In this Kitchen Renovation we took the space down to the studs and added brand new cabinets, beautiful Quartz counters, pendant + can lighting, a custom hood cover, and all of the finishing touches to bring this chef's kitchen to life. We wanted the kitchen to feel warm and classic, so we selected Sherwin Williams' "Diverse Beige" to saturate the space, and layered in a gorgeous Spanish tile backsplash. The pendant lights add in the perfect focal point, and the marble-topped credenza acts as extra storage.

This kitchen stands out for its contemporary design and versatile use of materials. With a wide selection of finishes and surfaces, Infinity offers endless possibilities for creating personalised colour and texture combinations. Embracing the extensive modularity , it also incorporates innovative design elements like the J-shaped handle profile. These features enhance the kitchen’s adaptability and allow for a high level of customisation to suit diverse aesthetic and functional preferences.

Drake+Khan Design's involvement included concept designs, material selection and project management. The renovation turned a dated restaurant into a modern sophisticated kitchen and wine bar, helping the restaurant draw in a new more diverse clientèle

Dakin has been working with the owners of this site realize their dream of cultivating a rich and meaningful landscape around their home. Because of their deep engagement with their land and garden, the landscape has guided the entire design process, from architecture to civil engineering to landscape design. All architecture on site is oriented toward the garden, a park-like, multi-use environment that includes a walking labyrinth, restored prairie, a Japanese garden, an orchard, vegetable beds, berry brambles, a croquet lawn and a charred wood outdoor shower. Dakin pays special attention to materials at every turn, selecting an antique sugar bowl for the outdoor fire pit, antique Japanese roof tiles to create blue edging, and stepping stones imported from India. In addition to its diversity of garden types, this permacultural paradise is home to chickens, ducks, and bees. A complex irrigation system was designed to draw alternately from wells and cisterns. Dakin has also had the privilege of creating an arboretum of diverse and rare trees that she based on Olmsted’s design for Central Park. Trees were selected to display a variety of seasonally shifting delights: spring blooms, fall berries, winter branch structure. Mature trees onsite were preserved and sometimes moved to new locations.

Urban Renewal By Feiss The Urban Renewal lighting collection is a diverse selection of pendants, chandeliers and sconces all inspired by the 20th century Industrial Revolution. Featuring reproduction pieces from the nation’s vintage factories and warehouses, Urban Renewal adds an industrial-inspired aesthetic to any home – adding flair and fun to classic, traditional decor or to the most sleek, contemporary urban spaces.

Dakin has been working with the owners of this site realize their dream of cultivating a rich and meaningful landscape around their home. Because of their deep engagement with their land and garden, the landscape has guided the entire design process, from architecture to civil engineering to landscape design. All architecture on site is oriented toward the garden, a park-like, multi-use environment that includes a walking labyrinth, restored prairie, a Japanese garden, an orchard, vegetable beds, berry brambles, a croquet lawn and a charred wood outdoor shower. Dakin pays special attention to materials at every turn, selecting an antique sugar bowl for the outdoor fire pit, antique Japanese roof tiles to create blue edging, and stepping stones imported from India. In addition to its diversity of garden types, this permacultural paradise is home to chickens, ducks, and bees. A complex irrigation system was designed to draw alternately from wells and cisterns. Dakin has also had the privilege of creating an arboretum of diverse and rare trees that she based on Olmsted’s design for Central Park. Trees were selected to display a variety of seasonally shifting delights: spring blooms, fall berries, winter branch structure. Mature trees onsite were preserved and sometimes moved to new locations.

Living room connected to entry/breezeway/dining through dutch door. Stained fir joists cap walls painted Sherwin William, Dark Night. Photo by Paul Finkel

Studio AKA completely redesigned this Capitol Hill Townhome garden. The homeowners loved their historic townhome, but were world travellers with eclectic tastes, so we modernized their space and made it work both as an intimate respite and entertaining space. Included in the design are a new bluestone patio with contemporary pattern, charcoal colored pavers to define the path and rainstrip, diverse evergreen plants for four-season interest, a vine screen to create a green wall, new cedar fencing, and we even helped the client select an inky paint for their window bay which previously was white.

A complete and eclectic rear garden renovation with a creative blend of formal and natural elements. Formal lawn panel and rose garden, craftsman style wood deck and trellis, homages to Goldsworthy and Stonehenge with large boulders and a large stone cairn, several water features, a Japanese Torii gate, rock walls and steps, vegetables and herbs in containers and a new parking area paved with permeable pavers that feed an underground storage area that in turns irrigates the garden. All this blends into a diverse but cohesive garden. Designed by Charles W Bowers, Built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

While the Southern California drought is keeping homeowners water usage to a minimum, there are an abundance of plants that thrive on minimal water. A combination of drip irrigation systems and drought tolerant plants can keep your exterior spaces green and beautiful as well as water efficient. This image features our design a few months down the road. With the addition of a few spring flowers, this front yard is officially ready for the Spring and Summer season.

