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Mid-sized transitional blue one-story vinyl house exterior photo in Other with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Made for distraction-free team meetings, this soundproof modular office fits four people comfortably while making efficient use of a small footprint. The QUAD can also be configured as a spacious single office by removing the included benches and table and adding the furniture of your choice.
5 × 7 ft footprint
3 power outlets: 1 USB, 1 USBC, 1 ethernet port
Automatic motion-sensor light and fan saves energy
Reduces sound by 26+ decibels
Monitor-mount-ready
Wheelchair accessible option
Best price out there

Children’s waiting room interior design project at Princeton University. I was beyond thrilled when contacted by a team of scientists ( psychologists and neurologists ) at Princeton University. This group of professors and graduate students from the Turk-Brown Laboratory are conducting research on the infant’s brain by using functional magnetic resonance imaging (or fMRI), to see how they learn, remember and think. My job was to turn a tiny 7’x10′ windowless study room into an inviting but not too “clinical” waiting room for the mothers or fathers and siblings of the babies being studied.
We needed to ensure a comfortable place for parents to rock and feed their babies while waiting their turn to go back to the laboratory, as well as a place to change the babies if needed. We wanted to stock some shelves with good books and while the room looks complete, we’re still sourcing something interactive to mount to the wall to help entertain toddlers who want something more active than reading or building blocks.
Since there are no windows, I wanted to bring the outdoors inside. Princeton University‘s colors are orange, gray and black and the history behind those colors is very interesting. It seems there are a lot of squirrels on campus and these colors were selected for the three colors of squirrels often seem scampering around the university grounds. The orange squirrels are now extinct, but the gray and black squirrels are abundant, as I found when touring the campus with my son on installation day. Therefore we wanted to reflect this history in the room and decided to paint silhouettes of squirrels in these three colors throughout the room.
While the ceilings are 10′ high in this tiny room, they’re very drab and boring. Given that it’s a drop ceiling, we can’t paint it a fun color as I typically do in my nurseries and kids’ rooms. To distract from the ugly ceiling, I contacted My Custom Creation through their Etsy shop and commissioned them to create a custom butterfly mobile to suspend from the ceiling to create a swath of butterflies moving across the room. Their customer service was impeccable and the end product was exactly what we wanted!
The flooring in the space was simply coated concrete so I decided to use Flor carpet tiles to give it warmth and a grass-like appeal. These tiles are super easy to install and can easily be removed without any residual on the floor. I’ll be using them more often for sure!
See more photos of our commercial interior design job below and contact us if you need a unique space designed for children. We don’t just design nurseries and bedrooms! We’re game for anything!
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A refined game room designed with quiet elegance, where subtle tones of warm brown and soft white create a calm, sophisticated atmosphere. The space is intentionally understated, allowing the design details and craftsmanship to speak for themselves.
At the center, a beautifully finished foosball table is seamlessly integrated into the room, acting as both a playful feature and a sculptural design element. Its clean lines and natural materials complement the overall palette, ensuring it feels cohesive rather than dominant.
Soft lighting enhances the warm neutrals throughout the space, highlighting textured finishes and creating a welcoming glow without distraction. Thoughtfully selected seating offers comfort while maintaining a tailored aesthetic, making the room equally suited for relaxed entertainment and quiet conversation.
The result is an elegant, design-forward game room where leisure feels elevated and every detail is intentionally composed.

For this project the house itself and the garage are the only original features on the property. In the front yard we created massive curb appeal by adding a new brick driveway, framed by lighted brick columns, with an offset parking space. A brick retaining wall and walkway lead visitors to the front door, while a low brick wall and crisp white pergola enhance a previous underutilized patio. Landscaping, sod, and lighting frame the house without distracting from its character.
In the back yard the driveway leads to an updated garage which received a new brick floor and air conditioning. The back of the house changed drastically with the seamless addition of a covered patio framed on one side by a trellis with inset stained glass opposite a brick fireplace. The live-edge cypress mantel provides the perfect place for decor. The travertine patio steps down to a rectangular pool, which features a swim jet and linear glass waterline tile. Again, the space includes all new landscaping, sod, and lighting to extend enjoyment of the space after dusk.
Photo by Craig O'Neal

