This project began as a wilderness retreat for the homeowners at their rural estate. They already had a large outdoor area complete with a pond, and detached garage in the perfect location to tie into an outdoor entertaining area/kitchen for the swimming pool. The homeowners were hoping that the design team at Legendary Escapes could create something magical for their small grandchildren, and for the grownups to enjoy for summertime relaxation. When the discussion turned to themes, the cartoon SpongeBob came up, and our team found a direction to go, either to the homeowners delight, possibly mixed with a bit of apprehension at the thought of a cartoony theme as a result. We promised subtle surprise and delight - and the homeowner decided to let the team go with their vision. The pool is a very abundant sized swimming pool, much larger than the average residential swimming pool. The sunledge was also made larger after the pool layout, providing even more space for chairs and play area for small children. One of the special surprises the owners didn't even know about until after they were in were the secret port holes that were re-seated with magnifying glass - and showcased miniature characters behind them, that when viewed through the glass looked giant in size. The waterfall/slide combination also features a large grotto - themed and decorated with elements that remind visitors to the space of the lessons and themes of the cartoon. The castle is solid, carved concrete - mixed and sculpted on site and hand placed. As the waterfall began to take shape, the outside was created as a sand castle, providing the perfect whimsical backdrop for the slide, and accents including a pair of flipper outfitted legs of what we can only think is mermaid man. One of the biggest surprises on this project came when Al found an old wooden boat at an auction, which he bought, took back to the job and cut it in half - creating the tail end of a boating incident, much like SpongeBob would have had when he missed the direction of the curve sign while out boating. (The joke in the show is that he can't ever get his drivers license because he doesn't know how to steer.) The other end of the boat became a vertical storage space for firewood or other pool side needs. The two parts of the boat became anchor pieces for what became the "wharf wall" which is the perfect area to lead people into the swimming pool retreat. The pool has three different entertaining patio levels, including the lower wharf level, swim up bar and raised concrete counter at the deep end of the pool. The middle section of patio is perfect for relaxing and watching kids play in the pool with the deck jets and sun ledge, and the upper area is adjacent to the outdoor kitchen area, also designed and created out of concrete (carved timbers) as the cabinetry and under bar areas. The pool was completed with ecoFinish on the sun ledge, interior of the spa, grotto and the slide. The main swimming area of the pool was vinyl liner, constructed in the special hybrid way of the team. With the project complete, the homeowners and family thoroughly enjoyed their backyard retreat. Any hesitation at the initial theme ideas were fully appreciated as they developed along the way, with the final project a subtle blend of function and whimsy, meeting everything that they could have asked for in a backyard entertaining retreat. Their advice is to just trust Al and the team through the process, because the results will be more than you would ever hope for. If our team can help you create a backyard or custom retreat, which includes a pool and plenty of outdoor entertaining options to surprise and delight you and your family, please reach out to start your design discussions.

This project began as a wilderness retreat for the homeowners at their rural estate. They already had a large outdoor area complete with a pond, and detached garage in the perfect location to tie into an outdoor entertaining area/kitchen for the swimming pool. The homeowners were hoping that the design team at Legendary Escapes could create something magical for their small grandchildren, and for the grownups to enjoy for summertime relaxation. When the discussion turned to themes, the cartoon SpongeBob came up, and our team found a direction to go, either to the homeowners delight, possibly mixed with a bit of apprehension at the thought of a cartoony theme as a result. We promised subtle surprise and delight - and the homeowner decided to let the team go with their vision. The pool is a very abundant sized swimming pool, much larger than the average residential swimming pool. The sunledge was also made larger after the pool layout, providing even more space for chairs and play area for small children. One of the special surprises the owners didn't even know about until after they were in were the secret port holes that were re-seated with magnifying glass - and showcased miniature characters behind them, that when viewed through the glass looked giant in size. The waterfall/slide combination also features a large grotto - themed and decorated with elements that remind visitors to the space of the lessons and themes of the cartoon. The castle is solid, carved concrete - mixed and sculpted on site and hand placed. As the waterfall began to take shape, the outside was created as a sand castle, providing the perfect whimsical backdrop for the slide, and accents including a pair of flipper outfitted legs of what we can only think is mermaid man. One of the biggest surprises on this project came when Al found an old wooden boat at an auction, which he bought, took back to the job and cut it in half - creating the tail end of a boating incident, much like SpongeBob would have had when he missed the direction of the curve sign while out boating. (The joke in the show is that he can't ever get his drivers license because he doesn't know how to steer.) The other end of the boat became a vertical storage space for firewood or other pool side needs. The two parts of the boat became anchor pieces for what became the "wharf wall" which is the perfect area to lead people into the swimming pool retreat. The pool has three different entertaining patio levels, including the lower wharf level, swim up bar and raised concrete counter at the deep end of the pool. The middle section of patio is perfect for relaxing and watching kids play in the pool with the deck jets and sun ledge, and the upper area is adjacent to the outdoor kitchen area, also designed and created out of concrete (carved timbers) as the cabinetry and under bar areas. The pool was completed with ecoFinish on the sun ledge, interior of the spa, grotto and the slide. The main swimming area of the pool was vinyl liner, constructed in the special hybrid way of the team. With the project complete, the homeowners and family thoroughly enjoyed their backyard retreat. Any hesitation at the initial theme ideas were fully appreciated as they developed along the way, with the final project a subtle blend of function and whimsy, meeting everything that they could have asked for in a backyard entertaining retreat. Their advice is to just trust Al and the team through the process, because the results will be more than you would ever hope for. If our team can help you create a backyard or custom retreat, which includes a pool and plenty of outdoor entertaining options to surprise and delight you and your family, please reach out to start your design discussions.

