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.

URBAN GETAWAY The Bain de Ville is most at home high above the hustle, noise and busy city streets below. Designed for the urban environment, Bain de Ville immediately brings a touch of modern refinement to any alcove bathroom space. Strong lines, integrated skirt, a wider deck and subtle but purposeful accents make a bold statement. Bain de Ville allows you to leave the pace of modern life behind as you sink into a world of relaxation, health and well-being. The signature Hydrothermo massage® eases away tension and stress, while aromatherapy and chromatherapy transport the bather to a place of deep calm and serenity. Sophisticated, sleek and made with purpose, Bain de Ville embodies the character of the urban bather. BainUltra’s Bain de Ville therapeutic baths are offered in the THERMOMASSEUR® category (with Geysair® hot air system) and in the TUB category, to which you can add ILLUZIO chromatherapy, AromaCloud® aromatherapy, and WarmTouchShell® Thermotherapy® technologies. BAIN DE VILLE COLLECTION · Designed for one bather · Integrated waste and overflow · Mia® control · ILLUZIO integrated chromatherapy (option) · WarmTouchShell for added Thermotherapy (option) · AromaCloud for the aromatherapy (option) · Color : White, Biscuit, and Grey (option) · Available in BainUltra’s 100% pure acrylic and UltraVelour matte finish (option) · Integrated skirt

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... The homeowners unabashedness towards colour and willingness to embrace the home’s mid-century architecture made this home one of a kind. The existing T&G cedar ceiling, dropped beams, and ample glazing naturally leant itself to a mid-century space.

Contemporary living room with custom cabinets by Smith and Vallee, white oak flooring and a custom large format porcelain tile fireplace surround. Chris DiNottia

Completed in 2021, “Ramble Retreat” is one of our many homes in the Asheville community of The Ramble and was designed by PLATT Architects. This stone-clad stunner makes an immediate impression with soaring timber framework and hand-beveled, scraped flooring. Throughout the home, poplar and oak paneling replace traditional drywall, adding warmth and craftsmanship. Outdoors, the screened porch features an inviting stone mason fireplace alongside an outdoor kitchen, all surrounded by handsome stonework on the flooring, pillars, and walls. Nearly invisible seamless screens create a comfortable connection to nature, making this cottage a true retreat just minutes from Asheville’s urban life.

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

The homeowners of a 1930s Tudor in East Atlanta Village envisioned a colorful renovation that blended original charm with modern updates. The creative couple, who cherish antiques and quirky collectibles, aimed to preserve the home's historic layout and architectural elements. The overall color palette and aesthetic was inspired by their grandmother's fine China collection. The renovation encompassed the kitchen, mudroom, breakfast nook, living room, bar, powder room, and primary bathroom. Copper Sky Design + Remodel placed emphasis on integrating color, patterns, and specialty details to honor the home's history while reflecting the homeowners' unique style. Key design choices included retaining the functional galley kitchen, featuring a dishrack over the sink to display the clients' depression-era glass and antique China. Floral cutouts on cabinet doors and refrigerator panels, reminiscent of the 1930s, were incorporated. A scalloped built-in cabinet in the butler’s pantry, designed to fit a niche previously housing an original piece, ties into the brass scalloped hood in the kitchen. The mudroom and butler’s pantry cabinets also feature a scallop motif. Custom mosaic floor tiles, typical of the 1930s, required meticulous planning and execution. The 2” hexagon mosaic tile pattern in the kitchen, mudroom, and butler’s pantry was digitally designed and hand-laid on site. The primary bathroom's wall tile pattern demanded precision, resulting in a symmetrical and stunning design. The primary bathroom was expanded to include a Japanese-style soaking tub and a bidet within its modest 10’ x 9’ size. The powder room, though small, is vibrant with “Dinosauria” wallpaper, Tiffany-style lighting, and a square mosaic tile floor. This thoughtful renovation preserved the Tudor's historical integrity while infusing it with the homeowners' vibrant aesthetic, creating a harmonious blend of past and present.

This bathroom, originally built in 1970 needed some updating but it was important to the client to keep the same flare and design style of the home. The original floor plan had a small 36”x36” shower and dangerous sunken bathtub in the middle of the floor plan. With supply lines for the shower and bathtub fixed in concrete, the design challenge then became to keep the original layout, enlarge the shower and make the space more functional. The new design was far from ordinary, the etched glass shower door with it’s “rolling hills” top, as the client like to call it, made this shower a focal point. You can see the elegant detail added to the tub surround and shower. Inside the shower is an 8 port Kohler DTV shower unit equipped with body sprays and a rain shower head which makes you feel like it’s a day at the spa. The DTV unit is an advanced digital platform that wraps water, sound, light and steam together in a seamless and customizable system. As we wrapped up this project it was evident we were able to sustain the personality of this home while making it functional, interesting and well designed. *For before pictures of this projects and others visit www.CressKitchenBath.com or follow us on Facebook.

When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

Colorful outdoor furniture for entertaining and relaxing. Gas fire pit, stainless steel tub.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary red one-story stucco exterior home remodel in San Francisco

We began by digging the footings for the deck and sunroom; however, we immediately ran into a problem. The back of the lot was built on fill dirt, which meant the structure would need extra support. Fortunately for the customer, with over 20 years of experience in the industry and having dealt with this type of problem before, we were able to contact our structural engineer who devised a plan to take care of the issue. Therefore, what would have been a large problem turned into a simple time delay with some additional cost requirements. To fix the situation, we would up having to dig 12-foot-deep footings with an excavator before adding some additional helical piers for the deck posts and sunroom foundation (FYI – typical footing depth is two feet). Since the customer understood that this was an unexpected situation, we created a change order to cover the extra cost. Still, it’s important to note that the very nature of construction means that hidden situations may occur, so it’s always wise for customers to have contingency plans in place before work on the home begins. In the end, we finished on time and within the homeowners budget, and they were thrilled with the quality of our work.

