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An existing 70’s brick home nestled streets away from the beach, is in dire need of a transformation. The existing home had the bones to accommodate a substantial renovation, some modifications to the layout, adding an extension and exaggerating the existing raked ceilings in the main living area impacts the new home.
The home itself is a relatively disjointed 70’s home, so cleaver planning was imperative to make the most of the interior space. Large open plan living areas with adjoining outdoor entertaining was important. The owners are a young family who enjoy family and entertaining so interaction with the outdoor alfresco was essential not only for quality of living but to appear as a continuation of the main living area to increase the zone visually.
My client’s fresh approach; introduction of modern materials with a hint of Scandinavian and industrial, an improved working area and a functional space for cooking and preparing meals.

We created a one-of-a-kind oasis within the existing footprint. This Master Suite features furniture like cabinetry finished in hues of taupe accented with nickel, cream and white. accessories. Custom Cabinetry detailing set these cabinet doors apart. Recessed with a delicate detail on the outer edges. Paired with exaggerated chevron tile creates a dramatic bathroom suite.

This remodel took a dated and cramped bathroom and transformed it into a classy oasis for our Lowry clients. The clients had a limited budget and wanted to leave the space as in-place as possible. However, the large drop in tub ate valuable floor space and a half wall between the shower and tub had become a holding place for random items without a home. The thick frame on the shower glass made the shower feel extremely small, and the dated lighting and fixtures further depressed the space. We proposed a traditional and elegant design that consider the client's budgetary and spatial constraints. We removed the existing drop-in tub and replaced it with a lovely free-standing soaker. The length of this tub is short, but the depth is exaggerated, making it an ideal replacement in this tiny footprint. The shower glass was swapped for framless glass that boldly expands space. We tore out the existing carpet and installed gorgeous wood-look tile that adds depth and warmth to the room. The clients opted to keep their existing vanity to save cost, so a new top was added to bring the aesthetic up to the level of the new additions. The wall paint was taken from a buttery yellow to a soft gray-green, accented by a darker version of this same color on the siding barn door and toilet room door. New vanity lights, faucets, and storage shelves were installed to help our clients organize and keep things off the counter tops. Finally, new custom up-down window shades were curated for the bathroom to add to the final touch. This space is a simple scope with a dramatic transformation that introduces a timeless look for years to come.
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The Oak Street renovation has completely transformed the 70’s era split level home into a sophisticated modern oasis! By extending the kitchen into the existing dining room space, we’re able to maximize functionality and flow between the kitchen and new dining room area. By opening up the wall to create a large pass-through between kitchen and dining, we’ve created the perfect solution to visibly combine all areas and make an ideal design solution for entertaining while providing plenty of seating around the peninsula. High vaulted ceilings exaggerate the ceiling height and work beautifully with the tall cabinetry which brings the down the human scale of vertical space. Slick black Cambria Black quartz countertops and dark metal finishes provide high contrast against the white cabinets and create a high end look. A warm gray stained oak hardwood flooring adds warmth to the space keeping the overall look light and soft. It’s easy to see why this beautiful kitchen transformation has become the heart of the home with a new functional, modern design for the whole family.

This was turned into a little jewel in the house. We created an unusual vertical tile treatment behind the vanity and toilet to exaggerate the height in the otherwise small space. We also put in a spectacular metallicized natural cork wallcovering. The only other decorative detail was the leather magazine racks reflected in the mirror. It set a very warm but contemporary tone.

This sprawling pavilion style home with separate bedrooms wings is connected by a central kitchen and living spaces. The kitchen incorporates a large island bench and butler’s pantry, while the living room features floating timber shelves and a dual access, stone fireplace. The kitchen and dining space features exposed hardwood timber trusses with exaggerated connection details which continues outside to the outdoor entertaining area.
Our palette of natural stone and timber was used inside and out to create a comfortable living environment connected to the surrounding bushland.

The McKendrie wood rectangular dining table has graceful, tapered legs and a simple—and simply lovely—silhouette that features clean, fluid, and graceful lines. Fashioned from wire-brushed Indonesian mahogany solids and veneers (with a narrow apron for over-the-top comfort), it’s perfectly suited to any transitional or modern space. It's a Scandinavian-design dining table that has casual chic written all over it.
We’ve done Windsor dining chairs a dozen different ways—but never like this. With the Somers modern Windsor chair, we scaled it down, clipped its silhouette, and did away with its twists and turns. We took the exaggerated bow out of its bowback, and gave it the full metal treatment. This bronze-finished, aluminum Windsor chair is curved and comfy—and cool and contemporary, too.

