This luxury finished basement showcases a refined modern-contemporary design with warm natural materials, clean architectural lines, and intentional craftsmanship throughout, blending high-end residential construction with upscale hospitality and performance-driven spaces. The custom basement bar features solid wood cabinetry in a natural oak or white oak finish, paired with sleek matte black stone countertops that provide durability, contrast, and a timeless modern aesthetic. Vertical slat wall paneling runs behind the bar and shelving, adding texture, rhythm, and architectural depth while reinforcing a Scandinavian-inspired modern warmth that elevates the space beyond a traditional basement remodel. Floating wood shelves with integrated stemware racks create an open, airy feel while displaying glassware, bar accessories, and decorative objects in brushed brass, smoked glass, and neutral ceramics, tying together modern organic and mid-century influences. Dual glass-front beverage refrigerators with stainless steel trim anchor the wet bar, offering functional cold storage while reinforcing a high-end entertaining environment ideal for hosting, relaxing, or daily use. The black backsplash and counter surfaces ground the lighter wood tones, creating balance, contrast, and visual sophistication consistent with luxury interior design trends. Recessed ceiling lighting and flush-mount fixtures provide soft, even illumination, while accent lighting highlights textures, shelving, and materials without overpowering the space. The basement flooring appears to be wide-plank engineered hardwood or luxury vinyl plank in a light natural wood tone, delivering warmth, durability, and moisture resistance ideal for below-grade construction. Adjacent to the bar, the custom home gym is designed with a sleek, performance-focused aesthetic featuring rubber flooring with integrated turf training lanes, high-contrast white line markings, and commercial-grade fitness equipment. Matte black walls and ceilings create a bold, immersive workout environment, enhanced by linear LED strip lighting that adds a modern, architectural edge while providing functional task lighting. The gym includes power racks, cable machines, free weights, storage hooks, and wall-mounted accessories, emphasizing organization, efficiency, and intentional layout planning. Dark finishes, industrial textures, and minimalist detailing create a cohesive modern luxury feel that mirrors high-end boutique fitness studios while remaining integrated into the residential design language of the home. Throughout the basement, clean drywall finishes, crisp trim work, and concealed mechanical systems reflect thoughtful construction planning and attention to detail from a skilled general contractor. This basement remodel exemplifies custom home building excellence, combining entertainment, wellness, and design-forward living into a cohesive lower-level retreat. The overall style blends modern, contemporary, organic modern, Scandinavian, and subtle industrial influences, resulting in a timeless yet bold space that adds significant lifestyle value and resale appeal. Premium materials, intentional lighting, custom millwork, and durable finishes make this basement ideal for homeowners seeking elevated design, luxury construction, functional entertaining spaces, and a seamless extension of the main living areas. Designed and built with craftsmanship, precision, and modern aesthetics in mind, this basement reflects the highest standards of interior design, home renovation, custom construction, and luxury residential building.

Gorgeous kitchen in Redmond awaited a complete makeover, driven by the client's desire for enhanced storage, improved spatial flow, and, above all, a seamless connection between the kitchen, dining area, and living room. Despite the house's generous room sizes and vaulted ceilings, the existing kitchen felt cramped, with low ceilings and a less-than-optimal layout. Our approach to reconfiguring the kitchen was bold and transformative. We removed the dividing wall between the kitchen and dining room, opening up the space. The ceiling height was raised to create an airier atmosphere. Moreover, we ingeniously relocated the faucet and stove, optimizing functionality and aesthetics. Despite the kitchen's modest footprint, we successfully integrated ample storage, achieving a remarkable transformation in both layout and flow. But our renovation didn't stop there. We also treated the entire house to the allure of refinished and restrained wood floors, breathing new life into the living spaces. Outdated lighting fixtures in the living and dining areas were thoughtfully replaced with designs that not only complemented the new kitchen but also harmonized with the home's existing interior. This Redmond kitchen renovation project is a true testament to the power of vision, skill, and transformation.

The wall dividing the kitchen from the dining room was replaced by a peninsula which serves as a prep and serving area or as an informal dining counter. This element also houses base cabinets that are full of storage with recycling and trash bins that are neatly hidden. An efficient work triangle between the fridge, sink and range offers the cook a work space in which she can thrive, whether it's cooking for two or twenty! Other changes made to create a more comfortable and efficient space include: moving the compact washer/dryer to the hallway and replacing them with full-sized appliances. The dining room closet was re-oriented to the hallway and converted into a linen closet. The door to the hallway was removed and the opening made slightly wider: all key elements for better function and improved special flow. Old tile removed from the dining room floor revealed hardwood flooring beneath, which was refinished throughout the home. Aesthetics were partly driven by the client's love of the Jersey Shore. So, like a handful of beach pebbles and sand, the colors are clean, bright and natural. Materials are durable and easy to clean, yet stylish and of the highest quality. So bring on the holidays! This cook's new kitchen is ready for the entire family!

