This staircase pairs neutrally stained wood with clear glass panels for a refined, contemporary look. Glass balustrades create transparent sightlines that reinforce the open, unobstructed feel throughout multiple levels. The geometric lines of the treads establish a clean modern rhythm, while the cohesive stain across treads, stringers, newels, and handrail unifies the entire structure. Open risers on the upper flights further enhance the light-filled atmosphere, allowing natural light to flow freely through the vertical space. The result is a design that feels both timeless and fresh, with subtle nods to midcentury modern aesthetic. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This contemporary staircase features a frameless glass balustrade that creates an invisible barrier, allowing natural light to flow freely into the living area while maintaining clean, uncluttered sightlines. The glass panels are held by a grooved top handrail and wide bottom stringer, creating a sleek, modern profile. Thick squared-off oak treads and matching risers provide warmth and substance against the transparency of the glass. The combination of natural wood and frameless glass enhances the home's modern aesthetic, proving that the right balustrade choice can transform how a space feels and functions. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

In the Mirò living room there is a refined contrast between vertical and horizontal lines, embellished by decoration in crystal resin and floral interweaving. However, the repetition of the curved lines opens up like a fan articulating its leitmotiv, and combine with the transparencies and reflections of the window and mirror. In the Mirò living room, as with the other furniture from the collection, the singular element is the light, reflected on the surfaces and caught by the crystal details glimmering like gemstones. The latter can be handpicked, illuminating your Arredoclassic pieces with little LED lights, modulating and enhancing the environment to your taste.

The built-in storage located under the stairs is a clever and practical use of space that adds both style and functionality to the area. The storage is seamlessly integrated into the design of the staircase, with clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic that blends perfectly with the modern decor. The storage features sleek, handle-less cabinet doors that provide easy access to the contents within, while keeping them neatly hidden away. The cabinets are made from the same material as the stairs, creating a cohesive look that ties the space together. The glass railings that surround the staircase add to the modern, minimalist aesthetic of the space. The glass railings provide safety and support, while allowing unobstructed views of the surrounding area. The transparency of the glass also helps to visually expand the space, creating a sense of openness and lightness. Overall, the built-in storage under the stairs and the glass railings are two key design elements that work together to create a functional and stylish space. The storage provides ample space to store and organize belongings, while the glass railings add safety and visual interest. Together, these elements enhance the modern and minimalist aesthetic of the space, while adding practicality and convenience.

Refined Continuity: Bridging Classical Architecture and Modern Living This comprehensive remodel of a grand Cow Hollow residence reimagines a historically expressive envelope through a lens of contemporary livability, precision detailing, and material restraint. The design approach carefully balances the home’s classical proportions and ornamental heritage with a refined, modern sensibility—evident in the disciplined palette of warm neutrals, soft plasters, pale oak flooring, and tailored millwork. Circulation has been clarified and subtly expanded to enhance spatial flow, while openings are leveraged to capture light, garden outlooks, and distant water views. Throughout, architectural interventions are executed with a high level of craft, ensuring that new insertions—whether cabinetry, railings, or apertures—read as seamless continuations of the original structure rather than applied elements. The kitchen serves as the operational and visual anchor of the home, conceived as a sculptural yet highly functional environment. Custom rift-cut cabinetry, softened through a desaturated finish, is paired with honed stone surfaces and integrated brass hardware to create a quiet, tactile richness. A monolithic island establishes a central gathering point, while perimeter work zones are carefully layered with concealed storage, integrated appliances, and open, backlit shelving that elevates everyday objects into curated displays. The adjacent bar and entertaining areas extend this language, reinforcing a cohesive hospitality-driven program. In parallel, the primary bathroom is designed as a serene, spa-like retreat, where bookmatched stone, frameless glass enclosures, and finely detailed metalwork converge. The composition prioritizes symmetry, clarity, and light—balancing generous volumes with intimate moments through integrated lighting, custom vanities, and a restrained material hierarchy. The library and ancillary living spaces introduce a more intimate scale, anchored by bespoke built-ins that combine closed storage with illuminated display niches, creating depth and rhythm along the walls. Here, material transitions and furniture integration are handled with particular nuance, allowing the architecture to support both quiet retreat and social gathering. A continuous language of custom railings—executed in refined metal profiles—threads through the interior and extends outward, where the exterior gate and garden elements have been reinterpreted to align with the home’s renewed identity. The entry sequence is now defined by a calibrated interplay of solidity and transparency, with sculptural metalwork and landscape integration establishing a sense of arrival that is both secure and elegant. Collectively, the project reflects a holistic transformation—one that elevates performance, livability, and aesthetic clarity while preserving the inherent dignity of the original architecture.