Sleek sculptural forms elevate the simple lines of the Aventura dining table. The table pedestals are formed with concave cast resin over a square base in our Tusk finish. The wood top, which includes two 20-inch leaves, offers a stunning contrast in the warm Marcona finish.
Inspired by relaxed California style, Aventura transforms traditional silhouettes with the restraint of a minimalist approach and the warmth of a rustic finish. Dramatic variations in wood grain add depth and texture to exaggerated molding, cameo door fronts and the clean lines of simple forms. Signature pieces feature carved statement legs and posts or prominent metal detailing. Bold hardware and the shine of textured metal highlights subtle geometric surface dimension, while pale cast stone lends an airy lightness. The collection builds on familiar forms with a fresh, modern update for a look with bright, casual sophistication.

JRML designed and built this Mission-style home in the early ’90’s. To reduce cost, a second ground floor bedroom was omitted. In 2008, the original owners commissioned us to design the bedroom for their oldest son. An outside shower, and deck and rail replacement was also desired. This time, we embarked on a more imaginary design path. Exaggerated belly columns, swirl patterned ceiling tiles, and teak wood with laser-cut copper panels for the shower evoke a fanciful look. An enlarged architrave defines the new deck, and the belly of the columns is repeated in the railing. White paint provides a crisp, clean look.

The imperative of this home design was twofold: to open up and accentuate the glorious views of the eastern and northern mountain range as well as to preserve and maintain the site by keeping the design within the footprint of an existing foundation with minimal expansion into the existing mature landscaping. Concepts included exaggerating the separation of the existing music room and great room with opposing roof slopes as well as opening the views through the dual sided east/west entry. The overall form of the roof framed long distance views on the street frontage and opened up light for the main front yard. By reducing the 2 story garage to a single story we exposed southeastern views to the foothills of Mt. Ashland. This 3000 SF home with basement had a primary energy reducing strategy of utilizing a pre-fabricated panelized wall system: the staggered stud walls with continuous rigid insulation on the exterior resulted in an energy efficient R-33 wall. Pre-fabrication offsite reduced on-site labor time as well as reducing wood waste.

This kitchen is both modern & traditional. The Gothic style of the cabinetry, is stunning, and traditional, however the black stain creates a very modern feel. The island features a custom stainless steel leg, in a whimsical, exaggerated style,

DECEMBER 2014
For this project the scale of the Montego Bay oversized rectangular chandelier was perfect for the dining room. The high ceilings, room size as well as the large dining table required a light fixture with substance and presence.
Iridescent Mother of Pearl shell extensions were added to each layer, with the inside tier even more exaggerated. The dramatic customized Mother of Pearl shell chandelier was the focal point of the open concept main floor.

No greater compliment of a material is possible than when stone is selected for a historic property renovation within a home rich in tradition and with a celebrated past. This new feature stair addition to a private residence in Toronto, Canada, has an equally compelling story to tell.
Originally envisioned as a wall-supported, cantilevered stone stair, the owner boldly accepted a unique solution for their showpiece element. The 19-tread stair would be designed with 550 lb. solid stone treads, and fully
liberated from traditional supports and the adjacent rubble wall. To say, “it would float” is not an exaggeration. The stair would be designed as a monolithic beam spanning 16.5 feet, 10 feet high and 41 inches wide. Aesthetically bold, with a reduced tone from
pure black, the basalt stone was the perfect contrast for the white modern interior of the home. The 3-1/2" tension cables played the most important role by resisting the large bending moment generated by the stone load and stair geometry. Fabrication required precise coordination and care to ensure perfect alignment of the interlocking key, and the corresponding cable holes.
The fabrication challenge was achieving the highest level of accuracy in notching, coring, and replicating each tread identically. Expert precision and skill were key to nesting each tread in sequence and simultaneously with the strands. Meticulous alignment and exacting tolerance assured the true performance and aesthetics were delivered. Hydraulic post-tensioning pulled each cable to 120 kiloNewtons or 27,000 lbs, infusing strength and structural integrity. Removing the temporary support and testing was the last critical step—it was the first time the stone stair would be self-supporting.
The “floating” stair is an ultimate achievement and example of innovation, material strength, fabrication quality, installation precision, and expert coordination. A perfect final chapter to a historical journey and modern ode to stone as structure.

