Completed in partnership with LAM Studios Inc., this Fall 2024 renovation transformed multiple areas of a Dilworth home into a cohesive, functional, and beautifully updated living environment. The project included a complete kitchen remodel, living room renovation, bathroom remodel, laundry room update, dining room renovation, fireplace enhancement, and hallway improvements. The kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the renovation, featuring improved functionality, modern finishes, and a layout designed to support everyday living and entertaining. Adjacent living and dining spaces were thoughtfully redesigned to create a seamless flow throughout the home, while the updated fireplace provides a warm and inviting focal point. Additional improvements to the bathroom, laundry room, and hallway enhanced both comfort and efficiency, ensuring every space contributes to the home's overall functionality and style. Through careful planning, quality craftsmanship, and timeless design choices, this renovation successfully blends modern living with lasting elegance. The result is a beautifully refreshed home that feels brighter, more connected, and perfectly tailored to the homeowners' lifestyle.

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Sophisticated yet approachable, this luxury bathroom showcases a harmonious blend of classic finishes and modern design elements. The space features a freestanding bathtub paired with a glass-enclosed shower that includes a sleek rain showerhead for a spa-like experience. A custom double-sink vanity with quartz countertops offers both elegance and ample storage, while marble bathroom tiles add depth and texture underfoot and across the shower walls. The glass shower doors enhance the spacious layout and reflect natural light, contributing to the room’s open, airy feel. A round mirror and minimalist bathroom decor balance functionality with style, making the space ideal for both daily routines and moments of relaxation. Whether part of a modern bathroom renovation or a newly built spacious bathroom, this layout delivers timeless design with contemporary convenience.

The living room was built using natural walnut wood without special carvings or decorations.
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Our clients came to us with dreams of hosting large family gatherings surrounded by a welcoming yet elegant Farmhouse setting. Their wish list included natural woods and traditional Georgian details to infuse warmth and character into their home. Awkward room sizes and locations in the original plan were completely reconfigured to create functional, individual spaces with open entrances that maintained interconnectivity. With young children, visibility into common spaces was important as well. After fully reconfiguring the main floor, the complete transformation was achieved by an uncompromising dedication to the beauty of thoughtful details. Bronze hardware, rustic decorative wood beams, arched entrances, and the wood/brick surround fireplace also contribute to the comfortable, traditional atmosphere. The interplay of various wood tones was also a primary consideration in the design. Paired with a unique grey/blue color throughout, the warmth and friendliness of the clients truly came to life in their home.

Named after the Philippine province of Capiz from which the vast amount of the world's supply comes from, capiz shells have been used for centuries to accent furniture and accessories. The tranquil beauty and soft luster of these shells are transformed into brilliant mosaics in the Roxana Collection. Carefully cut and pieced together onto glass, each shell is all natural and contains random hues and lusters that contribute to its depth and beauty. This becomes apparent when lit, as the shell's translucency allows its characteristics to show through. Embedded within the mosaic is an attractive ring of amber and rose glass beads adding contrast and jewel-like qualities. Measurements and Information: Width 6" Height 8" Extends 8" from the wall 1 Light Accommodates 75 watt medium base light bulb (not included) Aged bronze finish Capiz shell mosaic glass Amber and rose jewel glass beads (accents) May be installed with glass opening facing up or down

Our introduction to the Tahoe site was in late winter, on a clear sunny day with filtered light and long shadows through snow-laden fir and pine bows. It made a strong impression, stored for future consideration but the impetus for the design came soon after the spring snow melt. A powerful sense of horizontal layering of vegetation and various stages of decomposing downed timber on the two-acre site, juxtaposed with pine and fir trees and the dense canopy of the surrounding forest. The site is located near the historic 1960 Olympic Nordic track, situated on the edge of wetlands and seasonal streams. The homeowners were previous clients and dreamt of having a retreat in the Sierras away from their home base in Berkeley, CA. Among skiers, bike riders, hikers, and boaters, they found the ideal central location for their home base near Lake Tahoe. The home is organized as a series of linked spaces, each providing a unique sensory experience and connection to different parts of the site, both vertically and horizontally. The design includes extensive use of glass to create a true indoor/outdoor connection and maximize natural light. At the center of the site are two large fir trees, which the building respectfully wraps around in an L shape to create a focal point in the landscaped courtyard. A refined, context-driven palette of natural materials including cedar, oak, fir, and steel is used to harmoniously blend in among the surroundings. The construction includes advanced details such as thermally broken steel beams supporting layered roof planes engineered to hold snow rather than shed it. Designed to resist significant load, we exposed the steel structure as a recurring element in the interior spaces. The resulting columns and support beams contribute to the familiar design aspects of each room and provide a better understanding of how the building was constructed. The second floor features cantilevered volumes that reach out into the nearby evergreen limbs, likening the experience to being in a tree house. The house incorporates features such as radiant heating, solar panels, and operable windows for passive cooling. Fire safety measures include the use of naturally fire-resistant materials, a Class A roof construction, sprinklers, and drought-tolerant landscaping beyond the defensible space.