Kitchen Remodel, was completed as a result of a sewage backup incident. Prior layout was L shape Kitchen layout with awkward angle on dishwasher end, that ended straight into the wall. Cabinets right of dishwasher and above were added including a 24 inch pantry to the right. This added considerable amount of space to the kitchen even though it required the use of a vanity cabinet in order to make that happen. Project has received new drawers for that vanity box that needed to be custom made in order to make that cabinet work. Overall customer seems extremely happy at the results.

Kitchen Remodel, was completed as a result of a sewage backup incident. Prior layout was L shape Kitchen layout with awkward angle on dishwasher end, that ended straight into the wall. Cabinets right of dishwasher and above were added including a 24 inch pantry to the right. This added considerable amount of space to the kitchen even though it required the use of a vanity cabinet in order to make that happen. Project has received new drawers for that vanity box that needed to be custom made in order to make that cabinet work. Overall customer seems extremely happy at the results.

We’ve heard many kinds of renovation horror stories, and this project might top all. Prior to Chapter, the clients had been working with a different contractor on their renovation. Unfortunately, just as they were nearing completion, an incident occurred during the floor refinishing process, where a flammable product was used, resulting in a devastating fire that damaged the entire apartment. The challenge for Chapter wasn’t just rebuilding a burnt-down apartment but also rebuilding the trust of our clients in people handling their renovation. However, over time, they have gradually regained confidence in our team in every stage of the renovation we successfully accomplished.

Kitchen Remodel, was completed as a result of a sewage backup incident. Prior layout was L shape Kitchen layout with awkward angle on dishwasher end, that ended straight into the wall. Cabinets right of dishwasher and above were added including a 24 inch pantry to the right. This added considerable amount of space to the kitchen even though it required the use of a vanity cabinet in order to make that happen. Project has received new drawers for that vanity box that needed to be custom made in order to make that cabinet work. Overall customer seems extremely happy at the results.

This project began as a wilderness retreat for the homeowners at their rural estate. They already had a large outdoor area complete with a pond, and detached garage in the perfect location to tie into an outdoor entertaining area/kitchen for the swimming pool. The homeowners were hoping that the design team at Legendary Escapes could create something magical for their small grandchildren, and for the grownups to enjoy for summertime relaxation. When the discussion turned to themes, the cartoon SpongeBob came up, and our team found a direction to go, either to the homeowners delight, possibly mixed with a bit of apprehension at the thought of a cartoony theme as a result. We promised subtle surprise and delight - and the homeowner decided to let the team go with their vision. The pool is a very abundant sized swimming pool, much larger than the average residential swimming pool. The sunledge was also made larger after the pool layout, providing even more space for chairs and play area for small children. The waterfall/slide combination also features a large grotto - themed and decorated with elements that remind visitors to the space of the lessons and themes of the cartoon. The castle is solid, carved concrete - mixed and sculpted on site and hand placed. As the waterfall began to take shape, the outside was created as a sand castle, providing the perfect whimsical backdrop for the slide, and accents including a pair of flipper outfitted legs of what we can only think is mermaid man. One of the biggest surprises on this project came when Al found an old wooden boat at an auction, which he bought, took back to the job and cut it in half - creating the tail end of a boating incident, much like SpongeBob would have had when he missed the direction of the curve sign while out boating. (The joke in the show is that he can't ever get his drivers license because he doesn't know how to steer.) The other end of the boat became a vertical storage space for firewood or other pool side needs. The two parts of the boat became anchor pieces for what became the "wharf wall" which is the perfect area to lead people into the swimming pool retreat. The pool has three different entertaining patio levels, including the lower wharf level, swim up bar and raised concrete counter at the deep end of the pool. The middle section of patio is perfect for relaxing and watching kids play in the pool with the deck jets and sun ledge, and the upper area is adjacent to the outdoor kitchen area, also designed and created out of concrete (carved timbers) as the cabinetry and under bar areas. The pool was completed with ecoFinish on the sun ledge, interior of the spa, grotto and the slide. The main swimming area of the pool was vinyl liner, constructed in the special hybrid way of the team. With the project complete, the homeowners and family thoroughly enjoyed their backyard retreat. Any hesitation at the initial theme ideas were fully appreciated as they developed along the way, with the final project a subtle blend of function and whimsy, meeting everything that they could have asked for in a backyard entertaining retreat. Their advice is to just trust Al and the team through the process, because the results will be more than you would ever hope for. If our team can help you create a backyard or custom retreat, which includes a pool and plenty of outdoor entertaining options to surprise and delight you and your family, please reach out to start your design discussions.

