The Importance of Capturing a VIEW
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Pondless in-ground water feature. The 1,000 gallon cistern sits below the rocks and is fed only with rainwater captured from the roof and what falls on the stream. The sound of the babbling brook helps to sooth the owner and cuts down on the road noise nearby. © Ecology Artisans

The clients for this modern stucco and masonry house had lived for 18 years in a smaller house on this same site: a level, corner lot with many mature trees. They wanted generous living spaces for the family of four to be able to be together and entertain while still allowing each person private spaces for sleeping, recreation, and study. The house is designed in two wings creating an "L" along the site's corner and around a courtyard with a lap pool. The shape of the house allows the longest view of the site as a captured quiet space, now fully landscaped. The "L" wings accommodate the bedrooms, dens and studies. In the crook of the wings sits a higher family and public entertaining space that overlooks the garden and pool. My clients now enjoy maximum urban privacy and full-site enjoyment of their property in their close-to-downtown neighborhood. Materials, selected from a subtle-range color pallet, give the house the solidity and tranquility the clients originally desired. Paul Hester, Photographer

This light renovation and furnishings project was designed for a well-traveled family looking to create a comfortable, sophisticated retreat in their Toronto home. Located in the iconic Oaklands condos—a landmark in one of midtown’s most vibrant communities—the space was reimagined to capture the refined feel of an upscale hotel while maintaining a sense of home. The transformation included a new floating feature wall in the principal bedroom, a renovated powder room, and fully furnished living and bedroom spaces. Each element was carefully chosen to balance elegance with ease, creating a polished yet inviting environment that reflects the clients’ lifestyle and love of travel.

The entrance to this inviting living room is marked by two custom-made columns. The room’s focal point is the gas fireplace, which is surrounded by white Carrara marble and is topped with a white wood, crown moulding mantel. To draw the eye, the wall behind the fireplace is covered in custom, raised panel wainscoting. Other architectural millwork in the room includes wainscoting, crown moulding and door trim. The red oak hardwood flooring continues from the foyer, adding to the home's expansive and airy feel. This light and airy home in Chadds Ford, PA, was a custom home renovation for long-time clients that included the installation of red oak hardwood floors, the master bedroom, master bathroom, two powder rooms, living room, dining room, study, foyer and staircase. remodel included the removal of an existing deck, replacing it with a beautiful flagstone patio. Each of these spaces feature custom, architectural millwork and custom built-in cabinetry or shelving. A special showcase piece is the continuous, millwork throughout the 3-story staircase. To see other work we've done in this beautiful home, please search in our Projects for Chadds Ford, PA Home Remodel and Chadds Ford, PA Exterior Renovation. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

This luxury home was staged for sale to capture and highlight the architectural details of the home. With it's modern chic look to the glam light fixtures, the staging needed to match the essence of the home. Shar Sitter

This luxury home was staged for sale to capture and highlight the architectural details of the home. With it's modern chic look to the glam light fixtures, the staging needed to match the essence of the home. Shar Sitter

A look back from the Great Room into the foyer captures the drama at our client's duplex.
Living room - large transitional formal medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wall paneling living room idea in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

An exciting downtown Denver condo facelift! We wanted this luxury home to ring true to this client's design personality; a mix of contemporary and industrial styles. Cool grays, soft whites, accent metals, and luscious greenery were used to capture this unique look. The home boasts a sense of simplicity, featuring tailored furnishings and a curated collection of artwork and decor. The minimal amount of "stuff" gives the interior a refined feel throughout. Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/downtown-townhouse/

Our focus on this project in Black Mountain North Carolina was to create a warm, comfortable mountain retreat that had ample room for our clients and their guests. 4 Large decks off all the bedroom suites were essential to capture the spectacular views in this private mountain setting. Elevator, Golf Room and an Outdoor Kitchen are only a few of the special amenities that were incorporated in this custom craftsman home.

The feeling of 6 Stars hotel ambience where artistically crafted in black dark ambience to capture a relaxing operatic interior where days and night were no longer essential for the owner who owns this semi detached house. Living is the primary welcome area for this home, a statement of luxurious triumphed gloriously through well selected marble for the TV panel installed way up to maximum ceiling height. Not only that, gold element is always a trick to play with for opulence result.

this project embodies refined coastal elegance, blending natural materials like wood and rattan with soft neutral tones and vibrant accents. The dining area features an organic wooden table, suede chairs, and a bold tropical art piece that energizes the space, while the console vignette combines rustic textures, woven baskets, and serene coastal artwork to evoke tranquility. Through the thoughtful layering of textures, tones, and curated decor, the design captures the essence of coastal living: relaxing yet dynamic, creating a harmonious space that balances vibrancy with serenity.

