Photo: Caela McKeever © 2015 Houzz
Example of a transitional living room design in Seattle

Example of a trendy detached studio / workshop shed design in Boston

Deon’s amazing Japanese-inspired backyard in Elk Grove, CA reminds us of a relaxing resort complete with bamboo lanterns, a pond, and lush rolling hills (with eco-friendly turf). Each bamboo pole had to be custom cut so that the top would be solid- a lot of work but worth the effort! “I love the way it looks like a Bruce Lee movie at night,” says Deon, who has been a martial arts instructor for many years.

Deon’s amazing Japanese-inspired backyard in Elk Grove, CA reminds us of a relaxing resort complete with bamboo lanterns, a pond, and lush rolling hills (with eco-friendly turf). Each bamboo pole had to be custom cut so that the top would be solid- a lot of work but worth the effort! “I love the way it looks like a Bruce Lee movie at night,” says Deon, who has been a martial arts instructor for many years.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Design by Eche Martinez Interior Design. Construction by The Englander Building Company.
Inspiration for a contemporary bedroom remodel in San Francisco

Deon’s amazing Japanese-inspired backyard in Elk Grove, CA reminds us of a relaxing resort complete with bamboo lanterns, a pond, and lush rolling hills (with eco-friendly turf). Each bamboo pole had to be custom cut so that the top would be solid- a lot of work but worth the effort! “I love the way it looks like a Bruce Lee movie at night,” says Deon, who has been a martial arts instructor for many years.

Deon’s amazing Japanese-inspired backyard in Elk Grove, CA reminds us of a relaxing resort complete with bamboo lanterns, a pond, and lush rolling hills (with eco-friendly turf). Each bamboo pole had to be custom cut so that the top would be solid- a lot of work but worth the effort! “I love the way it looks like a Bruce Lee movie at night,” says Deon, who has been a martial arts instructor for many years.

Deon’s amazing Japanese-inspired backyard in Elk Grove, CA reminds us of a relaxing resort complete with bamboo lanterns, a pond, and lush rolling hills (with eco-friendly turf). Each bamboo pole had to be custom cut so that the top would be solid- a lot of work but worth the effort! “I love the way it looks like a Bruce Lee movie at night,” says Deon, who has been a martial arts instructor for many years.

Photo: Lauren Edith Anderson © 2016 Houzz
Elegant home design photo in San Francisco

This charming kids guest room was design with fun and whimsy in mind. The client wanted to transform a spare bedroom into a guest room for kids. We achieved some fun and flare with a new coat of paint and Eskayel wallpaper to give the space character and movement. We furnished the room with a daybed that includes a trundle to accommodate two children. We added boho elements like a bright vintage Moroccan rug and mixed textures with pillows and blankets that have graphic patterns. The cave chair serves as a reading nook for bedtime stories and the mirrors on the walls add a bit of Middle Eastern flare. Photos by Amber Thrane.

McIntosh Poris Architects designed a new 2,610-square-foot single-story single-family house with a basement and four-car garage on a 12-acre site with stables and a pasture. The residence was commissioned for a car designer and dressage instructor who own stable horses as well as extensive collections of midcentury furniture and vintage cars. They requested a relatively small footprint for the home to maximize their pasture area and car garage. The Modern Agricultural design incorporates materials traditionally found in simple farm buildings, such as standing-seam metal, wood batten siding, and finished as well as unfinished concrete. The house’s geometries impart a subtle play of angles complementary to the barn vernacular and the landscape. The building envelope pairs the warm tones of batten wood siding with galvanized standing-seam metal walls for a modern, minimal effect. The owners work from home, so the designers ensured 360-degree views of the property and pastures so that they could see their horses during the day. Taking advantage of the graded site, the rear façade includes large double-story windows providing glimpses into the first floor and basement interiors. The first floor includes a poured concrete rear deck with a handsome metal railing.

Bathroom - farmhouse gray floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, gray countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Our client is a college French instructor, spends considerable time in and loves all things French. French Country in particular- A casual, less ornate form. While this kitchen’s layout and placement of the major elements was determined early in the client / designer relationship, many hours were subsequently spent studying styling and considering forms and details; tweaking and re-tweaking in plan, 3 D modeling, prototype and even as we built out the space. The result is a truly one of a kind kitchen that the client loves and is a source of pride for the design team. This kitchen is truly one of a kind! The hand-formed hood and rustic table island are anchor statements in this unique and tastefully designed kitchen - which completely reflect the style of this young suburban family. The homeowner, a confessed Francophile, takes her love of all things French to another level. The combination of colors and textures provides a restful and beautiful environment, and brings to mind long walks in Provence surrounded by a flurry of lavender. Project specs: Premier Custom-Built cabinets, antique white perimeter cabinets, island is fumed oak with a brushed texture. Island Countertop is hammered zinc with an integrated zinc sink. Rocky Mountain faucet, Ann Sacks tile. Wide plank oak floor by Apex Wood Floors. Perimeter countertops are limestone. Sub Zero 48” built in refrigerator and Wolf 48” range.

Photo: Ten Ten Creative
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

Latch hardware in upper cabinets.
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Master Bedroom with Red Bed Frame and custom drapery and bedding.
Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte

Powder room with glam geometric wallpaper complimented with a vessel sink rustic vanity with riveted hardware. Counter top is quartz Viatera - Truffle. Mirror framed wall mirror. Ryan Hainey