This gracious home was designed with comfort, livablity and timeless style in mind. The thoughtuful finishes, interesting designer lighting and wood tones make it a beautiful, easy space to be in. A traditional Craftsman home exudes warmth and character, characterized by its handcrafted details and use of natural materials like stone, wood, and tile. The design features exposed beams, custom woodwork, and built-in furniture, creating a sense of craftsmanship that prioritizes architectural integrity. A wide front porch with overhanging eaves welcomes visitors, while low-pitched roofs and shingle siding provide a classic, timeless look. Inside, cozy interiors are enriched by wrought iron accents, casement windows, and stained glass, reflecting the home’s deep connection to the Arts and Crafts movement. The thoughtful combination of functional elegance and charming details creates a comfortable, family-friendly space full of enduring beauty and practicality.

At Gallery of Shades, we provide high quality and stylish window coverings for any room. Our philosophy is simple and that is to provide our clients with the best products and services at a fair price in order to enrich their home environment. We have been servicing Scottsdale and its surrounding areas for over 25 years. We have a large selection of window treatments including shutters, blinds, shades, screens, draperies and even tints. Regardless of the windows size or shape, you can rest assured Gallery of Shades has the perfect solution for them. Our design consultants will help you to select the right window covering for any room by bringing the showroom to you. This enables you to get the right look, feel and functionality in your window treatments, and beautify your space while protecting it from the harsh Arizona sun. Our products are guaranteed for a lifetime. At Gallery of Shades, our top priority is giving our customers more value than they expect. This is measured by price, performance, quality, features and services rendered. This goal is the core of our beliefs and guides us in everything we do. We know making decisions in your home can sometimes be overwhelming so we do our best to make your window covering experience a positive one that you won’t forget.

This home office design centers around functionality and aesthetic harmony, creating a truly inviting workspace. The core of the office features a beautifully crafted wood L-shaped desk, providing a surface area for productivity. This is complemented by custom storage integrated into a focal wall. To enhance the architectural interest and elevate the space, a coffered ceiling has been incorporated into the design. One of the standout features of this office is the abundance of natural light. This ensures a bright and energizing environment for focused work. The overall ambiance is further enriched by the chosen blue paint color, which creates a very inviting and serene atmosphere.

A classic fireplace surround is a timeless architectural element designed to enhance the beauty and presence of your fireplace. Its elegant proportions and traditional detailing create a refined focal point that brings warmth, structure, and visual balance to any interior. Made from premium precast or cast stone, this surround offers exceptional durability and a smooth, sophisticated finish. Its versatile design complements a wide range of styles, adding depth and character while seamlessly integrating into both traditional and modern living spaces. Perfect for elevating living rooms and residential interiors, a classic fireplace surround delivers lasting elegance, craftsmanship, and a sense of understated luxury that enriches your home’s overall design.

Our clients who hired us for this home found us through a strong word of mouth recommendation from a friend who hired us in the past. Newly entering retirement, it was essential for this home to provide space to cater to lots of entertaining and allow a growing family to stay and visit during the holidays. This was a newly constructed home and we were given the goal of capturing a traditional/ country feel throughout the entire home. Every room in this home was given a signature touch by our incredibly skilled and experienced craftsmen. In all, we provided complete custom work on: the kitchen, 2 fire places, ceiling work, cabinetry, vanities, stair railings & banisters, basement, wine cellar, window trims, office, 5 bedrooms, and 7 bathrooms. For balance and consistent design we used all hand selected walnut finished in a clear lacker to enrich the natural tone and grain of the wood. The work we provided is both beautiful and sturdy, needing to withstand a lifetime of everyday use and the wear and tear of young kids and pets. To this day, we maintain a great relationship with these homeowners. They have even referred us to additional clients since we completed our work with them.

Spatial disruption and, particularly, a sweeping blurring of the private/public boundaries are highly characteristic of the re-divided apartment phenomenon – an existential need to snap awake the ignoring authorities. Beyond the social problems inherent in this trend, it creates a planning challenge forcing architects to cope with the re-planning of small spaces The positive aspect of this phenomenon is that it actually manages to wipe away the cynical smile of the contractors’ apartments, never intended for a specific user. The apartment presented here is not a re-divided one. However, it exemplifies a creative architectural solution for the re-division of a relatively small apartment, for the benefit of a specific user. A “floating” wall with the bedroom, bathroom and toilet behind creates a contained/containing bi-directional relation, between the private and the public. Much privacy can not be found there, but since the flat is meant for a young couple without children, the romantic dimension rejoices. The overall sense is of an open comfortable space, enjoying a good exposure to the urban scenery. The deliberately bare components of the structure, rattling the notion of the temporality of a floating wall, and the ever changing view according to the location – lend simple and deserving enrichment to the experiencing of the space

This gracious home was designed with comfort, livablity and timeless style in mind. The thoughtuful finishes, interesting designer lighting and wood tones make it a beautiful, easy space to be in. A traditional Craftsman home exudes warmth and character, characterized by its handcrafted details and use of natural materials like stone, wood, and tile. The design features exposed beams, custom woodwork, and built-in furniture, creating a sense of craftsmanship that prioritizes architectural integrity. A wide front porch with overhanging eaves welcomes visitors, while low-pitched roofs and shingle siding provide a classic, timeless look. Inside, cozy interiors are enriched by wrought iron accents, casement windows, and stained glass, reflecting the home’s deep connection to the Arts and Crafts movement. The thoughtful combination of functional elegance and charming details creates a comfortable, family-friendly space full of enduring beauty and practicality.

