Elaine Musiwa © 2016 Houzz
Eclectic bedroom photo in New York

Lauren Rubinstein
Inspiration for a large transitional freestanding desk carpeted study room remodel in Atlanta with gray walls and no fireplace

Example of a large classic gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor walk-in closet design with recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Intentional. Elevated. Artisanal. With three children under the age of 5, our clients were starting to feel the confines of their Pacific Heights home when the expansive 1902 Italianate across the street went on the market. After learning the home had been recently remodeled, they jumped at the chance to purchase a move-in ready property. We worked with them to infuse the already refined, elegant living areas with subtle edginess and handcrafted details, and also helped them reimagine unused space to delight their little ones. Elevated furnishings on the main floor complement the home’s existing high ceilings, modern brass bannisters and extensive walnut cabinetry. In the living room, sumptuous emerald upholstery on a velvet side chair balances the deep wood tones of the existing baby grand. Minimally and intentionally accessorized, the room feels formal but still retains a sharp edge—on the walls moody portraiture gets irreverent with a bold paint stroke, and on the the etagere, jagged crystals and metallic sculpture feel rugged and unapologetic. Throughout the main floor handcrafted, textured notes are everywhere—a nubby jute rug underlies inviting sofas in the family room and a half-moon mirror in the living room mixes geometric lines with flax-colored fringe. On the home’s lower level, we repurposed an unused wine cellar into a well-stocked craft room, with a custom chalkboard, art-display area and thoughtful storage. In the adjoining space, we installed a custom climbing wall and filled the balance of the room with low sofas, plush area rugs, poufs and storage baskets, creating the perfect space for active play or a quiet reading session. The bold colors and playful attitudes apparent in these spaces are echoed upstairs in each of the children’s imaginative bedrooms. Architect + Developer: McMahon Architects + Studio, Photographer: Suzanna Scott Photography

This project involved converting a partially finished basement into an ultimate media room with an English pub. The family is big on entertaining and enjoys watching movies and college football. It was important to combine the media area with the pub to create options for guests within the same space. Although the home has a full sized basement the staircase was centrally located, which made it difficult for special configuration. As a result, we were able to work with the existing plan be designing a media area large enough for a sectional sofa and additional seating with the English pub at the far end of the room. The home owner had a projection screen on a bare wall with the electrical components stacked on boxes. The new plan involved installing new cabinets to accommodate components and surround the screen to give it a built-in finish. Open shelving also allows the homeowner to feature some of their collectible sports memorabilia. As if the 130 inch projection screen wasn’t large enough, the surround sound system makes you feel like you are part of the action. It is as close to the I MAX viewing experience as you are going to get in a home. Sound-deadening insulation was installed in the ceiling and walls to prevent noise from penetrating the second floor. The design of the pub was inspired by the home owner’s favorite local pub, Brazenhead. The bar countertop with lift-top entrance was custom built by our carpenters to simulate aged wood. The finish looks rough, but it is smooth enough to wipe down easily. The top encloses the bar and provides seating for guests. A TV at the bar allows guest to follow along with the game on the big screen or tune into another game. The game table provides even another option for entertainment in the media room. Stacked stone with thick mortar joints was installed on the face of the bar and to an opposite wall containing the entrance to a wine room. Hand scrapped hardwood floors were installed in the pub portion of the media room to provide yet another touch to “Brazenhead” their own pub. The wet bar is under a soffit area that continues into the media area due to existing duct work. We wanted to creatively find a way to separate the two spaces. Adding trim on the ceiling and front of soffit at the bar defined the area and made a great transition from the drywall soffit to the wet bar. A tin ceiling was installed which added to the ambience of the pub wet bar and further aided in defining the soffit as an intentional part of the design. Custom built wainscoting borders the perimeter of the media room. The end result allows the client to comfortably entertain in a space designed just for them.

Exterior View facing south. The intent was to create a comfortable mountain lodge look and feel.
This is an example of a rustic full sun landscaping in Denver.

