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Minimalist dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Las Vegas with gray walls
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Complete renovation of a 1930's classical townhouse kitchen in New York City's Upper East Side.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel countertops, multicolored backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel countertops, multicolored backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

This full-service renovation included a modern upgrade to the guest bathroom for the family’s teenage son, as well as a full transformation of the primary bedroom and ensuite bath. The design approach prioritized elevated function, intentional style, and a layered palette that brought warmth and personality to every room.

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Columbus, OH
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A custom made hybrid desk was made with the intention of utilizing a small and tight space resulting in maximum functionality. There is a work desk on one side providing easy accessibility to working on your laptop and on the other side of the desk, a complementary custom storage compartment for placing your magazines, books and remotes all within an arm length’s reach.

A complete metamorphosis was needed to bring out the buried treasure hidden beneath this yard, and a family of five rattlesnakes had to find a new home!
Here’s the short list of the awkward elements that had to be remedied:
First, the neighbors’ living room window peered perpetually (like, all the time) and directly into the yard with no privacy whatsoever. None.
Second, the vast deep end swallowed up the patio and provided no place for furniture, or walking. Only tripping and treading water was allowed.
Third, the sunken lawn must have been an arena of some sort! Intentionally excavated from natural grade a full -42″ from the patio, for no good reason.
Fourth, the not-worth-a-visit ramada was the focal point for the entire yard. See it up close! It’s gone.
Fifth, the spa was shoved against the farthest wall and provided no invitation. It was so bad, it never had a photo taken! See the statue peeing between the two short columns? It’s over there. Peeing in the corner as all little boys are want to do.
Sixth, the bbq and fire place were non-functional and equally uninviting, and here’s a better view of just how crowded the furniture is. Don’t fall in!
Last, we will not mention the boulder pile droppings distributed around the yard. Oops! Sorry.
The first order of business was to spend several weeks tearing out everything but the pool shell. Then another few weeks were spent wheelbarrowing in a few hundred yards of top soil (there was no access) to fill the matador pit flush to a more relatable -18″. The large gaping trough was then discretely hidden with large removable stones, so it was out of sight but still serviceable.
Second, the neighbor was screened instantly with a row of mature Texas Ebony trees in a raised planter, that also housed a sculptural ironwood tree as the focal point of the property, soon to be reflected in the pool’s richer Midnight Blue pebble tec finish.
A hundred or so yards of shotcrete filled not only the reclaimed deep end, but also created a sun shelf and spa ledge, now the focal jewel in the foreground as a 360 overflow vanishing edge spa clad in Pewter glass tile from Oceanside Glass, and viewed from all the interior living spaces.
The BBQ was tucked around the corner out of sight but still easy access. The fireplace for two gave way to a large inviting built in banco, with a splashes of colorful fabrics to draw one out. The fire pit serves about 10 people easily, for hours at a time.
Last but not least, the foreground of the pool became a sweeping entry shelf extending the full length of the pool, bedecked with fiberoptic starlights and six glowing bubblers set low, to just barely break the surface of the water, giving a lovely and tranquil sound while sleeping away with all retractable doors wide open.
Simple. Serene. Self-evident. That is the remedy.
If your project needs a similar touch, more or less, drop me a line and we’ll figure out a plan.

These pretty drapery panels were made from painters canvas fabric and given a piping detail for the edges and tiebacks. There were non-functioning and hang on the ends and corners....really giving this space a cozy feel

A custom closet designed with functionality as the intent. Glass door and shelves add dramatic impact to the light and bright.
Example of a mid-sized tuscan marble floor and beige floor walk-in closet design in Houston with glass-front cabinets and beige cabinets
Example of a mid-sized tuscan marble floor and beige floor walk-in closet design in Houston with glass-front cabinets and beige cabinets

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Columbus, OH
Structural Remodeling
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Charles Aydlett Photography
Mancuso Development
Palmer's Panorama (Twiddy house No. B987)
Outer Banks Furniture
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Jayne Beasley (seamstress)
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