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

When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

Hillcrest Builders welcomes you to our luxury ranch home – the Greystone. Entering into this home you will immediately notice the spacious and inviting open concept. The nine foot ceilings, over sized windows and open layout makes this home feel grand. The gourmet kitchen has crisp, white perimeter cabinets contrasting striking ebony island millwork. The adjacent butler’s pantry provides for ample cabinetry for your extra storage needs. This home features a large dining room adjacent to the kitchen, living room, and a walk out basement. The 4 bedrooms are set up in a split version, with the private master suite containing a gorgeous luxury bathroom. The attached over sized three car garage offers ample storage for vehicles and other belongings. Features: 2,631 Sq. Ft. Welcoming front porch Master suite with private bath and spacious walk in closet Gourmet kitchen Laundry room for garage 2 x 6 construction Pella windows Kohler fixtures

A few months after moving into this aging 2200 s.f. 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath Spanish bungalow, a creative couple decided to renovate to better fit their lifestyle. In phase one, we demo-ed the entire downstairs to create a sunny, open-concept living area with a bar, kitchen, and dining. We also added built-in storage and a powder room, to make the home more functional. When we finished this space, not only did the rooms flow into each other, but the new interior stucco flowed throughout the house. The stucco curved around corners and the edges of ceilings, forming a seamless fireplace mantle and hood, arched passageways, and hollow storage nooks. Phase two included replacing rotting wooden doors and windows with aluminum windows and new French doors. We installed a bubble-gum pink front door with simple cut-outs that, combined with the sensual stucco, imbued a hint of coastal art deco, a la Miami. We re-stuccoed the home’s exterior and resurfaced the polished concrete roof deck. Now the former Spanish bungalow is as bright, eclectic, playful, and immediate as Venice Beach itself. Its vibe is part-vintage twee, part California contemporary, with a hint of Mediterranean in the exterior entry tire. But even with these varied influences, the space feels cohesive, clean, and airy. It’s a unique home that radiates the values (health, wellbeing, originality, and good times) of its inhabitants.

This bathroom, originally built in 1970 needed some updating but it was important to the client to keep the same flare and design style of the home. The original floor plan had a small 36”x36” shower and dangerous sunken bathtub in the middle of the floor plan. With supply lines for the shower and bathtub fixed in concrete, the design challenge then became to keep the original layout, enlarge the shower and make the space more functional. The new design was far from ordinary, the etched glass shower door with it’s “rolling hills” top, as the client like to call it, made this shower a focal point. You can see the elegant detail added to the tub surround and shower. Inside the shower is an 8 port Kohler DTV shower unit equipped with body sprays and a rain shower head which makes you feel like it’s a day at the spa. The DTV unit is an advanced digital platform that wraps water, sound, light and steam together in a seamless and customizable system. As we wrapped up this project it was evident we were able to sustain the personality of this home while making it functional, interesting and well designed. *For before pictures of this projects and others visit www.CressKitchenBath.com or follow us on Facebook.

THEME Created for a baby girl, this room is magical, feminine and very pink. At its heart is the Carriage Crib, surrounded by a large oak tree with delightful animals, baby blocks, a cozy window seat and an upholstered play area on the floor. FOCUS The eye-catching size and detail of the Carriage Crib, with a dainty canopy held in place by woodland creatures immediately catches a visitor’s attention, and is enhanced by the piece’s fascinating colors and textures. Wall murals, fabrics, accent furniture and lighting accent the beauty of the crib. A handsome Dutch door with a minientrance just for her ensures that this princess feels at home as soon as she steps in the room. STORAGE The room has closet organizers for everyday items, and cubicle storage is beautifully hidden behind the wall letter blocks. GROWTH As the room’s occupant grows from baby to toddler to child and ‘tween, the room is easily transformed with age-appropriate toys, pictures, bedding and fabrics. The crib portion of the carriage can be removed and fitted with a larger mattress, saving both time and money in the future. Letter blocks are easily updated by simply removing the letters and replacing them with mirrors, colors or other images. SAFETY Standard precautions are taken to secure power outlets and keep exposed shelving out of reach. Thickly padded upholstered squares featuring colors and patterns that coordinate with the fabrics on the window seat and valance create a visually inviting, comfortable and safe place to play.

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.

After recently retiring and spending more time at home, Mercer Island resident, our client was ready to say goodbye to her home’s country kitchen and outdated rooms of 15 years. She was ready to enjoy a reinvigorated kitchen update! We replaced the island with a custom-built island to match the perimeter cabinets’ style and we added a new beverage center near the kitchen’s entryway. The new, stunning, maple countertop on the island immediately grabs your attention and the new, quartz countertop and a subway tile backsplash of the surrounding cabinets provides the perfect complement. In addition, there is now herringbone accent tiling located over the range and new plumbing with stainless steel sinks and matching faucets nearby. After some reconfiguration, the existing cabinets received a fresh coat of paint and new hardware to complete the kitchen upgrade.