This La Jolla condo, located steps away from Wind n Sea beach was our client's third home we completed for them in San Diego. As vacation rental property owners, this Texas couple plans on making this their retirement escape in the years to come. In the meantime, the design had to be suitable for short time renters. Keeping our clients' needs in mind, the interior design was geared to appeal to the out of towners. With a focus on durability, clean, simple and modern coastal design, we're all pretty certain this little gem is going to stand out amongst its competition. The formula is pretty simple, but our job is to make it happen! :) Most of the furnishings were custom-made to fit the space perfectly, taking advantage of every inch and maximizing the space. Doubling up 2 full size beds in each of the guest rooms made this vacation rental property perfect for families and large groups. One of our biggest challenges? Finding pieces we loved that had no metal accents! ((The salt air takes its toll on those pieces faster than you'd ever guess when you're this close to the ocean!) We take no credit for the incredible sunsets you're guaranteed to get almost every night of your stay here, just one of the many perks of vacationing at Neptune Place. :) Photo Credits: Anthony Ghiglia

Welcome to Breezy Bay. A charming retreat on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, offering timeless elegance and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Thoughtfully designed to capture stunning lake views, this custom home blends classic architecture with modern comforts, creating the perfect lakeside escape.

This La Jolla condo, located steps away from Wind n Sea beach was our client's third home we completed for them in San Diego. As vacation rental property owners, this Texas couple plans on making this their retirement escape in the years to come. In the meantime, the design had to be suitable for short time renters. Keeping our clients' needs in mind, the interior design was geared to appeal to the out of towners. With a focus on durability, clean, simple and modern coastal design, we're all pretty certain this little gem is going to stand out amongst its competition. The formula is pretty simple, but our job is to make it happen! :) Most of the furnishings were custom-made to fit the space perfectly, taking advantage of every inch and maximizing the space. Doubling up 2 full size beds in each of the guest rooms made this vacation rental property perfect for families and large groups. One of our biggest challenges? Finding pieces we loved that had no metal accents! ((The salt air takes its toll on those pieces faster than you'd ever guess when you're this close to the ocean!) We take no credit for the incredible sunsets you're guaranteed to get almost every night of your stay here, just one of the many perks of vacationing at Neptune Place. :) Photo Credits: Anthony Ghiglia

Lauren Brown of Versatile Imaging
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gray walls and an island

This traditional renovation project by our Lafayette studio was a joy to work on. The entryway sets the tone with its grandeur and sophistication, boasting a warm and welcoming ambiance that's perfect for greeting guests. The bedrooms are peaceful retreats, featuring a cozy and comfortable atmosphere ideal for rest and relaxation. The family room exudes elegance and charm, creating a space that's ideal for both entertaining and unwinding. The dining room is designed for gathering with loved ones, with its tasteful decor and comfortable seating. The bathrooms, with luxurious amenities and a serene atmosphere, promotes relaxation and rejuvenation. The kitchen is a chef's dream, with its top-of-the-line appliances, high-quality finishes, and ample counter space for meal prep. The laundry room is both functional and stylish, making this household task a breeze. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply spending a cozy night in, this traditional renovation project has everything you need to live comfortably and luxuriously.

The grey trend has evolved in the last twelve months. Nowadays browns, beige and a touch of grey are in demand. Greige is the new buzzword. Heavier hand scraped or contoured products, the rage that started around 2005 has taken a back seat in most areas, while a softer wire brushed "ceruse effect" seen mostly on White Oak has been remarkably strong showing no effects of becoming “dated” like the others mentioned. Ceruse Color Possibilities There are numerous color combinations to the "cerused" process with the most popular being white or off white. This design trend in hardwood flooring can have darker gray white oak with a mild ceruse off white effect. There are limitless possibilities in either a prefinished hardwood floor or with what we can create for you in a custom on-site finished hardwood floor. If something suits your fancy, contact us and we can work on creating just the look and sense of style you are looking for.