2020 has thrown a lot at us. One of the biggest challenges for parents and their kids has been adjusting to at-home learning.
Learning in high-traffic areas like the kitchen, living room, and dining room can be too distracting for kids. With families spending so much time indoors right now, the abundance of background noise from things like meal preparation, ringing phones, and conversations makes it particularly challenging for youngsters to focus on their studies.
We can turn any garage into a learning-friendly space without limiting its functionality.
Schedule a free design consultation with Garage Living by calling (817) 704-2356.
We’ll work with you to design a garage-to-classroom setup that gives you the peace of mind that your kids are getting their education in a safe space right in your own home.
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Previously, this yard was burdened by a typical boulder pile pool, that was heaped higher than typical, trying to hide the towering wall behind. At first, the clients sought merely to reconfigure the BBQ that was congesting the patio, but upon further analysis, they decided it was time to strip the entire yard, leaving only the pool shell. Bianchi’s solution introduced an array of four arbors to distract the eye from the wall behind, solving what the boulder waterfall could never do.
Additionally, the wall was painted a dark earth tone to add contrast and depth. This strategy enabled the wall to recede into the distance, while the agave blue grey arbors floated forward visually from the background. Previously, the patios were a hodgepodge of deck islands that were impossible to navigate, and were of insufficient size to arrange furniture on. A well organized patio streamlined the traffic flow and the living space, featuring a cast in place concrete fire pit and banco couch, as well as a new outdoor bistro, glowing with filtered light from the canvas shade sails overhead.
A turquoise glass overflow spa became the yards focal point, sharing the space between the pool and outdoor living. The striking symmetry of the spa and pot pedestal with regal cacti arrangement behind, flanked by the arbors on either side, created a stately first impression from the front door. This teaser was just a glimpse of what could not yet be seen serving as an invitation to explore and enjoy as the yard unfolds.
See more about this project & hear from the homeowner here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eT3RkLkg5w&feature=youtu.be

The Space
Apartment includes:
* Full Size Bed with 6 pillows
* Large living room
* Plasma 48" TV LCD
* Cable TV
* Sofa that can be converted to queen size bed
* High Speed Internet - WiFi
* Fully equipped Kitchen
* Bright bathroom
* Lot of closet space.
* Table with 4 Chairs & 2 folding chairs
* Air-conditioning and Heating from the building
* Private parking available in area (hourly rates)
Centrally located to the subways line 6, theaters, Central park 12 min walk. Very safe building,completely private oasis located in the center of Upper East Side Manhattan.
Everything is at your fingertips, whole foods, Time Warner building, shopping galore! Theater, restaurants, nightlife and more!
Guest Access
Apartment comes fully equipped with linens, towels, blankets and sufficient furnishings, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, lotion. COMPLIMENTARY *This is not a hotel and we do not provide the services of a hotel*
Interaction with Guests
Interaction with guest
We are always available to assist you with anything you may need. Regarding check-in please contact us 48h prior your arrival, to schedule your check-in with one of our concierge/agent. We can suggest places to eat, shop and gain entertainment. You will have complete privacy, should you choose and discretion is appreciated for both parties.
The Neighborhood
The neighborhood is extremely safe and quiet. Many restaurants, shops, entertainments and NYC distractions! Your home is the quintessential NYC location, safe and convenient, exciting and right in the middle of it all!
Easy access to every major subway line.
Close to Rockefeller Center, and Radio City Music Hall
Broadway theaters are all within walking distance.
Well lit, never (ever) empty, and well policed
Plenty for families to do including shopping, movies, Toys R Us, and mega candy stores

The PURE Soapbox home office encourages deep focus. Layers of airy neutrals on the soft furnishings, white walls, vaulted ceiling, sheer white drapery, and ceramic wall lights, creates a calm, distraction-free workplace. A custom walnut floating desk spans the full length of the window, providing an uninterrupted desk surface that is flooded with natural light. Sheer drapey gracefully falls behind the desk, softening the dark wood tones.

This custom paneled fridge allows your eye to not be distracted by appliances, and keeps you focused on the overall kitchen design.
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam open concept kitchen idea in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and multicolored countertops
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam open concept kitchen idea in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Example of a large classic open concept white floor living room design in Miami with gray walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The mirror in the sitting area is a vanishing TV from Seura.
Invisible speakers hidden within the walls bring high quality audio to living room and adjacent sitting area without distracting from the classic decor.
Read more at :
http://www.seriousaudiovideo.com/portfolios/elan-smart-home-for-the-holidays/
Photos by JR

