John Chiasson Photography

Stephen Govel
This is an example of a large traditional backyard driveway in New York.

Blau-Thompson Residence This Civil War era, 1680-square-foot three-story row house is located in the Italian Market section of Philadelphia. The BluPath Design principals and their young child were the clients. The project goal was to upgrade a traditional housing type to meet a contemporary lifestyle, applying both sustainable criteria and clean, modern yet sensual aesthetics. The challenge of the property (only 830 square feet in lot size) was to create a design that was small, but smart. The structure formerly housed a luncheonette with two apartments above. The interior was gutted and renovated into a single family home. The construction of a small rear addition added a new kitchen on the first floor and new bathrooms on the second and third levels. The east-west orientation of the home was ideal for the roof-mounted solar collectors, which were installed to provide domestic hot water and supplement the new radiant floor heating system. Exterior sensors improve the efficiency of the heating system's response to fluctuations in outside temperature. A new white-coated, rubber membrane roof reduced the structure's heat gain by 20 percent. A water catch system collects rainwater and air conditioner condensation to water the home's small rear garden. Large windows and skylights bring light deep into the row house and reduce the use of light fixtures. The rear yard garden features ipe decking (a dense, water-repellent hardwood) on permeable compacted gravel to minimize storm water runoff. BluPath Design’s principals used the project to demonstrate how sustainability can be integrated with beauty and function, with sensual materials and colors, well-proportioned and light-filled rooms, economic use of space, and thoughtful details. Cherry flooring and custom stairs complement the Indian slate tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen features custom walnut cabinets with blue granite counters and backsplashes. The first floor dining area is illuminated by a BluPath-designed fiber-optic chandelier. Ipe hardwood is also used for the master bath tub-surround and shower floor. Sliding frosted glass panels separating the master bath from other living areas allows light from the corner windows to naturally illuminate the adjacent room. Awards Honorable Mention for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency IIDA Philadelphia City Center Chapter 3rd Annual Interior Design Awards, June 2007 Bronze 2006 Commonwealth Design Award 10,000 Friends of PA, May 2006 Media HGTV ‘What You Get for the Money’ February 2007 Philadelphia Style Magazine March/April 2007 Philadelphia Inquirer June 11, 2006 Philadelphia CityPaper September 25-October 2, 2003 Photography by Barry Halkin

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Jimi Smith Photography

Brent Alford
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Dallas.

Before picture of the floor on the left side. The section on the right has been cleaned.

3% Screen Motorized Roller Shades installed at high-end condo in San Diego
Inspiration for a modern living room remodel in San Diego

Master bathroom renovation in Westifled, NJ
Alcove bathtub - huge modern master white tile gray floor and double-sink alcove bathtub idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, white countertops and a built-in vanity

A detail of steel, pea gravel and concrete. (Work created by I\E\E founder Matt Olson for his former studio RO/LU)
Design ideas for a modern landscaping in Minneapolis.

Kitchen - kitchen idea in Sacramento

Large double shower with body sprays. Shower has matte black hardware, frameless glass enclosure, and bench seat.
Mid-sized minimalist 3/4 beige tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile, multicolored floor and single-sink double shower photo in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops and a built-in vanity

Natural Element Photography
Inspiration for a small asian backyard brick patio fountain remodel in Columbus

These two though.... This retired "simple beach couple" are a couple of our faves. This was a collaboration in every sense of the word from start to finish. This was not a "throw us the keys and we'll do it all for you" type of project. They were very involved in every decision from architect plans all the way to bedside lamp placement. They had this land and former bungalow on a walkstreet in their beloved Hermosa Beach for over 30 years before they enlisted us to help them design and build their dream home. We worked with Lane Design Build and the client in wonderful harmony, and everyone is very pleased with the results.