Once a sunken living room closed off from the kitchen, we aimed to change the awkward accessibility of the space into an open and easily functional space that is cohesive. To open up the space even further, we designed a blackened steel structure with mirrorpane glass to reflect light and enlarge the room. Within the structure lives a previously existing lava rock wall. We painted this wall in glitter gold and enhanced the gold luster with built-in backlit LEDs. Centered within the steel framing is a TV, which has the ability to be hidden when the mirrorpane doors are closed. The adjacent staircase wall is cladded with a large format white casework grid and seamlessly houses the wine refrigerator. The clean lines create a simplistic ornate design as a fresh backdrop for the repurposed crystal chandelier. Nothing short of bold sophistication, this kitchen overflows with playful elegance — from the gold accents to the glistening crystal chandelier above the island. We took advantage of the large window above the 7’ galley workstation to bring in a great deal of natural light and a beautiful view of the backyard. In a kitchen full of light and symmetrical elements, on the end of the island we incorporated an asymmetrical focal point finished in a dark slate. This four drawer piece is wrapped in safari brasilica wood that purposefully carries the warmth of the floor up and around the end piece to ground the space further. The wow factor of this kitchen is the geometric glossy gold tiles of the hood creating a glamourous accent against a marble backsplash above the cooktop. This kitchen is not only classically striking but also highly functional. The versatile wall, opposite of the galley sink, includes an integrated refrigerator, freezer, steam oven, convection oven, two appliance garages, and tall cabinetry for pantry items. The kitchen’s layout of appliances creates a fluid circular flow in the kitchen. Across from the kitchen stands a slate gray wine hutch incorporated into the wall. The doors and drawers have a gilded diamond mesh in the center panels. This mesh ties in the golden accents around the kitchens décor and allows you to have a peek inside the hutch when the interior lights are on for a soft glow creating a beautiful transition into the living room. Between the warm tones of light flooring and the light whites and blues of the cabinetry, the kitchen is well-balanced with a bright and airy atmosphere. The powder room for this home is gilded with glamor. The rich tones of the walnut wood vanity come forth midst the cool hues of the marble countertops and backdrops. Keeping the walls light, the ornate framed mirror pops within the space. We brought this mirror into the place from another room within the home to balance the window alongside it. The star of this powder room is the repurposed golden swan faucet extending from the marble countertop. We places a facet patterned glass vessel to create a transparent complement adjacent to the gold swan faucet. In front of the window hangs an asymmetrical pendant light with a sculptural glass form that does not compete with the mirror.

Once a sunken living room closed off from the kitchen, we aimed to change the awkward accessibility of the space into an open and easily functional space that is cohesive. To open up the space even further, we designed a blackened steel structure with mirrorpane glass to reflect light and enlarge the room. Within the structure lives a previously existing lava rock wall. We painted this wall in glitter gold and enhanced the gold luster with built-in backlit LEDs. Centered within the steel framing is a TV, which has the ability to be hidden when the mirrorpane doors are closed. The adjacent staircase wall is cladded with a large format white casework grid and seamlessly houses the wine refrigerator. The clean lines create a simplistic ornate design as a fresh backdrop for the repurposed crystal chandelier. Nothing short of bold sophistication, this kitchen overflows with playful elegance — from the gold accents to the glistening crystal chandelier above the island. We took advantage of the large window above the 7’ galley workstation to bring in a great deal of natural light and a beautiful view of the backyard. In a kitchen full of light and symmetrical elements, on the end of the island we incorporated an asymmetrical focal point finished in a dark slate. This four drawer piece is wrapped in safari brasilica wood that purposefully carries the warmth of the floor up and around the end piece to ground the space further. The wow factor of this kitchen is the geometric glossy gold tiles of the hood creating a glamourous accent against a marble backsplash above the cooktop. This kitchen is not only classically striking but also highly functional. The versatile wall, opposite of the galley sink, includes an integrated refrigerator, freezer, steam oven, convection oven, two appliance garages, and tall cabinetry for pantry items. The kitchen’s layout of appliances creates a fluid circular flow in the kitchen. Across from the kitchen stands a slate gray wine hutch incorporated into the wall. The doors and drawers have a gilded diamond mesh in the center panels. This mesh ties in the golden accents around the kitchens décor and allows you to have a peek inside the hutch when the interior lights are on for a soft glow creating a beautiful transition into the living room. Between the warm tones of light flooring and the light whites and blues of the cabinetry, the kitchen is well-balanced with a bright and airy atmosphere. The powder room for this home is gilded with glamor. The rich tones of the walnut wood vanity come forth midst the cool hues of the marble countertops and backdrops. Keeping the walls light, the ornate framed mirror pops within the space. We brought this mirror into the place from another room within the home to balance the window alongside it. The star of this powder room is the repurposed golden swan faucet extending from the marble countertop. We places a facet patterned glass vessel to create a transparent complement adjacent to the gold swan faucet. In front of the window hangs an asymmetrical pendant light with a sculptural glass form that does not compete with the mirror.

