of the importance of keeping a low profile at this crestline and required extensive story poles and photo evidence of the proper height and siting so as not to be seen from certain selected vantage points. GENERAL CONTRACTOR: JCD Builders Inc. LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Morf Chang Landscape Architecture / ODS Architecture PHOTOGRAPHS: Paul Dyer Photography

Recently, we embarked on a design project to redesign the entry landscaping with the timeless beauty of a Japanese garden, emphasizing Tsukiyama earth mounding. This technique, which involves sculpting gentle, rolling hills to reflect natural landscapes, brought a new dimension of tranquility and depth to the space. By integrating a minimalist planting aesthetic and organic, dissolving lines, we achieved a seamless fusion of serenity with modern sophistication. The transformed entryway now greets visitors with unfolding views that perfectly complements the home’s treehouse views into Nichols Arboretum.

A 6,000 square foot 2-story new home complex in Milpitas was designed to facilitate the owners’ large business parties and gatherings, to have rooms for the kids to come back to upstairs, and a ground floor master suite with a huge walk-in closet. Several separate structures make up the dwelling: The main house, 3-car garage with carport for overflow parking, and a separate entertainment and recreation building separated by a courtyard from the main house. The business activities include gatherings in the hundreds of people, so parking was maximized and guests can flow in through a separate gate to party in the courtyard and recreation building. Inside this structure is a wet bar, billiard room, workout gym and home theater. The main house ground floor has formal and informal living rooms, open kitchen and master suite with views and expansive windows in every direction. The house is sited on the crestline of a hill with views of the San Francisco Bay and private golf course below. The indoor-outdoor aspect of the house is further accentuated with outside living and dining areas. High ceilings and expansive glass walls dissolve the sense of enclosure taking advantage of the site’s openness and privacy. The owner’s suite is downstairs in anticipation of aging-in-place, and upstairs there are three bedrooms and four bathrooms plus a sitting area lounge and casual TV loft area. The house sits on one acre at the top of a low hill range overlooking Milpitas. The city was very cognizant of the importance of keeping a low profile at this crestline and required extensive story poles and photo evidence of the proper height and siting so as not to be seen from certain selected vantage points. GENERAL CONTRACTOR: JCD Builders Inc. LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Morf Chang Landscape Architecture / ODS Architecture PHOTOGRAPHS: Paul Dyer Photography

This Morgan Hill pool house was designed as a seamless extension of the home, where indoor comfort meets effortless outdoor living. A soft, neutral palette layered with warm wood tones and textured stone creates a relaxed yet refined backdrop for gathering, anchored by a contemporary fireplace wall and custom millwork. Expansive openings dissolve the boundary to the pool beyond, inviting year-round enjoyment and an easy, sun-soaked California lifestyle.

In this modern Yellowstone retreat, the landscape is the artwork, framed by ultra slim #NanaWall opening glass doors that can dissolve instantly to connect indoor and outdoor spaces. The bifold glass doors open a 21-foot span to the Absaroka mountain range, turning the great room into a front-row seat to the valley, year-round. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors glide into a compact stack, maximizing for usable square footage, and space planning. In colder climates, thermally broken systems keep interiors cozy, without sacrificing the view. A convenient swing door handles quick ins-and-outs so the system doesn't need to open for everyday use. This helps keep spaces accessible and cozy year-round! Builder: Basecamp Construction with Images and Story shared via @WanderYellowstone. Tap our link in story or bio to read the blog! "Floor-to-ceiling doors give you stunning vistas… in summer you can open the NanaWall completely to let the fresh Montana air inside. Open in summer for the breeze, closed in winter with crystal-clear views." —Wander

Beach Grove Social transforms a dated 3-bed, 2.5-bath into a modern, moody home made for entertaining. Vaulted cedar ceilings and triangular clerestories bathe white oak and graphite finishes in soft light, while a linear hearth anchors the open living–dining core. The reimagined kitchen hides the daily clutter with a concealed appliance garage and a grain-matched door to the laundry, keeping surfaces calm. Full-width sliders dissolve the boundary to a terrace designed for gatherings. Three new bathrooms—each tailored to its user—pair refined materials with serene lighting to deliver sophisticated, restorative spaces.