This kitchen design features a harmonious blend of traditional and country-inspired aesthetics, characterized by a thoughtful selection of materials and finishes. The cabinetry includes Dura Supreme's raised panel doors in an Antique White finish, complemented by white cabinets with a coffee glaze for added depth. A large island serves as the centerpiece, showcasing Lyptus-stained cabinetry, while decorative corbel legs and posts enhance its architectural elegance. The countertops are crafted from Vyara Gold Granite, imparting a warm, natural beauty that pairs seamlessly with the kitchen's copper accents, including a copper farmhouse sink, copper knobs, and pulls. Bronze faucets further unify the space's vintage charm. High-end appliances are integrated throughout, including a Viking gas rangetop, double ovens, and a Miele refrigerator, with appliance panels ensuring a cohesive appearance. A microwave drawer adds convenience while maintaining the sleek design. Architectural details such as crown moldings, arched valances, and arched toes on cabinetry contribute to the timeless appeal. The inclusion of distressed cabinet finishes and a rock surround brings texture and character to the space. The warm wood flooring and inviting barstools complete the design, creating an open, functional kitchen perfect for gatherings.

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.

This home was thoroughly reimagined – architecturally, throughout the interiors, site, and gardens. The vintage bones of the home were enhanced by the design team while every aspect of contemporary living was accommodated – including a yard for two beloved family dogs. The collaboration between client, architect, interior designer, landscape architect and construction team is celebrated in the result. A composed garden space was formed around a spectacular Cork Oak. This tree was brought in to mediate the view of the neighboring Temple Emanu-El. Additional mature plantings, citrus trees, flowers, and a softly burbling fountain contribute to the comfort of the flowing space. The drive court melds into the garden space with stairway access to an expansive terrace above. From this terrace, views of the garden, fountain, greenery, and Temple are enjoyed – with soft lighting extending enjoyment into the evening.

This kitchen design features a harmonious blend of traditional and country-inspired aesthetics, characterized by a thoughtful selection of materials and finishes. The cabinetry includes Dura Supreme's raised panel doors in an Antique White finish, complemented by white cabinets with a coffee glaze for added depth. A large island serves as the centerpiece, showcasing Lyptus-stained cabinetry, while decorative corbel legs and posts enhance its architectural elegance. The countertops are crafted from Vyara Gold Granite, imparting a warm, natural beauty that pairs seamlessly with the kitchen's copper accents, including a copper farmhouse sink, copper knobs, and pulls. Bronze faucets further unify the space's vintage charm. High-end appliances are integrated throughout, including a Viking gas rangetop, double ovens, and a Miele refrigerator, with appliance panels ensuring a cohesive appearance. A microwave drawer adds convenience while maintaining the sleek design. Architectural details such as crown moldings, arched valances, and arched toes on cabinetry contribute to the timeless appeal. The inclusion of distressed cabinet finishes and a rock surround brings texture and character to the space. The warm wood flooring and inviting barstools complete the design, creating an open, functional kitchen perfect for gatherings.