The project involved a spacious 900 sq. ft. master suite addition, complemented by an expanded kitchen and dining area. What began as a simple addition evolved into a complete home remodel, including a guest bathroom and adjacent his-and-her offices. The design vision centered on clean, modern lines combined with warm, earthy tones and natural materials. In the kitchen, the absence of upper cabinets creates a minimalist feel, with sleek floating shelves illuminated by built-in LED lights. The hood was integrated into the ceiling/wall, finished with drywall and plaster to seamlessly blend into the space, making it almost invisible. A semi-transparent barn door conceals the bar and laundry area, which were thoughtfully incorporated into the kitchen design. The master suite features a spacious bathroom with custom details, including a floating vanity designed to exact specifications. The 4” thick waterfall countertop wraps around the vanity for a refined look. The mirrors, also functional as storage, feature hidden medicine cabinets built directly into the wall. The bathroom floor is lined with warm beige tiles, complemented by 3D peach-colored tiles in the shower and vanity wall, adding texture and warmth to the space. An elegant architectural light fixture, positioned between the two mirrors, enhances the overall ambiance.

This contemporary staircase features a frameless glass balustrade that creates an invisible barrier, allowing natural light to flow freely into the living area while maintaining clean, uncluttered sightlines. The glass panels are held by a grooved top handrail and wide bottom stringer, creating a sleek, modern profile. Thick squared-off oak treads and matching risers provide warmth and substance against the transparency of the glass. The combination of natural wood and frameless glass enhances the home's modern aesthetic, proving that the right balustrade choice can transform how a space feels and functions. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Minimalistic Shades in bottom up top down sliding doors. An interesting fabric pattern for the pleated shades enhance the design of the room - the function of the shade allows for maximum view and privacey. Installed by our home owner - job well done.

The Manhattan sliding door in transparent glass with Lino decoration and black metal frame stands in bold contrast against the white walls. These doors allow light to filter through, creating a seamless connection between rooms while maintaining their distinct identities. The interplay of light and contrast becomes an innovative design element that enhances the home’s contemporary allure. Project by the MandiCasa New York Flagship Showroom Team Designer: Lorena Polon, senior design consultant of MandiCasa New York General Contractor: Chris Chrampanis from CSC Fine Homes and Renovations

This staircase features a sleek, frameless glass railing system that provides a minimalist and modern aesthetic. The panels are secured with matte black base clamps anchored to the floor and stair nosing, offering both stability and style. A glass door section is integrated into the railing, visible by the hinge and vertical handle near the top of the stairs, allowing controlled access to the stairwell. The transparent glass panels maintain an open, spacious feel, while the matte black hardware adds a striking contrast against the light wood flooring and stair treads, enhancing the overall elegance of the design. Above the stairwell, geometric black pendant lights add a contemporary touch that complements the railing system beautifully.

In the Mirò living room there is a refined contrast between vertical and horizontal lines, embellished by decoration in crystal resin and floral interweaving. However, the repetition of the curved lines opens up like a fan articulating its leitmotiv, and combine with the transparencies and reflections of the window and mirror. In the Mirò living room, as with the other furniture from the collection, the singular element is the light, reflected on the surfaces and caught by the crystal details glimmering like gemstones. The latter can be handpicked, illuminating your Arredoclassic pieces with little LED lights, modulating and enhancing the environment to your taste.