A rustic stone path meanders through a wooded site to arrive at the entry of this 2,800-square-foot home on Martha’s Vineyard, completed in 2001. The path sets the tone for the project itself: simple, functional, and integrated with the natural environment. The couple that commissioned the residence uses it as a summer getaway for family and friends. A master bedroom wing, a guest wing, and a central living, dining, and kitchen area provide a variety of spaces for living and entertaining. Augmenting these spaces are a porch, terrace, and roof deck—providing places for quite reading, gathering for drinks, or taking in unobstructed views of the night sky. The house generates human interaction and connections with the natural world. Ground level terraces and rooftop decks promote this interactivity while large sliding windows and doors literally bring the outdoors inside and encourage individuals to venture outside. The typical inside vs. outside boundaries of traditional buildings are dissolved.

At 19 Irving Avenue, the living room unfolds as a quiet expression of Joseph Eichler’s belief that architecture should feel open, effortless, and deeply connected to its surroundings. Rather than being defined by walls, the space is shaped by light—expanses of glass draw the outdoors inward, allowing the landscape to become part of the room itself. 4 The room carries a sense of calm restraint. Clean lines, open sightlines, and a low horizontal profile create a grounded, almost meditative atmosphere. Overhead, the ceiling planes extend outward, reinforcing the home’s architectural rhythm, while the transparency of the walls dissolves any clear boundary between inside and out. It’s a space that feels expansive without ever feeling overwhelming. There’s an intentional lack of formality here. The living room doesn’t separate itself from the rest of the home—it flows naturally into adjacent spaces, encouraging movement, conversation, and connection. Light shifts throughout the day, casting subtle patterns across the surfaces and giving the room a sense of quiet motion. More than anything, this space reflects a turning point. In this living room, Eichler was refining an idea that would come to define his legacy: that a home could be modern without being rigid, open without losing intimacy, and designed not just to be seen—but to be lived in.

Beach Grove Social transforms a dated 3-bed, 2.5-bath into a modern, moody home made for entertaining. Vaulted cedar ceilings and triangular clerestories bathe white oak and graphite finishes in soft light, while a linear hearth anchors the open living–dining core. The reimagined kitchen hides the daily clutter with a concealed appliance garage and a grain-matched door to the laundry, keeping surfaces calm. Full-width sliders dissolve the boundary to a terrace designed for gatherings. Three new bathrooms—each tailored to its user—pair refined materials with serene lighting to deliver sophisticated, restorative spaces.

Beach Grove Social transforms a dated 3-bed, 2.5-bath into a modern, moody home made for entertaining. Vaulted cedar ceilings and triangular clerestories bathe white oak and graphite finishes in soft light, while a linear hearth anchors the open living–dining core. The reimagined kitchen hides the daily clutter with a concealed appliance garage and a grain-matched door to the laundry, keeping surfaces calm. Full-width sliders dissolve the boundary to a terrace designed for gatherings. Three new bathrooms—each tailored to its user—pair refined materials with serene lighting to deliver sophisticated, restorative spaces.

Recently, we embarked on a design project to redesign the entry landscaping with the timeless beauty of a Japanese garden, emphasizing Tsukiyama earth mounding. This technique, which involves sculpting gentle, rolling hills to reflect natural landscapes, brought a new dimension of tranquility and depth to the space. By integrating a minimalist planting aesthetic and organic, dissolving lines, we achieved a seamless fusion of serenity with modern sophistication. The transformed entryway now greets visitors with unfolding views that perfectly complements the home’s treehouse views into Nichols Arboretum.

The exisitng laundry area was dissolved when to make room for a bigger kitchen. so a stackable bosh washer and dryer were installed behind this louvered bifold door, and additional custom cabinets were added on both sides for pantry storage space. Custom foam was used at the top of all the walls in kitchen to make the coved drywall detail, which matches the coved ceiling in other parts of the house.