This home remodel is a dramatic change from the plain white cabinets that came before it. The dark wood and heavily patterned countertops enhance the clean lines of the recessed panel cabinets. The kitchen is the focal point of the home, and it won a NARI Contractor of the Year award for its design. The professional, stainless gas range is especially highlighted with the massive wood hood and mosaic tile mural for the backsplash.

Our customers Gene and Lyn L. bought this stunning antique French Brittany bedroom suite from us, including the 3-door mirrored armoire, the bed, and the nightstand. The heavily-carved antique furniture features ship wheel carvings to honor the maritime history of the Brittany region, and carvings of French country folk, as is typical of the Brittany style.

One of Nature's most exquisite forms, the scallop shell is truly a study in symmetry. Heavily cast in solid brass, this work of art is distinguished by delicate flutes in the classic shape of a scallop, a favorite seashell among beachcombers.

This was a rebuild of an existing wood deck that was heavily deteriorated. You are looking at the lower section of a multi-tier deck. The homeowners wanted a maintenance free deck so we replaced wooden support posts with steel, built a structure of treated glulam beams and treated lumber joists. The deck is made of a PVC decking material that has a through and through color. The railing is designed to maximize the view, and be safe for kids. The vertical cables eliminate a ladder like configuration so kids cannot climb on the railing. Photo courtesy of TimberTown USA

The Living Room was heavily paneled in a dark stained oak-even the plantation shutters. I painted it out with Benjamin Moore silver satin and dove white trim. The room feels much larger now.

This kitchen was refaced in white laminate recessed panel doors that have been glazed to highlight the decorative detailing on the doors. Conveniences such as two tip out trays, a trash roll out and three full extension roll out shelves have been added for further ease of use. A custom desk was built against one wall. The design was heavily inspired by a particular antique, and features a cherry wood desktop in espresso. See more at https://www.kitchensaver.com/kitchen/germantown-md-2/

This house renovation and addition was designed to take advantage of a home site adjacent to a city park that was heavily under developed. The old house was in bad shape and with little character. Our task was to utilize as much of the basic structure as possible and add to it in order to maximize the property value. Because the property was narrow, we kept the detached garage and renovated it. The new second floor became three bedrooms, two baths, and a laundry, while the main floor was opened up to form a more usable family living area. One bedroom was kept as a flexible office or bedroom for the main floor. The home has become a little jewel along the street.

Marrying modern design with traditional style this kitchen is a chefs dream. The painted island in a charming cream color stands as a perfect compliment to the heavily distressed and patina rustic alder cabinets around the perimeter. Pillow edge- raised panel- mitered frame cabinets with the highest quality German engineered hardware available brings generational style to modern times. The built in oven and beautiful vent hood can keep up with even the busiest thanksgiving dinner while, dual dishwashers mean less time cleaning up and more time with the things that are important.

This kitchen was refaced in white laminate recessed panel doors that have been glazed to highlight the decorative detailing on the doors. Conveniences such as two tip out trays, a trash roll out and three full extension roll out shelves have been added for further ease of use. A custom desk was built against one wall. The design was heavily inspired by a particular antique, and features a cherry wood desktop in espresso. See more at https://www.kitchensaver.com/kitchen/germantown-md-2/

Downsizing does not mean sacrifice. Not when it comes to magnificent views, opulent appointments, or the balance of man and nature. This home was designed to capitalize on the stunning views and natural features of the heavily tree-covered lot. Informed by the owners' desire to downsize, the floor plan's central feature is its airy, open feel. A vaulted wooden ceiling in the great room sets the tone. The use of multiple windows throughout enlivens the space. Due to the unusual shape and slope of the lot, a clever side-entry in the front is designed to maximize the view. The lot features a seasonal brook in the front too lovely to miss. The home is nestled carefully into a hillside, with a retaining wall balancing the steep slope. All of this creates a space that is at once cozy and expansive; a just reward for a life well-lived. photo by Vi Bottaro Photography

Downsizing does not mean sacrifice. Not when it comes to magnificent views, opulent appointments, or the balance of man and nature. This home was designed to capitalize on the stunning views and natural features of the heavily tree-covered lot. Informed by the owners' desire to downsize, the floor plan's central feature is its airy, open feel. A vaulted wooden ceiling in the great room sets the tone. The use of multiple windows throughout enlivens the space. Due to the unusual shape and slope of the lot, a clever side-entry in the front is designed to maximize the view. The lot features a seasonal brook in the front too lovely to miss. The home is nestled carefully into a hillside, with a retaining wall balancing the steep slope. All of this creates a space that is at once cozy and expansive; a just reward for a life well-lived. photo by Vi Bottaro Photography

