New deck/ balcony and staircase design for a 100 year home. We helped with both permitting and construction documents. The staircase and deck/ balcony provides access to the 2nd floor of the home, gives expansive views, and provides an egress route in case of emergency. Note that the homeowner still plans to do some additional work, including some paint and stain work as well as landscaping at the base of the stairway.

Clients requested a backyard oasis to relax and entertain, and needed an area for their new hot tub. We removed trees and hedges, graded, and built a retaining wall along the back to increase the usable space by well over 6 feet wide and the width of the backyard. We designed a deck for the hot tub that provided additional space for grilling, installed a fire pit, and provided space for a dining area. A lighting package was included in this build and truly set off the entire vibe.

Beautiful Transformation! Removing a portion of the Kitchen wall, opened this small dark kitchen up to include a Peninsula island. This offers more storage opportunities, allows the kitchen to be open to the Living area, as well as provides an ideal space for the children to enjoy their morning cereal.

Work in progress photo of a shed that was added to the customers home in order to provide them additional outdoor storage space. Shed included a ramp entry (to load and unload the tractor) as well as a window and built in shelving.

This gorgeous riverfront home provides over 4,200 SF of living space across four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, including separate study, exercise room and game room. An expansive 3,000 SF screened lanai and pool deck provides plenty of space for outdoor activities. Photo credit: Deremer Studios

This gorgeous riverfront home provides over 4,200 SF of living space across four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, including separate study, exercise room and game room. An expansive 3,000 SF screened lanai and pool deck provides plenty of space for outdoor activities. Photo credit: Deremer Studios

New deck/ balcony and staircase design for a 100 year home. We helped with both permitting and construction documents. The staircase and deck/ balcony provides access to the 2nd floor of the home, gives expansive views, and provides an egress route in case of emergency. Note that the homeowner still plans to do some additional work, including some paint and stain work as well as landscaping at the base of the stairway.

Work in progress photo of a shed that was added to the customers home in order to provide them additional outdoor storage space. Shed included a ramp entry (to load and unload the tractor) as well as a window and built in shelving.

Via Design provided architectural services to the renovation of a Michigan lake house. Design updates included the living space, dining room, and kitchen.

This gorgeous riverfront home provides over 4,200 SF of living space across four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, including separate study, exercise room and game room. An expansive 3,000 SF screened lanai and pool deck provides plenty of space for outdoor activities. Photo credit: Deremer Studios

This spacious, multi-level backyard in San Luis Obispo, CA, once completely underutilized and overtaken by weeds, was converted into the ultimate outdoor entertainment space with a custom pool and spa as the centerpiece. A cabana with a built-in storage bench, outdoor TV and wet bar provide a protected place to chill during hot pool days, and a screened outdoor shower nearby is perfect for rinsing off after a dip. A hammock attached to the master deck and the adjacent pool deck are ideal for relaxing and soaking up some rays. The stone veneer-faced water feature wall acts as a backdrop for the pool area, and transitions into a retaining wall dividing the upper and lower levels. An outdoor sectional surrounds a gas fire bowl to create a cozy spot to entertain in the evenings, with string lights overhead for ambiance. A Belgard paver patio connects the lounge area to the outdoor kitchen with a Bull gas grill and cabinetry, polished concrete counter tops, and a wood bar top with seating. The outdoor kitchen is tucked in next to the main deck, one of the only existing elements that remain from the previous space, which now functions as an outdoor dining area overlooking the entire yard. Finishing touches included low-voltage LED landscape lighting, pea gravel mulch, and lush planting areas and outdoor decor.

We brought beige, grey and rich wood tones together in the calming master retreat of this West Side Vancouver home. A play of textures including velvet, linen, crystal, woods and metals provide lots of interest to offset the muted colour palette. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

This Oakland hills project began with very steep front & back yard areas. The design was created to provide a functional entry access to the house as well as create an outdoor back yard space for the family and their young children. The front yard area was unusable with dilapidated wood steps and overgrown weeds. The back yard area was non-existent because of a lack of patio space, broken wood retaining walls & steep terrain. The design included developing retaining walls to create terraces and functional spaces. for the backyard, it was important to create as much patio space for the kids to have outdoor play areas. ornamentals shrubs, no-mow lawn and a maple were plants specified to create a modern aesthetic. landscape lighting provided function and mood.

Believe it or not, this award-winning home began as a speculative project. Typically speculative projects involve a rather generic design that would appeal to many in a style that might be loved by the masses. But the project’s developer loved modern architecture and his personal residence was the first project designed by architect C.P. Drewett when Drewett Works launched in 2001. Together, the architect and developer envisioned a fictitious art collector who would one day purchase this stunning piece of desert modern architecture to showcase their magnificent collection. The primary views from the site were southwest. Therefore, protecting the interior spaces from the southwest sun while making the primary views available was the greatest challenge. The views were very calculated and carefully managed. Every room needed to not only capture the vistas of the surrounding desert, but also provide viewing spaces for the potential collection to be housed within its walls. The core of the material palette is utilitarian including exposed masonry and locally quarried cantera stone. An organic nature was added to the project through millwork selections including walnut and red gum veneers. The eventual owners saw immediately that this could indeed become a home for them as well as their magnificent collection, of which pieces are loaned out to museums around the world. Their decision to purchase the home was based on the dimensions of one particular wall in the dining room which was EXACTLY large enough for one particular painting not yet displayed due to its size. The owners and this home were, as the saying goes, a perfect match! Project Details | Desert Modern for the Magnificent Collection, Estancia, Scottsdale, AZ Architecture: C.P. Drewett, Jr., AIA, NCARB | Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Shannon Construction | Phoenix, AZ Interior Selections: Janet Bilotti, NCIDQ, ASID | Naples, FL Custom Millwork: Linear Fine Woodworking | Scottsdale, AZ Photography: Dino Tonn | Scottsdale, AZ Read More: Awards: 2014 Gold Nugget Award of Merit Feature Article: Luxe. Interiors and Design. Winter 2015, “Lofty Exposure”

This Downtown Sophisticate is a new construction home in Greenwich, CT. We provided complete custom mill work throughout this beautiful house. We installed all cabinets, including kitchen cabinets, built-ins and window seats. Provided installation of wainscoting, all moldings, doors, and anything else wood related.

This Downtown Sophisticate is a new construction home in Greenwich, CT. We provided complete custom mill work throughout this beautiful house. We installed all cabinets, including kitchen cabinets, built-ins and window seats. Provided installation of wainscoting, all moldings, doors, and anything else wood related.

Architectural Design Services Provided - Existing interior wall between kitchen and dining room was removed to create an open plan concept. Custom cabinetry layout was designed to meet Client's specific cooking and entertaining needs. New, larger open plan space will accommodate guest while entertaining. New custom fireplace surround was designed which includes intricate beaded mouldings to compliment the home's original Colonial Style. Second floor bathroom was renovated and includes modern fixtures, finishes and colors that are pleasing to the eye.

The owners of this Old Metairie home love to spend time in the kitchen preparing meals and entertaining family and friends. Cabinets by Design outfitted the kitchen with custom French Blue cabinets that provide ample storage and complement the interiors. Off the kitchen, a butler’s pantry with matching cabinetry provides additional storage while a family room wet bar includes a wine cooler and ice machine.