Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept porcelain tile and gray floor living room idea in Dallas with a ribbon fireplace and beige walls

The small elevator vestibule was not ignored! A dramatic black metallic backed grasscloth and oval Swarvski crystal encrusted mirror welcome guests in a dramatic fashion.

Dramatic entry showcasing stenciled artwork by Leonard Greco and a grand staircase.
Staircase - large mediterranean wooden l-shaped dark wood floor staircase idea in Los Angeles with wooden risers and green walls

Type-Variant is an award winning home from multi-award winning Minneapolis architect Vincent James, built by Yerigan Construction around 1996. The popular assumption is that it is a shipping container home, but it is actually wood-framed, copper clad volumes, all varying in size, proportion, and natural light. This house includes interior and exterior stairs, ramps, and bridges for travel throughout. Check out its book on Amazon: Type/Variant House: Vincent James

Although our offices are based in different states, after working with a luxury builder on high-end waterfront residences, he asked us to help build his personal home. In addition to décor, we specify the materials and patterns on every floor, wall and ceiling to create a showcase residence that serves as both his family’s dream home and a show house for potential clients. Both husband and wife are Florida natives and asked that we draw inspiration for the design from the nearby ocean, but with a clean, modern twist, and to avoid being too obviously coastal or beach themed. The result is a blend of modern and subtly coastal elements, contrasting cool and warm tones throughout, and adding in different shades of blue.

Our client built a striking new home on the east slope of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. To complement the clean lines of the facade we designed a simple, elegant landscape that sets off the home rather than competing with the bold architecture. Soft grasses offer contrast to the natural stone veneer, perennials brighten the mood, and planters add a bit of whimsy to the arrival sequence. On either side of the main entry, roof runoff is dramatically routed down the face of the home in steel troughs to biofilter planters faced in stone. Around the back of the home, a small “leftover” space was transformed into a cozy patio terrace with bluestone slabs and crushed granite underfoot. A view down into, or across the back patio area provides a serene foreground to the beautiful views to Lake Washington beyond. Collaborating with Thielsen Architects provided the owners with a sold design team--working together with one voice to build their dream home. Photography by Miranda Estes

Example of a classic foyer design in Omaha with a glass front door

Example of a huge trendy marble floor great room design in Miami with beige walls

Powder room with glam geometric wallpaper complimented with a vessel sink rustic vanity with riveted hardware. Counter top is quartz Viatera - Truffle. Mirror framed wall mirror. Ryan Hainey

With dovetail drawer boxes, full extension glides, and an espresso finish, Pepper Shaker produces a dramatic, contemporary twist to a classic shaker design.

Elegant brick floor and red floor wine cellar photo in Philadelphia

Project Name: Five-Star Luxury Suite Location: New York, NY Designer: HOK http://www.hok.com/ Completed: 2013 Collection: Hansgrohe Raindance, Axor ShowerCollection with Philippe Starck, Axor Massaud Photos: Eric Laignel

Alcove shower - mediterranean mosaic tile and beige tile alcove shower idea in Phoenix with a vessel sink and medium tone wood cabinets

Classical and dramatic freestanding twin curved stair system with curbed stringers ending in stringer volutes on the stacked bullnose starting steps housing a very unique custom designed forged iron balustrade and railing that completes in freedom twist volutes.

Davis Gaffga
Inspiration for a large transitional two-story wood exterior home remodel in New York with a clipped gable roof

Corner shower - contemporary master gray tile and white tile porcelain tile corner shower idea in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, multicolored walls, a drop-in sink and a hinged shower door

Justin Krug Photography
Staircase - huge transitional wooden curved dark wood floor staircase idea in Portland with beige walls

This tired North Tacoma hillside received a modern twist with screens and dramatic plantings. The customer saved money not re-doing the rock walls or rustic steps. Stay tuned for the dramatic evening lights )pictures to come).

The Design Firm
Example of a classic medium tone wood floor hallway design in Houston with beige walls