Vicenza Grigio Limestone
Patio - large coastal backyard concrete paver patio idea with no cover

The challenges I had were lack of space. She wanted the Miele white glass steam ovens, he wanted a 48"W integrated refrigerator, more storage, wanted better lighting, and they wanted to have stained cabinetry. To capture more space, I enclosed the outdoor patio, which then became a place for the 48"W refrigerator and the bar area. I knew I needed to somehow integrate white into the kitchen, otherwise the ovens would stick out like a sore thumb. I also knew I did not want the 48"W integrated refrigerator to have wood door fronts as the kitchen would look too heavy on the left side, somehow I needed to get white over there. The solution was those refrigerator doors needed to somehow look like white glass. Miele was gracious enough to send me a glass sample of the oven front so after many trips to the paint store I was able to come up with a formula that matched the Miele glass and my cabinet fabricator came up with a paint finish to make the glossy finish look even more like glass door fronts, plus improve the durability. The refrigerator doors are actually wood NOT glass. Did I fool your eye? The Sapele I presented to them because of the light it casts, and the linear look which gives their kitchen that contemporary flair they so wished for. We experimented with different finish samples, but in the end just clear coated the cabinetry. I also did the back splash in white glass and up to ceiling over the sink area, which coordinates with their existing white vinyl window and I had the window trimmed out using Sapele so the area was not over flooded with white. The countertops we selected a white quartz product, and selected pendants with white, as it casts more reflective light and again brings in the white in order to balance out the Miele ovens. We removed their existing tile floors and replaced with wood through out their entire house, except the bedrooms and the living room areas.

The challenges I had were lack of space. She wanted the Miele white glass steam ovens, he wanted a 48"W integrated refrigerator, more storage, wanted better lighting, and they wanted to have stained cabinetry. To capture more space, I enclosed the outdoor patio, which then became a place for the 48"W refrigerator and the bar area. I knew I needed to somehow integrate white into the kitchen, otherwise the ovens would stick out like a sore thumb. I also knew I did not want the 48"W integrated refrigerator to have wood door fronts as the kitchen would look too heavy on the left side, somehow I needed to get white over there. The solution was those refrigerator doors needed to somehow look like white glass. Miele was gracious enough to send me a glass sample of the oven front so after many trips to the paint store I was able to come up with a formula that matched the Miele glass and my cabinet fabricator came up with a paint finish to make the glossy finish look even more like glass door fronts, plus improve the durability. The refrigerator doors are actually wood NOT glass. Did I fool your eye? The Sapele I presented to them because of the light it casts, and the linear look which gives their kitchen that contemporary flair they so wished for. We experimented with different finish samples, but in the end just clear coated the cabinetry. I also did the back splash in white glass and up to ceiling over the sink area, which coordinates with their existing white vinyl window and I had the window trimmed out using Sapele so the area was not over flooded with white. The countertops we selected a white quartz product, and selected pendants with white, as it casts more reflective light and again brings in the white in order to balance out the Miele ovens. We removed their existing tile floors and replaced with wood through out their entire house, except the bedrooms and the living room areas.

Trendy entryway photo in Miami

Our clients wanted to modernize their 1980's home, focusing on reimagining the main floor. We used warm palettes, natural elements, and clean lines while maximizing natural light and preserving key architectural features to create a welcoming, functional space. Step into elegance with our dining room, adorned by vaulted ceilings embraced in warm wood shiplap. Sleek, contemporary furniture complements curated artwork under statement lighting, creating a bright and airy space that exudes charm and sophistication. Perfect for memorable gatherings.

The challenges I had were lack of space. She wanted the Miele white glass steam ovens, he wanted a 48"W integrated refrigerator, more storage, wanted better lighting, and they wanted to have stained cabinetry. To capture more space, I enclosed the outdoor patio, which then became a place for the 48"W refrigerator and the bar area. I knew I needed to somehow integrate white into the kitchen, otherwise the ovens would stick out like a sore thumb. I also knew I did not want the 48"W integrated refrigerator to have wood door fronts as the kitchen would look too heavy on the left side, somehow I needed to get white over there. The solution was those refrigerator doors needed to somehow look like white glass. Miele was gracious enough to send me a glass sample of the oven front so after many trips to the paint store I was able to come up with a formula that matched the Miele glass and my cabinet fabricator came up with a paint finish to make the glossy finish look even more like glass door fronts, plus improve the durability. The refrigerator doors are actually wood NOT glass. Did I fool your eye? The Sapele I presented to them because of the light it casts, and the linear look which gives their kitchen that contemporary flair they so wished for. We experimented with different finish samples, but in the end just clear coated the cabinetry. I also did the back splash in white glass and up to ceiling over the sink area, which coordinates with their existing white vinyl window and I had the window trimmed out using Sapele so the area was not over flooded with white. The countertops we selected a white quartz product, and selected pendants with white, as it casts more reflective light and again brings in the white in order to balance out the Miele ovens. We removed their existing tile floors and replaced with wood through out their entire house, except the bedrooms and the living room areas.

