Capital radiates an understated modern drama. Delineated solid geometric forms, with repeating intervals of pattern, define scale and interest in an otherwise pure architectural form.

Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, brown backsplash, wood backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

John Welsh
Eclectic l-shaped kitchen photo in Philadelphia with soapstone countertops and black countertops

Transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor playroom photo in New York with white walls

Beach style carpeted and black floor bedroom photo in Tampa with white walls and no fireplace

Lake front facing addition to the rear of a craftsman style home in Ohio. The addition features a terrace off a new kitchen on its upper level and a walk-out recreation area and garage below. Detailing includes a copper and stainless steel railing system. Stucco (EIFS) references existing materials on the house, a datum line where stone and brick meet engages a nod to the rusticated random rubble base of the house and includes a strong horizontal interval detail, while the flat panels above the datum reference the brick masonry. This connects the new to the old in a clear and proportional way. The use of flat roofs on the addition simplifies the relationships of new and old while preserving the views from existing spaces from floors above the addition.

Lake front facing addition to the rear of a craftsman style home in Ohio. The addition features a terrace off a new kitchen on its upper level and a walk-out recreation area and garage below. Detailing includes a copper and stainless steel railing system. Stucco (EIFS) references existing materials on the house, a datum line where stone and brick meet engages a nod to the rusticated random rubble base of the house and includes a strong horizontal interval detail, while the flat panels above the datum reference the brick masonry. This connects the new to the old in a clear and proportional way. The use of flat roofs on the addition simplifies the relationships of new and old while preserving the views from existing spaces from floors above the addition.

Distributed by Timspec, Accoya was used chosen as the ideal material to clad a show home in Auckland. Accoya was selected for the black coated weatherboards on the front section of the house, due to its durability and stability benefits. Because of Accoya’s modification technique it is the ideal wood for external cladding such as this. Generally, problems can occur with darker coatings on cladding, due to shrink and swell being exasperated by the solar gain. But, Accoya wood’s superior dimensional stability negates this problem and maintenance intervals are dramatically extended. The cladding needed to be aesthetically pleasing as well as highly durable in order to withstand the extreme climates in New Zealand. Accoya was also chosen due to its rot resistant benefits and its ability to deter insects in these types of environments.

Lake front facing addition to the rear of a craftsman style home in Ohio. The addition features a terrace off a new kitchen on its upper level and a walk-out recreation area and garage below. Detailing includes a copper and stainless steel railing system. Stucco (EIFS) references existing materials on the house, a datum line where stone and brick meet engages a nod to the rusticated random rubble base of the house and includes a strong horizontal interval detail, while the flat panels above the datum reference the brick masonry. This connects the new to the old in a clear and proportional way. The use of flat roofs on the addition simplifies the relationships of new and old while preserving the views from existing spaces from floors above the addition.

Great room - tropical great room idea in Miami with white walls

Distributed by Timspec, Accoya was used chosen as the ideal material to clad a show home in Auckland. Accoya was selected for the black coated weatherboards on the front section of the house, due to its durability and stability benefits. Because of Accoya’s modification technique it is the ideal wood for external cladding such as this. Generally, problems can occur with darker coatings on cladding, due to shrink and swell being exasperated by the solar gain. But, Accoya wood’s superior dimensional stability negates this problem and maintenance intervals are dramatically extended. The cladding needed to be aesthetically pleasing as well as highly durable in order to withstand the extreme climates in New Zealand. Accoya was also chosen due to its rot resistant benefits and its ability to deter insects in these types of environments.

Three rooms were combined to create this space. The new "L" shaped space includes a dining area, kitchen and family room and is the heart of the house. Extensive custom cabinets transition from the kitchen to the family room. Photos: Bob Greenspan

Distributed by Timspec, Accoya was used chosen as the ideal material to clad a show home in Auckland. Accoya was selected for the black coated weatherboards on the front section of the house, due to its durability and stability benefits. Because of Accoya’s modification technique it is the ideal wood for external cladding such as this. Generally, problems can occur with darker coatings on cladding, due to shrink and swell being exasperated by the solar gain. But, Accoya wood’s superior dimensional stability negates this problem and maintenance intervals are dramatically extended. The cladding needed to be aesthetically pleasing as well as highly durable in order to withstand the extreme climates in New Zealand. Accoya was also chosen due to its rot resistant benefits and its ability to deter insects in these types of environments.

Distributed by Timspec, Accoya was used chosen as the ideal material to clad a show home in Auckland. Accoya was selected for the black coated weatherboards on the front section of the house, due to its durability and stability benefits. Because of Accoya’s modification technique it is the ideal wood for external cladding such as this. Generally, problems can occur with darker coatings on cladding, due to shrink and swell being exasperated by the solar gain. But, Accoya wood’s superior dimensional stability negates this problem and maintenance intervals are dramatically extended. The cladding needed to be aesthetically pleasing as well as highly durable in order to withstand the extreme climates in New Zealand. Accoya was also chosen due to its rot resistant benefits and its ability to deter insects in these types of environments.

The Simone Table is part of the Simone Collection. Designed first for Chicago’s Sol Cafe and then amended for wider release, the Simone Collection is a set of minimal, complementary tables and benches. This iteration is made entirely from solid walnut and held together with dovetail joinery. The pieces in the Simone Collection juxtapose disparate design eras and traditions. The dovetails are a longtime favorite of traditional woodworkers and are as beautiful as they are strong; spaced in irregular intervals, they offer visual complexity to an otherwise understated form. On the other hand, the hand-rubbed, Danish oil and wax finish recalls Scandinavian modernism. Tables and benches available exclusively in walnut with a Danish oil and wax finish.

The Simone Table is part of the Simone Collection. Designed first for Chicago’s Sol Cafe and then amended for wider release, the Simone Collection is a set of minimal, complementary tables and benches. This iteration is made entirely from solid walnut and held together with dovetail joinery. The pieces in the Simone Collection juxtapose disparate design eras and traditions. The dovetails are a longtime favorite of traditional woodworkers and are as beautiful as they are strong; spaced in irregular intervals, they offer visual complexity to an otherwise understated form. On the other hand, the hand-rubbed, Danish oil and wax finish recalls Scandinavian modernism. Tables and benches available exclusively in walnut with a Danish oil and wax finish.

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

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Inspiration for a southwestern carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel with white walls

Distributed by Timspec, Accoya was used chosen as the ideal material to clad a show home in Auckland. Accoya was selected for the black coated weatherboards on the front section of the house, due to its durability and stability benefits. Because of Accoya’s modification technique it is the ideal wood for external cladding such as this. Generally, problems can occur with darker coatings on cladding, due to shrink and swell being exasperated by the solar gain. But, Accoya wood’s superior dimensional stability negates this problem and maintenance intervals are dramatically extended. The cladding needed to be aesthetically pleasing as well as highly durable in order to withstand the extreme climates in New Zealand. Accoya was also chosen due to its rot resistant benefits and its ability to deter insects in these types of environments.