Adding a pop of color to a room can really help transform anyone's home! Even better with it being just towels we can always interchange to anyone's evolving decor. We also did high-low design with a furniture vanity, wide spread faucets, hanging pendants, etc.

This home took lifeless fruitwood single step stain; and 'richened it up' using glazes and finish. We can back with a wonderful butter yellow we used in my client's previous home. She loves 'clear color' we brought in Happy yellow and red fabrics and recovered most all of here furniture. We brought in this Schumacher rug to lighted up the hardwood floors. Mouldings were added here and there and we replace fireplace immediate surround with black granite. Over the years, and homes, I have had the pleasure of working with my client to acquire most everything, an ever evolving journey.

Well-traveled. Relaxed. Timeless. Our well-traveled clients were soon-to-be empty nesters when they approached us for help reimagining their Presidio Heights home. The expansive Spanish-Revival residence originally constructed in 1908 had been substantially renovated 8 year prior, but needed some adaptations to better suit the needs of a family with three college-bound teens. We evolved the space to be a bright, relaxed reflection of the family’s time together, revising the function and layout of the ground-floor rooms and filling them with casual, comfortable furnishings and artifacts collected abroad. One of the key changes we made to the space plan was to eliminate the formal dining room and transform an area off the kitchen into a casual gathering spot for our clients and their children. The expandable table and coffee/wine bar means the room can handle large dinner parties and small study sessions with similar ease. The family room was relocated from a lower level to be more central part of the main floor, encouraging more quality family time, and freeing up space for a spacious home gym. In the living room, lounge-worthy upholstery grounds the space, encouraging a relaxed and effortless West Coast vibe. Exposed wood beams recall the original Spanish-influence, but feel updated and fresh in a light wood stain. Throughout the entry and main floor, found artifacts punctate the softer textures — ceramics from New Mexico, religious sculpture from Asia and a quirky wall-mounted phone that belonged to our client’s grandmother.

Tucked away in a small subdivision, these homeowners have taken their builder-grade backyard and transformed it into a Japanese-inspired oasis. After the initial landscape design and construction by Pacific Garden Design, the homeowners have continued to craft an elegantly evolving landscape. A multi-level deck provides entertaining space as it steps down to the yard. A dry water feature anchors the corner of the yard, while a series of stone benches provide spots for quiet contemplation. The thriving garden area takes advantage of the southern exposure along one side of the yard and offers an opportunity for garden whimsy. Gravel pathways connect the space to the front yard and the natural area behind the property.

This new multifamily development was designed to fit into a single family neighborhood. The design includes horizontal and vertical open plans to maximize the space giving a feeling of light and modern elegance. By providing a simple roof form and geometry as a preliminary design feature, accommodations of evolving programmatic requirements were made without compromising the initial design direction, much to the delight of both the owner and the architect. Large corner windows on the upper floors and large corner sliding glass doors on the main floor open the interior spaces to town views and the landscaped rear yard. Phillip Jensen-Carter Photographer

Western Redbud brings beautiful, ever-evolving seasonal color to LA gardens. In spring, its heart-shaped leaves begin to join cotton-candy colored bunches of blooms on its delicate branches. Those blooms are more than pretty in pink - they are edible and add a delightful crunch to spring salads.

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Eclectic bedroom photo in New York

For the older daughter, we aimed to create a room that would evolve with her as she entered the tween years. The design needed to be sophisticated yet age-appropriate—something that felt mature but still fun. Blue and purple hues paired with floral patterns, sparkly lights and modern furnishings create a space that can transition seamlessly as she matures. Breaking the mold! Pottery Barn furnishings Hamptom collection in white allowed for the stage to be set for painting the ceiling AND FAN in Sherwin Williams paint color - Cruising.

Another great view of how the timeless and traditional farmhouse kitchen has evolved into a modern, yet cozy breath of fresh air. Our stunning Oxford White Shaker Cabinets provide texture and modern charm!