The pool shape tapers to exaggerate the normal perspective.
The round geometry of the lounge area continues through the pool as the first step and a shallow wet
lounge space. Second phase is a roof for the fire pit patio that extends over the water.

This project is an incredible transformation and the perfect example of successful style mixing! This client, and now a good friend of TVL (as they all become), is a wonderfully eclectic and adventurous one with immense interest in texture play, pops of color, and unique applications. Our scope in this home included a full kitchen renovation, main level powder room renovation, and a master bathroom overhaul. Taking just over a year to complete from the first design phases to final photos, this project was so insanely fun and packs an amazing amount of fun details and lively surprises. The original kitchen was large and fairly functional. However, the cabinetry was dated, the lighting was inefficient and frankly ugly, and the space was lacking personality in general. Our client desired maximized storage and a more personalized aesthetic. The existing cabinets were short and left the nice height of the space under-utilized. We integrated new gray shaker cabinets from Waypoint Living Spaces and ran them to the ceiling to really exaggerate the height of the space and to maximize usable storage as much as possible. The upper cabinets are glass and lit from within, offering display space or functional storage as the client needs. The central feature of this space is the large cobalt blue range from Viking as well as the custom made reclaimed wood range hood floating above. The backsplash along this entire wall is vertical slab of marble look quartz from Pental Surfaces. This matches the expanse of the same countertop that wraps the room. Flanking the range, we installed cobalt blue lantern penny tile from Merola Tile for a playful texture that adds visual interest and class to the entire room. We upgraded the lighting in the ceiling, under the cabinets, and within cabinets--we also installed accent sconces over each window on the sink wall to create cozy and functional illumination. The deep, textured front Whitehaven apron sink is a dramatic nod to the farmhouse aesthetic from KOHLER, and it's paired with the bold and industrial inspired Tournant faucet, also from Kohler. We finalized this space with other gorgeous appliances, a super sexy dining table and chair set from Room & Board, the Paxton dining light from Pottery Barn and a small bar area and pantry on the far end of the space. In the small powder room on the main level, we converted a drab builder-grade space into a super cute, rustic-inspired washroom. We utilized the Bonner vanity from Signature Hardware and paired this with the cute Ashfield faucet from Pfister. The most unique statements in this room include the water-drop light over the vanity from Shades Of Light, the copper-look porcelain floor tile from Pental Surfaces and the gorgeous Cashmere colored Tresham toilet from Kohler. Up in the master bathroom, elegance abounds. Using the same footprint, we upgraded everything in this space to reflect the client's desire for a more bright, patterned and pretty space. Starting at the entry, we installed a custom reclaimed plank barn door with bold large format hardware from Rustica Hardware. In the bathroom, the custom slate blue vanity from Tharp Cabinet Company is an eye catching statement piece. This is paired with gorgeous hardware from Amerock, vessel sinks from Kohler, and Purist faucets also from Kohler. We replaced the old built-in bathtub with a new freestanding soaker from Signature Hardware. The floor tile is a bold, graphic porcelain tile with a classic color scheme. The shower was upgraded with new tile and fixtures throughout: new clear glass, gorgeous distressed subway tile from the Castle line from TileBar, and a sophisticated shower panel from Vigo. We finalized the space with a small crystal chandelier and soft gray paint. This project is a stunning conversion and we are so thrilled that our client can enjoy these personalized spaces for years to come.

