Show off personal style with a colored front door. This homeowner also matched their house-to-garage door to their front door to create a cohesive look where ever you enter. Front Door: 8-Foot Cambridge Smooth Steel Panel #51S prefinished in Windsor Castle Sidelites Glass: Linen prefinished in Windsor Castle

This Lincoln Park home was beautifully updated and completed with designer finishes to better suit the client’s aesthetic and highlight the space to its fullest potential. We focused on the gathering spaces to create a visually impactful and upscale design. We customized the built-ins and fireplace in the living room which catch your attention when entering the home. The downstairs was transformed into a movie room with a custom dry bar, updated lighting, and a gallery wall that boasts personality and style.

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This antiqued mirrored vestibule feels like a jewlery box when you are in it and creates a special experience as you enter the homeowners powder room in Grosse Pointe Michigan Photo by Beth Singer

This master bath was dark and dated. Although a large space, the area felt small and obtrusive. By removing the columns and step up, widening the shower and creating a true toilet room I was able to give the homeowner a truly luxurious master retreat. (check out the before pictures at the end) The ceiling detail was the icing on the cake! It follows the angled wall of the shower and dressing table and makes the space seem so much larger than it is. The homeowners love their Nantucket roots and wanted this space to reflect that.

Juxtaposing a Southern Colorado setting with a Moorish feel, North Star Ranch explores a distinctive Mediterranean architectural style in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The owner raises cutting horses, but has spent much of her free time traveling the world. She has brought art and artifacts from those journeys into her home, and they work in combination to establish an uncommon mood. The stone floor, stucco and plaster walls, troweled stucco exterior, and heavy beam and trussed ceilings welcome guests as they enter the home. Open spaces for socializing, both outdoor and in, are what those guests experience but to ensure the owner's privacy, certain spaces such as the master suite and office can be essentially 'locked off' from the rest of the home. Even in the context of the region's extraordinary rock formations, North Star Ranch conveys a strong sense of personality.

THEME Doors are a visual frame to the entrance of a great room. This highquality, personalized element adds fun and interest to the room before it is even entered, and provides a great introduction for any theme. FOCUS The half-door offers unique access to the room, providing a true feeling of ownership for the child and peace of mind for parents. The top half of the door swings separate from the bottom, maintaining great ventilation and a clear view into the room. GROWTH The doors look beautiful and function normally for many years. SAFETY The doors easily replace unsightly baby gates and provide the same level of restraint, without the footholds or slats often used by children to manipulate or climb gates. Solid wood core birch construction keeps sound out (or sound in) when the door is closed, while a sliding gate lock safely secures the bottom half, and makes opening the top half simple.

Mid-sized elegant built-in desk study room photo in Los Angeles with white walls

This rustic custom home is the epitome of the Northern Michigan lifestyle, nestled in the hills near Boyne Mountain ski resort. The exterior features intricate detailing from the heavy corbels and metal roofing to the board and batten beams and cedar siding. From the moment you enter the craftsman style home, you're greeted with a taste of the outdoors. The home's cabinetry, flooring, and paneling boast intriguing textures and multiple wood flavors. The home is a clear reflection of the homeowners' warm and inviting personalities.

a custom made modern graphic stair runner. The runner was cut and shaped for the stairs. The runner is finished with a wool serging. The runner is grey and ivory with a trellis pattern. This bold pattern is intended to make a statement as you enter the home.

There was storage closet/coat closet under the staircase that I thought should be a hidden feature for the owners. The door was kind of squatty and small and visible soon upon entering the home. I wallpapered the whole wall and door with it so as to disguise it (with no door handle). They just had to touch to open it and put personal effects or hang guests jackets in.

a custom made modern graphic stair runner. The runner was cut and shaped for the stairs. The runner is finished with a wool serging. The runner is grey and ivory with a trellis pattern. This bold pattern is intended to make a statement as you enter the home.

Juxtaposing a Southern Colorado setting with a Moorish feel, North Star Ranch explores a distinctive Mediterranean architectural style in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The owner raises cutting horses, but has spent much of her free time traveling the world. She has brought art and artifacts from those journeys into her home, and they work in combination to establish an uncommon mood. The stone floor, stucco and plaster walls, troweled stucco exterior, and heavy beam and trussed ceilings welcome guests as they enter the home. Open spaces for socializing, both outdoor and in, are what those guests experience but to ensure the owner's privacy, certain spaces such as the master suite and office can be essentially 'locked off' from the rest of the home. Even in the context of the region's extraordinary rock formations, North Star Ranch conveys a strong sense of personality.

This was a Festival of Homes house that our company entered in 2002. I was the project manager on this 3200 sq. ft beauty. It is designed by my father, Richard Murdock. It has cedar shakes, architectual shingles, a mahogany front porch with a standing seam roof detail. I had a great time working on this project. I personally did much of the detail work on the interior and exterior that I was award best in class for. It is always nice to get some "kudos."

The entry table houses items gathered while on family trips creating a personal touch as you enter the home.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor foyer remodel in Louisville with beige walls and a dark wood front door

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Elements like a projecting gambrel roof, brackets, dormers, a blue front door, cedar shakes and full width front porch with historically accurate columns reinforce the coastal vernacular, even before entering the home. The homeowners wanted east coast architecture with a personalized, soft, beachy vibe.

Walking into someone's home should be about entering their secret world; one that reflects their unique style, values, and family history. It's not just about comfort and beauty-- it's about your family's past, your family's present, and the memories you'll share in the future. Please see my portfolio of personal homes and special places.

Master Bath featuring Japanese Soaking Tub (ofuro) and plumbing fixtures by Sonoma Forge. Interiors and construction by Trilogy Partners. Published in Architectural Digest May 2010 Photo Roger Wade Photography