The property now has a nice lawn for children and deer to play on. The Japanese concept of 'shakkei' or borrowed landscape is used heavily here as the property line is actually at the edge of the lawn. Kate Markham-Zantvoort

Sailfish art custom etched on door glass by glass artist Peter Edward Jurgens of Krystal Glass Company. Heavily frosted glass background gives reduced visibility to home's interior. This etched glass project was completed on location.

For this large-scale residential project, our team installed nearly 15,000 square feet of gorgeous limestone. Much of this was centered on a floor-to-ceiling interior installation, but the limestone also featured heavily on the exterior of the home. Rubber flooring was installed in the home gym, while the homeowners opted for beautiful wood flooring on the main stairs.

Country French bedroom. Heavily carved Kingsize Bed with Headboard and Footboard. Custom fabric selection for window treatments, coverlet, throw pillows and chair. Charles Faudre fabrics.

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Los Angeles

This client loved wood. Site-harvested lumber was applied to the stairwell walls with beautiful effect in this North Asheville home. The tongue-and-groove, nickel-jointed milling and installation, along with the simple detail metal balusters created a focal point for the home. The heavily-sloped lot afforded great views out back, demanded lots of view-facing windows, and required supported decks off the main floor and lower level. The screened porch features a massive, wood-burning outdoor fireplace with a traditional hearth, faced with natural stone. The side-yard natural-look water feature attracts many visitors from the surrounding woods.

The choice for adding truly rugged character to your space, Ledgestone is heavily textured with deep lines and irregular shapes that create dramatic shadowing and lend the appearance of hand-hewn stone.

Bedroom - industrial loft-style light wood floor bedroom idea in Vancouver

The lakeside was steeply sloped, heavily wooded, overgrown so much that the house was not visible from the lake nor were the clients happy about their lack of lake view.

Our client wanted to polish the front of their residence to give it a more modern feel. We added a beautiful steel trellis, concrete pavers on the walkway, and heavily sandblasted block on the retaining wall. The decomposed granite finished it nicely.

This architectural marvel stands as an impeccable rendition of Renaissance-style elegance, with traditional French wooden windows serving as its defining feature. Designed as a lavish castle-like residence, it borrows heavily from the grandeur and sophistication characteristic of the Renaissance period, seamlessly blending history and luxury into an unforgettable spatial experience.

No before photos, but these beams were originally three pieces of 2x6 wood glued together. They were sanded and heavily distressed before staining to achieve the look of an original cut log beam.

The choice for adding truly rugged character to your space, Ledgestone is heavily textured with deep lines and irregular shapes that create dramatic shadowing and lend the appearance of hand-hewn stone.

Schmidt Custom Builders worked with architect and artist Chip Hemmingway to transform his historic barn into an ecclectic art studio in Wilmington, NC. Photo by: Mark Steelman

Our client wanted to polish the front of their residence to give it a more modern feel. We added a beautiful steel trellis, concrete pavers on the walkway, and heavily sandblasted block on the retaining wall. The decomposed granite finished it nicely.

For this kitchen, we had to remove the existing floor and counters as they were heavily damaged. This kitchen required us to add hanging lights over the center island and add new cabinets over the sink. We replaced the counters with black marble slab. All appliances were replaced by stainless steel versions.

The choice for adding truly rugged character to your space, Ledgestone is heavily textured with deep lines and irregular shapes that create dramatic shadowing and lend the appearance of hand-hewn stone.

Cheryl Richards
Front door - huge traditional marble floor front door idea in Providence with blue walls

Our client wanted to polish the front of their residence to give it a more modern feel. We added a beautiful steel trellis, concrete pavers on the walkway, and heavily sandblasted block on the retaining wall. The decomposed granite finished it nicely.