Example of a mid-sized island style backyard stone patio fountain design in San Diego with a pergola

The mammoth phalanxes of white-brick apartment houses that proliferated in the 1960s occupy an architectural purgatory; generic, with boxy interiors devoid of detail, many aren’t even interesting enough to excite a raised eyebrow. Our solution for this exemplar near Astor Place, which fortunately was blessed with premium skyline views, was to relieve the interior ordinariness by stimulating the senses with tactile variety. Axis Mundi created a complexly layered textural palette that injects visual adrenaline into the architectural envelope: a television set into a waxed steel panel topped by clerestory windows with a built-in planter for grasses; wenge wood walls rising from richly figured walnut floors; white subway tile surrounding a subtly colored penny-tile mosaic tub and wall; in the kitchen, Venetian plaster, steel, stone and wood mix harmoniously as a surprisingly spiced exotic concoction. The interiors exude a confident masculinity that challenges the complacency of bland, white-box living. Project Team: John Beckmann and Esther Sperber | Studio ST Photography: Andrew Garn Contractor: John Marsh © Axis Mundi Design LLC

What began as a generic spec home was completely reimagined into a warm, custom retreat designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Working alongside Sutro Architects and Strata Landscape, we created spaces that feel organic, inviting, and deeply connected to the Sonoma setting. Custom furnishings solve the home’s unique architecture, while natural materials and layered textures bring warmth throughout. Outside, a 40-foot covered living and dining pavilion, pool, tennis court, and bocce court create the feeling of a private resort.

Customer: Tim Winters Location: Mission, Texas Product: 61″ x 31″ Rectangle Custom Stone Gas Fire Pit "You guys offer a top-quality service. I've purchased from your fire pit store before, so I didn't consider other options before getting my fire pit. It's a great product, it works nice, and it looks especially great and warm in the evening. I placed it on my front porch. I'd recommend it to everyone because it is worth it! Don’t buy big box generic ones. We love our first custom stone fire pit! We had one built for our second home."

The mammoth phalanxes of white-brick apartment houses that proliferated in the 1960s occupy an architectural purgatory; generic, with boxy interiors devoid of detail, many aren’t even interesting enough to excite a raised eyebrow. Our solution for this exemplar near Astor Place, which fortunately was blessed with premium skyline views, was to relieve the interior ordinariness by stimulating the senses with tactile variety. Axis Mundi created a complexly layered textural palette that injects visual adrenaline into the architectural envelope: a television set into a waxed steel panel topped by clerestory windows with a built-in planter for grasses; wenge wood walls rising from richly figured walnut floors; white subway tile surrounding a subtly colored penny-tile mosaic tub and wall; in the kitchen, Venetian plaster, steel, stone and wood mix harmoniously as a surprisingly spiced exotic concoction. The interiors exude a confident masculinity that challenges the complacency of bland, white-box living. Project Team: John Beckmann and Esther Sperber | Studio ST Photography: Andrew Garn Contractor: John Marsh © Axis Mundi Design LLC

The mammoth phalanxes of white-brick apartment houses that proliferated in the 1960s occupy an architectural purgatory; generic, with boxy interiors devoid of detail, many aren’t even interesting enough to excite a raised eyebrow. Our solution for this exemplar near Astor Place, which fortunately was blessed with premium skyline views, was to relieve the interior ordinariness by stimulating the senses with tactile variety. Axis Mundi created a complexly layered textural palette that injects visual adrenaline into the architectural envelope: a television set into a waxed steel panel topped by clerestory windows with a built-in planter for grasses; wenge wood walls rising from richly figured walnut floors; white subway tile surrounding a subtly colored penny-tile mosaic tub and wall; in the kitchen, Venetian plaster, steel, stone and wood mix harmoniously as a surprisingly spiced exotic concoction. The interiors exude a confident masculinity that challenges the complacency of bland, white-box living. Project Team: John Beckmann and Esther Sperber | Studio ST Photography: Andrew Garn Contractor: John Marsh © Axis Mundi Design LLC

What began as a generic spec home was completely reimagined into a warm, custom retreat designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Working alongside Sutro Architects and Strata Landscape, we created spaces that feel organic, inviting, and deeply connected to the Sonoma setting. Custom furnishings solve the home’s unique architecture, while natural materials and layered textures bring warmth throughout. Outside, a 40-foot covered living and dining pavilion, pool, tennis court, and bocce court create the feeling of a private resort.

What began as a generic spec home was completely reimagined into a warm, custom retreat designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Working alongside Sutro Architects and Strata Landscape, we created spaces that feel organic, inviting, and deeply connected to the Sonoma setting. Custom furnishings solve the home’s unique architecture, while natural materials and layered textures bring warmth throughout. Outside, a 40-foot covered living and dining pavilion, pool, tennis court, and bocce court create the feeling of a private resort.

