A versatile backyard provides space for gardening, exercising, and playing with kids, creating a vibrant, multi-use area. Lush plants, open space, and designated zones encourage family bonding, health, and relaxation in nature.

More than a place to cook, this kitchen was designed to support the rhythms of daily life. Thoughtful storage, generous work surfaces, and a calming palette of warm whites, natural wood, soft muted greens, and brass create a space that feels open, organized, and inviting. Flooded with natural light, the kitchen encourages gathering, conversation, and the simple pleasure of spending time together.

Seamless open-concept kitchen and dining space with natural wood cabinetry, wide-plank flooring, and ample natural light. The layout encourages connection, perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

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A large architecturally traditional living room is filled with carefully placed modern furniture, in various groupings that encourage relaxation and conversation. Red and brown accents pop against the neutral linen furniture, and the repetition of red unites the different sections of the large space.

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Rear turf with beds along back fence. The grade here was sloped toward the house and encouraging flooding so a drainage system was installed along the house to compensate for this problem without changing the grade.

OSM Construction is the premiere builder of Jackson Hole. The project goal was to create a relaxed and inviting office environment that would encourage collaboration and creativity among the team, their partners, and their clients. With a sophisticated use of color, materials, and finishes, the office is now a tangible expression of the quality of OSM’s craftsmanship.

Project Manager for the North Wards Mayors training and leadership program in collaboration with the NJIT College of Architecture and Design and The Greater Newark Conservancy. Community gardens were designed and built into residential neighborhoods to encourage sustainable communities​ and remove urban blight.​ In this case, an existing garden was renovated and new installations were built to compliment it.

Project Manager for the North Wards Mayors training and leadership program in collaboration with the NJIT College of Architecture and Design and The Greater Newark Conservancy. Community gardens were designed and built into residential neighborhoods to encourage sustainable communities​ and remove urban blight.​ In this case, an existing garden was renovated and new installations were built to compliment it.

This once dilapidated garden has been completely transformed! With new featheredge fencing, lush turf, and stylish patio areas, it’s now a stunning outdoor retreat. The pergola and thoughtful planting add character and encourage wildlife to flourish.

Rock garden and stairway to upper entertainment area. Many "sun loving" hardy perennials can be encouraged to re-bloom later in the season by simply cutting them back right after they finish their initial flowering. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.

What a fun project this was creating a coffee shop from a clean slate. When meeting with the Givens estate HR staff they encouraged me to give this coffee shop a touch of Asheville.

In a tight space, it is necessary to conceal some hardscape elements, such as the AC. Here, it almost disappears in a froth of Cosmos, surrounding it at a regulation distance permitting the proper functioning of the exhaust. The Cosmos also act as magnets for bees, which visit the Kitchen garden and encourage plant pollination. So this space is truly multi-functional for many living things!

Find your rhythm at Sansara — where modern flats in Howrah are complemented by a lush lawn amphitheater that brings families together, encourages outdoor fun, and adds calm to everyday life.

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Sometimes we all need a little encouragement to get the job done, and this mirror will not only add some reflection to your room; it gives some inspiration, too. Hung over a rustic-style desk and industrial-style chair, the vintage décor feels fresh and modern. So, go ahead and get cracking. You got this! Like this look? Grab it by clicking here.

A classic, elegant master suite for the husband and wife, and a fun, sophisticated entertainment space for their family -- it was a dream project! To turn the master suite into a luxury retreat for two young executives, we mixed rich textures with a playful, yet regal color palette of purples, grays, yellows and ivories. For fun family gatherings, where both children and adults are encouraged to play, I envisioned a handsome billiard room and bar, inspired by the husband’s favorite pub.

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