This contemporary kitchen features the NEW Stainless Steel Drawers and Roll-Out Shelves from Dura Supreme Cabinetry. The Bria (frameless) cabinets in Dura Supreme's "White" and Wired-Foil cabinets in Dura Supreme's "Wired-Mercury" are a great combination of cabinetry for creating the clean sleek look of this modern two-tone kitchen design. Dura Supreme Cabinetry is excited to introduce NEW Stainless Steel Drawers and Roll-Out Shelves for their Bria Cabinetry (Frameless / Full-Access product line). For a limited time, this new metal drawer system is available exclusively from Dura Supreme as they partnered with Blum to be the first American manufacturer to bring it to market. Dura Supreme’s Stainless Steel Drawers and Roll-Out Shelves are an attractive option for any kitchen design. Sleek, double-wall, stainless steel sides are only ½” thick and work with many of Dura Supreme’s wood drawer accessories, as well as the coordinating gray metal accessories designed specifically for Stainless Steel drawers. Concealed, undermount glides are integrated into the sides and are self-closing with a soft-close feature. Our new Stainless Steel drawer option provides a contemporary alternative to our classic Maple dovetailed drawer. For homeowners that favor Transitional or Contemporary styling, this sleek, high-performance drawer system will be ideal! Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom in your area: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator Want to become a Dura Supreme Dealer? Go to: http://www.durasupreme.com/new-dealer-inquiry To view a video and more info about this product go to: http://www.durasupreme.com/storage-solutions/stainless-steel-drawers-roll-outs

Kate Hansen
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Sculptural agaves, succulents and California native plants punctuate the front landscape complementing the “arroyo seco” rain garden studded with boulders and branches. The rain garden catches 50% of the stormwater runoff from the roof and infiltrates it into the soil. The remaining 50% of the runoff goes to a second rain garden in the back yard.

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Small transitional gray tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile bathroom photo in Columbus with a two-piece toilet and blue walls

Example of a classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

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S.B. HOUSE – Ambience Residence is a luxury home designed for quiet living and sensory balance. With warm tones, tactile surfaces, and soft natural lighting, each space invites calm attention and emotional ease. Its flowing layout supports both intimacy and openness—crafted for those who value elegance without excess.

Modern home office finished with full-height walnut wall paneling and two built-in bookcases integrated into the millwork for clean storage and display. Floor-to-ceiling glass with black frames brings in abundant natural light and connects the workspace to the outdoor patio, creating a quiet, refined setting that still feels open and expansive.

Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space.

This master bathroom renovation in Frisco was completed for a repeat USI Design & Remodeling client as part of a larger first-floor transformation of the home. The original bathroom reflected a very typical North Texas layout of its era — dark stained cabinetry, granite countertops, compartmentalized vanities, a built-in tub adjoining a framed shower, and separated spaces that no longer aligned with how the homeowners wanted to live. As their aesthetic evolved toward a more transitional and contemporary direction, the goal became less about replacing finishes and more about redefining the experience of the room itself. The project needed to feel calmer, more architectural, and far more intentional in how the space functioned visually and emotionally. One of the most important changes was removing the original shower curb and pony wall in favor of a fully open curbless shower with ultra-clear ½-inch heavy glass. Achieving that look required recessing the slab, re-floating the shower floor toward a linear drain, and engineering the space so the room would read as visually uninterrupted from end to end. Throughout the project, many of the design decisions were rooted in restraint rather than excess. The oversized 24x48 Porcelanosa flooring carries very little shade variation, creating a quieter visual field, while the cabinetry was executed in rift-sawn white oak specifically because it produces a far more controlled and consistent finish outcome than more common cuts of wood. In luxury projects, consistency itself becomes part of the refinement. The floating vanity was designed more like custom furniture than traditional cabinetry, utilizing waterfall mitered edges and fully reworked plumbing locations so both homeowners could share in having generous functional countertop space. The original makeup station was repurposed into integrated storage with powered drawers and concealed organization for everyday items such as blow dryers and flat irons. Along the vanity wall, wall-mounted plumbing fixtures were paired with ribbed natural marble surfaces — a detail that required intentional planning long before construction began. Rather than allowing the ribbed material to terminate awkwardly behind the fixtures, the backsplash and stone transitions were specifically designed to resolve those conditions cleanly. Those are the types of details that distinguish highly coordinated design-build work from projects that simply assemble materials together. While the room contains a significant amount of luxury detailing — from the freestanding tub and geoprism marble focal wall to the custom rift-sawn white oak closet doors and elongated mirrors that leverage the 11-foot ceiling heights — the project was always guided by quiet luxury rather than visual competition. Even the water closet enclosure was handled with restraint through the use of a satin-etched glass door rather than another heavy solid opening. The intent throughout was to create a bathroom that feels restorative and serene rather than overdesigned. In our view, the best luxury spaces are the ones that feel composed long after the initial impression wears off.