What began as a generic spec home was completely reimagined into a warm, custom retreat designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Working alongside Sutro Architects and Strata Landscape, we created spaces that feel organic, inviting, and deeply connected to the Sonoma setting. Custom furnishings solve the home’s unique architecture, while natural materials and layered textures bring warmth throughout. Outside, a 40-foot covered living and dining pavilion, pool, tennis court, and bocce court create the feeling of a private resort.

After a death in the family our client came in to Cabinet Outlet Depot looking for help with a desperate kitchen rehab. We put together a classic and affordable plan for their kitchen master ensuite and laundry room to bring this beautiful home to market value and allow for a quick sale! Photo Credits: Miriam Manzo Interiors*

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Bedroom - contemporary master medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Los Angeles with multicolored walls and a ribbon fireplace

The mammoth phalanxes of white-brick apartment houses that proliferated in the 1960s occupy an architectural purgatory; generic, with boxy interiors devoid of detail, many aren’t even interesting enough to excite a raised eyebrow. Our solution for this exemplar near Astor Place, which fortunately was blessed with premium skyline views, was to relieve the interior ordinariness by stimulating the senses with tactile variety. Axis Mundi created a complexly layered textural palette that injects visual adrenaline into the architectural envelope: a television set into a waxed steel panel topped by clerestory windows with a built-in planter for grasses; wenge wood walls rising from richly figured walnut floors; white subway tile surrounding a subtly colored penny-tile mosaic tub and wall; in the kitchen, Venetian plaster, steel, stone and wood mix harmoniously as a surprisingly spiced exotic concoction. The interiors exude a confident masculinity that challenges the complacency of bland, white-box living. Project Team: John Beckmann and Esther Sperber | Studio ST Photography: Andrew Garn Contractor: John Marsh © Axis Mundi Design LLC

This Arlington living room was transformed with a custom media wall designed to complement the home’s modern, mid-century-inspired character. Floating black cabinetry provides streamlined concealed storage on both sides of the fireplace, while matching floating shelves create space for artwork, photographs, and decorative objects. Black slatted wall panels extend upward toward the vaulted ceiling, adding architectural depth and creating a bold backdrop around the television and fireplace. Integrated LED lighting beneath the shelves and cabinetry highlights the textured surfaces while giving the room a warm, sophisticated atmosphere. The completed installation replaces generic freestanding furniture with a cohesive, custom-built feature that combines storage, display, and visual impact.

Customer: Tim Winters Location: Mission, Texas Product: 61″ x 31″ Rectangle Custom Stone Gas Fire Pit "You guys offer a top-quality service. I've purchased from your fire pit store before, so I didn't consider other options before getting my fire pit. It's a great product, it works nice, and it looks especially great and warm in the evening. I placed it on my front porch. I'd recommend it to everyone because it is worth it! Don’t buy big box generic ones. We love our first custom stone fire pit! We had one built for our second home."

Small transitional single-wall light wood floor and beige floor wet bar photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and white countertops

This Arlington living room was transformed with a custom media wall designed to complement the home’s modern, mid-century-inspired character. Floating black cabinetry provides streamlined concealed storage on both sides of the fireplace, while matching floating shelves create space for artwork, photographs, and decorative objects. Black slatted wall panels extend upward toward the vaulted ceiling, adding architectural depth and creating a bold backdrop around the television and fireplace. Integrated LED lighting beneath the shelves and cabinetry highlights the textured surfaces while giving the room a warm, sophisticated atmosphere. The completed installation replaces generic freestanding furniture with a cohesive, custom-built feature that combines storage, display, and visual impact.

What began as a generic spec home was completely reimagined into a warm, custom retreat designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Working alongside Sutro Architects and Strata Landscape, we created spaces that feel organic, inviting, and deeply connected to the Sonoma setting. Custom furnishings solve the home’s unique architecture, while natural materials and layered textures bring warmth throughout. Outside, a 40-foot covered living and dining pavilion, pool, tennis court, and bocce court create the feeling of a private resort.

This Arlington living room was transformed with a custom media wall designed to complement the home’s modern, mid-century-inspired character. Floating black cabinetry provides streamlined concealed storage on both sides of the fireplace, while matching floating shelves create space for artwork, photographs, and decorative objects. Black slatted wall panels extend upward toward the vaulted ceiling, adding architectural depth and creating a bold backdrop around the television and fireplace. Integrated LED lighting beneath the shelves and cabinetry highlights the textured surfaces while giving the room a warm, sophisticated atmosphere. The completed installation replaces generic freestanding furniture with a cohesive, custom-built feature that combines storage, display, and visual impact.

Black Cohosh / Actaea Racemosa Photo: Fritz Flohr Reynolds, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic