Philip Crocker Collaborative design work between our clients and ourselves incorporating their own tastes, furniture and artwork as they downsized from a large home to an almost new condo. As with many of our projects we brought in our core group of trade specialists to consult and advise so that we could guide our clients through an easy process of option selections to meet their standards, timeline and budget. A very smooth project from beginning to end that included removal of the existing hardwood and carpet throughout, new painting throughout, some new lighting and detailed art glass work as well as custom metal and millwork. A successful project with excellent results and happy clients! Do you want to renovate your condo? Showcase Interiors Ltd. specializes in condo renovations. As well as thorough planning assistance including feasibility reviews and inspections, we can also provide permit acquisition services. We also possess Advanced Clearance through Worksafe BC and all General Liability Insurance for Strata Approval required for your proposed project. Showcase Interiors Ltd. is a trusted, fully licensed and insured renovations firm offering exceptional service and high quality workmanship. We work with home and business owners to develop, manage and execute small to large renovations and unique installations. We work with accredited interior designers, engineers and authorities to deliver special projects from concept to completion on time & on budget. Our loyal clients love our integrity, reliability, level of service and depth of experience. Contact us today about your project and join our long list of satisfied clients! We are a proud family business!

Kathy and Steve recently downsized to this Corvallis home and came to us looking to bring personality to their new space. They were drawn to vibrant and contrasting features, and liked elements of their previous Traditional-styled home but were excited about incorporating modern components while keeping functionality at the forefront of the design. The floor plan of the Kitchen required multiple design iterations to find the perfect fit, as the original house did not offer any connection between spaces, and the ability to entertain guests was a key goal. The final design features a thoughtful mix of straight and curved lines, as well as contrasting patterns and colors. Our designer incorporated functional design elements, such as easy-access drawers for the base cabinets, accessible storage from the backside of the peninsula, a tower cabinet that sits on the Vanity, a hot tub cover with access from the Master Bedroom, and more. This home has been transformed into a fun, functional, and comfortable oasis for Aging in Place.

Kathy and Steve recently downsized to this Corvallis home and came to us looking to bring personality to their new space. They were drawn to vibrant and contrasting features, and liked elements of their previous Traditional-styled home but were excited about incorporating modern components while keeping functionality at the forefront of the design. The floor plan of the Kitchen required multiple design iterations to find the perfect fit, as the original house did not offer any connection between spaces, and the ability to entertain guests was a key goal. The final design features a thoughtful mix of straight and curved lines, as well as contrasting patterns and colors. Our designer incorporated functional design elements, such as easy-access drawers for the base cabinets, accessible storage from the backside of the peninsula, a tower cabinet that sits on the Vanity, a hot tub cover with access from the Master Bedroom, and more. This home has been transformed into a fun, functional, and comfortable oasis for Aging in Place.

The Benevento Main level: 2321 Sq Ft Basement: 2115 Sq Ft Total: 4436 Sq Ft The Benevento is a downsized version of The Biella and one of the most popular plans. Coming home should always be a delight, and with the Benevento, it is. The beautiful foyer and grande room greet you with soaring ceilings, and the entire living area welcomes you with open spaces and engaging views. Dining goes from casual at the kitchen island to anything you like in the airy dining room, and the covered patio is only a step away. The Benevento’s master suite is a haven of privacy in its own wing of the home, optionally warmed by a fireplace and enhanced by built-in entertainment shelving. The master bath, with its glass-block windows, is awash in natural light, and a vaulted ceiling adds to the airy feeling. A spacious Guest Suite as well as a Study are placed at the opposite side of the home. There is wonderful outdoor living space in the courtyard at the front door and the covered patio at the rear of the home. Even the Benevento garages offer room and flexibility, with a roomy two-car space for convenience and a separate one-car space to help you pamper that special coupe. Walk in through the convenient mud room and you’ll find a boot bench, closet, and even a pocket office to help you keep things organized. Optional basement finish offers a great opportunity to add additional recreation and bedroom spaces based upon the desires of the homeowner.

I designed an apartment for a young couple who moved to Manhattan from Chicago. They needed to downsize and struggled with the size of their new abode. The apartment had great bones and I wanted to highlight those features. I designed their living room and was able to fit more than they thought they had room for. Designwise, this was a very neutral design with shades of whites, greys, blush supported with tons of layers, scale, textures and art to bring the overall pop. I created a California comfortable design with linens, washed woods, brass, cane and a lot of tone on tone. Neutral mood with layers of whites, grey, and natural woods. As always, I started with the layout and managed to fit a larger sofa than the clients thought we could fit. Every cushion, the play with the sizes and material, the color and pattern, the throw is a well thought out design decision. The art installed vertically between teh two windows and the vases with the cherry blossoms are unique design features that play up the exsiting bones of the apartment. Styling shot of this beautiful textural moment. Natural Cane with matte black modern legs; Nero marquina and carrara spheres in a wooden bowl. Coffee table books for days and those gorgeous white textured hurricanes and succulents.