Twist – Custom Parametric Bench is a sculptural commercial bench designed as an architectural seating element for contemporary public, commercial, and outdoor spaces.Its twisted parametric form creates a dynamic visual rhythm while maintaining clarity, comfort, and long-term durability. The fluid geometry, formed from precision-cut layered elements, transforms the bench into a strong architectural accent suitable for design-driven interiors and high-traffic environments.Designed and handcrafted in the USA, each Twist Parametric Bench is produced to order using precision CNC fabrication. The construction is optimized for indoor or outdoor use, depending on material selection and finish system. Best for: modern salons, galleries, boutique lobbies, creative offices, luxury homes, and contemporary public interiors. Key details• Sculptural parametric commercial bench with twisted geometry • Architectural seating with strong visual presence • Precision CNC-fabricated layered construction • Visible layered wood structure • Indoor and outdoor configurations available • Custom sizes and finishes available Construction details• Parametric twisted geometry • Layered plywood segment construction • Smooth continuous curves with expressive form • Hidden reinforced internal structure Material & finish options Indoor use• Birch plywood (interior grade) — clean layered structure, warm architectural look • Oak plywood (interior grade) — premium grain and refined appearance Finishes (indoor): • Natural oil finishes • Hardwax oil finishes • Wood stains (custom colors available) Outdoor use• Exterior-grade plywood — suitable for outdoor environments Finishes (outdoor): • Le Tonkinois marine varnish (natural oil-based varnish, UV & moisture resistant) • Yacht-grade exterior varnish systems Color options• Natural wood tones • Vibrant custom colors available Dimensions• Width: 169 in • Height: 19 in • Depth: 31 in CustomizationEach Twist – Custom Parametric Bench is made to order and adapted to project-specific requirements, including dimensions, materials, finishes, and color options.

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Completed in 2017, this project features midcentury modern interiors with copper, geometric, and moody accents. The design was driven by the client's attraction to a grey, copper, brass, and navy palette, which is featured in three different wallpapers throughout the home. As such, the townhouse incorporates the homeowner's love of angular lines, copper, and marble finishes. The builder-specified kitchen underwent a makeover to incorporate copper lighting fixtures, reclaimed wood island, and modern hardware. In the master bedroom, the wallpaper behind the bed achieves a moody and masculine atmosphere in this elegant "boutique-hotel-like" room. The children's room is a combination of midcentury modern furniture with repetitive robot motifs that the entire family loves. Like in children's space, our goal was to make the home both fun, modern, and timeless for the family to grow into. This project has been featured in Austin Home Magazine, Resource 2018 Issue.

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Fantastic aerial view of the front elevation. The main level is something to see. A large game room and 3 secondary bedrooms are on the lower level.
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At AAA Bathroom Remodeling Beverly Hills, we are your kitchen and bath remodelers in Beverly Hills, and we offer professional bathroom remodeling services in Beverly Hills. We are driven by a single goal – to make your bathroom absolutely stunning. We understand that the bathroom is the most personal space in your home. So, we remodel it in a way that it reflects your taste and give you that experience that you wish. Bathroom Remodeling in Beverly Hills, CA - http://www.aaabathroomremodeling.com/

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Bedroom in Monte Lindo | Room Type: Full Home Furnishing – 4,368 sq ft | 6 Bedrooms | 5 Baths- Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen Nook, Family Room, Office, Primary Bedroom + Bath. Project Name: Monte Lindo | Key Feature: A Modern Transitional new build transformed from builder-grade into a unique, personality-driven home through curated furnishings, lighting, art, and mirrors. Challenge: COVID-related supply and delivery delays, along with limitations of working within a builder-grade home that restricted creativity in certain areas. Solution: The team elevated the space with thoughtfully selected furnishings, lighting, wallpaper, art, and mirrors, pushing the clients slightly outside their comfort zone to create a home that felt both comfortable and impressive. Materials: Lighting: Arteriors, Palecek, Circa, Memoky. Rugs: Loloi, Surya. Mirrors: Four Hands, Ferguson, Arteriors. Wallpaper: Savannah Hayes. Furniture: Classic Home, Four Hands, Moss Home, Dovetail, Union Home. Budget: $50k-$75K | Timeline: 11 months, completed September 2021.

In collaboration with architect Gustavo Penengo of PRDG Architecture & Design, Better Builders brought this bold contemporary vision to life. Built using modular construction on a steep lot once considered “unbuildable,” the home required a highly engineered foundation with H-piles driven 40 feet into the hillside. The offsite-built sections allowed for precision assembly and made possible dramatic cantilevers, expansive views of the Sound, and an energy-efficient design. The finished home showcases modern architecture at its finest—creative, sustainable, and perfectly suited to its unique site.

