Completely custom outdoor shower enclosure. 17 stained 2" x 12" cedar planks of various lengths are staggered vertically side-by-side following a curvilinear footprint maximizing privacy in and views out. The inspiration of the shower enclosure was the home itself; balancing heavily between metal and wood materials. The shower displays a rustic 'whiskey barrel' feel, constructed all custom black hammer coated bracket hardware specifically designed to make this design work. The suspended cable system is a railing cable system re-purposed to work specifically for this design.

New construction home was designed for heavily forested 1.5 acre site with slight sloping backyard. Southern orientation and time of day was conceptualized in the design so morning sun hit the master bedroom and vaulted living room. In the afternoon sunlight travels to a future planned 3 season sunroom. Heating was designed with forced hot air and vertical stack venting from a pellet stove and gas fireplace. Conceptually the front facade is more traditional and private with wrap around farmer's porch and iconic "house" roof form. While the rear becomes more open and welcome to outdoor living space in all seasons. Photography by Design Imaging Studios

From 2020 to 2021, the historic Legacy Theatre in Stony Creek was renovated extensively and we were selected to install a flat TPO roof as well as an architectural asphalt gable roof. We specified CertainTeed Landmark Pro asphalt shingles in Granite Gray for the gable roof and Johns Manville .080 TPO for the flat roof. Both of these were installed over 4" polyisocyanurate insulation. We recommended this style of architectural asphalt shingles to map to the historic look of the buildings of this era; the flat TPO roof provides good heating and cooling efficiency and is indiscernible from the ground, so as not to take away from the aesthetic appeal of the gable roof. This roof also features red copper cleansing strips at the ridge and midway down the expanse to minimize algae or moss growth in this heavily treed and moisture-prone of Stony Creek, Connecticut.

The master bathroom was built from the ground up to mimic a high-end spa experience, focusing on premium textures and gold accents. Custom Walk-In Shower: A spacious, zero-threshold walk-in shower replaces the traditional tub layout. It features floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiling with soft marble veining and premium brushed-gold fixtures. Statement Vanity: A clean, white shaker vanity is topped with a heavily veined marble countertop, complete with an undermount sink and a widespread brushed-brass faucet. Botanical Tile Accents: Elegant, muted neutral ceramic tiles featuring a delicate vine-and-leaf motif create a gorgeous feature wall behind the vanity and trim. Premium Trim Work: Classic wood baseboards and a natural wood trim base anchor the tile work beautifully.

The brief was simple: create an elevated ‘surf shack’ for a laid back family of surfers on the northeast coast. Inspired heavily by the deep blues and warm textures of the coastline, this home maintained the charm of the surrounding architecture but took a step towards modernity. We kept things primarily light and bright, but were intentional to include materials that will patina and grow more beautiful with time such as unlacquered brass finishes, worn wood, hand-shaped kiln-fired zellige tile, concretes, linens, mudcloths, and various vintage textiles. The result is a home that feels inviting and warm; a space where the homeowners and their guests alike can feel at ease.

Modern flat-panel Dura Supreme cabinetry with touch-latch hardware keeps the kitchen clean and uncluttered, while darker floors and gray base cabinets ground the room. The light upper cabinets and countertops brighten the entire space, tying in seamlessly with the ribbed wall tile that climbs all the way to the ceiling. The larger-format tile gives the textured, kit-kat–style look the clients loved, but with far less grout to maintain. The island became the centerpiece of the modern kitchen remodel and was heavily customized to suit the way the clients cook and entertain. It includes cubbies at countertop height for easy-access storage, a raised eating ledge with a foot rail, a microwave niche, a waterfall edge facing the dining area, and cleverly integrated pop-up outlets.

This residence had been recently remodeled, with the exception of two of the bathrooms. Michael Merrill Design Studio enlarged the downstairs bathroom, which now has a spa-like atmosphere. It serves pool guests as well as house guests. Over-scaled tile floors and architectural glass tiled walls impart a dramatic modernity to the space. Note the polished stainless steel ledge in the shower niche. A German lacquered vanity and a Jack Lenor Larsen roman shade complete the space. Upstairs, the bathroom has a much more organic feel, using a shaved pebble floor, linen textured vinyl wall covering, and a watery green wall tile. Here the vanity is veneered in a rich walnut. The residence, nestled on 20 acres of heavily wooded land, has been meticulously detailed throughout, with new millwork, hardware, and finishes. (2012-2013); Photos © Paul Dyer Photography

A complete landscape installation and renovation that Ledden Palimeno completed in 2015. We created a backyard that our clients can entertain their friends and family in, for a lifetime. There is a built in grill station, with plenty of counter space to prep at. Two dinning areas, one for an intimate gathering and one for a larger party. The stepping stones through the lawn take you to the fenced-in custom pool by our team as well. The custom pool is for children of all ages, and the sun shelf is large enough for the whole family to enjoy together. We heavily planted the back property line with tall evergreens and blooming shrubs for privacy and a beautiful backdrop to this backyard oasis.

Dayton Ohio Stone House / Black Kitchen This is a modern kitchen that we designed for a reproduction stone house in Dayton Ohio. The cabinets had an aged black painted finish and granite counter tops. There were lots of moldings and applied trim pieces and chicken wire in the door panels. The Island was a heavily distressed pine. The appliances were commercial Stainless steel.