Christy and Matt have traveled the world, picking up a love of Monet’s garden in France and many unique artifacts along the way. They had accumulated an extensive art collection of their own which expanded to include an eclectic array of folk art inherited from Christy’s mom. With an eye on downsizing, the couple realized their living environment had become cluttered. They wanted a more serene feeling in their home…like a modern version of Monet’s Garden. LiLu’s inspiration began with a new color palette, using green as a neutral and adding a mixture of vibrant colors reminiscent of a garden. Sheer drapes in the living room diffuse the natural light, almost as if the sun is being filtered through a canopy of trees. The design team also brought focus to their art collection by designing custom built-ins to display their artwork. The dark wood finish relates to the color of the custom dining table creating a cohesive composition. The clean-lined furniture features soft curves to suggest a more botanical feel. The result has brought dazzling serenity to this condo hidden among the busy streets of downtown Minneapolis. ---- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations that their upscale clientele own second homes in. ---- For more about LiLu Interiors, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ ---- To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/blog/portfolio-items/secret-garden/

Houston Interior Designer Lisha Maxey took this Museum District condo from the dated, mirrored walls of the 1980s to Mid Century Modern with a gallery look featuring the client's art collection. "The place was covered with glued-down, floor-to-ceiling mirrors," says Lisha Maxey, senior designer for Homescapes of Houston and principal at LGH Design Services in Houston. "When we took them off the walls, the walls came apart. We ended up taking them down to the studs." The makeover took six months to complete, primarily because of strict condo association rules that only gave the Houston interior designers very limited access to the elevator - through which all materials and team members had to go. "Monday through Friday, we could only be noisy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and if we had to do something extra loud, like sawing or drilling, we had to schedule it with the management and they had to communicate that to the condo owners. So it was just a lot of coordination. But a lot of Inner City Loopers live in these kinds of buildings, so we're used to handling that kind of thing." The client, a child psychiatrist in her 60s, recently moved to Houston from northeast Texas to be with friends. After being widowed three years ago, she decided it was time to let go of the traditionally styled estate that wasn't really her style anyway. An avid diver who has traveled around the world to pursue her passion, she has amassed a large collection of art from her travels. Downsizing to 1,600 feet and wanting to go more contemporary, she wanted the display - and the look - more streamlined. "She wanted clean lines and muted colors, with the main focus being her artwork," says Maxey. "So we made the space a palette for that." Enter the white, gallery-grade paint she chose for the walls: "It's halfway between satin and flat," explains Maxey. "It's not glossy and it's not chalky - just very smooth and clean." Adding to the gallery theme is the satin nickel track lighting with lamps aimed to highlight pieces of art. "This lighting has no wires," notes Maxey. "It's powered by a positive and negative conduit." The new flooring throughout is a blended-grey porcelain tile that looks like wood planks. "It's gorgeous, natural-looking and combines all the beauty of wood with the durability of tile," says Maxey. "We used it throughout the condo to unify the space." After Maxey started looking at the client's bright, vibrant, colorful artwork, she felt the palette couldn't stay as muted anymore. Hence the Mid Century Modern orange leather sofas from West Elm and bright green chairs from Joybird, plus the throw pillows in different textures, patterns and shades of gold, orange and green. The concave lines of the Danish-inspired chairs, she notes, help them look beautiful from all the way around - a key to designing spaces for loft living. "The table in the living room is very interesting," notes Maxey. "It was handmade for the client in 1974 and has a signature on it from the artist. She was adamant about including the piece, which has all these hand-painted black-and-white art tiles on the top. I took one look at it and said 'It's not really going to go.'" However, after cutting 6 inches off the bottom and making it look a little distressed, the table ended up being the perfect complement to the sofas. The dining room table - from Design Within Reach - is a solid piece of mahogany, the chair upholstery a mix of grey velvet and leather and the legs a shiny brass. "The side chairs are leather and the end ones are velvet," says Maxey. "It's a nice textural mix that lends depth and texture." The galley kitchen, meanwhile, has been lightened and brightened, with white quartz countertops and backsplashes mimicking the look of Carrara marble, stainless steel appliances and a velvet green bench seat for a punch of color. The cabinets are painted a cool grey color called "Silverplate." The two bathrooms have been updated with contemporary white vanities and vessel sinks and the master bath now features a walk-in shower tiled in Dolomite white marble (the floor is Bianco Carrara marble mosaic, done in a herringbone pattern. In the master bedroom, Homescapes of Houston knocked down a wall between two smaller closets with swing doors to make one large walk-in closet with pocket doors. The closet in the guest bedroom also came out 13 more inches. The client's artwork throughout personalizes the space and tells the story of a life. There's a huge bowl of shells from the client's diving adventures, framed art from her child psychiatry patients and a 16th century wood carving from a monastery that's been in her family forever. "Her collection is quite impressive," says Maxey. "There's even a framed piece of autographed songs written by John Lennon." (You can see this black-framed piece of art on the wall in the photo above of two green chairs). "We're extremely happy with how the project turned out, and so is the client," says Maxey. "No expense was spared for her. It was a labor of love and we were excited to do it."