Like most of our remodels, this kitchen design was driven by our clients' modern style. As we started the design process with our client, the existing stamped concrete that had been installed before the remodel was something very special to our client. So we intentionally selected materials that would complement the unique floor. We removed the carpet and installed a large format 24x48 Unica Carbon porcelain tile. The kitchen cabinets feature two tones, the upper stacked cabinets are a crisp white and the base cabinets are a grey tone. With the stacked cabinets, our client wanted to add a functional ladder that would assist in reaching those high cabinets. The custom ladder adds visual appeal while also being very functional. The countertops are completed in a white quartz with soft grey veining. The quartz waterfall edge on both sides of the island creates a clean finish. Let's talk about the wood-slatted ceiling treatment, adding texture and warmth to this very modern kitchen. We did add the grey-tone cabinets to the living room to create a custom entertainment center to complement the kitchen in this open concept space.

Living Room in Grayhawk Elevated | Room Type: Kitchen, Laundry Room, Powder Bath, Dining, Living Room + Office – 4 Bedroom, 3 ½ Bath, 4,127 Square Feet. Project Name: Greyhawk Elevated | Key Feature: A modern transformation centered around a redesigned kitchen and living space blending contemporary style with masculine touches, including a reimagined fireplace with an integrated bar and a bold, personality-driven powder bath. Challenge: Clients moved in prior to completion of the remodel. Solution: The home was thoughtfully updated to include a high-end modern kitchen, cozy and inviting family spaces, a functional laundry room with a dog feeding station and storage solutions, and elevated design moments such as vibrant wallpaper and a built-in bar feature. Having clients in the home during the remodel required additional communication with clients and subs. Managed to work around everyone's schedules as needed for a smooth execution and completed project. Materials: Lighting: Visual Comfort, Alora. Rugs: Loloi. Art: Leftbank. Mirrors: Four Hands. Wallpaper: Thibault. Furniture: Four Hands, Denver Modern, Dovetail, Moss Studio. Budget: $100k-$250k | Timeline: Completed December 2024

HEDGE TIMELINE - STAGE 1 - after clearing of brush and plotting an arced bed so as to be enjoyed in a panorama from screened porch - privet found on property was planted as background green wall-to-be! [barely visible at this stage

Over the years, the deck of this large executive home had been slowly pulling away from the house. Many of the 2 ft. x 2 ft. masonry support piers had begun to sink and lean in various directions. Unfortunately, the problem wasn’t isolated to just the deck support columns. An inspection of the columns supporting the adjacent Sunroom confirmed that the same structural failures were occurring to all of them. An excavation of one of the piers and its concrete footer revealed that the Sunroom and half of the Deck columns had been built on soil fill, and were slowly sinking and tilting away from the house. The only permanent solution to keep the Deck and Sunroom from collapsing was to replace the piers and the underlying footers. The Sunroom and a portion of the Deck were jacked up and supported by wooden cribs until new 2 ft. x 2ft. solid masonry columns could be built to replace the failed ones. In order to create enough bearing support under the footers, galvanized steel helical screws were driven under each column footer to an average depth of 26 feet. Concrete footers were poured on top of the screws, and each footer was tied into the adjacent footer and eventually back into the foundation of the home by a series of stabilizing rebar and concrete cross-tie footers. Once all 14 of the failed columns were rebuilt, the Sunroom was lowered onto the new support piers. A new deck was built to replace the compromised section, and the rest of the original decking and railings were removed and replaced. After the new wood had been acclimated to weather for several months and allowed to dry out and stabilize, the deck and railings were stained and sealed.

This Arizona modern home is defined by its desert context, as evidenced by the deep shade overhangs, a cooling pool, and an earth-tone material palette that fades into its surroundings. The wedge-shaped floor plan funnels circulation through a small entryway, then quickly expands into an angled array of living spaces that embrace a “front row seat” view of Tortuga Mountain. The client-driven interior style is a personalized collaboration that celebrates warmth and contrast.

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Kevin Reeves, Photographer Updated kitchen with center island with chat-seating. Spigot just for dog bowl. Towel rack that can act as a grab bar. Flush white cabinetry with mosaic tile accents. Top cornice trim is actually horizontal mechanical vent. Semi-retired, art-oriented, community-oriented couple that entertain wanted a space to fit their lifestyle and needs for the next chapter in their lives. Driven by aging-in-place considerations - starting with a residential elevator - the entire home is gutted and re-purposed to create spaces to support their aesthetics and commitments. Kitchen island with a water spigot for the dog. "His" office off "Her" kitchen. Automated shades on the skylights. A hidden room behind a bookcase. Hanging pulley-system in the laundry room. Towel racks that also work as grab bars. A lot of catalyzed-finish built-in cabinetry and some window seats. Televisions on swinging wall brackets. Magnet board in the kitchen next to the stainless steel refrigerator. A lot of opportunities for locating artwork. Comfortable and bright. Cozy and stylistic. They love it.