James Barron
Basement - huge traditional basement idea in Cleveland

The 2,400 s.f. net-zero corten house occupies a quarter-acre site transected by a small creek. Platted as a legal lot-of-record in the area’s original subdivision in 1910, the site remained undeveloped due to steep terrain and difficulties crossing the creek for access. Additionally all areas of the site are within the creek’s 25’, 50’ and 75’ riparian stream buffers. By necessity, the house, with considerable jurisdictional involvement, was constructed entirely within the 75’ stream buffer. Bridge/drive design complying with City of Atlanta Watershed regulations and State of Georgia EPD criteria was an essential component in realizing the project.

A simple elegant design, a modern take on a ‘50s inspired shape. Our Kabano nightstand has two drawers for plenty of storage space to hold your bedroom essentials. The solid walnut or maple base and legs add to the durability of this piece ensuring it can stand up to the wear and tear of kids play. Each component is custom made, expertly hand crafted, sanded and hand painted with our premium lacquers for a beautiful finish. Drawers include soft glide hardware for extra safety.

The clients for this project wanted a clean lined form, an open floor plan and nothing non-essential to daily life. They also required their home be under 2,500 square feet for their family of four. Exterior materials consist of untreated cedar siding and galvanized corrugated metal. The heavy gauge “horse fence” guard rails allow an unobstructed view to the adjacent pond. This project was our first installed green roof, and after much research we decided upon a modular system. Other sustainable components include day-lighting, super-insulation, on demand water heaters, plans for a water collection cistern, radiant floor heat, gabion retaining walls filled with local rock, FSC certified flooring, reclaimed structural members, and infrastructure for an active solar collection system. The owners have since installed a remotely located photovoltaic array.

A simple elegant design, a modern take on a ‘50s inspired shape. Our Lukka Credenza has 3 drawers and two doors for plenty of storage space to hold all of your bedroom essentials. The solid walnut base and legs add to the durability of this piece ensuring it can stand up to the wear and tear of kids play. Each component is custom made, expertly hand crafted, sanded and hand painted with our premium lacquers for a beautiful finish. Drawers include soft glide hardware for extra safety.

A simple elegant design, a modern take on a ‘50s inspired shape. Our Lukka nightstand has two drawers for plenty of storage space to hold your bedroom essentials. The solid walnut or maple base and legs add to the durability of this piece ensuring it can stand up to the wear and tear of kids play. Each component is custom made, expertly hand crafted, sanded and hand painted with our premium lacquers for a beautiful finish. Drawers include soft glide hardware for extra safety.

A sectional is a versatile and spacious sofa composed of separate sections designed to fit together, often forming L-shaped or U-shaped configurations. These sections include right-arm facing or left-arm facing components, which indicate the placement of the arm when you face the seating area. Why Choose a Sectional? Ideal for Large Homes: Sectionals are typically larger, making them perfect for big families or anyone with a spacious living room. Perfect for Unique Spaces: The angled shape of sectionals makes them ideal for filling corners and accommodating oddly shaped rooms. Convenient Storage: Modern sectionals often come with built-in storage compartments, perfect for keeping blankets, remotes, and other living room essentials organized and within reach.

Bathroom - bathroom idea in Raleigh

A simple elegant design, a modern take on a ‘50s inspired shape. Our Lukka Credenza has 3 drawers and two doors for plenty of storage space to hold all of your bedroom essentials. The solid walnut base and legs add to the durability of this piece ensuring it can stand up to the wear and tear of kids play. Each component is custom made, expertly hand crafted, sanded and hand painted with our premium lacquers for a beautiful finish. Drawers include soft glide hardware for extra safety.

Summer herbs | Lore Patterson
Photo of a mid-sized rustic landscaping in Seattle.

This home was designed to harmonize our client's passion for hospitality with modern grandeur and personal history. The result is an artful oasis that embraces contemporary elegance while paying homage to Nepalese heritage. Color and art were a key component of our approach as we sought to balance vibrancy with traditional architectural elements. We used statement accessories and sculptures in the entryway to draw the eye inward and create a striking first impression. Specially commissioned pieces in the main living spaces echo the bold tones of the library and bar, and the hallways -gallery-like in scale- showcase curated installations that pull color and culture through the home. Strategic use of light was designed to emphasize grandeur and provide softness. In the great room, we opted for undraped windows, relying instead on statement fixtures to draw the eye upward and punctuate the room. Chandeliers in adjacent spaces provided a daintiness against the white marble used throughout. In the dining room, drapery, handmade in Nepal, centralizes the client's story and adds layer of essential warmth and authenticity. By blending art, light and color, we created a space that celebrates storied design and classic grandeur, inspiring us to gather often and live vibrantly.