Kathy and Steve recently downsized to this Corvallis home and came to us looking to bring personality to their new space. They were drawn to vibrant and contrasting features, and liked elements of their previous Traditional-styled home but were excited about incorporating modern components while keeping functionality at the forefront of the design. The floor plan of the Kitchen required multiple design iterations to find the perfect fit, as the original house did not offer any connection between spaces, and the ability to entertain guests was a key goal. The final design features a thoughtful mix of straight and curved lines, as well as contrasting patterns and colors. Our designer incorporated functional design elements, such as easy-access drawers for the base cabinets, accessible storage from the backside of the peninsula, a tower cabinet that sits on the Vanity, a hot tub cover with access from the Master Bedroom, and more. This home has been transformed into a fun, functional, and comfortable oasis for Aging in Place.

Classic farmhouse style brings instant charm to your large dining area. Enjoy the convenience of this Mission/Shaker inspired table that adjusts to four different sizes for holidays and special occasions, not leaving your free space occupied by an unused table most of the year. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the room to dance, exercise, home office, whatever floats your boat, while the kids are away? Why limit yourself to a small table, that may be sufficient most of the time, but requires you to improvise for additional seating when your studious little angels come back from college with two car loads of friends, parties, family get-togethers or when guest arrive when you least expect it? This expansion table is your space saving answer. When you are living your day to day life keep this traditional dining table small. Accommodate that mobile cart (we have a matching one) for your laptop, recipes and cookbooks, more room to maneuver and less furniture to clean under. Perfect if you require seating for 12 people now, and then decide or need to downsize, this well-designed country cottage table has the functionality to follow you everywhere. Sunset Trading’s two-year warranty reassures you will love this versatile dining table. You have nothing but memories to lose! Set includes table and six chairs in pecan & wheat.

Feature in: Luxe Magazine Miami & South Florida Luxury Magazine If visitors to Robyn and Allan Webb’s one-bedroom Miami apartment expect the typical all-white Miami aesthetic, they’ll be pleasantly surprised upon stepping inside. There, bold theatrical colors, like a black textured wallcovering and bright teal sofa, mix with funky patterns, such as a black-and-white striped chair, to create a space that exudes charm. In fact, it’s the wife’s style that initially inspired the design for the home on the 20th floor of a Brickell Key high-rise. “As soon as I saw her with a green leather jacket draped across her shoulders, I knew we would be doing something chic that was nothing like the typical all- white modern Miami aesthetic,” says designer Maite Granda of Robyn’s ensemble the first time they met. The Webbs, who often vacation in Paris, also had a clear vision for their new Miami digs: They wanted it to exude their own modern interpretation of French decor. “We wanted a home that was luxurious and beautiful,” says Robyn, noting they were downsizing from a four-story residence in Alexandria, Virginia. “But it also had to be functional.” To read more visit: https: https://maitegranda.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/LX_MIA18_HOM_MaiteGranda_10.pdf Rolando Diaz