Perched on a steeply sloped site and facing west, this cottage was designed to enhance the magnificent view of the water and take advantage of the spectacular sunsets. The owners wanted the new cottage to be modern enough – but also respect tradition. It was also important to blur the lines between indoors and out. The main level houses living, dining, kitchen, guest room and powder room with transparent walls that blend into the landscape. A covered deck with exposed Douglas fir rafters extends the interior living space to create a floating outdoor room. Minimal glass guards disappear to allow unimpeded views from the interior. A cantilevered stair leading down to the lake from the deck appears to hover along the horizon. Taking advantage of the steep site, the lower level includes two bedrooms with a walkout to a stone terrace, master ensuite, bathroom and laundry room. The interior palette includes white tongue and groove pine ceiling and wall paneling, white oak wide plank floors and a minimalist Norwegian gas fireplace. The exterior materials highlight the variation in textures of board form concrete, western red cedar slats and soffit, horizontal reveal wood siding and standing seam metal. The design of the cottage focused on quality over quantity, and totally met the needs and desires of the homeowners to have open spaces that would blend indoors and outdoors. Year: 2015 Size: 1,900 sq.ft. Photography: T.H. Wall Photography

Eblindstore Project Story: Custom Window Treatments for Shan Linn's Home At Eblindstore, we recently completed an exciting project for our client, Shan Linn, whose beautiful home featured high ceilings and a variety of rooms, including a grand living room, a welcoming entryway, a child’s room, a kitchen, a dining room, and a secondary dining area. This project allowed us to showcase our expertise in creating tailored window treatment solutions that balanced functionality and elegance. Living Room Elegance The centerpiece of the home was the high-ceilinged living room. To enhance its grandeur, we installed three motorized roller shades, perfect for controlling light and privacy with ease. Above these, we added tall, flowing drapery panels for a sophisticated touch that complemented the space’s architecture. Functional Design for the Kitchen and Dining Areas In the kitchen, practicality met style with chain-operated roller shades, providing an efficient and easy-to-maintain solution. For the larger dining room, we combined roller shades with light-blocking drapery panels, strategically designed to minimize sunlight exposure in high-glare areas. Future-Ready Features Understanding our client’s preferences and anticipating future needs, we ensured that all chain-operated roller shades were equipped with mechanisms that could easily be upgraded to motorized systems if desired. This forward-thinking approach added flexibility to the project. Economical Solutions for the Basement To keep the project budget-conscious without compromising quality, we opted for chain-operated roller shades for the basement windows. These provided a clean, modern look while maintaining cost efficiency. Attention to Detail Shan Linn’s father, a mechanical engineer, took a keen interest in the technical details of our work. We addressed all his questions with precision, demonstrating our thorough understanding of the project. This attention to detail, paired with our transparent pricing and efficient timelines, left a strong impression on our client and her family. Expanding the Vision Shan Linn was so pleased with the results that she is already considering partnering with us again to outfit the upper floors of her home. This project was completed well within the timeline, offering her a seamless and stress-free experience. At Eblindstore, we pride ourselves on turning custom window treatment ideas into reality, delivering exceptional quality, and exceeding expectations.

Refined Continuity: Bridging Classical Architecture and Modern Living This comprehensive remodel of a grand Cow Hollow residence reimagines a historically expressive envelope through a lens of contemporary livability, precision detailing, and material restraint. The design approach carefully balances the home’s classical proportions and ornamental heritage with a refined, modern sensibility—evident in the disciplined palette of warm neutrals, soft plasters, pale oak flooring, and tailored millwork. Circulation has been clarified and subtly expanded to enhance spatial flow, while openings are leveraged to capture light, garden outlooks, and distant water views. Throughout, architectural interventions are executed with a high level of craft, ensuring that new insertions—whether cabinetry, railings, or apertures—read as seamless continuations of the original structure rather than applied elements. The kitchen serves as the operational and visual anchor of the home, conceived as a sculptural yet highly functional environment. Custom rift-cut cabinetry, softened through a desaturated finish, is paired with honed stone surfaces and integrated brass hardware to create a quiet, tactile richness. A monolithic island establishes a central gathering point, while perimeter work zones are carefully layered with concealed storage, integrated appliances, and open, backlit shelving that elevates everyday objects into curated displays. The adjacent bar and entertaining areas extend this language, reinforcing a cohesive hospitality-driven program. In parallel, the primary bathroom is designed as a serene, spa-like retreat, where bookmatched stone, frameless glass enclosures, and finely detailed metalwork converge. The composition prioritizes symmetry, clarity, and light—balancing generous volumes with intimate moments through integrated lighting, custom vanities, and a restrained material hierarchy. The library and ancillary living spaces introduce a more intimate scale, anchored by bespoke built-ins that combine closed storage with illuminated display niches, creating depth and rhythm along the walls. Here, material transitions and furniture integration are handled with particular nuance, allowing the architecture to support both quiet retreat and social gathering. A continuous language of custom railings—executed in refined metal profiles—threads through the interior and extends outward, where the exterior gate and garden elements have been reinterpreted to align with the home’s renewed identity. The entry sequence is now defined by a calibrated interplay of solidity and transparency, with sculptural metalwork and landscape integration establishing a sense of arrival that is both secure and elegant. Collectively, the project reflects a holistic transformation—one that elevates performance, livability, and aesthetic clarity while preserving the inherent dignity of the original architecture.

