Every Iron & Wood Gate from First Impression Ironworks is designed to provide security and beauty to your home, and is always custom built to your home’s specifications. Each gate is made in Arizona from the highest quality materials sourced here in the U.S.A., using only 100% American steel. Each Iron Gate is crafted from the most robust steel and gate posts available, as well as a standard 10” steel latch and lock guard, name brand Kwikset or Schlage hardware is always included, and customization is available for whatever needs fit your home best. Our product line includes a customizable array of steel plate gates, iron and wood gates, wrought iron and glass, or timeless iron and redwood gates. You can choose your Iron Gate from a variety of styles such as Contemporary, Traditional and Tuscan, and with additional options such as arches or digital locks. Our design consultants are here to help – let us know how we can create a one-of-a-kind Iron Gate for your home today!

Updating this home allowed designer Lindsey West to create a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere that stayed true to the home’s 1950s charm. The historic home was meticulously transformed by pulling clean, modern elements and mixing them with traditional pieces, allowing for a transitional blend, perfect to enjoy for years to come. The bathrooms were updated using a variety of different finishes, including encaustic inspired tile and striking polished porcelain marble. Hand sculpted and classic white subway tiles were used on the shower walls to create a clean, polished look. In the guest bathroom, the geometric stamp on the natural hemp wallcovering adds visual interest and warmth. Custom drapery and woven wood shades provide a cheerful burst of color in the kitchen and breakfast rooms, while darker shades create a warm and inviting space in the dining room. Designer: Lindsey West Photographer: Al Pursley, The Digital Studio

Updating this home allowed designer Lindsey West to create a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere that stayed true to the home’s 1950s charm. The historic home was meticulously transformed by pulling clean, modern elements and mixing them with traditional pieces, allowing for a transitional blend, perfect to enjoy for years to come. The bathrooms were updated using a variety of different finishes, including encaustic inspired tile and striking polished porcelain marble. Hand sculpted and classic white subway tiles were used on the shower walls to create a clean, polished look. In the guest bathroom, the geometric stamp on the natural hemp wallcovering adds visual interest and warmth. Custom drapery and woven wood shades provide a cheerful burst of color in the kitchen and breakfast rooms, while darker shades create a warm and inviting space in the dining room. Designer: Lindsey West Photographer: Al Pursley, The Digital Studio

Example of a large transitional l-shaped brown floor and wood ceiling kitchen design in Burlington with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

This kitchen was part of large home addition in the 1990s. And while the layout largely worked for this busy family, it was time for an upgrade. Soffits, which immediately dated this pace, were removed, along with upper cabinetry. A new Ann Sacks backsplash traveled all the way to the skylight, with brass and glass shelves instantly modernizing this kitchen, as well as making it appear larger and more open. A gas Wolf range top with 6 burners replaced a smaller four burner gas stove top, along with a new Wolf double oven, Asko dishwasher and Sharp drawer microwave. On the far wall, white cabinetry was removed and replaced with a custom built-in hutch, created to look like a treasured family heirloom and large enough to display all of the family's serving and entertaining pieces, making it both storage and a design element in one.

BEFORE Updating this home allowed designer Lindsey West to create a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere that stayed true to the home’s 1950s charm. The historic home was meticulously transformed by pulling clean, modern elements and mixing them with traditional pieces, allowing for a transitional blend, perfect to enjoy for years to come. The bathrooms were updated using a variety of different finishes, including encaustic inspired tile and striking polished porcelain marble. Hand sculpted and classic white subway tiles were used on the shower walls to create a clean, polished look. In the guest bathroom, the geometric stamp on the natural hemp wallcovering adds visual interest and warmth. Custom drapery and woven wood shades provide a cheerful burst of color in the kitchen and breakfast rooms, while darker shades create a warm and inviting space in the dining room. Designer: Lindsey West Photographer: Al Pursley, The Digital Studio

Updating this home allowed designer Lindsey West to create a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere that stayed true to the home’s 1950s charm. The historic home was meticulously transformed by pulling clean, modern elements and mixing them with traditional pieces, allowing for a transitional blend, perfect to enjoy for years to come. The bathrooms were updated using a variety of different finishes, including encaustic inspired tile and striking polished porcelain marble. Hand sculpted and classic white subway tiles were used on the shower walls to create a clean, polished look. In the guest bathroom, the geometric stamp on the natural hemp wallcovering adds visual interest and warmth. Custom drapery and woven wood shades provide a cheerful burst of color in the kitchen and breakfast rooms, while darker shades create a warm and inviting space in the dining room. Designer: Lindsey West Photographer: Al Pursley, The Digital Studio

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

Updating this home allowed designer Lindsey West to create a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere that stayed true to the home’s 1950s charm. The historic home was meticulously transformed by pulling clean, modern elements and mixing them with traditional pieces, allowing for a transitional blend, perfect to enjoy for years to come. The bathrooms were updated using a variety of different finishes, including encaustic inspired tile and striking polished porcelain marble. Hand sculpted and classic white subway tiles were used on the shower walls to create a clean, polished look. In the guest bathroom, the geometric stamp on the natural hemp wallcovering adds visual interest and warmth. Custom drapery and woven wood shades provide a cheerful burst of color in the kitchen and breakfast rooms, while darker shades create a warm and inviting space in the dining room. Designer: Lindsey West Photographer: Al Pursley, The Digital Studio