The challenges I had were lack of space. She wanted the Miele white glass steam ovens, he wanted a 48"W integrated refrigerator, more storage, wanted better lighting, and they wanted to have stained cabinetry. To capture more space, I enclosed the outdoor patio, which then became a place for the 48"W refrigerator and the bar area. I knew I needed to somehow integrate white into the kitchen, otherwise the ovens would stick out like a sore thumb. I also knew I did not want the 48"W integrated refrigerator to have wood door fronts as the kitchen would look too heavy on the left side, somehow I needed to get white over there. The solution was those refrigerator doors needed to somehow look like white glass. Miele was gracious enough to send me a glass sample of the oven front so after many trips to the paint store I was able to come up with a formula that matched the Miele glass and my cabinet fabricator came up with a paint finish to make the glossy finish look even more like glass door fronts, plus improve the durability. The refrigerator doors are actually wood NOT glass. Did I fool your eye? The Sapele I presented to them because of the light it casts, and the linear look which gives their kitchen that contemporary flair they so wished for. We experimented with different finish samples, but in the end just clear coated the cabinetry. I also did the back splash in white glass and up to ceiling over the sink area, which coordinates with their existing white vinyl window and I had the window trimmed out using Sapele so the area was not over flooded with white. The countertops we selected a white quartz product, and selected pendants with white, as it casts more reflective light and again brings in the white in order to balance out the Miele ovens. We removed their existing tile floors and replaced with wood through out their entire house, except the bedrooms and the living room areas.

The challenges I had were lack of space. She wanted the Miele white glass steam ovens, he wanted a 48"W integrated refrigerator, more storage, wanted better lighting, and they wanted to have stained cabinetry. To capture more space, I enclosed the outdoor patio, which then became a place for the 48"W refrigerator and the bar area. I knew I needed to somehow integrate white into the kitchen, otherwise the ovens would stick out like a sore thumb. I also knew I did not want the 48"W integrated refrigerator to have wood door fronts as the kitchen would look too heavy on the left side, somehow I needed to get white over there. The solution was those refrigerator doors needed to somehow look like white glass. Miele was gracious enough to send me a glass sample of the oven front so after many trips to the paint store I was able to come up with a formula that matched the Miele glass and my cabinet fabricator came up with a paint finish to make the glossy finish look even more like glass door fronts, plus improve the durability. The refrigerator doors are actually wood NOT glass. Did I fool your eye? The Sapele I presented to them because of the light it casts, and the linear look which gives their kitchen that contemporary flair they so wished for. We experimented with different finish samples, but in the end just clear coated the cabinetry. I also did the back splash in white glass and up to ceiling over the sink area, which coordinates with their existing white vinyl window and I had the window trimmed out using Sapele so the area was not over flooded with white. The countertops we selected a white quartz product, and selected pendants with white, as it casts more reflective light and again brings in the white in order to balance out the Miele ovens. We removed their existing tile floors and replaced with wood through out their entire house, except the bedrooms and the living room areas.

This master bathroom features an Americh "boat" white acrylic freestanding tub. The sink is and undermount IPT sink. The vanity is a Sollid Newport style in white with Richelieu pulls and the countertop is a Pental quartz in Sparkling white. The backsplash strip is a Lucente Linear stone mosaic blend called Grazia. The shower has a glass enclosure with a tile niche and glass shelf using the same linear mosaic splash. the tile is a Spectrum Porrima that is laid in a stagger pattern. Photography by Scott Basile