Untouched since 1974, our clients knew the JRP team were the ones to call and help them bring their renovation dreams to fruition. With an awkward closet inside the bathroom, it was determined that a new spatial layout was a must. Moving the closet to a new location and with a rearrangement of the plumbing fixtures, this dull and dated bathroom now has a clean contemporary and spa-like feel designed for relaxation.
This bathroom renovation features wall-mounted cabinetry and an exaggerated countertop detail that really creates a statement. Robern mirrored cabinets, with integrated lights, are not only beautiful but add much need storage. A linear shower drain provides the appropriate slope for the large wood-like porcelain tile throughout the shower pan, add in a solar tube, and you now have a bright, clean-lined, and serene aesthetic.
PROJECT DETAILS:
• Style: Transitional
• Colors: White
• Countertops: Vadara Quartz, Absolute Blanc
• Cabinets: DeWils, Shaker, White
• Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Polished Chrome
• Lighting Fixtures: Sconces
• Flooring: Porcelain Wood Look Tile
• Tile/Backsplash: Ceramic White Gloss
Photographer: Andrew (Open House VC)

An existing 70’s brick home nestled streets away from the beach, is in dire need of a transformation. The existing home had the bones to accommodate a substantial renovation, some modifications to the layout, adding an extension and exaggerating the existing raked ceilings in the main living area impacts the new home.
The home itself is a relatively disjointed 70’s home, so cleaver planning was imperative to make the most of the interior space. Large open plan living areas with adjoining outdoor entertaining was important. The owners are a young family who enjoy family and entertaining so interaction with the outdoor alfresco was essential not only for quality of living but to appear as a continuation of the main living area to increase the zone visually.
My client’s fresh approach; introduction of modern materials with a hint of Scandinavian and industrial, an improved working area and a functional space for cooking and preparing meals.

My clients love of the Art Deco design period was the inspiration behind this formal, yet approachable, dining room design.
In order for this room to look "complete" we had to add many elements including chair rail, wallpaper, and custom window treatments to add a feeling of luxury and style. If we kept things too "plan" we would not have been able to achieve this glamorous end result!
Grand host and hostess chairs with exaggerated backs mixed with a fun geometric pattern on the side chairs, plays wistfully with the damask pattern on the wallpaper, as well as the silk drapes.
A shiny centerpiece on the dining table ads a bit of glamour to the tabletop.

AK4002: "The Pour" Skinny Rain
DESCRIPTION:
The light installation is a teardrop-shaped chandelier with deliciously unique lights that celebrate the fascinating nature of raindrops, where no drop is the same as the next. Each drop is hand-blown by artisans and intricately engineered to house the lighting strategy for the chandelier. When you see a light sculpture designed to increase the visual appeal of a room and define its luminous character, you stop on your way to admire it. It’s the case of the Raindrop chandelier known as “The Pour”, a modern light sculpture meant to illuminate and beautify its chosen location to create an architectural relationship with space. The drop itself is constructed of two parts: the brass screw cap, which houses the light, and the hand-blown crystal reflecting the light to create puddles on the floor below. To replicate the nature of raindrops, no two drops are blown identical. The name “The Pour” derives from the distinctive shape that the chandelier forms: an exaggeration of the dramatic motion of water pouring out of a carafe. Designed by forming a grid mimicking how puddles ripple outward in concentric circles, each teardrop is hung to brass pipes of varying lengths. Placed strategically on the grid, the teardrops lock into the mirrored base that fits seamlessly between the two existing columns. The mirrored base reflects the teardrops endlessly into the sky above and when lit. The chandelier echoes rain frozen in time with ephemeral puddles overlaid on the floor below.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Collection: Organic
Size: 58” Long x 13” Width x 72” Height (112 Lights)
Shape: Rectangular
Frame Finish: Patina Dark Bronze
Materials: Metal, Glass
Extension: 12' feet adjustable wiring available in black or silver
Glass: Hand-blown glass
Bulbs: 112 Bulbs 110V USA/220V Europe 40 W candelabra bulbs (included)
Weight: 135 lbs. (for the 58" L)
Assembly: Some Assembly
Dimmer Switch Compatible: Optional
Rush Order: 4-6 Weeks; 15% added to the total
Regular Lead Time: 8-12 Weeks
Warranty: 5 Years Full Coverage (includes parts replacement)
SIZE OPTIONS:
Size: Price:
30” Long x 13” Width x 66” Height (69 Lights) $3,360.00
36” Long x 13” Width x 66” Height (79 Lights) $4,660.00
42” Long x 13” Width x 66” Height (89 Lights) $6,470.00
58” Long x 16” Width x 72” Height (112 Lights) $7,670.00
71” Long x 20" Width x 82” Height (242 Lights) $9,820.00
Custom Sizes, Finishes, Colors Available Upon Request
Additional Info- Handblown Glass: 2" Width x 4" Height
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