Updating this home allowed designer Lindsey West to create a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere that stayed true to the home’s 1950s charm. The historic home was meticulously transformed by pulling clean, modern elements and mixing them with traditional pieces, allowing for a transitional blend, perfect to enjoy for years to come. The bathrooms were updated using a variety of different finishes, including encaustic inspired tile and striking polished porcelain marble. Hand sculpted and classic white subway tiles were used on the shower walls to create a clean, polished look. In the guest bathroom, the geometric stamp on the natural hemp wallcovering adds visual interest and warmth. Custom drapery and woven wood shades provide a cheerful burst of color in the kitchen and breakfast rooms, while darker shades create a warm and inviting space in the dining room. Designer: Lindsey West Photographer: Al Pursley, The Digital Studio

Corner shower - mid-sized rustic 3/4 metal tile ceramic tile and brown floor corner shower idea in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, orange walls, a console sink and white countertops

My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Duy Nguyen Photography -------------------------------------------------------Right from the beginning it was evident that this Coquitlam Renovation was unique. It’s first impression was memorable as immediately after entering the front door, just past the dining table, there was a tree growing in the middle of home! Upon further inspection of the space it became apparent that this home had undergone several alterations during its lifetime... A home that was once pieced together now flows seamlessly from one space to the next. This home is a direct reflection of the homeowner’s vivid personality. There are so many details that can be the topic of conversation and we are so happy we had the opportunity to work with these clients.

Every Iron & Wood Gate from First Impression Ironworks is designed to provide security and beauty to your home, and is always custom built to your home’s specifications. Each gate is made in Arizona from the highest quality materials sourced here in the U.S.A., using only 100% American steel. Each Iron Gate is crafted from the most robust steel and gate posts available, as well as a standard 10” steel latch and lock guard, name brand Kwikset or Schlage hardware is always included, and customization is available for whatever needs fit your home best. Our product line includes a customizable array of steel plate gates, iron and wood gates, wrought iron and glass, or timeless iron and redwood gates. You can choose your Iron Gate from a variety of styles such as Contemporary, Traditional and Tuscan, and with additional options such as arches or digital locks. Our design consultants are here to help – let us know how we can create a one-of-a-kind Iron Gate for your home today!

Patio - patio idea in San Francisco

BEFORE Updating this home allowed designer Lindsey West to create a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere that stayed true to the home’s 1950s charm. The historic home was meticulously transformed by pulling clean, modern elements and mixing them with traditional pieces, allowing for a transitional blend, perfect to enjoy for years to come. The bathrooms were updated using a variety of different finishes, including encaustic inspired tile and striking polished porcelain marble. Hand sculpted and classic white subway tiles were used on the shower walls to create a clean, polished look. In the guest bathroom, the geometric stamp on the natural hemp wallcovering adds visual interest and warmth. Custom drapery and woven wood shades provide a cheerful burst of color in the kitchen and breakfast rooms, while darker shades create a warm and inviting space in the dining room. Designer: Lindsey West Photographer: Al Pursley, The Digital Studio

Project Feature in: Luxe Magazine & Luxury Living Brickell From skiing in the Swiss Alps to water sports in Key Biscayne, a relocation for a Chilean couple with three small children was a sea change. “They’re probably the most opposite places in the world,” says the husband about moving from Switzerland to Miami. The couple fell in love with a tropical modern house in Key Biscayne with architecture by Marta Zubillaga and Juan Jose Zubillaga of Zubillaga Design. The white-stucco home with horizontal planks of red cedar had them at hello due to the open interiors kept bright and airy with limestone and marble plus an abundance of windows. “The light,” the husband says, “is something we loved.” While in Miami on an overseas trip, the wife met with designer Maite Granda, whose style she had seen and liked online. For their interview, the homeowner brought along a photo book she created that essentially offered a roadmap to their family with profiles, likes, sports, and hobbies to navigate through the design. They immediately clicked, and Granda’s passion for designing children’s rooms was a value-added perk that the mother of three appreciated. “She painted a picture for me of each of the kids,” recalls Granda. “She said, ‘My boy is very creative—always building; he loves Legos. My oldest girl is very artistic— always dressing up in costumes, and she likes to sing. And the little one—we’re still discovering her personality.’” To read more visit: https://maitegranda.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LX_MIA11_HOM_Maite_12.compressed.pdf Rolando Diaz

Lothbrok is tucked into the woods, in a quiet neighborhood and minutes away from Windham Mountain. The owners kept some of the charm of the 70's and brought the house into this century by making it look brand new again. “Wake Up Windham recently took wonderful photos of my Airbnb that has gotten me more bookings, and I could not be happier! He was so easy to work with and had some great suggestions. I sent him a list of the shots I wanted and his photos exceeded my expectations. His turn around time was quick and his photos paid for themselves immediately. I'm having him take photos of my other two Airbnb as well. Great photos make a big difference. No longer do I hear from guests, "your place looks better in person." Now I hear, "your place looks just as beautiful as your photos."“ - Mary