The Benevento Main level: 2321 Sq Ft Basement: 2115 Sq Ft Total: 4436 Sq Ft The Benevento is a downsized version of The Biella and one of the most popular plans. Coming home should always be a delight, and with the Benevento, it is. The beautiful foyer and grande room greet you with soaring ceilings, and the entire living area welcomes you with open spaces and engaging views. Dining goes from casual at the kitchen island to anything you like in the airy dining room, and the covered patio is only a step away. The Benevento’s master suite is a haven of privacy in its own wing of the home, optionally warmed by a fireplace and enhanced by built-in entertainment shelving. The master bath, with its glass-block windows, is awash in natural light, and a vaulted ceiling adds to the airy feeling. A spacious Guest Suite as well as a Study are placed at the opposite side of the home. There is wonderful outdoor living space in the courtyard at the front door and the covered patio at the rear of the home. Even the Benevento garages offer room and flexibility, with a roomy two-car space for convenience and a separate one-car space to help you pamper that special coupe. Walk in through the convenient mud room and you’ll find a boot bench, closet, and even a pocket office to help you keep things organized. Optional basement finish offers a great opportunity to add additional recreation and bedroom spaces based upon the desires of the homeowner.

When a new widow decided to move, she found a near perfect house to downsize to in Rossmoor, a gated community in Walnut Creek. A well-executed renovation helped to make it home—one that reminded her of her previous home in Berkeley, but smaller and easier to manage. Luckily, the original layout of the house worked for the client, so for the most part, she only needed to update the look and feel of the rooms. The house was remodeled with new White Oak hardwood flooring, new windows with white wood shutters, and new doors and hardware throughout. Every room also received a fresh coat of paint. As a very talented painter, the client mixed her own custom colors, which Gayler Design Build gladly applied for her. The primary bathroom was remodeled with Fantasy Brown Quartzite, white raised panel cabinets and American handmade decorative ceramic tile from Pratt & Larson. Incorporating universal design features, Gayler Design Build installed grab bars for the shower and toilet, a versatile hand-held showerhead, a shower bench, and lever-style door handles and faucets.

When a new widow decided to move, she found a near perfect house to downsize to in Rossmoor, a gated community in Walnut Creek. A well-executed renovation helped to make it home—one that reminded her of her previous home in Berkeley, but smaller and easier to manage. Luckily, the original layout of the house worked for the client, so for the most part, she only needed to update the look and feel of the rooms. The house was remodeled with new White Oak hardwood flooring, new windows with white wood shutters, and new doors and hardware throughout. Every room also received a fresh coat of paint. As a very talented painter, the client mixed her own custom colors, which Gayler Design Build gladly applied for her. The primary bathroom was remodeled with Fantasy Brown Quartzite, white raised panel cabinets and American handmade decorative ceramic tile from Pratt & Larson. Incorporating universal design features, Gayler Design Build installed grab bars for the shower and toilet, a versatile hand-held showerhead, a shower bench, and lever-style door handles and faucets.

Ernesto Santalla was approached to create a new home for two Washington, DC lawyers wishing to downsize their living space. The move took them from a row house in Washington's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood to a two bedroom apartment in the vibrant, up-and-coming U Street Corridor. Our task was to transform a rather plain and generic apartment into a custom, sophisticated space in a few strategic moves. Ceiling details serve to define functional areas of the living space without creating divisions. Changing some doors from wood to frosted glass, creates a sense of continuity between spaces, and allows light to travel between spaces. Lighting was inserted strategically, to enhance certain functions of the home. The kitchen was partially enclosed with a plane of frosted glass to create visual separation from the main living space while still allowing natural light to filter in from the expansive wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Color was used to reinforce the architectural intent and simplify spaces, such as the entry, which as many doors and frames. Furniture was selected to blend with the client's collection of heirloom pieces, creating a sophisticated juxtaposition. Statement pieces like a ceiling light from Viabizzuno create impact while maintaining the visual simplicity of our minimal approach. This project was featured in DC Modern Luxury. https://www.modernluxury.com/washington-dc/story/grand-nest Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon

The Benevento Main level: 2321 Sq Ft Basement: 2115 Sq Ft Total: 4436 Sq Ft The Benevento is a downsized version of The Biella and one of the most popular plans. Coming home should always be a delight, and with the Benevento, it is. The beautiful foyer and grande room greet you with soaring ceilings, and the entire living area welcomes you with open spaces and engaging views. Dining goes from casual at the kitchen island to anything you like in the airy dining room, and the covered patio is only a step away. The Benevento’s master suite is a haven of privacy in its own wing of the home, optionally warmed by a fireplace and enhanced by built-in entertainment shelving. The master bath, with its glass-block windows, is awash in natural light, and a vaulted ceiling adds to the airy feeling. A spacious Guest Suite as well as a Study are placed at the opposite side of the home. There is wonderful outdoor living space in the courtyard at the front door and the covered patio at the rear of the home. Even the Benevento garages offer room and flexibility, with a roomy two-car space for convenience and a separate one-car space to help you pamper that special coupe. Walk in through the convenient mud room and you’ll find a boot bench, closet, and even a pocket office to help you keep things organized. Optional basement finish offers a great opportunity to add additional recreation and bedroom spaces based upon the desires of the homeowner.