Dakin has been working with the owners of this site realize their dream of cultivating a rich and meaningful landscape around their home. Because of their deep engagement with their land and garden, the landscape has guided the entire design process, from architecture to civil engineering to landscape design. All architecture on site is oriented toward the garden, a park-like, multi-use environment that includes a walking labyrinth, restored prairie, a Japanese garden, an orchard, vegetable beds, berry brambles, a croquet lawn and a charred wood outdoor shower. Dakin pays special attention to materials at every turn, selecting an antique sugar bowl for the outdoor fire pit, antique Japanese roof tiles to create blue edging, and stepping stones imported from India. In addition to its diversity of garden types, this permacultural paradise is home to chickens, ducks, and bees. A complex irrigation system was designed to draw alternately from wells and cisterns. 3x5lion.png Dakin has also had the privilege of creating an arboretum of diverse and rare trees that she based on Olmsted’s design for Central Park. Trees were selected to display a variety of seasonally shifting delights: spring blooms, fall berries, winter branch structure. Mature trees onsite were preserved and sometimes moved to new locations.

Dakin has been working with the owners of this site realize their dream of cultivating a rich and meaningful landscape around their home. Because of their deep engagement with their land and garden, the landscape has guided the entire design process, from architecture to civil engineering to landscape design. All architecture on site is oriented toward the garden, a park-like, multi-use environment that includes a walking labyrinth, restored prairie, a Japanese garden, an orchard, vegetable beds, berry brambles, a croquet lawn and a charred wood outdoor shower. Dakin pays special attention to materials at every turn, selecting an antique sugar bowl for the outdoor fire pit, antique Japanese roof tiles to create blue edging, and stepping stones imported from India. In addition to its diversity of garden types, this permacultural paradise is home to chickens, ducks, and bees. A complex irrigation system was designed to draw alternately from wells and cisterns. 3x5lion.png Dakin has also had the privilege of creating an arboretum of diverse and rare trees that she based on Olmsted’s design for Central Park. Trees were selected to display a variety of seasonally shifting delights: spring blooms, fall berries, winter branch structure. Mature trees onsite were preserved and sometimes moved to new locations.

Bedroom - transitional dark wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling bedroom idea in DC Metro with gray walls

Urban Renewal Glossy White By Murray Feiss The Urban Renewal lighting collection is a diverse selection of pendants, chandeliers and sconces all inspired by the 20th century Industrial Revolution. Featuring reproduction pieces from the nation’s vintage factories and warehouses, Urban Renewal adds an industrial-inspired aesthetic to any home – adding flair and fun to classic, traditional decor or to the most sleek, contemporary urban spaces.

Dakin has been working with the owners of this site realize their dream of cultivating a rich and meaningful landscape around their home. Because of their deep engagement with their land and garden, the landscape has guided the entire design process, from architecture to civil engineering to landscape design. All architecture on site is oriented toward the garden, a park-like, multi-use environment that includes a walking labyrinth, restored prairie, a Japanese garden, an orchard, vegetable beds, berry brambles, a croquet lawn and a charred wood outdoor shower. Dakin pays special attention to materials at every turn, selecting an antique sugar bowl for the outdoor fire pit, antique Japanese roof tiles to create blue edging, and stepping stones imported from India. In addition to its diversity of garden types, this permacultural paradise is home to chickens, ducks, and bees. A complex irrigation system was designed to draw alternately from wells and cisterns. Dakin has also had the privilege of creating an arboretum of diverse and rare trees that she based on Olmsted’s design for Central Park. Trees were selected to display a variety of seasonally shifting delights: spring blooms, fall berries, winter branch structure. Mature trees onsite were preserved and sometimes moved to new locations.

Dakin has been working with the owners of this site realize their dream of cultivating a rich and meaningful landscape around their home. Because of their deep engagement with their land and garden, the landscape has guided the entire design process, from architecture to civil engineering to landscape design. All architecture on site is oriented toward the garden, a park-like, multi-use environment that includes a walking labyrinth, restored prairie, a Japanese garden, an orchard, vegetable beds, berry brambles, a croquet lawn and a charred wood outdoor shower. Dakin pays special attention to materials at every turn, selecting an antique sugar bowl for the outdoor fire pit, antique Japanese roof tiles to create blue edging, and stepping stones imported from India. In addition to its diversity of garden types, this permacultural paradise is home to chickens, ducks, and bees. A complex irrigation system was designed to draw alternately from wells and cisterns. 3x5lion.png Dakin has also had the privilege of creating an arboretum of diverse and rare trees that she based on Olmsted’s design for Central Park. Trees were selected to display a variety of seasonally shifting delights: spring blooms, fall berries, winter branch structure. Mature trees onsite were preserved and sometimes moved to new locations.

Urban Renewal Antique Pewter By Murray Feiss The Urban Renewal lighting collection is a diverse selection of pendants, chandeliers and sconces all inspired by the 20th century Industrial Revolution. Featuring reproduction pieces from the nation’s vintage factories and warehouses, Urban Renewal adds an industrial-inspired aesthetic to any home – adding flair and fun to classic, traditional decor or to the most sleek, contemporary urban spaces.

Mixed foliage and flowers in a summer border Le jardinet

A stunning Heriz rug was added to existing furnishings to pull the room together, along with colorful designer pillows and a Spanish bench, using fabrics from Schumacher and Kathryn M. Ireland collections.