Richard Herman is in the hospitality business and owns several upscale hotels in Florida and in other states as well as cattle ranches in both Florida and Missouri. Their farm in Ocala is by farm their most unique. The property serves as a 4-H demonstration project for the purpose of children’s education. They have been working with the Academy Prep of St. Pete which is dedicated to inner-city youths that are selected on the basis of need and achievement. Wife Diane spends her time on the farm raising Gypsy Vanners, a diminutive draft horse named after the job they did in Eastern Europe, pulling the wagons (vans) for gypsies that wandered across the continent. On the Ocala farm, there are several mules with a unique profession. Richard had visited the Hearthstone display at a Log & Timber Home Shows at the Orlando Convention Center many years ago. He was impressed that Hearthstone had stayed in touch with him over the years by mailings, invitations to shows, and periodic phone calls. When the time came to start serious consideration of the design of barn, Hearthstone responded promptly and professionally to Richard and Diane’s requests for information and a review of their ideas for their barn, which would serve as the centerpiece for their new farm. They wanted a multipurpose facility that could accommodate an educational environment and a large hall suitable for the fundraising events for his charities. Richard wanted a barn that reflected the look and feel of barns built at the dawn of the 20th century. Besides the rustic chicken houses and vegetable gardens, they have completely renovated a 1020’s era farmhouse to be as historically correct as possible and serves as the entry to the farm. “They very careful to feel us out, get comfortable with our capabilities, and be convinced that we could perform as promised,” said Project Manager John Ricketson of Hearthstone. Design Process There were some initial drawings that gave us a start on the basic shape and size of the barn. From there, it was a process of narrowing down the uses of each area and the spans that could be achieved. The barn was going to have the traditional “board & batten” exterior siding and a metal roof. There is a cantilevered ‘hay hood” on the north gable end above the large sliding barn doors that open into the foyer and horse stalls. The wings house a combination of areas, beginning with the large restrooms to accommodate crowds for events. Other parts of the wings have garage areas for the farm vehicles, feed room, tack room, wash rack, storage, offices, and smaller restrooms. Keeping with the look and feel of the turn of the century, Hearthstone developed a process for giving the timbers a surface texture that mimicked the circular cuts of timbers that had just come out of an old sawmill. This was easier said than done. Randy Giles guided his millwright (Wolfgang) in designing a machine that would do this effectively. The barn was delivered in October of 2014 and was erected over the course of two weeks, thanks to a hardworking crew (Eric Foster) and near-perfect weather. After the Hearthstone crew completed the erection and roof dry-in, it was time for the local carpenters to step up and install some light conventional framing on the gable ends before applying the roof fascia and exterior board & batten siding. Next came the big sliding barn doors, plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling. Large rustic fixtures were hung from the great hall roof timbers. Exterior The board & batten siding was cypress and allowed to turn color naturally as rain hit it and the sun started working on it with UV rays. This method causes a much grayer look closer to the ground and less so where the roof overhang provides protection. The North end has some large limestone boulders and planters arranged around the pad with tall pampas grass. The planters provide casual seating before events and during outside receptions. The entire area was sodded with lush St. Augustine grass and split rail fences were added to enclose the barn area. The corrugated metal roof was a special order material that immediately rusted after being exposed to moisture. The layer of rust protects the metal from the elements. Interior The board & batten theme was carried throughout most of the interior with the timbers left natural to show off the circular saw texture. All of the tongue & groove decking was shipped in advance to allow the local painter to pre-stain it with a dark brown transparent stain that is a beautiful background to the light color Eastern White Pine timbers. “Everything was unique in this project” said Project Manager John Ricketson. “The setting on a small demonstration farm close to Ocala, the multipurpose design, the circular saw texture on the timbers.” The Hermans are very proud of their farm’s outcome. Richard sent a note to Randy Giles, owner of Hearthstone: “The Barn is fantastic, not a single problem, period. Next month, we have Jo Dee Messina coming in to help with a fundraiser for a local center for abused kids. Folks love the farm, ...... but that barn gets all of the attention. I would encourage you to use me as a reference for your sales team, feel free to extend my cell phone to any prospective purchasers.”

This kitchen was part of large home addition in the 1990s. And while the layout largely worked for this busy family, it was time for an upgrade. Soffits, which immediately dated this pace, were removed, along with upper cabinetry. A new Ann Sacks backsplash traveled all the way to the skylight, with brass and glass shelves instantly modernizing this kitchen, as well as making it appear larger and more open. A gas Wolf range top with 6 burners replaced a smaller four burner gas stove top, along with a new Wolf double oven, Asko dishwasher and Sharp drawer microwave. On the far wall, white cabinetry was removed and replaced with a custom built-in hutch, created to look like a treasured family heirloom and large enough to display all of the family's serving and entertaining pieces, making it both storage and a design element in one.