A hand-picked selection of perennial and annual plants brings the landscape to life, ensuring a burst of color and vibrancy throughout the seasons. These plantings nod to the classic, ever-evolving beauty of East Coast gardens.

Luxurious Escapism Our bathrooms no longer serve as spaces where we just wash, but are rather evolving into places to relax and unwind in. This trend includes rich textures such as the Concetto surfaces, and décor, furniture and accessories we might usually associate with living rooms or bedrooms, for a cozier feel. It is no surprise that the stand alone bathtubs have made their way into this trend - combined with floating sinks, the right lighting, and floor and wall cladding in neutral, soft color palettes, bathrooms immediately turn private homes into pampering spas. Photo Credit: Caesarstone

Gramophone and its Design & Build team worked together to design and create this elegant but casual theater, inspired by and evolved from the aesthetics of the client's yacht. Black mohair and alligator leather textures along with vintage touches set this space apart from others considered off the shelf. To keep the space neat, the projector was hidden away in a projector room behind the theater, while components were nestled away in a rack tower. As well as that the video quality and in-wall Meridian sound system could rival that of any Baltimore home theater. Photography by Maryland Photography, Inc.

This project was a part of the 2017 Decorators' Showhouse in Columbus, Ohio. Twelve designers each created a room within the Columbus Museum of Art, making this the first showhouse to take place within a museum. Each designer was allowed to use a piece of artwork from the museum's collection in their space. The intent of this design was to create a contemporary, gender-neutral nursery with touches of mid-century modern style. Mid-century modern design is sleek, simple, functional and bright. Here, the combination of vintage and contemporary furnishings and accessories all come together to create a space that is calm, yet inspires creative play. The artwork, California Landscape by Stanton Macdonald-Wright, sets this tone. His modern abstract, devoid of illustration uses blocks of color to create space and form. This idea of geometric abstracts is repeated throughout the design of the room. Interesting shapes that can be manipulated with eye or hand are very fitting for a nursery. This is a space where a child can dream and play, grow and learn, and also rest. It is a room that could evolve over time while continuing to inspire a child for many years. “I strive to divest my work of all anecdote and illustration and to purify it to the point where the emotions of the spectator will be wholly aesthetic, as when listening to good music…” - Stanton Macdonald-Wright, circa 1915 Photo Credit: Marshall Evan Photography Construction: Jameson Building Co.

“Brickart” - a shaped clay, wisely molded, aged and artfully glazed all over unique surface’s imperfections. The collection is set forth an exclusive and surprising personality in the versatile 2” x 9” size where colors and shades evolve in a prestigious, organic and colorful concept.

Photography: Deanna Cash This new construction home is situated on 200 acres of reclaimed farmland. Wanting to renew the well used earth, the clients restored the land to it's original prairie state. Additionally, a large pond was added that will evolve into a natural habitat for fish and wildlife. A grove of 200 young trees was planted to be distributed throughout the property as they mature. Cleared Cherry and Hickory trees from another property were reclaimed and used as accents around the house in their raw state.

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, Wi., Call it a Modern Contemporary Lodge or Post Modern Scottish architecture this home was a true collaboration between the homeowner, builder and architect. The homeowner had a vision and definite idea about how this home needed to function and from there the design evolved with impeccable detail for all of its simplicity. The entire home is accessible and includes an in-law apartment. S.Photography and Styling

Excited to share with you a new bathroom project we’ve completed for a client in Kirkland featuring brand new shower glass, Carrara marble wall, patterned tile floor, new bathroom fixtures, new tub, and vanity. This is definitely a trend continuing into 2020, an emphasis on minimalism yet sophisticated design.

This newly constructed custom family home was designed from the ground up to meet the evolving needs of a young family. The layout balances open-concept living with quiet, more private moments, creating a home that is both stylish and functional. Every detail has been considered for both day-to-day living and long-term enjoyment. A curated palette of natural materials ensures a sense of calm and continuity throughout the home. The thoughtful layout supports daily life, while layered materials and refined details create a calming atmosphere. Most importantly, it’s a home that the family can grow into—designed with both the present and future in mind.