Where: Idaho What: Commercial Product: AquaFir™ Slate Grey Solution: Horizontal Square Edge Lap, Circle Sawn texture Nothing gets you up in the morning like a good cup of coffee, and nothing is more inviting than the clean, crisp look of Montana Timber Products' AquaFir™ natural wood siding. Black Rock Coffee Bar of Boise, Idaho offers both: outstanding aesthetics and a fine cup of joe. - A clean, crisp professional look enhanced by Montana Timber Products' AquaFir™ siding. - AquaFir™ is Montana Timber Products' outstanding rustic natural wood siding, a reclaimed barn wood alternative that is milled from new, rough stock, kiln dried, chemical free wood. AquaFir™ uses a semi-transparent stain and intentionally incorporates the random wood grains and variable natural wood tones into the finish to give it a unique and beautiful look. The result is that AquaFir™ is an aesthetically beautiful rustic wood siding, an authentic reclaimed barn wood, and can be used as other reclaimed lumber alternatives. Typically less expensive than antique reclaimed barn wood, AquaFir™ offers uncompromising rustic wood beauty. - The warm, inviting texture of Circle Sawn on Douglas fir is an AquaFir™ hallmark. - A custom millwork shop, Montana Timber Products offers many options to the customer's delight. Circle Sawn and Wire Brushed are Montana Timber Products' common cedar siding texturizing options. The Circle Sawn texture commonly seen on rustic reclaimed barn wood is created from the large circular saw blades used in more traditional milling practices. The Wire Brushed option adds physical and aesthetic depth to the wood grain. In addition to the aesthetic beauty added from the texturing process, greater surface area is created, which allows the Seal-Once, 100% NO VOC waterproofer to more effectively penetrate the wood. Guaranteed for ten years, Seal-Once prevents water ingress and is safe for exterior and interior use, children and pets. - Square edge lap horizontal installation provides pleasant contrasts with light and shadow. - If the environmentally friendly and the renewable aspect of natural wood siding is important to you, be sure to do your homework when choosing your siding, interior accents, trim, timbers, or other wood siding products. Some companies choose to use degenerative chemicals to achieve the desired look and texture of rustic wood siding. This is not the case with Montana Timber Products. Vintage wood, reclaimed barn wood and reclaimed barn wood alternatives are very popular building materials due to their aesthetic beauty, traditional look, and chemical free finish.

This contemporary staircase features a frameless glass balustrade that creates an invisible barrier, allowing natural light to flow freely into the living area while maintaining clean, uncluttered sightlines. The glass panels are held by a grooved top handrail and wide bottom stringer, creating a sleek, modern profile. Thick squared-off oak treads and matching risers provide warmth and substance against the transparency of the glass. The combination of natural wood and frameless glass enhances the home's modern aesthetic, proving that the right balustrade choice can transform how a space feels and functions. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

The project involved a spacious 900 sq. ft. master suite addition, complemented by an expanded kitchen and dining area. What began as a simple addition evolved into a complete home remodel, including a guest bathroom and adjacent his-and-her offices. The design vision centered on clean, modern lines combined with warm, earthy tones and natural materials. In the kitchen, the absence of upper cabinets creates a minimalist feel, with sleek floating shelves illuminated by built-in LED lights. The hood was integrated into the ceiling/wall, finished with drywall and plaster to seamlessly blend into the space, making it almost invisible. A semi-transparent barn door conceals the bar and laundry area, which were thoughtfully incorporated into the kitchen design. The master suite features a spacious bathroom with custom details, including a floating vanity designed to exact specifications. The 4” thick waterfall countertop wraps around the vanity for a refined look. The mirrors, also functional as storage, feature hidden medicine cabinets built directly into the wall. The bathroom floor is lined with warm beige tiles, complemented by 3D peach-colored tiles in the shower and vanity wall, adding texture and warmth to the space. An elegant architectural light fixture, positioned between the two mirrors, enhances the overall ambiance.