This modern family home sits atop stone ledges overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The newly constructed home is a contemporary shingle style with a twist of Vermont country. The first floor is anchored by a family style eat-in kitchen adjoining an open floor plan that takes advantage of the panoramic views of the Atlantic. The second floor is comprised of three junior suites and a master suite with a balcony. The three car garage, play room above and in-law suite in the basement complete the interior of the home. The approach up the driveway provides a glimpse of the dramatic ocean views through a passageway between the house and mature arborvitae. A series of retaining walls undulating from the ocean facing elevation creates gathering areas at different levels as the lot slopes downward toward the stone ledge. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Bring a touch of luxury and unique charisma to your indoor living area with this floor lamp of crystal bars. Adorned with brass-plated stainless plat on the exterior, this fixture is creatively designed with clear crystal bars suspended inside, which boasts excellent transmittance and can produce impressive lighting effects. It is constructed from high-quality materials that will prolong its service life, and reduce light damage to the eyes. Compatible E12 bulbs (not included) sit within to cast light downward in an ambient way.

Client testimonial from project: We are first time home remodelers, and are very cost conscious. Ammirato helped us in every way. They are professional, communicative, friendly and surprisingly affordable based on the level of service and quality. I would strongly recommend using Ammirato to anyone. They are great! Virtual Imagery 360 Photography

The Ridgeback - Craftsman Ranch with Daylight Basement in Happy Valley, Oregon by Cascade West Development Inc. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard concrete paver patio photo in Vancouver with a roof extension

Nested along the iconic Rideau River in Manotick, this luxury modern custom home will be constructed by Les Maisons Bruyère Homes. The exterior is enhanced with maintenance-free EIFS cladding, aluminum wood-look plank siding, and stone in colours that reflect the surrounding natural environment. Each exterior finish is further highlighted with unique roof heights, providing visual interest from every angle. The 3′ overhand with downward soffit lighting adds warmth to the modern structure. From the covered front entry, there is a view of the river through the great room and its floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors. During the winter months, sliding glass doors will help to keep the cold air out of the rest of the home, and a generous walk-in closet accommodates storage for the family and large gatherings. The main-level great room, dining room, and kitchen will be light-filled, open spaces with 10′ ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows towards the river. Cozy evenings will be spent around the 3-sided fireplace. Perfect for entertaining, the 10′ x 5′ kitchen island will welcome guests to share food and great conversation. The pantry allows for an additional refrigerator or stand-up freezer and plenty of storage. On warm summer days, the outdoor kitchen with bar seating is steps away on the extensive deck. The outdoor stone fireplace will extend its use into the cooler months. Protected by a retractable ShadeFX canopy, there’s always the choice of shade, sun, or protection from the rain. Cantilevered retractable ShadeFX canopies extend from each section of the back wall, providing protection from the sun inside and out. The home is just shy of 4,800 sq ft and boasts a main-floor guest suite with private entry through the mudroom. On the second level, you’ll find the spacious primary bedroom suite and 3 additional bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. The laundry room is conveniently located adjacent to the bedrooms. The primary bedroom ensuite has a very practical separate toilet room, spacious shower, double sinks with a makeup table between, and a luxurious standalone tub. A second guest bedroom suite (or optional self-contained apartment with private entrance) is located on the walk-out basement level. Not a typical basement, the 9’ ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows will bring abundant light into the entertainment area and family room. In addition to the guest bedroom suite, there is a gym and a home theatre tucked in behind the stairs. A 2-piece bath, mechanical room, and storage complete the interior. Outside, the large covered patio leads into the pool area. A two-piece bath/changeroom, optional sauna, and wet bar complete this spa-like outdoor space. Out front, the attached garage can accommodate four+ vehicles and a sizable workshop or storage. The basement and main level mudroom are easily accessible directly from the garage. A second detached garage is an option.

Design: Louise Campbell Concept: The fixture emits a primarily downward illumination. The perforated pattern on the shade provides a soft illumination around the fixture. Meanwhile, the perforation helps lighten up the surface of the shade in a decorative way, when it is turned on, thereby maintaining the contour of the fixture, whether it is on or off. The light source is surrounded by an opal diffuser, which ensures that the fixture is 100% glare-free, and that the fixture is suitable for several types of light sources providing the same light distribution and comfort. And finally, the shape of the diffuser allows a beautiful view into the fixture. Finish: White, powder coated. White, powder coated with colored foils. Material: Shade: Spun aluminum, punched and embossed. Suspension: Die cast aluminum. Diffuser ball: Rotation molded PE Plastic. Mounting: Cord type: 3-conductor, 18 AWG white PVC power cord. Canopy: White. Cord length: 12'. Weight: Max 6.6 Lbs. Label: cULus, Dry location. IBEW.

We really enjoyed building this unique traditional style staircase in a beautiful home in Park City, UT. The three stacked freestanding staircases wrap around a glass elevator. The stair is unique in that the owner wanted the outside stringer to follow the octagon shape of the wall while having the inside stringer circular. The stair consists of Alder stringers and curbing, Hickory treads, and a custom Alder handrail profile. The open risers allow more light to permeate the staircase and the curvature of the treads makes the stairs feel as if they flow seamlessly downward around the elevator. Forged metal balusters with a clear satin finish make up the guardrail infill, and for a little extra flair we included several Tuscan panels. Overall, the wood and iron are a classic combination and give a distinguished look.

