Example of a trendy two-story mixed siding house exterior design in Detroit with a shed roof

Make a good first impression! Be sure to clear entryways to allow for the clear flow of energy. Photo Credit: Travis Mark
Entryway - large transitional dark wood floor entryway idea in New York with white walls and a black front door

The master bedroom features a full-height window with views of Central Park and beyond to Yankee Stadium and the George Washington Bridge. The master bedroom has a separate corridor entered via a pocket door with 2 large walk-in closets and a large en suite bathroom. Photo credit: Alan Tansey

Upon entering the redesigned high floor residence, the custom millwork is positioned to reorient the visitor to frame the panoramic views of midtown Manhattan. The dining area gives way to the corner living area and adjacent study. Photo credit: Alan Tansey

View of the guest bedroom suite. Entered from the south end of the foyer allows for increased privacy for the guests. The guest bedroom suite features a large walk-in closet, a smaller coat closet, and an en suite bathroom with a shower/tub. It has views of the east Midtown skyline. Photo credit: Alan Tansey

Living room - living room idea in Atlanta

Where to start? Sometimes it is with just one fundamental design decision that encompasses both architecture and interior design, and from there, the project flows. Imagine a beautiful old city apartment, situated on a street that feels quiet when inside, but pulses with energy as you walk out of the house. The owners wanted a study, masculine in style, to be used occasionally as a cosy, quiet place to escape the urban environs, read, talk, have a drink… alone or with company. It was with this in mind that the strawberry-coloured bookcase idea came into play. It was a daring thought for a gentleman’s study, and even more so considering that the apartment wasn’t drawn out in architecture sketches yet. This bookcase became the first step, the foundation from which everything other design decision flowed. The room became the hearth of the house, and is used now for different occasions. The bookcase, now nestled into the wall, keeps the gentlemen’s books, guarding his thoughts, while the other furniture is adapted for entertaining. What the clients love, and what brings me total joy, is that was once meant to be simply an occasional room became part of the heart of the home. It livens up the spirits of the owners every time they enter.