S.B. HOUSE – Ambience Residence is a luxury home designed for quiet living and sensory balance. With warm tones, tactile surfaces, and soft natural lighting, each space invites calm attention and emotional ease. Its flowing layout supports both intimacy and openness—crafted for those who value elegance without excess.

Timeless design is about creating spaces you'll love for years to come. Custom built-in bookshelves, warm natural wood accents, and beautifully detailed millwork come together to create a space that feels both refined and welcoming. Designed for quiet mornings, meaningful conversations, and everyday living, every detail reflects the craftsmanship and care that define an Old School Builders home. Luxury isn't about excess, it's about thoughtful design, quality materials, and exceptional execution.

Prior to the remodel, this home was 100% original and left to age while the homeowner moved on. Our clients are the second homeowner to the home, and we helped to keep the original feeling of the home as well as worked to reuse the original St. Charles steel cabinets where possible. The clients found a second steel cabinet kitchen out of state with taller upper cabinets than the original and with a lift of the original soffit we were able to combine the original and additional cabinets to create a wonderful and more functional Kitchen. Each cabinet was relocated, painted, and reinstalled. It’s hard to imagine that the Kitchen previously featured terra cotta painted cabinets with a pink countertop and backsplash 4×4 tile. The lighting, windows, and many other design details are still original throughout the home. As the home has many interesting minor angles – we had the flooring installed on an angle of its own to add a wonderful detail and not fight with the other angles within. In the Mudroom entry near the Garage we purposefully organized several of the excess cabinets which allowed for additional storage. The terra cotta cabinet color reflected the original cabinet color in the Kitchen.

The primary bath represents the ultimate intersection of quietude and the city’s kinetic energy. Anchored by a monolithic, book-matched marble tub, the space is designed around a singular, breathtaking view that serves as an ever-changing mural of New York City. The aesthetic remains lean and architectural, utilizing a palette of crisp whites and soft greys to let the skyline take center stage. Every element—from the integrated shelving to the minimalist fixtures- is stripped of excess, creating a pure, meditative environment. It is a sanctuary of restoration, offering a rare moment of stillness where the owners can soak in the horizon and reflect on the vibrant world they’ve built below.

S.B. HOUSE – Ambience Residence is a luxury home designed for quiet living and sensory balance. With warm tones, tactile surfaces, and soft natural lighting, each space invites calm attention and emotional ease. Its flowing layout supports both intimacy and openness—crafted for those who value elegance without excess.

S.B. HOUSE – Ambience Residence is a luxury home designed for quiet living and sensory balance. With warm tones, tactile surfaces, and soft natural lighting, each space invites calm attention and emotional ease. Its flowing layout supports both intimacy and openness—crafted for those who value elegance without excess.

The primary bath was designed as a continuation of the home’s architectural language, prioritizing proportion, material restraint, and connection to the exterior landscape. A freestanding tub is positioned directly at the window to create a deliberate visual axis, allowing natural light and treetop views to become part of the bathing experience. Millwork, stone surfaces, and flooring transitions were resolved during the design selection phase to maintain a clean material hierarchy. Warm wood tones soften the crispness of the stone and tile, while plumbing fixtures introduce subtle metal contrast without interrupting the tonal palette. Negative space is used intentionally, allowing form, scale, and light to carry the composition rather than decorative layering. The result is a primary bath that reads as calm architectural space first — refined, grounded, and designed for daily ritual rather than visual excess.

S.B. HOUSE – Ambience Residence is a luxury home designed for quiet living and sensory balance. With warm tones, tactile surfaces, and soft natural lighting, each space invites calm attention and emotional ease. Its flowing layout supports both intimacy and openness—crafted for those who value elegance without excess.