This 1990's home, located in North Vancouver's Lynn Valley neighbourhood, had high ceilings and a great open plan layout but the decor was straight out of the 90's complete with sponge painted walls in dark earth tones. The owners, a young professional couple, enlisted our help to take it from dated and dreary to modern and bright. We started by removing details like chair rails and crown mouldings, that did not suit the modern architectural lines of the home. We replaced the heavily worn wood floors with a new high end, light coloured, wood-look laminate that will withstand the wear and tear from their two energetic golden retrievers. Since the main living space is completely open plan it was important that we work with simple consistent finishes for a clean modern look. The all white kitchen features flat doors with minimal hardware and a solid surface marble-look countertop and backsplash. We modernized all of the lighting and updated the bathrooms and master bedroom as well. The only departure from our clean modern scheme is found in the dressing room where the client was looking for a more dressed up feminine feel but we kept a thread of grey consistent even in this more vivid colour scheme. This transformation, featuring the clients' gorgeous original artwork and new custom designed furnishings is admittedly one of our favourite projects to date!

ThinkGreen LLC http://www.thinkgreenllc.com Project Entry: Lafayette Hill Residence 2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Residential $120,000&over Award Level: Gold Photo Description: This project was located on a ridge that overlooks the Wissahickon Creek and surrounded by acres of undeveloped land. The design and construction goals were to aesthetically and ecologically integrate an existing home and property into its surrounding natural setting. Natural stormwater patterns of the site were bulldozed during the intial construction of the home and an existing swale was heavily scoured and contributing to the sedimentation of sensitive local waterways. The backbone of the site improvements was restoring the swale by adding gentle undulating curves, installing boulders to slow the rate at which stormwater flowed, and heavily plantingitwithnativeplantingssuchasIrisversicolorandLobeliacardinalis. Additionalgentle manipulation of the grades and the use of low dry-laid retaining walls and boulder retaining walls allowed a series of outdoor rooms to be created around the house. The pool area features a stone bond beam which extends below the surface of the water, diving rocks, and a rustic white oak pergola. Adjacent to the pool is a large stone terrace for dining and entertainment. Low dry-laid fieldstone seat walls retain the grades and provide additional seating. The large terrace is easily accessed from the house as well as the rustic white oak tree house. Several solid bluestone risers lead to a smaller more intimate terrace is outside of the pool area. Throughout the site a predominately native plant palette using plants such as Magnolia virginiana, Ilex verticillata, and a variety of ferns were used to mimic the undisturbed areas of woodland and meadows adjacent to the site. Collectively the site improvements have benefitted the local waterways by capturing and slow releasing stormwater and limiting further sedimentation. Additional habitat was created for the local fauna, and the client’s children were provided with a natural haven to explore and learn from nature.

When a water pipe burst and heavily damaged the ceiling, it brought the opportunity to tear down the old popcorn ceiling and leave the upper joists exposed. After new electrical wiring and plumbing were added, the entire ceiling area was painted white - giving the small space a larger feel, and architectural character. Environmentally friendly Cork Flooring was laid over the original concrete parking pad to add beauty as well as sound and warmth insulation.

The bedrooms are designed as ultimate retreats for relaxation. The focus here is heavily placed on premium, curated textiles. From flowing linen drapery and soft toile de Jouy patterns to layered botanical prints and rich, tactile upholstery, every fabric choice adds depth, comfort, and timeless French elegance to the private spaces.

Asian influences blended with native plantings helped create this garden, which we call Prairie-fusion. Water is the main focus of the garden, which falls and flows creating both visual and audial impact. Colorful koi dot the dark waters which reflect light and landscape. Choices in construction material were made to enhance a rustic look while touches of Japanese-inspired influences were appropriately placed to introduce an exotic feel. In keeping with the traditional Japanese gardens, raked rocks and boulders simulate islands in water. While inspired by the East, the garden is rooted firmly in the Midwestern landscape, surrounded and softened by plants native to woodlands and wetlands, including ferns, sedges, wild columbine, blue flag iris, horsetail rush, water lilies and native maples. A ramp leading up to the decking combined both reclaimed railroad ties and gravel, tying in the two solid ground influences in the garden. Live moss was used heavily on boulders and wood creating the illusion of a garden which has been tucked away, living and growing for a long time. Photo by Larry Carnes

Downsizing does not mean sacrifice. Not when it comes to magnificent views, opulent appointments, or the balance of man and nature. This home was designed to capitalize on the stunning views and natural features of the heavily tree-covered lot. Informed by the owners' desire to downsize, the floor plan's central feature is its airy, open feel. A vaulted wooden ceiling in the great room sets the tone. The use of multiple windows throughout enlivens the space. Due to the unusual shape and slope of the lot, a clever side-entry in the front is designed to maximize the view. The lot features a seasonal brook in the front too lovely to miss. The home is nestled carefully into a hillside, with a retaining wall balancing the steep slope. All of this creates a space that is at once cozy and expansive; a just reward for a life well-lived. photo by Vi Bottaro Photography

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC designed and built this dream kitchen for our client building a new custom home in a heavily wooded area in East Edmond. This is a side by side comparison of the finished project next to the CAD drawings we developed for the project during the design phase.