This kitchen design features a harmonious blend of traditional and country-inspired aesthetics, characterized by a thoughtful selection of materials and finishes. The cabinetry includes Dura Supreme's raised panel doors in an Antique White finish, complemented by white cabinets with a coffee glaze for added depth. A large island serves as the centerpiece, showcasing Lyptus-stained cabinetry, while decorative corbel legs and posts enhance its architectural elegance. The countertops are crafted from Vyara Gold Granite, imparting a warm, natural beauty that pairs seamlessly with the kitchen's copper accents, including a copper farmhouse sink, copper knobs, and pulls. Bronze faucets further unify the space's vintage charm. High-end appliances are integrated throughout, including a Viking gas rangetop, double ovens, and a Miele refrigerator, with appliance panels ensuring a cohesive appearance. A microwave drawer adds convenience while maintaining the sleek design. Architectural details such as crown moldings, arched valances, and arched toes on cabinetry contribute to the timeless appeal. The inclusion of distressed cabinet finishes and a rock surround brings texture and character to the space. The warm wood flooring and inviting barstools complete the design, creating an open, functional kitchen perfect for gatherings.

Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison

For our full gut renovation of this Manhattan loft penthouse, we partnered with architecture firm Todd Zwigard Architects. Many of our clients know us as experts in the full design-build approach, where we handle every aspect of the project. But in this case, architectural plans were already drawn, the full schedule was finished, and our clients needed a partner to execute on the architectural plans – enter Gallery. Construction management is as vital to a project as the design phase, so we’re happy to offer our expertise in this type of scenario. A DIFFERENT APPROACH Construction and design are often the face of most renovations, but the planning and follow-through are naturally just as necessary to make it all come together. The project itself was a fairly straightforward gut renovation of the loft. Everything was included: new floors, a new kitchen, new bathrooms, new lighting. Our task was to manage every aspect of the construction, ensuring that the planning work of Todd Zwigard Architects was executed to the exact vision imagined for this Manhattan loft renovation. CONTEMPORARY GOES ECLECTIC Although we didn’t contribute to the aesthetic of the interior design in this project, we did carry out the plans that brought it life. The tone was very modern, with some eclectic touches. The kitchen, featuring an island with a baby blue lacquered finish, blends contemporary clean lines into an industrial-tinged, almost futuristic aesthetic. Reclaimed wooden doors and art pieces collected throughout the years are an ode to the client's travels, an artistic touch from Todd Zwigard Architects. LET’S TALK Quality of work is of course important, but there are several components of construction management that are equally vital: communication; processes that make sure you're able to adhere to schedules; protocols with both safety and communication. You might say this is the nerding out of the construction process. It’s not often the face of a project, but it’s absolutely massive in terms of carrying out a successful renovation, whether it’s a penthouse loft in Manhattan, a condo in Prospect Heights, or a kitchen in a Brooklyn brownstone. Quality construction management is probably one of the biggest ways to separate professional contractors from those who aren’t. ART FROM CHAOS This was such a large project, so our ability to procure and source all the finishes and fixtures was hugely important to our clients. The sheer number of floors, tiles, and plumbing fixtures alone that need to be ordered, in addition to everything else, plus figuring out lead times, shipments, deliveries, and inspections. It can quickly become chaotic, but there’s an art to the planning and organization, and we’ve mastered it. The larger a project is, the more likely that havoc will rear its head. The antidote is not only really proper planning and construction management, as we achieved in this Manhattan loft penthouse renovation, but also a great working relationship with everyone else involved in the project: contractors, architect, and clients alike. GET IN TOUCH Is a loft renovation in New York in your future? We’re experts in renovating New York homes, from apartment combinations in managed buildings to kitchens and bathrooms in co-ops and condos to gut renovations of historic spaces and landmark renovations. ‍ Contact us to learn more about our approach as a design-and-build firm, where all aspects of your project are handled under the same roof. In addition to construction management, you’ll get our in-house architect in-house and the added renovation benefits of experts in design, material selection, and paperwork.

This kitchen design features a harmonious blend of traditional and country-inspired aesthetics, characterized by a thoughtful selection of materials and finishes. The cabinetry includes Dura Supreme's raised panel doors in an Antique White finish, complemented by white cabinets with a coffee glaze for added depth. A large island serves as the centerpiece, showcasing Lyptus-stained cabinetry, while decorative corbel legs and posts enhance its architectural elegance. The countertops are crafted from Vyara Gold Granite, imparting a warm, natural beauty that pairs seamlessly with the kitchen's copper accents, including a copper farmhouse sink, copper knobs, and pulls. Bronze faucets further unify the space's vintage charm. High-end appliances are integrated throughout, including a Viking gas rangetop, double ovens, and a Miele refrigerator, with appliance panels ensuring a cohesive appearance. A microwave drawer adds convenience while maintaining the sleek design. Architectural details such as crown moldings, arched valances, and arched toes on cabinetry contribute to the timeless appeal. The inclusion of distressed cabinet finishes and a rock surround brings texture and character to the space. The warm wood flooring and inviting barstools complete the design, creating an open, functional kitchen perfect for gatherings.