The challenges I had were lack of space. She wanted the Miele white glass steam ovens, he wanted a 48"W integrated refrigerator, more storage, wanted better lighting, and they wanted to have stained cabinetry. To capture more space, I enclosed the outdoor patio, which then became a place for the 48"W refrigerator and the bar area. I knew I needed to somehow integrate white into the kitchen, otherwise the ovens would stick out like a sore thumb. I also knew I did not want the 48"W integrated refrigerator to have wood door fronts as the kitchen would look too heavy on the left side, somehow I needed to get white over there. The solution was those refrigerator doors needed to somehow look like white glass. Miele was gracious enough to send me a glass sample of the oven front so after many trips to the paint store I was able to come up with a formula that matched the Miele glass and my cabinet fabricator came up with a paint finish to make the glossy finish look even more like glass door fronts, plus improve the durability. The refrigerator doors are actually wood NOT glass. Did I fool your eye? The Sapele I presented to them because of the light it casts, and the linear look which gives their kitchen that contemporary flair they so wished for. We experimented with different finish samples, but in the end just clear coated the cabinetry. I also did the back splash in white glass and up to ceiling over the sink area, which coordinates with their existing white vinyl window and I had the window trimmed out using Sapele so the area was not over flooded with white. The countertops we selected a white quartz product, and selected pendants with white, as it casts more reflective light and again brings in the white in order to balance out the Miele ovens. We removed their existing tile floors and replaced with wood through out their entire house, except the bedrooms and the living room areas.

The challenges I had were lack of space. She wanted the Miele white glass steam ovens, he wanted a 48"W integrated refrigerator, more storage, wanted better lighting, and they wanted to have stained cabinetry. To capture more space, I enclosed the outdoor patio, which then became a place for the 48"W refrigerator and the bar area. I knew I needed to somehow integrate white into the kitchen, otherwise the ovens would stick out like a sore thumb. I also knew I did not want the 48"W integrated refrigerator to have wood door fronts as the kitchen would look too heavy on the left side, somehow I needed to get white over there. The solution was those refrigerator doors needed to somehow look like white glass. Miele was gracious enough to send me a glass sample of the oven front so after many trips to the paint store I was able to come up with a formula that matched the Miele glass and my cabinet fabricator came up with a paint finish to make the glossy finish look even more like glass door fronts, plus improve the durability. The refrigerator doors are actually wood NOT glass. Did I fool your eye? The Sapele I presented to them because of the light it casts, and the linear look which gives their kitchen that contemporary flair they so wished for. We experimented with different finish samples, but in the end just clear coated the cabinetry. I also did the back splash in white glass and up to ceiling over the sink area, which coordinates with their existing white vinyl window and I had the window trimmed out using Sapele so the area was not over flooded with white. The countertops we selected a white quartz product, and selected pendants with white, as it casts more reflective light and again brings in the white in order to balance out the Miele ovens. We removed their existing tile floors and replaced with wood through out their entire house, except the bedrooms and the living room areas.

This project was to create a “virtual art gallery exhibit” featuring all six. Have any of you noticed that a lot of shops and galleries don’t seem to be open these days ;) - well I thought with the help of some online and my open digital assets I might be able to create at least a part of the experience. (Albeit without the wine and cheese snacks) So here is my virtual exhibit. I painted all the originals on 12 x 12 canvas. The “exhibit” would be what 24 x 24 inch framed prints would appear like together. The quality of the images used to produce the prints is high enough to go up to 36 x 36 with good confidence. Framed those are substantial pieces of artwork in either residential or office settings. In the future I’ll try going bigger and share the quality with you. Also what is showing in this virtual setting would be traditional framing and matting over giclee, acrylic sealed or metal prints. The frames for canvas wrap prints would look much better using the floating frame format - especially if you choose the option for having the artwork image “wrap” over the sides. You can explore the possibilities at the web address below. https://www.wmcreativeart.com/shop-prints The following six images give a little more detail about materials used including special formulas of metallic powder and acrylic media that achieve a unique shimmering effect beyond what can be achieved with acrylic paints alone. For more closeups of the details please have a look at my youtube channel for artwork overviews. shorturl.at/HIM89

This oceanside residence in coastal Rhode Island blends relaxed Southern California ease with classic New England charm. A full renovation removed interior walls and introduced expansive sliding doors that open to the patio, creating an indoor outdoor living experience. The outdoor area features a tiered swimming pool, a spacious lounge and sweeping ocean views. The modern kitchen includes a two tiered island, woven metal inserts, slab stone backsplash, contemporary lighting and a pass-through window that connects to the outdoor kitchen. The primary bathroom offers unobstructed ocean views from the shower and bathtub, along with a dual vanity and stone wrapped walls that reinforce a sense of luxury. Throughout the home, a cream and neutral materials palette brings comfort and personality.