Love is all around Dick "RJ" Valentine, especially when he enters his home garage. A professional race car driver, entrepreneur, chairman of The MBA Group of Companies, and owner of F1 Boston and F1 Outdoors kart racing facility, Dick is surrounded by some of his most prized possessions: a radiant blue Hennessey Venom Viper 650, a twin turbo Porsche, a 500e Mercedes, and a BMW model 750il, an M5 and an M6. And that's just the four-wheelers. Dick's garage is also home to four motorcycles: a BMW 1200LT, a BMW 1200RS, a Ducati 996F, and a Ducati ST4F. "I've basically driven everything short of the space shuttle," he jokes. His wife adds, "If it doesn't make noise, leak or have wheels, Dick doesn't want any part of it!" Driving for gold. RJ has been racing professionally for 30 years and has raced virtually every type of competitive race car at tracks all over the world, including IMSA Corvettes, Trans-Am Camaros, Riley & Scott MK3 World Sports Cars, BMW M3 V8's, Dodge Vipers, Porsche 911s, Pontiac GTO.Rs and Porsche GT3s. He has more than 325 professional road racing starts, and is one of only seven people to eclipse 120 starts in the Trans-Am Series. RJ's career Trans-Am record includes a 62% incidence of top ten finishes and in excess of 20 top-five finishes. In 2007, RJ and teammate Andy Lally claimed 5 victories, 2 seconds and placed 3rd for the 2007 GT Championship in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series aboard the #66 TRG CRG/Maxter Porsche GT3. He has driven in over 20 consecutive Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, a significant achievement given the grueling nature of this 24-hour endurance race. He uses his garage to house and service not only his personal vehicles, but his professional karts as well. That's where Lista comes in. Dick stores all his tools and parts using Lista garage workbenches with drawer cabinet pedestals, stationary riser shelves and overhead cabinets with retractable doors. "We use only Lista equipment in our racing trailers and at F1 Boston. In the racing environment, precision and quality are the name of the game. Lista is the gold standard in the business. So I wouldn't have used anything but Lista in my own garage."

LEICHT’s new surface programme PEARL adds a luxurious touch to the kitchen space with its silky mother- of-pearl effect. A subtle shimmer is created by the incidence of light thanks to special finishing. Without appearing hectic, PEARL is a lively alternative to matt surfaces.

LEICHT’s new surface programme PEARL adds a luxurious touch to the kitchen space with its silky mother- of-pearl effect. A subtle shimmer is created by the incidence of light thanks to special finishing. Without appearing hectic, PEARL is a lively alternative to matt surfaces.

Kitchen Remodel, was completed as a result of a sewage backup incident. Prior layout was L shape Kitchen layout with awkward angle on dishwasher end, that ended straight into the wall. Cabinets right of dishwasher and above were added including a 24 inch pantry to the right. This added considerable amount of space to the kitchen even though it required the use of a vanity cabinet in order to make that happen. Project has received new drawers for that vanity box that needed to be custom made in order to make that cabinet work. Overall customer seems extremely happy at the results.

Kitchen Remodel, was completed as a result of a sewage backup incident. Prior layout was L shape Kitchen layout with awkward angle on dishwasher end, that ended straight into the wall. Cabinets right of dishwasher and above were added including a 24 inch pantry to the right. This added considerable amount of space to the kitchen even though it required the use of a vanity cabinet in order to make that happen. Project has received new drawers for that vanity box that needed to be custom made in order to make that cabinet work. Overall customer seems extremely happy at the results.