Kathy and Steve recently downsized to this Corvallis home and came to us looking to bring personality to their new space. They were drawn to vibrant and contrasting features, and liked elements of their previous Traditional-styled home but were excited about incorporating modern components while keeping functionality at the forefront of the design. The floor plan of the Kitchen required multiple design iterations to find the perfect fit, as the original house did not offer any connection between spaces, and the ability to entertain guests was a key goal. The final design features a thoughtful mix of straight and curved lines, as well as contrasting patterns and colors. Our designer incorporated functional design elements, such as easy-access drawers for the base cabinets, accessible storage from the backside of the peninsula, a tower cabinet that sits on the Vanity, a hot tub cover with access from the Master Bedroom, and more. This home has been transformed into a fun, functional, and comfortable oasis for Aging in Place.

Our clients had recently become empty nesters and downsized from a large home to a smaller retirement community. After replacing the floor tile in their bathroom, we chose a paint color for the entire interior. They were unsure how to make the best use of their new floor plan, particularly the entry, which lacked function. To solve this, we removed an extra bookshelf from their spare room and relocated it to the front entry. We then fabricated a custom quartz top for the bookshelf, transforming it into an entertaining space for guests and parties. In the spare room, where the shelves had been removed, we installed a Murphy bed to provide additional guest accommodations. For the living room, we sourced a hand-knotted rug that set the foundation for the room by adding warmth, texture, and a sense of grounding. Its subtle pattern tied in perfectly with the color palette we envisioned. To complement it, we custom-designed both the sofa and the swivel chair, ensuring the proportions, fabrics, and finishes aligned seamlessly with the rug and the overall style of the home. The client did not like the existing pendants that hung over the kitchen counter so we replaced them with hand-blown glass lighting. In the Master Bedroom, we took advantage of the high ceilings by installing an ethereal wallpaper from one of my favorite designers, Candice Olson. We designed a custom bed as the focal point of the room, complemented by Hand forged Wall sconces and a custom dresser.

The Benevento Main level: 2321 Sq Ft Basement: 2115 Sq Ft Total: 4436 Sq Ft The Benevento is a downsized version of The Biella and one of the most popular plans. Coming home should always be a delight, and with the Benevento, it is. The beautiful foyer and grande room greet you with soaring ceilings, and the entire living area welcomes you with open spaces and engaging views. Dining goes from casual at the kitchen island to anything you like in the airy dining room, and the covered patio is only a step away. The Benevento’s master suite is a haven of privacy in its own wing of the home, optionally warmed by a fireplace and enhanced by built-in entertainment shelving. The master bath, with its glass-block windows, is awash in natural light, and a vaulted ceiling adds to the airy feeling. A spacious Guest Suite as well as a Study are placed at the opposite side of the home. There is wonderful outdoor living space in the courtyard at the front door and the covered patio at the rear of the home. Even the Benevento garages offer room and flexibility, with a roomy two-car space for convenience and a separate one-car space to help you pamper that special coupe. Walk in through the convenient mud room and you’ll find a boot bench, closet, and even a pocket office to help you keep things organized. Optional basement finish offers a great opportunity to add additional recreation and bedroom spaces based upon the desires of the homeowner.

We were hired to design a Northern Michigan home for our clients to retire. They wanted an inviting “Mountain Rustic” style that would offer a casual, warm and inviting feeling while also taking advantage of the view of nearby Deer Lake. Most people downsize in retirement, but for our clients more space was a virtue. The main level provides a large kitchen that flows into open concept dining and living. With all their family and visitors, ample entertaining and gathering space was necessary. A cozy three-season room which also opens onto a large deck provide even more space. The bonus room above the attached four car garage was a perfect spot for a bunk room. A finished lower level provided even more space for the grandkids to claim as their own, while the main level master suite allows grandma and grandpa to have their own retreat. Rustic details like a reclaimed lumber wall that includes six different varieties of wood, large fireplace, exposed beams and antler chandelier lend to the rustic feel our client’s desired. Ultimately, we were able to capture and take advantage of as many views as possible while also maintaining the cozy and warm atmosphere on the interior. This gorgeous home with abundant space makes it easy for our clients to enjoy the company of their five children and seven grandchildren who come from near and far to enjoy the home. - Jacqueline Southby Photography