Set in Hancock Park, a historic residential enclave in central Los Angeles, the St. Andrews Accessory Dwelling Unit is designed in concert with an addition to the main house. Richly colored, V-groove fiber cement panels provide a visual connection between the new two-story ADU and the existing 1916 craftsman bungalow. Yet, the ADU also expresses contemporary features through its distilled sculptural form. Clean lines and simple geometry emphasize the modern gestures while large windows and pocketing glass doors allow for plenty of natural light and connectivity to the exterior, producing a kind of courtyard in relation to the main home. The compact size required an efficient approach. Downstairs, a kitchenette and living space give definition to an open floor plan. The upper level is reserved for a full bathroom and bedroom with vaulted ceilings. Polished concrete, white oak, and black granite enrich the interiors. A primary suite addition to the main house blends seamlessly with the original. Hallway arches echo the original craftsman interior, connecting the existing living spaces to the lower addition which opens at ground level to the rear yard. Together, the ADU, main house, and a newly constructed patio with a steel trellis create an indoor/outdoor ensemble. Warm and inviting project results from the careful balance of historical and contemporary, minimalist and eclectic.

This project was the complete renovation of a 3,500 square foot home. Through a horizontal addition and extensive subterranean excavation, an additional 4,000 square feet were added to the residence. Working to bring the beauty of the surrounding landscape into the home, large panels of glazing were used for much of the homes exterior, while an open floor plan compliments the space creating a bright and natural feel within the home. The staircase that became a center piece of the home’s interior uses cantilever wood treads, glass guardrails and walls with open risers to maintain key lines of sight through the home. Steel columns and exposed black trusses provide an enriching contrast to the rich wood tones in the ceiling.

We designed this custom wine wall to be a major accent off of the kitchen. Using dark natural textured stone behind the wine bottles and light stone pebbles on the floor, helped give a contrast to enrich this feature. We have also included lighting within this unit to help with the ambiance while entertaining. We commissioned @danamooneyart for the beautiful canvas down the hall to tie in the colors throughout the space as well as bringing some blue hues in from the view of the ocean. The kitchen is playing with different tones of dark, medium and light finishes adding visual interest to the space. Photographer: Janis Nicolay

At Gallery of Shades, we provide high quality and stylish window coverings for any room. Our philosophy is simple and that is to provide our clients with the best products and services at a fair price in order to enrich their home environment. We have been servicing Scottsdale and its surrounding areas for over 25 years. We have a large selection of window treatments including shutters, blinds, shades, screens, draperies and even tints. Regardless of the windows size or shape, you can rest assured Gallery of Shades has the perfect solution for them. Our design consultants will help you to select the right window covering for any room by bringing the showroom to you. This enables you to get the right look, feel and functionality in your window treatments, and beautify your space while protecting it from the harsh Arizona sun. Our products are guaranteed for a lifetime. At Gallery of Shades, our top priority is giving our customers more value than they expect. This is measured by price, performance, quality, features and services rendered. This goal is the core of our beliefs and guides us in everything we do. We know making decisions in your home can sometimes be overwhelming so we do our best to make your window covering experience a positive one that you won’t forget.

In this project, our clients purchased an existing restaurant fraught with stormwater management issues on the property. Runoff from an adjacent state highway and parking lot regularly flooded the kitchen. Additionally, a man-made pond on the property had become a problematic breeding ground for mosquitos that virtually prohibited outdoor dining during the summer. Both challenges restricted the restaurant from operating at its fullest potential. Our design/build team’s goals were to address the water runoff and mosquito issues using environmentally and financially sustainable practices. Lowering the grades around the building and parking, we were able to direct the runoff into a dry streambed enriched with water-worn cobbles and river stones and planted banks. We addressed the mosquito problem by increasing the pond’s depth, adding an aeration system, and planting the banks with wildflowers. By raising the outdoor dining, guests now overlook the pond and pleasing landscape. Natural breezes at this higher level help alleviate mosquitosl.