This kitchen design features a harmonious blend of traditional and country-inspired aesthetics, characterized by a thoughtful selection of materials and finishes. The cabinetry includes Dura Supreme's raised panel doors in an Antique White finish, complemented by white cabinets with a coffee glaze for added depth. A large island serves as the centerpiece, showcasing Lyptus-stained cabinetry, while decorative corbel legs and posts enhance its architectural elegance. The countertops are crafted from Vyara Gold Granite, imparting a warm, natural beauty that pairs seamlessly with the kitchen's copper accents, including a copper farmhouse sink, copper knobs, and pulls. Bronze faucets further unify the space's vintage charm. High-end appliances are integrated throughout, including a Viking gas rangetop, double ovens, and a Miele refrigerator, with appliance panels ensuring a cohesive appearance. A microwave drawer adds convenience while maintaining the sleek design. Architectural details such as crown moldings, arched valances, and arched toes on cabinetry contribute to the timeless appeal. The inclusion of distressed cabinet finishes and a rock surround brings texture and character to the space. The warm wood flooring and inviting barstools complete the design, creating an open, functional kitchen perfect for gatherings.

This kitchen design features a harmonious blend of traditional and country-inspired aesthetics, characterized by a thoughtful selection of materials and finishes. The cabinetry includes Dura Supreme's raised panel doors in an Antique White finish, complemented by white cabinets with a coffee glaze for added depth. A large island serves as the centerpiece, showcasing Lyptus-stained cabinetry, while decorative corbel legs and posts enhance its architectural elegance. The countertops are crafted from Vyara Gold Granite, imparting a warm, natural beauty that pairs seamlessly with the kitchen's copper accents, including a copper farmhouse sink, copper knobs, and pulls. Bronze faucets further unify the space's vintage charm. High-end appliances are integrated throughout, including a Viking gas rangetop, double ovens, and a Miele refrigerator, with appliance panels ensuring a cohesive appearance. A microwave drawer adds convenience while maintaining the sleek design. Architectural details such as crown moldings, arched valances, and arched toes on cabinetry contribute to the timeless appeal. The inclusion of distressed cabinet finishes and a rock surround brings texture and character to the space. The warm wood flooring and inviting barstools complete the design, creating an open, functional kitchen perfect for gatherings.

This kitchen design features a harmonious blend of traditional and country-inspired aesthetics, characterized by a thoughtful selection of materials and finishes. The cabinetry includes Dura Supreme's raised panel doors in an Antique White finish, complemented by white cabinets with a coffee glaze for added depth. A large island serves as the centerpiece, showcasing Lyptus-stained cabinetry, while decorative corbel legs and posts enhance its architectural elegance. The countertops are crafted from Vyara Gold Granite, imparting a warm, natural beauty that pairs seamlessly with the kitchen's copper accents, including a copper farmhouse sink, copper knobs, and pulls. Bronze faucets further unify the space's vintage charm. High-end appliances are integrated throughout, including a Viking gas rangetop, double ovens, and a Miele refrigerator, with appliance panels ensuring a cohesive appearance. A microwave drawer adds convenience while maintaining the sleek design. Architectural details such as crown moldings, arched valances, and arched toes on cabinetry contribute to the timeless appeal. The inclusion of distressed cabinet finishes and a rock surround brings texture and character to the space. The warm wood flooring and inviting barstools complete the design, creating an open, functional kitchen perfect for gatherings.

Our Heirloom family allows you to express your own personal style. All choices begin with our early-electric socket holders, which we cast to industrial standards. Details such as our monogram paddle switch add distinction. The included Edison-style carbon filament bulb is as attractive on its own; it’s equally so when paired with any of its various shade options. Each beautiful finish contributes toward a distinct look, from weathered antique to attention-grabbing glamour. Choose either a cloth-sheathed wire suspension or a metal stem attached to a hang-straight canopy. Optional wire bulb guards accentuate its industrial characteristics; they can be added with or without an accompanying metal shade.