## I. Spatial Composition & Architectural Volume This bedroom operates as an exercise in controlled asymmetry, its plan organized around a freestanding headboard wall that reads less as partition than as inhabited architecture. Framed in a crisp oak reveal that traces its full perimeter, the wall detaches from the ceiling plane and terminates short of the right-hand elevation, generating a threshold that draws the eye into a secondary corridor volume beyond. This device — the *poché* wall as spatial pivot — establishes a layered enfilade: the intimate sleeping zone in the foreground, a transitional dressing passage in the middle distance, and a slot of daylight at the terminus. The ceiling is articulated with a shallow recessed tray and delicate stepped cornice, a restrained gesture toward classical Parisian *moulure* that regulates the room's proportion without ornamental excess. Sightlines are deliberately choreographed: the bed sits low and horizontal, the joinery plinth of the nightstand cantilevers from the wall to preserve floor-plane continuity, and the herringbone parquet visible beyond the threshold introduces a directional pull that animates what would otherwise be a static rectilinear volume. The result is a composition of nested frames — millwork within millwork — that lends considerable depth to a comparatively compact footprint. ## II. Materiality, Color & Texture The palette is tonal rather than chromatic, calibrated within a narrow band of oatmeal, greige, and pale putty, and enlivened almost entirely through surface incident. The dominant wallcovering — a vertically striated, marquetry-like textile of tessellated ivory and taupe fibers — supplies a subtle warp-and-weft rhythm that shifts under raking light, functioning as texture masquerading as pattern. Against this, rift-sawn white oak framing introduces a honeyed, gently reddish undertone, while the bespoke bedside cabinet deploys a radiating sunburst veneer in a blush-tinged walnut or eucalyptus, its book-matched geometry providing the room's single moment of overt figuration. Textiles carry the tonal counterweight: the channel-tufted headboard in a muted heather-aubergine linen offers the deepest saturation in the frame, cooling the prevailing warmth, while cotton percale with contrast tape borders, a slubbed lumbar cushion, and a hand-stitched matelassé coverlet with tambour scrollwork build a gradient of tactility from crisp to plush. The doorway's parchment-and-verdigris art panel — appearing as a gilded, oxidized *gessoed* screen — supplies a patinated, almost frescoed counterpoint, while unlacquered brass at the sconce introduces the only metallic warmth, deliberately restrained. ## III. Lighting, Atmosphere & Style Profile Illumination is handled with notable discretion. Natural light enters obliquely from an off-frame source at right, filtered through a floor-to-ceiling striated linen drapery that diffuses rather than admits, producing an even, shadowless wash consistent with northern European daylight. A secondary aperture — the narrow vertical slot glimpsed down the corridor — acts as a luminous punctuation mark, terminating the sightline with a slender bar of brightness that draws the occupant forward. Artificial lighting is intentionally sparse and task-oriented: a brass scissor-arm sconce with an unbleached linen shade, adjustable and near-vernacular in its mechanism, provides articulated reading light while contributing a note of atelier informality against the otherwise refined joinery. The absence of visible downlights or decorative pendants reinforces the room's quietude. Stylistically, the scheme resolves into a sophisticated **Soft Minimalism** inflected with contemporary Parisian classicism — the restraint and tonal discipline of the former, the millwork rigor and proportional literacy of the latter, warmed by a *wabi*-adjacent appreciation for patina and handwork. It is a room that eschews statement in favor of atmosphere, achieving luxury through material intelligence and the calibrated withholding of contrast.

Kitchen Remodel, was completed as a result of a sewage backup incident. Prior layout was L shape Kitchen layout with awkward angle on dishwasher end, that ended straight into the wall. Cabinets right of dishwasher and above were added including a 24 inch pantry to the right. This added considerable amount of space to the kitchen even though it required the use of a vanity cabinet in order to make that happen. Project has received new drawers for that vanity box that needed to be custom made in order to make that cabinet work. Overall customer seems extremely happy at the results.

Landkamer Art / Avenida Triptych 007 • This series began in a more sparse mode as shown in this piece and was primarily inspired by the swaying California coastal kelp forests. There’s a blog post about that on my site. But an additional layer of meaning was on my mind—a frightening incident when very young where I was pushed off a Minnesota lake dock and needed to be pulled out of the lake quickly as I could not swim. This series references both inspiration moments into one positive healing work. There is the beauty and power of the swaying ocean kelp linked to the turbulence and fright of being knocked into the lake and looking up to the water’s surface from below. Unintentionally the result is uplifting beauty and abundant positive energy for me. Like three frames from a film, the triptych panels communicate with each other. My hope is viewers can relate to where the work is coming from and share a positive emotional bond with it that puts them in a better space as well. • View more new art on Instagram: @landkamerart • Custom size prints available. Send an Email inquiry to: Mark@LandkamerArt.com • © 2019 Mark Landkamer. All rights reserved.