The back entrance should feel just as intentional as the front. This Groton project brings together a sawn boulder walkway, live edge granite steps, and clean drainage solutions to create a space that’s both natural and built to last.

Jessica White Photography
Example of a small transitional white tile and subway tile ceramic tile powder room design in Salt Lake City with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a vessel sink and concrete countertops

A crisp, minimal workspace designed with intention. Clean-lined furnishings, layered textures, and custom wall paneling create a polished backdrop, while soft neutrals and subtle contrast keep the space feeling warm and inviting. The perfect blend of function and elevated design.

The back entrance should feel just as intentional as the front. This Groton project brings together a sawn boulder walkway, live edge granite steps, and clean drainage solutions to create a space that’s both natural and built to last.

The back entrance should feel just as intentional as the front. This Groton project brings together a sawn boulder walkway, live edge granite steps, and clean drainage solutions to create a space that’s both natural and built to last.

The back entrance should feel just as intentional as the front. This Groton project brings together a sawn boulder walkway, live edge granite steps, and clean drainage solutions to create a space that’s both natural and built to last.

A crisp, minimal workspace designed with intention. Clean-lined furnishings, layered textures, and custom wall paneling create a polished backdrop, while soft neutrals and subtle contrast keep the space feeling warm and inviting. The perfect blend of function and elevated design.

A combination of quarter sawn white oak material with kerf cuts creates harmony between the cabinets and the warm, modern architecture of the home. We mirrored the waterfall of the island to the base cabinets on the range wall. This project was unique because the client wanted the same kitchen layout as their previous home but updated with modern lines to fit the architecture. Floating shelves were swapped out for an open tile wall, and we added a double access countertwall cabinet to the right of the range for additional storage. This cabinet has hidden front access storage using an intentionally placed kerf cut and modern handleless design. The kerf cut material at the knee space of the island is extended to the sides, emphasizing a sense of depth. The palette is neutral with warm woods, dark stain, light surfaces, and the pearlescent tone of the backsplash; giving the client’s art collection a beautiful neutral backdrop to be celebrated. For the laundry we chose a micro shaker style cabinet door for a clean, transitional design. A folding surface over the washer and dryer as well as an intentional space for a dog bed create a space as functional as it is lovely. The color of the wall picks up on the tones of the beautiful marble tile floor and an art wall finishes out the space. In the master bath warm taupe tones of the wall tile play off the warm tones of the textured laminate cabinets. A tiled base supports the vanity creating a floating feel while also providing accessibility as well as ease of cleaning. An entry coat closet designed to feel like a furniture piece in the entry flows harmoniously with the warm taupe finishes of the brick on the exterior of the home. We also brought the kerf cut of the kitchen in and used a modern handleless design. The mudroom provides storage for coats with clothing rods as well as open cubbies for a quick and easy space to drop shoes. Warm taupe was brought in from the entry and paired with the micro shaker of the laundry. In the guest bath we combined the kerf cut of the kitchen and entry in a stained maple to play off the tones of the shower tile and dynamic Patagonia granite countertops.

We constructed a modern feeling, 6ft fence surrounding the perimeter of the area to obstruct the view of the parking lot and other elements of this light industrial space. Multiple heights of planks of rough-sawn, redwood make the space feel calming and intentional. Re-purposed bench pictured, as well as Kangaroo Paw, Asparagus fern and succulents.

The dining room window opens onto the side yard which features a nice “green belt”. As with the remainder of the main open space, we intentionally used exposed beams and posts to convey a loft-like feel. The posts as well as the beams serve a structural function too.

The back entrance should feel just as intentional as the front. This Groton project brings together a sawn boulder walkway, live edge granite steps, and clean drainage solutions to create a space that’s both natural and built to last.

Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler
Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in Portland with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

The back entrance should feel just as intentional as the front. This Groton project brings together a sawn boulder walkway, live edge granite steps, and clean drainage solutions to create a space that’s both natural and built to last.