Rigoberto Moreno
Inspiration for a modern bedroom remodel in Mexico City

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards. The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in the home’s renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. The concept and vision of Abby Smith, Abby Smith Design, was brought to life by collaboration with The Kitchen Source to elicit thoughtful space-planning and great attention to the necessary details. Having trained in the culinary arts, the homeowner wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. The use of natural materials, textures, and finishes beautifully contrasts the professional appliances and industrial elements sought after by the homeowners. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes. This collaborative effort proved to be successful in producing a truly custom and elegant space that finally gave life to this modern home. Photography - Lemuel Walsh

Great theater space created with the Design efforts of Detailed Designs By Denise Photos taken by Self Love Imagery

Rigoberto Moreno
Example of a minimalist dining room design in Mexico City

This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.

Patio - mid-sized modern backyard stone patio idea in Richmond with a fireplace

Photo by Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC A small residential, seaside property located on Fairfield Beach, Fairfield was renovated by the new owners and adapted for their active family. Barbara was the landscape architect in charge of all of the landscape elements upgrades. She designed new bluestone curving paths to access the front and side doors and designed new landscape lighting to enhance the walks. The existing trees were saved and she designed new shade and salt-tolerant plantings which were added to provide seasonal color and interest while respecting the existing plantings. Along the beach front additional native beach grasses were added to stabilize the dunes while removing some invasive plantings. This work will be phased over the next few years in an effort to keep the sand stable. Beach roses were incorporated into a hollow in the dunes. A small lawn area was renovated and the surrounding Black Pines pruned to provide a small play area and respite from the sun. Beautiful reblooming hydrangeas line the edge of the gravel driveway. Rounded beach stones were used instead of mulch in the island planting along the edge of the adjacent road planted with Miscanthus, Mugo pine and yucca. Barbara designed a custom kayak rack, custom garbage enclosure, a new layout of the existing wooden deck to facilitate access to the side doors, and detailed how to renovate the front door into only an emergency access with new railings and steps. She coordinating obtaining bids and then supervised the installation of all elements for the new landscape the project. The interiors were designed by Jack Montgomery Design of Greenwich, CT and NYC . Tree work was completed by Bartlett Tree Experts. Freddy’s Landscape Company of Fairfield, CT installed the new plantings, installed all the new masonry work and provides landscape maintenance services. JT Low Voltage and Electric installed the landscape lighting.

The conversion of this iconic American barn into a Writer’s Studio was conceived of as a tranquil retreat with natural light and lush views to stimulate inspiration for both husband and wife. Originally used as a garage with two horse stalls, the existing stick framed structure provided a loft with ideal space and orientation for a secluded studio. Signature barn features were maintained and enhanced such as horizontal siding, trim, large barn doors, cupola, roof overhangs, and framing. New features added to compliment the contextual significance and sustainability aspect of the project were reclaimed lumber from a razed barn used as flooring, driftwood retrieved from the shores of the Hudson River used for trim, and distressing / wearing new wood finishes creating an aged look. Along with the efforts for maintaining the historic character of the barn, modern elements were also incorporated into the design to provide a more current ensemble based on its new use. Elements such a light fixtures, window configurations, plumbing fixtures and appliances were all modernized to appropriately represent the present way of life.

Team Efforts Matte Pure White (MPW-LE)
Example of a small trendy single-wall eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Rigoberto Moreno
Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in Mexico City

Team Efforts Cherry Chestnut Lexington
Small trendy single-wall porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and an island

Extension of turf space, shrub Installation, garden restoration services. The end results of our companies efforts.

Team Efforts Shaker Maple Sunset
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

To maximize the look of this fairly compact bathroom, we added large white 12x24 rectangular wall tile in the shower to expand the space visually, with an added band of vintage style penny tile fully wrapping around and inside the shower, in effort of creating the look of a larger space. For the shampoo niche, hex tile was added for visual contrast, which is also repeated on the shower floor. Photography by Amy Bartlam

The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Timothy Lenz.

This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.

Team Efforts Honey Cherry Concord
Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Team Efforts Revolution Series (Glossy Gray)
Small minimalist kitchen pantry photo in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula