Photo: Faith Towers © 2016 Houzz

Rick Mendoza
Eclectic master freestanding bathtub photo in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white walls, white cabinets and solid surface countertops

Eric Rorer Photography
Mid-sized minimalist galley light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Clematis armandii 'Evergreen Clematis' (foreground) arches over a custom-built cedar arbor, modeled to accentuate the home's Craftsman-style architecture. Welded mild-steel panel fills create a scaffold for Akebia quinata 'Five-leaf Akebia Vine' (background), lending seasonal privacy and afternoon shade along this narrow sideyard access walkway.

Peter Lyons
Photo of a large mid-century modern partial sun backyard outdoor playset in San Francisco.

This bedroom and full bathroom are part of an adventuresome project my wife and I embarked upon to create a complete apartment in the basement of our townhouse. We designed a floor plan that creatively and efficiently used all of the 385-square-foot-space, without sacrificing beauty, comfort or function – and all without breaking the bank! To maximize our budget, we did the work ourselves and added everything from thrift store finds to DIY wall art to bring it all together. A partial double closet bar adds a little extra space while still leaving room for longer hanging clothes.

In the beach-side town of Asbury Park, New Jersey, stands Palomino Blackwing, a newly renovated 1920s Art Deco building. Now home to 23 modern duplex apartments, the building was designed with sustainable living in mind. Rather than seeking more space, the ideal design was shifted to using space ingeniously. Some highlights of each unit include: The Atoll 000 sofa/wall bed system transforms the living room into a guest bedroom for two when needed. A Lollisoft bunk bed system with a desk, which allows the downstairs flex space to function in multiple ways as needed: a home office/work space, lounge, or bedroom for two. The two steel frame, single beds easily fold down and comfortably accommodate two children or adults. Goliath transforming Console/Dining Table eliminates the need for a separate dining room, yet can easily accommodate up to 10 people. Folding Pocket Chairs that are less than 1” deep when closed; 8 chairs are stored on a rack less than 5.5” deep and hung on the wall above the Goliath.

Boost the “wow” factor of your backyard pool with a RicoRock Component Grotto. This water feature acts as both a focal point and a functional activity. Adults can enjoy the melodic sound of the waterfall while they relax in the shady grotto. Children (and kids-at-heart) can climb on, jump off, and hide in the grotto while they play. One of the great things about our Component Grotto is just how versatile and varied they are. No two component grottos ever look the exactly same. The supporting boulders can be placed together to make a more cave-like structure, or spread out. Setting the grotto up like this makes it more “exploratory”—you can walk or swim in and out, finding shade on sunny days, or playing a (easy) game of hide and seek. It’s even sturdy enough to climb on and jump from! The Component Grotto’s sturdiness comes from its steel reinforced concrete construction. Dealers who have experience using this construction style. It’s fairly large, standing at nine feet wide and with enough space underneath for a six foot wide pool seat, should you choose to build it over a seating. This structural product can be used on its own or with other products to give the whole family that extra bit of poolside fun.

Boost the “wow” factor of your backyard pool with a RicoRock Component Grotto. This water feature acts as both a focal point and a functional activity. Adults can enjoy the melodic sound of the waterfall while they relax in the shady grotto. Children (and kids-at-heart) can climb on, jump off, and hide in the grotto while they play. One of the great things about our Component Grotto is just how versatile and varied they are. No two component grottos ever look the exactly same. The supporting boulders can be placed together to make a more cave-like structure, or spread out. Setting the grotto up like this makes it more “exploratory”—you can walk or swim in and out, finding shade on sunny days, or playing a (easy) game of hide and seek. It’s even sturdy enough to climb on and jump from! The Component Grotto’s sturdiness comes from its steel reinforced concrete construction. Dealers who have experience using this construction style. It’s fairly large, standing at nine feet wide and with enough space underneath for a six foot wide pool seat, should you choose to build it over a seating. This structural product can be used on its own or with other products to give the whole family that extra bit of poolside fun.

With adjacent neighbors within a fairly dense section of Paradise Valley, Arizona, C.P. Drewett sought to provide a tranquil retreat for a new-to-the-Valley surgeon and his family who were seeking the modernism they loved though had never lived in. With a goal of consuming all possible site lines and views while maintaining autonomy, a portion of the house — including the entry, office, and master bedroom wing — is subterranean. This subterranean nature of the home provides interior grandeur for guests but offers a welcoming and humble approach, fully satisfying the clients requests. While the lot has an east-west orientation, the home was designed to capture mainly north and south light which is more desirable and soothing. The architecture’s interior loftiness is created with overlapping, undulating planes of plaster, glass, and steel. The woven nature of horizontal planes throughout the living spaces provides an uplifting sense, inviting a symphony of light to enter the space. The more voluminous public spaces are comprised of stone-clad massing elements which convert into a desert pavilion embracing the outdoor spaces. Every room opens to exterior spaces providing a dramatic embrace of home to natural environment. Grand Award winner for Best Interior Design of a Custom Home The material palette began with a rich, tonal, large-format Quartzite stone cladding. The stone’s tones gaveforth the rest of the material palette including a champagne-colored metal fascia, a tonal stucco system, and ceilings clad with hemlock, a tight-grained but softer wood that was tonally perfect with the rest of the materials. The interior case goods and wood-wrapped openings further contribute to the tonal harmony of architecture and materials. Grand Award Winner for Best Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home This award-winning project was recognized at the 2020 Gold Nugget Awards with two Grand Awards, one for Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home, and another for Best Interior Design of a One of a Kind or Custom Home. At the 2020 Design Excellence Awards and Gala presented by ASID AZ North, Ownby Design received five awards for Tonal Harmony. The project was recognized for 1st place – Bathroom; 3rd place – Furniture; 1st place – Kitchen; 1st place – Outdoor Living; and 2nd place – Residence over 6,000 square ft. Congratulations to Claire Ownby, Kalysha Manzo, and the entire Ownby Design team. Tonal Harmony was also featured on the cover of the July/August 2020 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design and received a 14-page editorial feature entitled “A Place in the Sun” within the magazine.

Transitional bathroom photo in Orange County

Boost the “wow” factor of your backyard pool with a RicoRock Component Grotto. This water feature acts as both a focal point and a functional activity. Adults can enjoy the melodic sound of the waterfall while they relax in the shady grotto. Children (and kids-at-heart) can climb on, jump off, and hide in the grotto while they play. One of the great things about our Component Grotto is just how versatile and varied they are. No two component grottos ever look the exactly same. The supporting boulders can be placed together to make a more cave-like structure, or spread out. Setting the grotto up like this makes it more “exploratory”—you can walk or swim in and out, finding shade on sunny days, or playing a (easy) game of hide and seek. It’s even sturdy enough to climb on and jump from! The Component Grotto’s sturdiness comes from its steel reinforced concrete construction. Which means that it needs to be installed by contractors, who have experience using this construction style. It’s fairly large, standing at nine feet wide and with enough space underneath for a six foot wide pool seat, should you choose to build it over a seating. This structural product can be used on its own or with other products to give the whole family that extra bit of poolside fun.

In the beach-side town of Asbury Park, New Jersey, stands Palomino Blackwing, a newly renovated 1920s Art Deco building. Now home to 23 modern duplex apartments, the building was designed with sustainable living in mind. Rather than seeking more space, the ideal design was shifted to using space ingeniously. Some highlights of each unit include: The Atoll 000 sofa/wall bed system transforms the living room into a guest bedroom for two when needed. A Lollisoft bunk bed system with a desk, which allows the downstairs flex space to function in multiple ways as needed: a home office/work space, lounge, or bedroom for two. The two steel frame, single beds easily fold down and comfortably accommodate two children or adults. Goliath transforming Console/Dining Table eliminates the need for a separate dining room, yet can easily accommodate up to 10 people. Folding Pocket Chairs that are less than 1” deep when closed; 8 chairs are stored on a rack less than 5.5” deep and hung on the wall above the Goliath.

Echinops sphaerocephalus Jaap de Vries © 2016 - Houzz
Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in Amsterdam.

The beautifully rugged geography of North Central Texas inspired the textures and colors of this luxurious dining room in the Dallas region. But my clients’ relaxed, gracious lifestyle inspired the warm vibe that envelops the space. Among the key features are the oak table with hand-forged, hammered iron bases, which seats 10, the hair-on-hide area rug with Greek key pattern and the carved buffet. The floor is constructed of repurposed French farmhouse wood floor. Photo by Brian Gassel

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Austin

John G Wilbanks Photography
Kitchen pantry - large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry idea in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Introducing our Denali Leather Recliner, an exemplary blend of modern rustic and western styles that is perfect for those seeking a comfortable, stylish, and incredibly cozy seating option within limited spaces. This exemplary piece of modern rustic design features a sleek silhouette with tapered exposed wood arms, paired with premium leather upholstery that exudes a contemporary aesthetic. The luxurious pull-up leather of the recliner will acquire a gorgeous patina over time, adding to its already exquisite appeal. Crafted with utmost precision and care, this elegant leather recliner is proudly 100% American-made, adhering to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Its plush cushioning and expertly designed reclining mechanism ensure the utmost comfort, making it the perfect addition to any home or office. It is certain to become a treasured favorite of your family and friends. Overall Dimensions: 42" H x 28" W x 36" D Arm Height: 25" Seat Dimensions: 18" H x 22" W x 21" D Wall Clearance: 20" Overall Layout: 64" Leather Description: An authentic oil pull up leather. This pure aniline leather is dyed for color and then the oil stuffing process completes the pull up effect. This leather has a color added to the stuffing process to give this leather a deep aged break when pulled and upholstered. A pull up leather will lighten in color when pulled giving a heavy contrast to the areas of the furniture with a loose application. This leather a very liberal effect that moves with the wind. The effect is very forgiving and adds character to any furniture style. Color variation should be expected from hide to hide and within dye lots. Natural characteristics such as healed scars, scratches, neck and belly wrinkles will be apparent throughout the hides. Prolonged exposure to sunlight will cause it to fade. 100% top/full grain cowhide leather is characterized by variations in shade, texture, color and grain. Healed marks and scars are to be expected and enhance the natural beauty of the hides. These variations are normal and unique features of genuine 100% top grain cowhide leather.

THE MEETING OF MEDITERRANEAN NATURE AND DESIGN This luxurious garden has a strong Mediterranean character, but is daring with its elements of grand design. The paving which depicts curious snails on the cobbles, the original and modern furnishings, and the swimming pool, also entirely designed by Stefano Filippini, using sought-after materials and shapes, frame this Mediterranean corner from where you can enjoy a 360° view over Lake Garda. Landscape Designer: SFLandscapeArchitecture Landscape Contractor: Cherubini VivaiodelGarda Ph Mattia Aquila