Kitchen Remodel, was completed as a result of a sewage backup incident. Prior layout was L shape Kitchen layout with awkward angle on dishwasher end, that ended straight into the wall. Cabinets right of dishwasher and above were added including a 24 inch pantry to the right. This added considerable amount of space to the kitchen even though it required the use of a vanity cabinet in order to make that happen. Project has received new drawers for that vanity box that needed to be custom made in order to make that cabinet work. Overall customer seems extremely happy at the results.

Love is all around Dick "RJ" Valentine, especially when he enters his home garage. A professional race car driver, entrepreneur, chairman of The MBA Group of Companies, and owner of F1 Boston and F1 Outdoors kart racing facility, Dick is surrounded by some of his most prized possessions: a radiant blue Hennessey Venom Viper 650, a twin turbo Porsche, a 500e Mercedes, and a BMW model 750il, an M5 and an M6. And that's just the four-wheelers. Dick's garage is also home to four motorcycles: a BMW 1200LT, a BMW 1200RS, a Ducati 996F, and a Ducati ST4F. "I've basically driven everything short of the space shuttle," he jokes. His wife adds, "If it doesn't make noise, leak or have wheels, Dick doesn't want any part of it!" Driving for gold. RJ has been racing professionally for 30 years and has raced virtually every type of competitive race car at tracks all over the world, including IMSA Corvettes, Trans-Am Camaros, Riley & Scott MK3 World Sports Cars, BMW M3 V8's, Dodge Vipers, Porsche 911s, Pontiac GTO.Rs and Porsche GT3s. He has more than 325 professional road racing starts, and is one of only seven people to eclipse 120 starts in the Trans-Am Series. RJ's career Trans-Am record includes a 62% incidence of top ten finishes and in excess of 20 top-five finishes. In 2007, RJ and teammate Andy Lally claimed 5 victories, 2 seconds and placed 3rd for the 2007 GT Championship in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series aboard the #66 TRG CRG/Maxter Porsche GT3. He has driven in over 20 consecutive Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, a significant achievement given the grueling nature of this 24-hour endurance race. He uses his garage to house and service not only his personal vehicles, but his professional karts as well. That's where Lista comes in. Dick stores all his tools and parts using Lista garage workbenches with drawer cabinet pedestals, stationary riser shelves and overhead cabinets with retractable doors. "We use only Lista equipment in our racing trailers and at F1 Boston. In the racing environment, precision and quality are the name of the game. Lista is the gold standard in the business. So I wouldn't have used anything but Lista in my own garage."

Kitchen Remodel, was completed as a result of a sewage backup incident. Prior layout was L shape Kitchen layout with awkward angle on dishwasher end, that ended straight into the wall. Cabinets right of dishwasher and above were added including a 24 inch pantry to the right. This added considerable amount of space to the kitchen even though it required the use of a vanity cabinet in order to make that happen. Project has received new drawers for that vanity box that needed to be custom made in order to make that cabinet work. Overall customer seems extremely happy at the results.

Nestled in the culinary hearts of several Singaporean homes were kitchen cabinets crying out for revival. The Pro-Handy team responded with the "Revive & Thrive" initiative, a detailed venture dedicated to restoring the former glory of weary kitchen storage units, turning sagging shelves and creaking doors into the pride of the kitchen. Each kitchen narrated a different story and presented unique challenges - from aged hinges whispering tales of frequent use, to water-damaged wood recounting incidents of spills and overflows. Our specialists embarked on each repair odyssey with a keen diagnostic gaze, identifying issues imperceptible to the untrained eye. The restoration process was an artful orchestration of carpentry, painting, and restructuring. Loose screws were tightened, lost fixtures replaced, and unhinged doors respectfully repositioned. Where the wood was beyond repair, our craftsmen seamlessly integrated new, high-quality materials, ensuring consistency with the original aesthetics. But the project transcended mere repairs. It was about reinvigorating a space of warmth and family memories. The team maximized functionality through minor adjustments, optimizing storage space without compromising the kitchen's original charm. The culmination saw cabinets standing tall - sturdy, functional, and rejuvenated. "Revive & Thrive" concluded with clients reacquainting themselves with their transformed kitchen spaces. The Pro-Handy touch had not just repaired but also breathed new life into each kitchen, reigniting the joy of cooking and the comfort of gathering in a space not just restored, but truly revived.