IceStone Sage Pearl-Recycled Glass Countertops & Natural Cork Earth Collection-Oviedo Cork Flooring
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless 3/4 cork floor bathroom remodel in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

Talk about your small spaces. In this case we had to squeeze a full bath into a powder room-sized room of only 5’ x 7’. The ceiling height also comes into play sloping downward from 90” to 71” under the roof of a second floor dormer in this Cape-style home. We stripped the room bare and scrutinized how we could minimize the visual impact of each necessary bathroom utility. The bathroom was transitioning along with its occupant from young boy to teenager. The existing bathtub and shower curtain by far took up the most visual space within the room. Eliminating the tub and introducing a curbless shower with sliding glass shower doors greatly enlarged the room. Now that the floor seamlessly flows through out the room it magically feels larger. We further enhanced this concept with a floating vanity. Although a bit smaller than before, it along with the new wall-mounted medicine cabinet sufficiently handles all storage needs. We chose a comfort height toilet with a short tank so that we could extend the wood countertop completely across the sink wall. The longer countertop creates opportunity for decorative effects while creating the illusion of a larger space. Floating shelves to the right of the vanity house more nooks for storage and hide a pop-out electrical outlet. The clefted slate target wall in the shower sets up the modern yet rustic aesthetic of this bathroom, further enhanced by a chipped high gloss stone floor and wire brushed wood countertop. I think it is the style and placement of the wall sconces (rated for wet environments) that really make this space unique. White ceiling tile keeps the shower area functional while allowing us to extend the white along the rest of the ceiling and partially down the sink wall – again a room-expanding trick. This is a small room that makes a big splash!

The Ridgeback - Craftsman Ranch with Daylight Basement in Happy Valley, Oregon by Cascade West Development Inc. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

This metal pendant light shade adds rustic elegance to home decor, coordinating with other items. It features a cone shape, directing light downwards, and works with compatible dimmer switches. It's easy to install and compatible with E26 base bulbs. Perfect for living rooms, dining rooms, cafes, bars, and more, it's CE and RoHS certified. It's suitable for Indoor applications.

Arteriors Jarrod 1 Light Large Pendant Transitional 1-light hand carved wooden drum shade pendant in whitewash finish with tiny perforations for detail and texture. Topped with an interior mirror allowing light to disperse downward and through the holes across the surface of the shade. Additional chain CHN-947.

A secret about these wall cabinets is that they are not actually as high as they look. The doors were extended downwards to hide the under cabinet lighting, as well as extended upwards to hide some of the large soffit above. Since the area did not allow for higher cabinets and the homeowner didn't like the look of smaller stumpy cabinets, the solution was to mimic a higher cabinet look but keep the storage space of that in a smaller height cabinet.

The Van Teal Monaco 68-inch Floor Lamp is ideal for reading with a bell-shaped shade for targeted downward light. The frame of this floor lamp is crafted of sleek metal and designed with a slight curve to nestle up to your favorite reading chair or sofa. A handy foot-dimmer switch allows for easy adjustment of light output. Comes with a 1-year manufacturer's limited warranty.

Cloud is a cumulus form that projects intense LED illumination from each of its individual lobes.: downward for direct lighting or upwards for indirect reflection. Available in two sizes and in uplight or downlight configurations. In collaboration with Peter Polick.

The planting near the front door needed to be kept low and tidy so as not to aggravate negative energy 'stars' in that direction. Two uplighters were advised either side of the front door to counterbalance the overhang of the porch roof and downward expression of the curved window. Earth element (grey) has been used to paint the front door. Photos taken by Sarah McAllister, Director of Feng Shui Agency Ltd with permission of client who wishes to remain anonymous.

Bring a touch of organic luxury and modern sophistication to your design projects with this handcrafted Alabaster Stone Wall Sconce. Featuring a premium solid brass circular backplate and hardware, this exquisite fixture is elevated by a translucent, cone-shaped natural alabaster stone shade. ​When illuminated, the inherent veining and rich textures of the natural stone create a captivating visual depth, casting a warm, glare-free ambient glow downward. Its minimalist yet striking silhouette makes it a highly versatile lighting solution for high-end residential and commercial spaces alike. ​Ideal Applications: Luxury bedroom bedside lighting, upscale hallway accents, living room statement sconces, or modern powder room/vanity lighting. ​Materials: Solid Brass & Natural Alabaster Stone. ​Design Style: Mid-Century Modern, Modern Minimalist, Luxury Contemporary.

Nestled in an undeveloped thicket between two homes on Monmouth road, the Eastern corner of this client’s lot plunges ten feet downward into a city-designated stormwater collection ravine. Our client challenged us to design a home, referencing the Scandinavian modern style, that would account for this lot’s unique terrain and vegetation. Through iterative design, we produced four house forms angled to allow rainwater to naturally flow off of the roof and into a gravel-lined runoff area that drains into the ravine. Completely foregoing downspouts and gutters, the chosen design reflects the site’s topography, its mass changing in concert with the slope of the land. This two-story home is oriented around a central stacked staircase that descends into the basement and ascends to a second floor master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The main entrance—a triangular form subtracted from this home’s rectangular plan—opens to a kitchen and living space anchored with an oversized kitchen island. On the far side of the living space, a solid void form projects towards the backyard, referencing the entryway without mirroring it. Ground floor amenities include a bedroom, full bathroom, laundry area, office and attached garage. Among Architecture Office’s most conceptually rigorous projects, exterior windows are isolated to opportunities where natural light and a connection to the outdoors is desired. The Monmouth home is clad in black corrugated metal, its exposed foundations extending from the earth to highlight its form.