Cantoni Atlanta designer Kohl Sudnikovich transformed his client’s outdated living room into a bright and inviting space inspired by the home’s sweeping bay views in St. Petersburg, Florida. After removing the entry, kitchen and dining room walls to create an open floor plan and enrich the living spaces with outdoor light, the living room, which was formerly paneled with mirrored walls and wooden ceilings, was transformed into a modern oasis that is the couple’s new favorite space in their home. Using a custom double faced sofa, Kohl created two intimate seating areas in the living room, one facing the fire and the other looking to the water, so the couple could enjoy their new retreat from two unique vantage points. Artfully outfitting the space, Kohl employed a neutral color palette with sea foam green, sky blue and deep aubergine accents. Accessories and original art selected from Cantoni’s portfolio were added to complete the look. Kohl's latest project & portfolio: http://cantoni.com/interior-design-services/projects/davidson-project/ Photography by Michael Rixon

Winter Wainscot Lincoln, MA Builder: D.B. Schroeder & Co. Inc. Cabinetmaker: Walter Lane, LLC design: Tim Hess and Jeff Dearing for DSA Architects Interior Design Collaborator: Tricia Upton Interiors Photographer: Greg Premru Photo Stylist: Stephanie Rossi This project started small, with the clients’ desire to remodel the existing kitchen. When our analysis of the existing conditions revealed the extent to which the house’s many previous additions had failed to enrich each other or unify the whole, the scope of work bloomed to include extensive renovations throughout the first floor. We’ve sought to bring a cohesion and clarity to this already commodious house quite beautifully sited. Much of the design attention in this project was focused on meetings and overlaps. The autonomy and dignity of individual spaces was restored with the creation and use of interstitial spaces; the spaces between. The doorway between kitchen and dining becomes a display pantry and wet bar, the entry foyer is framed with a narrower opening, and the way to the Living Room is re-shaped with a paneled deep jamb. The story is recounted in the January / February 2013 edition of New England Home.

This view of the kitchen catches a glimpse of the dining room, and shows a pocket doorway into the adjacent game room. The hutch creates an informal divider between the kitchen and the dining space. All of these elements, from the circular island, to the chandelier over the dining table, including the doorway, and the dining table with chairs, were designed and built in our shop. Each demonstrates the capabilities and vision of a custom designer, well versed in the arts of the cabinetmaker. The creation of a custom kitchen is more than a limited concern with cabinet boxes and their layout around four walls. Great custom work flows seamlessly through adjoining areas of a home. A knowledgeable appreciation of design traditions allows reinterpretation, and entices our creativity in new directions. Revisiting our design heritage honors those who passed before us, but need not involve slavishly retreading their paths. Primary wood species are sycamore and shedua. Charles Renee Macintosh was a wonderful architect who brought to homes objects and features which enriched our perspectives and our daily living. We draw upon his work for inspiration for the those few who truly appreciate the design sensitivity of this great architect. Jaeger & Ernst cabinetmakers seek custom work: call 434-973-7018, www.JaegerAndErnst.com Project # 6425.2 Photographer: Phillip Beaurline

Set in Hancock Park, a historic residential enclave in central Los Angeles, the St. Andrews Accessory Dwelling Unit is designed in concert with an addition to the main house. Richly colored, V-groove fiber cement panels provide a visual connection between the new two-story ADU and the existing 1916 craftsman bungalow. Yet, the ADU also expresses contemporary features through its distilled sculptural form. Clean lines and simple geometry emphasize the modern gestures while large windows and pocketing glass doors allow for plenty of natural light and connectivity to the exterior, producing a kind of courtyard in relation to the main home. The compact size required an efficient approach. Downstairs, a kitchenette and living space give definition to an open floor plan. The upper level is reserved for a full bathroom and bedroom with vaulted ceilings. Polished concrete, white oak, and black granite enrich the interiors. A primary suite addition to the main house blends seamlessly with the original. Hallway arches echo the original craftsman interior, connecting the existing living spaces to the lower addition which opens at ground level to the rear yard. Together, the ADU, main house, and a newly constructed patio with a steel trellis create an indoor/outdoor ensemble. Warm and inviting project results from the careful balance of historical and contemporary, minimalist and eclectic.

Classic Italian Cherry Wall Unit Composition. This wall unit composition is tasteful and elegant and for sure adds an extra touch of class to your living room furnishing. Every space is enriched by the warm tonalities of gorgeous cherry wood veneer and the refined designs. Wall Unit does not only functionally organizes your living, providing abundance of storage space, but also adds a personal touch to your house while its modular design makes it suitable to every space requirements. Please contact our office regarding customization of this wall unit composition. The price is for the Wall Unit Composition as shown in the main picture. Dimensions: Wall Unit: W126" x D17.7" x H87.5"/92.5"

The Rhody Lift Top storage coffee table offers all that’s great about mid-century design. Beautifully finished on all 4 sides, the Rhody’s effortless lift top work surface reveals hidden interior storage, bringing style and essential function to your living space. Expertly crafted in earth friendly solid bamboo, and shown in our Amber finish. Variation in grain and color enrich the natural beauty of bamboo furniture and make each piece unique. Slight differences in bamboo shade colors are signs that the furniture has been crafted from solid bamboo and is considered a benchmark of quality. Ships fully assembled.

For this couple with grown children and grandchildren, home life is centered upon being together, professional commitments, and enriching their personal lives. The couple lives on the main floor of a converted carriage house that they adapted into a one-bedroom retreat. Living spaces such as their living room, kitchen, sitting and dining areas open onto views of lawn and ocean. Upstairs provides guest quarters for their growing family. Shingle style vernacular blends with elements of the original carriage house including dormers, banks of paned windows, the hip roof and copper-capped cupola. Architects re-used bead board paneling and equestrian stall dividers inside.