This project embodies the essence of minimalist living while remaining warm and inviting. Clean architectural lines and a restrained palette create a serene backdrop where light and space are the main features. Carefully chosen furnishings and subtle textures soften the geometry, while natural materials bring balance and harmony. Every detail is intentional: open sightlines enhance the sense of flow, built-in storage maintains visual clarity, and understated decorative elements allow the architecture itself to take center stage. The result is a refined yet comfortable home, where simplicity is elevated into elegance and modern design meets everyday functionality.

In this composition, restraint becomes the defining characteristic. The clean geometry of the horizontal black rod railing pairs effortlessly with warm wood elements, allowing the staircase to integrate with quiet confidence rather than overt display. The treads, newels, and handrail are finished in a refined taupe-brown stain that adds depth and softness, while crisp white risers introduce a subtle luminosity that enhances the surrounding architecture. The result is a staircase that feels effortless at first glance yet reveals itself as a carefully considered study in proportion, material balance, and disciplined design. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This remarkable freestanding elliptical staircase creates a spectacular architectural moment. Three flights rise gracefully through the house, featuring soft light-stained oak treads and handrail that blend seamlessly with the home's hardwood flooring. Crisp white stringers and risers provide a clean foundation, allowing the natural wood warmth to shine. The defining feature is the geometric black wrought-iron balusters. It is the contrast between organic curves and precise geometry, natural wood and forged metal, that creates a staircase that's both elegant and dramatic. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Les Artistes Finishes used: Geometric Design for interest in monochromatic gray tone color palette; along with grass cloth two tone finish sealed with crystal powder for glistening shimmer Photo Credit- Michael Brock

The Talya Collection from Country Floors, designed by Sara Baldwin, is a beautiful, lyrical mix of water jet designs that are at home in the bath, kitchen or grand entry. The Talya Collection is a refined study of designs using marble and stone, intertwining into lacework and modern geometries. The collection is formal and casual, elegant and understated.

Revel in Art Deco-inspired luxury with the stunning Fairmont bed. While Art Deco was a complete reversal of ornate, traditional designs, its impressive geometry and opulent use of materials made it a perfect match for high-end decor. This luxurious bed with step-down headboard will enhance your bedroom with a chic centerpiece of carefully-crafted cathedral walnut veneers on hardwood solids. Adding to the bold glamour of the look are hand-applied accents of gold tipping, the perfect contrast to the lustrous brown finish.

Located on the south side of Dune Road, facing the beach and the Atlantic Ocean, this existing house required a complete exterior re-design in addition to partial interior renovation work. The original structure was a somewhat complex composition of volumes that stepped in and out, vertically and horizontally, combined with sloped glass roofs in several locations. All exterior walls were clad in white composite paneling, which gave the house a massive appearance divorced from its context. It was clear that mere cosmetic improvements would not suffice, so the new design stripped the entire exterior down to the structure. The house was then reshaped and reformed to simplify the overall geometry, while expressing the key volumes in the parti. Within the newly articulated massing, windows are either cut or chiseled into the elevations to create relief. From the street the house is three stories high, including the basement, whereas from the beach it has only two stories. Sapele hardwood siding was selected for it’s durability and weathering characteristics. All the cladding is vertically oriented, with an open slat format for the upper two levels and a closed joint board format for the lower level. The open wood slats allow light to filter through the façade, especially at the large sloped skylight over the double height entry where a slatted screen provides privacy at night and solar control during the day.

Angular geometry defines the spatial planning in this kitchen, with a central island constructed in thick-edge quartz serving both as a prep surface and informal dining zone. The fluted vertical paneling beneath the island’s seating overhang introduces a rhythmic detail that contrasts the otherwise smooth, slab-style finishes. Seating is arranged with four counter-height stools in camel-toned leather and matte black metal framing, offering a material counterpoint to the pale surfaces. Cabinetry throughout the perimeter follows a full-overlay layout with continuous flat faces, avoiding visual breaks and reinforcing the room’s minimalist approach. Integrated underlighting runs below the upper units, creating clean separation from the stone backsplash and maintaining uniform task lighting. The floor is finished in large-format porcelain tile in a soft ecru tone, selected for consistency across adjoining zones. Ventilation, lighting, and climate controls are ceiling-integrated with square-edge registers and recessed fixtures spaced in a tight grid layout.

This powder room combines bold contrast with refined detailing. Crisp geometry enhanced by warm wood flooring and integrated ambient lighting below. The composition emphasizes clean lines, material richness, and spatial restraint—delivering a sophisticated, gallery-like atmosphere within a compact footprint.

A sleek, contemporary exterior that blends modern geometry with industrial accents. The asymmetrical roofline creates a striking architectural silhouette, while the large picture window framed in corrugated metal adds both texture and character. Smooth, minimalist siding keeps the design fresh and refined, and the metal railing and wood fencing balance the look with warmth and structure. A truly unique remodel with a crisp, urban edge.

This remarkable freestanding elliptical staircase creates a spectacular architectural moment. Three flights rise gracefully through the house, featuring soft light-stained oak treads and handrail that blend seamlessly with the home's hardwood flooring. Crisp white stringers and risers provide a clean foundation, allowing the natural wood warmth to shine. The defining feature is the geometric black wrought-iron balusters. It is the contrast between organic curves and precise geometry, natural wood and forged metal, that creates a staircase that's both elegant and dramatic. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

This bedroom interior looks modern, sophisticated and with a proper dash of geometry, just the way we love it! Designed by Jennifer Braidwood BRAID & WOOD DESIGN STUDIO

This project embodies the essence of minimalist living while remaining warm and inviting. Clean architectural lines and a restrained palette create a serene backdrop where light and space are the main features. Carefully chosen furnishings and subtle textures soften the geometry, while natural materials bring balance and harmony. Every detail is intentional: open sightlines enhance the sense of flow, built-in storage maintains visual clarity, and understated decorative elements allow the architecture itself to take center stage. The result is a refined yet comfortable home, where simplicity is elevated into elegance and modern design meets everyday functionality.

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A sleek, contemporary exterior that blends modern geometry with industrial accents. The asymmetrical roofline creates a striking architectural silhouette, while the large picture window framed in corrugated metal adds both texture and character. Smooth, minimalist siding keeps the design fresh and refined, and the metal railing and wood fencing balance the look with warmth and structure. A truly unique remodel with a crisp, urban edge.

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Note the gentle lighting accenting the top of the garage door. This low hum of light guides the eye and soothes the subconscious when the house is considered as a whole from the street. Architect, Gerald L. Forseth. (Calgary Photos)

This remarkable freestanding elliptical staircase creates a spectacular architectural moment. Three flights rise gracefully through the house, featuring soft light-stained oak treads and handrail that blend seamlessly with the home's hardwood flooring. Crisp white stringers and risers provide a clean foundation, allowing the natural wood warmth to shine. The defining feature is the geometric black wrought-iron balusters. It is the contrast between organic curves and precise geometry, natural wood and forged metal, that creates a staircase that's both elegant and dramatic. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

The house is "thin" so that it can be built with ordinary construction and is occasionally transparent. The living room looks back toward the kitchen tying together two focal points of the house.