Over the years, my jobs have involved collaborating with homeowners, business owners, architects and contractors analyzing and designing plans for new construction and remodels, renovating kitchens, designing fireplaces, cabinetry, lighting, window treatments and furnishings. But even more important than the design, I believe the ability to communicate all the ideas and concepts of the design to the various trades people involved is critical to achieving the end results my clients and I envision. My 35 years in the business as well as my academic background in design have given me the ability to confidently provide this service. Give me a call, I'd love to hear from you and discuss your project.

This New England home has the essence of a traditional home, yet offers a modern appeal. The home renovation and addition involved moving the kitchen to the addition, leaving the resulting space to become a formal dining and living area. The extension over the garage created an expansive open space on the first floor. The large, cleverly designed space seamlessly integrates the kitchen, a family room, and an eating area. A substantial center island made of soapstone slabs has ample space to accommodate prepping for dinner on one side, and the kids doing their homework on the other. The pull-out drawers at the end contain extra refrigerator and freezer space. Additionally, the glass backsplash tile offers a refreshing luminescence to the area. A custom designed informal dining table fills the space adjacent to the center island. Paint colors in keeping with the overall color scheme were given to the children. Their resulting artwork sits above the family computers. Chalkboard paint covers the wall opposite the kitchen area creating a drawing wall for the kids. Around the corner from this, a reclaimed door from the grandmother's home hangs in the opening to the pantry. Details such as these provide a sense of family and history to the central hub of the home. Builder: Anderson Contracting Service Interior Designer: Kristina Crestin Photographer: Jamie Salomon

Great glass scallop tile detail. This tile is bordered by slabs of white marble.
Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in Miami

Clematis armandii 'Evergreen Clematis' (foreground) arches over a custom-built cedar arbor, modeled to accentuate the home's Craftsman-style architecture. Welded mild-steel panel fills create a scaffold for Akebia quinata 'Five-leaf Akebia Vine' (background), lending seasonal privacy and afternoon shade along this narrow sideyard access walkway.

This project involved a lot of structural and concrete work to get it to the point that it is at now. We were able to entirely open up the space and bring together a fully functional eating and entertainment area. We are so pleased to get our new friends and clients back in their new beautiful home.

Living Room
Living room - contemporary living room idea in New York

We maintained the home's original footprint and renovated according to the client's wishes to have an "Old English" style home. This involved adding trim and stain, utilized rod iron, changing the tile flooring out for wood etc. The end result was beautiful.

Example of a small arts and crafts vinyl floor living room design with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

Trend Interior Design
Example of a transitional dining room design in Tampa

1950s living room library photo in San Francisco with blue walls, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace and no tv

Example of a huge mountain style single-wall carpeted family room design in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash and wood backsplash

This handicap accessible shower involved removing a corner tub, installing a glass block window, and recessing the floor to allow for a zero- clearance entry. The Schluter shower system was used to water-proof the shower.

Ray was very involved in every aspect of this construction project. There are 4 total bedrooms, an office, dining room and a cozy nook facing the back of the house.

This renovation involved a full remodel of the Kitchen, two Baths, 3 bedrooms, and transforming the third level into a playroom and guest space. Updates included lighting, hardware, paint, furnishings throughout.

This project involve the demolition of existing roof above garage, reconstruction and reinforcement of the garage roof structure, new roofing and new composite roof top decking with aluminum railing.

Take a peek at Torrco Design Center's involvement in a Stamford, CT home along the Long Island Sound.
Trendy 3/4 green tile and subway tile walk-in shower photo in New York with an undermount sink, a one-piece toilet and green walls

This Kitchen project was especially exciting because it involved a complete redesign of the homes existing living areas. We decided to remove a wall between the existing kitchen & never used dining room to create an updated modern entertainment space suited for todays living style.

complete renovation involving re-locating entry door, removal of linen closet, relocating vanity, and creating space for soaking tub and separate shower

This condo bathroom renovation involved removing the bathtub and making the whole space a shower. The half wall comes in handy to hold bottles and decor items.