Tessa Neustadt
Beach style living room photo in New York

Living Room in East London house
Living room - 1960s living room idea in London

This cottage garden planting has been renovated with tall annuals of dahlias, sunflowers, delphiniums bordered by French marigolds and alyssum. The primary color scheme in the garden is blue and yellow.

Inspiration for a small modern formal and enclosed porcelain tile living room remodel in London with black walls and a wall-mounted tv

THEME The main theme for this room is an active, physical and personalized experience for a growing boy. This was achieved with the use of bold colors, creative inclusion of personal favorites and the use of industrial materials. FOCUS The main focus of the room is the 12 foot long x 4 foot high elevated bed. The bed is the focal point of the room and leaves ample space for activity within the room beneath. A secondary focus of the room is the desk, positioned in a private corner of the room outfitted with custom lighting and suspended desktop designed to support growing technical needs and school assignments. STORAGE A large floor armoire was built at the far die of the room between the bed and wall.. The armoire was built with 8 separate storage units that are approximately 12”x24” by 8” deep. These enclosed storage spaces are convenient for anything a growing boy may need to put away and convenient enough to make cleaning up easy for him. The floor is built to support the chair and desk built into the far corner of the room. GROWTH The room was designed for active ages 8 to 18. There are three ways to enter the bed, climb the knotted rope, custom rock wall, or pipe monkey bars up the wall and along the ceiling. The ladder was included only for parents. While these are the intended ways to enter the bed, they are also a convenient safety system to prevent younger siblings from getting into his private things. SAFETY This room was designed for an older child but safety is still a critical element and every detail in the room was reviewed for safety. The raised bed includes extra long and higher side boards ensuring that any rolling in bed is kept safe. The decking was sanded and edges cleaned to prevent any potential splintering. Power outlets are covered using exterior industrial outlets for the switches and plugs, which also looks really cool.

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Kitchen - farmhouse kitchen idea in New York

Kitchen - french country kitchen idea in DC Metro

Inspiration for an exterior home remodel in Singapore

The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview: Elm Grove Size: 2,800 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date: September 2014 Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design

These micro LED strings lights are a versatile accessory with any decor. These copper wire LED string lights are fully submersible and a great option to an endless list of water based lighting projects.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional marble floor and beige floor foyer remodel in New York with beige walls

Bathroom - 1960s green tile gray floor and vaulted ceiling bathroom idea in Detroit with white walls

A contemporary spin on traditional luxury interiors. Earthy materials like travertine, hand woven organic rugs, and tactile large scale art blend together to create an indoor outdoor breathable home. Integrated lighting and plastered walls work together to prioritize design choices that promote a sense of breathable tranquility.

The key elements of natural light, the warmth of maple, shiplap detailing, and metal accents were strategically combined to create this kitchen full of functionality while remaining aesthetically pleasing.

Primary Bathroom
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Salt Lake City

1950s gray floor and single-sink bathroom photo in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

Inspiration for a farmhouse dining room remodel in St Louis

A contemporary spin on traditional luxury interiors. Earthy materials like travertine, hand woven organic rugs, and tactile large scale art blend together to create an indoor outdoor breathable home. Integrated lighting and plastered walls work together to prioritize design choices that promote a sense of breathable tranquility.