Some people remodel their kitchen, some remodel their master bath and some people do both and then some. These homeowners were ready to invest heavily in their home with a complete home remodel including kitchen, family room, powder room, laundry room, stairs, master bath and all flooring and mill work on the second floor plus many window replacements. While such an extensive remodel is more budget intense, it also gives the home a fresh, updated look at once. Enjoy this complete home transformation! Photos by Jake Boyd Photo

Dayton Ohio Stone House / Black Kitchen This is a modern kitchen that we designed for a reproduction stone house in Dayton Ohio. The cabinets had an aged black painted finish and granite counter tops. There were lots of moldings and applied trim pieces and chicken wire in the door panels. The Island was a heavily distressed pine. The appliances were commercial Stainless steel.

This site is a heavily wooded lot in Seagrove Beach, FL on the Gulf of Mexico. The house is organized around a courtyard that preserves the natural marine hammock of oaks and magnolias, and is entered along the eastern edge of the courtyard on a wooden walk. Upon entry, the expansive southerly views to the Gulf are revealed. The Living, Dining and Kitchen flow as one space and open onto the Deck and Courtyard simultaneously. The first-floor bedroom is part of a wing of the house that forms one of the Courtyard edges. A Roof Terrace tops the main volume of the house 60 feet above the Gulf. The Terrace is partially covered and enclosed, and partially trellised. Like the first floor, the roof unites the wooded courtyard to the north and the horizon to the south. Photo by: Jack Gardner

The brief was simple: create an elevated ‘surf shack’ for a laid back family of surfers on the northeast coast. Inspired heavily by the deep blues and warm textures of the coastline, this home maintained the charm of the surrounding architecture but took a step towards modernity. We kept things primarily light and bright, but were intentional to include materials that will patina and grow more beautiful with time such as unlacquered brass finishes, worn wood, hand-shaped kiln-fired zellige tile, concretes, linens, mudcloths, and various vintage textiles. The result is a home that feels inviting and warm; a space where the homeowners and their guests alike can feel at ease.

The brief was simple: create an elevated ‘surf shack’ for a laid back family of surfers on the northeast coast. Inspired heavily by the deep blues and warm textures of the coastline, this home maintained the charm of the surrounding architecture but took a step towards modernity. We kept things primarily light and bright, but were intentional to include materials that will patina and grow more beautiful with time such as unlacquered brass finishes, worn wood, hand-shaped kiln-fired zellige tile, concretes, linens, mudcloths, and various vintage textiles. The result is a home that feels inviting and warm; a space where the homeowners and their guests alike can feel at ease.

Some people remodel their kitchen, some remodel their master bath and some people do both and then some. These homeowners were ready to invest heavily in their home with a complete home remodel including kitchen, family room, powder room, laundry room, stairs, master bath and all flooring and mill work on the second floor plus many window replacements. While such an extensive remodel is more budget intense, it also gives the home a fresh, updated look at once. Enjoy this complete home transformation! Photos by Jake Boyd Photo

Stunning front porch elevation & metal roof details w/ natural stone accents. Open foyer adjacent a flex den or dining room which opens to huge great room w/ stone fireplace. Open kitchen w/ quartz counters, custom cabinets and SS appliances with walk-in pantry and 9' island area! 4 bedrooms PLUS loft up! Tons of space in the master w/ walk-in tile shower! Huge drop zone & coat closet Backs to heavily treed, private area! Located in area with community swimming pool! Close to Schools & rec! Call 402-672-5550 for details or to schedule a showing. we can build a custom plan similar to this as well.

The Johnny Cash Boyhood Home in Dyess, Arkansas, bought this antique dining table from us for the restored home of Johnny Cash. It's the same as the table originally in the house, as described by Joanne Cash Yates and Tommy Cash. The antique Mechelen oak table is in the Flemish Renaissance style, dating to 1890. It is heavily carved with details typical of antique Mechelen furniture, including carved lion heads at the four corners. The table stands on five massive carved legs. We found the table at an antiques market in Belgium and brought it back to the U.S. It is now in the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home.

Some people remodel their kitchen, some remodel their master bath and some people do both and then some. These homeowners were ready to invest heavily in their home with a complete home remodel including kitchen, family room, powder room, laundry room, stairs, master bath and all flooring and mill work on the second floor plus many window replacements. While such an extensive remodel is more budget intense, it also gives the home a fresh, updated look at once. Enjoy this complete home transformation! Photos by Jake Boyd Photo

This site is a heavily wooded lot in Seagrove Beach, FL on the Gulf of Mexico. The house is organized around a courtyard that preserves the natural marine hammock of oaks and magnolias, and is entered along the eastern edge of the courtyard on a wooden walk. Upon entry, the expansive southerly views to the Gulf are revealed. The Living, Dining and Kitchen flow as one space and open onto the Deck and Courtyard simultaneously. The first-floor bedroom is part of a wing of the house that forms one of the Courtyard edges. A Roof Terrace tops the main volume of the house 60 feet above the Gulf. The Terrace is partially covered and enclosed, and partially trellised. Like the first floor, the roof unites the wooded courtyard to the north and the horizon to the south. Photo by: Jack Gardner