Eastwood Patio Home
Living Area
These homeowners did a great job of furnishing their Eastwood Patio Home. However, there were a few areas that they felt “needed something.” We came in and added lots of fabric, texture and pattern to warm up the spaces. In their formal Sitting Area, we added this large ottoman in a rich merlot leather to anchor the space. We did not want to distract from the incredible view so we added cornice boxes to the top of the windows. The tapestry fabric ties in all of the colors in the upholstery and rug.
Sunroom
The Sunroom is open to the other living areas so we needed to keep our color scheme flowing; however, we decided to go with a less formal fabric for these cornice boards. It is a fun plaid that coordinates with the tapestry fabric in the other spaces. Plaids are a great pattern to use when you have multiple colors you are trying to tie together.
Basement Bar
The homeowners wanted the back of their Basement Bar to stand out and had even painted the wall an accent color. Adding the ledge stone was the perfect solution. It adds some much wonderful texture to the space. We also added cushions to their banquette area which makes that wonderful nook so inviting!
Basement Bathroom
The homeowners liked the idea of wallpaper in this spacious bathroom – Yea! – so we added a subtle plaid paper in a neutral color to add depth and pattern to the walls. It works great with the tile and existing artwork.
Adding pattern, texture and fabric provided tons of interest and warmth to the wonderful Eastwood Patio Home. Enjoy!

This extensive remodel overlooking Lake Austin is a paean to the powerful art it enfolds. Rigorous editing of every distracting, inconsequential element of the original house was critical. So too was the insertion of new complementary components that provide artful ways to move through both interior and exterior rooms. The collection of modern art is arresting. Ranging from a Turrell hologram to a pair of Agnes Martins, the art is framed by the architecture and lighting so that it is experienced in a choreographed, curated way that encourages wandering and an intimate connection to each piece. The mood is set in the entry courtyard. A floating walkway curves down and around a brilliant spiraling blue Clement sculpture. It pauses once, at a moment of surprise, when the first view through the house is filled with the blue water of the lake beyond. Inside, the saturated color of many of the pieces of art are balanced by an absence of other visual clutter in the color palette, furniture, and architecture. A new interior plaster, steel, and bronze stair carves through a space occupied by two small Clement sculptures in niches, a McKay Otto sculpture on a landing and a glass cylinder elevator. This is a very specific place, designed for specific art and for a collector who has a close relationship with each piece.

Traditional master bathtub with a deck mount tub faucet, white marble slab, neutral moasaic tile backsplash, soft blue walls.
Example of a classic bathroom design in Los Angeles with an undermount tub and white countertops
Example of a classic bathroom design in Los Angeles with an undermount tub and white countertops

It wasn’t necessary to overthink things when Axis Mundi designed interiors for an apartment at Brooklyn’s glass-sheathed 1 Grand Army Plaza, the luxury building by Richard Meier already endowed with all the “starchitect” bells and whistles, as well as drop-dead stunning views of Brooklyn, the harbor and Prospect Park. What did require considerable aptitude was to strike the right balance between respect for these assets, particularly the panoramas, and livability. The all-white scheme doesn’t just complement Meier’s own aesthetic devotion to this purest of pure hues; it serves as a cool backdrop for the views, affording comfortable vantage points from which to enjoy them, yet not drawing attention away from the splendors of one of the world’s most distinctive boroughs. Sleek, low-lying Italian seating avoids distracting interruptions on the horizon line. But minimal color accents and pattern also sidestep what could have been a potentially antiseptic environment, making it tactile, human and luxurious.
2,200 sf
Design Team: John Beckmann, Richard Rosenbloom and Nick Messerlian
Vintage photography coursety of the Ubu Gallery, New York
Photography: Adriana Buffi and Fran Parente
© Axis Mundi Design LLC

This kitchen is all about shape. An oval island for dining, an angled wall of windows, and pastel tiled walls all inspire the kitchen's avant-garde beauty. Stainless steel fixtures and appliances suggest modern inspiration without distracting from the room's oceanic color scheme. Like a work of modern art, this kitchen favors articulate lines, functionality, and bold style.
Photos by: Jeff Roberts
Project by: Maine Coast Kitchen Design

Task lighting under all the upper cabinets mean that there are no dark spots or distracting shadows on the work areas.
(Photograph courtesy of the owners)

The mirror in the sitting area is a vanishing TV from Seura.
Invisible speakers hidden within the walls bring high quality audio to living room and adjacent sitting area without distracting from the classic decor.
Read more at :
http://www.seriousaudiovideo.com/portfolios/elan-smart-home-for-the-holidays/
Photos by JR
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