This beach cottage draws inspiration from the vibrant colors of the seaside, transforming the space into a lively and eclectic retreat. Bright accents in cushions, rugs, and lamps infuse energy and personality, while crisp white walls provide balance and create a calming backdrop. The team at Interiors by Maite Granda worked meticulously to achieve this harmonious design, capturing the spirit of the beach while maintaining a fresh and inviting ambiance.

An exciting downtown Denver condo facelift! We wanted this luxury home to ring true to this client's design personality; a mix of contemporary and industrial styles. Cool grays, soft whites, accent metals, and luscious greenery were used to capture this unique look. The home boasts a sense of simplicity, featuring tailored furnishings and a curated collection of artwork and decor. The minimal amount of "stuff" gives the interior a refined feel throughout. Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/downtown-townhouse/

Presenting a customer case from Marseille, France! ??✨ Our client owns a charming 75 sqm, two-bedroom apartment that exudes a captivating vintage and rustic countryside mix. Seeking suitable lighting fixtures for each space, their primary focus was on pendant lights that would provide localized illumination, ample brightness, seamlessly blend with the room's style, and align with their modern, minimalist, and sustainable design preferences. After reviewing the client's floor plan, we identified the areas that required pendant lighting installation: the living room, balcony, two bedrooms, and dining area. Through multiple consultations, we finalized a lighting plan that predominantly featured bamboo and rattan pendant lights, perfectly capturing the desired ambiance. Starting with the living room, a cozy 21 sqm space, we recommended a delightful bamboo pendant light with a touch of rustic charm, ideal for providing localized illumination. Moving to the balcony, which exudes a vintage vibe, we suggested a popular Southeast Asian-inspired bamboo pendant light, making it a captivating centerpiece. For the bedrooms, we proposed two distinct pendant lights. The first choice was a captivating lotus leaf-shaped bamboo ceiling light, offering a remarkable decorative effect. The second option was a circular white rattan pendant light, radiating a refreshing and serene atmosphere, perfect for creating a tranquil bedroom setting. In the dining area, where a vintage and rustic countryside theme prevails, we recommended a lotus leaf-shaped pendant light, similar to the one in the bedrooms, but with an adjustable hanging wire. This choice ensures optimal lighting for both the dining space and the vibrant colors of the delectable dishes. Upon receiving the lighting fixtures, our client expressed utmost satisfaction, stating that each pendant light perfectly aligned with their requirements. We are thrilled to share this case with all of you, hoping it sparks inspiration and ideas for your own home decoration endeavors. ✨?

Nestled into a sloping site, Aman 10 uses the hill’s natural grade to its advantage to capture views, create a daylight basement and control water runoff. A series of sod roofs cascade down the hill, blending the residence into the hillside. Slatted doors and walls create transparency, contrasted by a solid material palette of sandstone, redwood and bronze. Shed roofs define primary interior space joined by flat sod roofs capping transitional spaces. Photo Credit: Roger Wade

An exciting downtown Denver condo facelift! We wanted this luxury home to ring true to this client's design personality; a mix of contemporary and industrial styles. Cool grays, soft whites, accent metals, and luscious greenery were used to capture this unique look. The home boasts a sense of simplicity, featuring tailored furnishings and a curated collection of artwork and decor. The minimal amount of "stuff" gives the interior a refined feel throughout. Designed by Denver’s MARGARITA BRAVO who also serves Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar, Colorado. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/downtown-townhouse/

An exciting downtown Denver condo facelift! We wanted this luxury home to ring true to this client's design personality; a mix of contemporary and industrial styles. Cool grays, soft whites, accent metals, and luscious greenery were used to capture this unique look. The home boasts a sense of simplicity, featuring tailored furnishings and a curated collection of artwork and decor. The minimal amount of "stuff" gives the interior a refined feel throughout. Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/downtown-townhouse/

French classical interiors have a unique ability to capture attention at first glance. Soft curves, refined moldings, subtle gold accents, and beautifully balanced proportions come together to create a romantic yet timeless atmosphere. Whether it’s the living room, dining room, or bedroom, adding French-inspired details instantly elevates the home with elegance and sophistication.