This home was designed to harmonize our client's passion for hospitality with modern grandeur and personal history. The result is an artful oasis that embraces contemporary elegance while paying homage to Nepalese heritage. Color and art were a key component of our approach as we sought to balance vibrancy with traditional architectural elements. We used statement accessories and sculptures in the entryway to draw the eye inward and create a striking first impression. Specially commissioned pieces in the main living spaces echo the bold tones of the library and bar, and the hallways -gallery-like in scale- showcase curated installations that pull color and culture through the home. Strategic use of light was designed to emphasize grandeur and provide softness. In the great room, we opted for undraped windows, relying instead on statement fixtures to draw the eye upward and punctuate the room. Chandeliers in adjacent spaces provided a daintiness against the white marble used throughout. In the dining room, drapery, handmade in Nepal, centralizes the client's story and adds layer of essential warmth and authenticity. By blending art, light and color, we created a space that celebrates storied design and classic grandeur, inspiring us to gather often and live vibrantly.

A simple elegant design, a modern take on a ‘50s inspired shape. Our Kabano nightstand has two drawers for plenty of storage space to hold your bedroom essentials. The solid walnut or maple base and legs add to the durability of this piece ensuring it can stand up to the wear and tear of kids play. Each component is custom made, expertly hand crafted, sanded and hand painted with our premium lacquers for a beautiful finish. Drawers include soft glide hardware for extra safety.

A simple elegant design, a modern take on a ‘50s inspired shape. Our Kabano dresser has three drawers for plenty of storage space to hold all of your bedroom essentials. The solid maple base and legs add to the durability of this piece ensuring it can stand up to the wear and tear of kids play. Each component is custom made, expertly hand crafted, sanded and hand painted with our premium lacquers for a beautiful finish. Drawers include soft glide hardware for extra safety.

This home was designed to harmonize our client's passion for hospitality with modern grandeur and personal history. The result is an artful oasis that embraces contemporary elegance while paying homage to Nepalese heritage. Color and art were a key component of our approach as we sought to balance vibrancy with traditional architectural elements. We used statement accessories and sculptures in the entryway to draw the eye inward and create a striking first impression. Specially commissioned pieces in the main living spaces echo the bold tones of the library and bar, and the hallways -gallery-like in scale- showcase curated installations that pull color and culture through the home. Strategic use of light was designed to emphasize grandeur and provide softness. In the great room, we opted for undraped windows, relying instead on statement fixtures to draw the eye upward and punctuate the room. Chandeliers in adjacent spaces provided a daintiness against the white marble used throughout. In the dining room, drapery, handmade in Nepal, centralizes the client's story and adds layer of essential warmth and authenticity. By blending art, light and color, we created a space that celebrates storied design and classic grandeur, inspiring us to gather often and live vibrantly.

Designer: Brittny Mee Of Vermont Kitchen Design
Transitional kitchen photo in Burlington

Private Residence / Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Architect: Savoie Architects Builder: Davis Dunn Construction The owners of this lovely, wooded five-parcel site on Choctawhatchee Bay wanted to build a comfortable and inviting home that blended in with the natural surroundings. They also wanted the opportunity to bring the outside indoors by allowing ample natural lighting through windows and expansive folding door systems that they could open up when the seasons permitted. The windows on the home are custom made and impact-rated by our partners at Loewen in Steinbach, Canada. The natural wood exterior doors and transoms are E. F. San Juan Invincia® impact-rated products. Edward San Juan had worked with the home’s interior designer, Erika Powell of Urban Grace Interiors, showing her samples of poplar bark siding prior to the inception of this project. This product was historically used in Appalachia for the exterior siding of cabins; Powell loved the product and vowed to find a use for it on a future project. This beautiful private residence provided just the opportunity to combine this unique material with other natural wood and stone elements. The interior wood beams and other wood components were sourced by the homeowners and made a perfect match to create an unobtrusive home in a lovely natural setting. Challenges: E. F. San Juan’s main challenges on this residential project involved the large folding door systems, which opened up interior living spaces to those outdoors. The sheer size of these door systems made it necessary that all teams work together to get precise measurements and details, ensuring a seamless transition between the areas. It was also essential to make sure these massive door systems would blend well with the home’s other components, with the reflection of nature and a rustic look in mind. All elements were also impact-rated to ensure safety and security in any coastal storms. Solution: We worked closely with the teams from Savoie, Davis Dunn, and Urban Grace to source the impact-rated folding doors from Euro-Wall Systems and create the perfect transition between nature and interior for this rustic residence on the bay. The customized expansive folding doors open the great room up to the deck with outdoor living space, while the counter-height folding window opens the kitchen up to bar seating and a grilling area. --- Photos by Brittany Godbee Photographer

Successful living spaces turn on the right mix of comfort components with ample seating topping the list. Versatile modular sating adapts to varying arrangements and can maximize floor space. Consider family-living spaces your canvas, a chance to artfully express your clan's personality, and showcase favorite pursuits.

A simple elegant design, a modern take on a ‘50s inspired shape. Our Lukka dresser has four drawers for plenty of storage space to hold all of your bedroom essentials. The solid maple base and legs add to the durability of this piece ensuring it can stand up to the wear and tear of kids play. Each component is custom made, expertly hand crafted, sanded and hand painted with our premium lacquers for a beautiful finish. Drawers include soft glide hardware for extra safety.