Detail of one beam screen and the edge of the floating bench concrete planter looking toward the dining area.
This is an example of a large modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping with a fire pit and decking.

Bedroom - transitional carpeted bedroom idea in Minneapolis with gray walls and no fireplace

This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

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Enclosed dining room - mid-sized contemporary travertine floor enclosed dining room idea in Orange County with brown walls

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Los Angeles.

Our dedicated worker, Justin, installing this wonderful looking landscape lighting system.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard mulch formal garden for spring.

Example of a minimalist staircase design in Chicago

Detail of the quarter sawn oak cabinets. It takes a very skilled craftsman to keep these margins! Photo Lisa Turner
Mid-sized trendy master black tile and stone tile slate floor corner shower photo in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Custom composite deck finished in a rich mahogany tone for a warm, timeless look. This outdoor space blends the durability of modern composite materials with the clean, detailed craftsmanship Wicked Builders is known for. The mahogany‑color boards deliver the depth and character of real hardwood without the maintenance, while the rails, trim, and transitions were installed with precision for a seamless, high‑end finish. Built to handle New England weather and designed for everyday living, this deck adds long‑lasting beauty and function to the home.

This beautifully designed and crafted Black Locust fence was done by the homeowner with help from Landservices, Inc. of North Plains and R&B Machine of Tigard, OR. Products: Nominal 2 x 6 decking boards Black Locust nominal 6 x 6 posts covered with Robi® Oil

Custom shower niche with a Carrera base and custom cut glass shelves. The client wanted to make sure there was plenty of space in this niche for larger bottles.

Deadwood in central area of canopy. Mirek Turczyniak
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard mulch landscaping in Toronto for winter.

Eclectic bathroom photo in Portland Maine

I placed this Fiddlehead to activate a dull corner and to keep the plant close to sunlight per its instructions. Here the light dances on the plant which casts a shadow onto the wall- adding more intrigue. It truly is another lovely (understated moment). SAY YES TO THE POWER OF PLANTS. Preferably, I use living plants for my client’s psyche and to have these green living cells keep them company. However, if one can't commit to keeping plants alive, then go for the silk!