David Story
Family room - modern family room idea in Seattle

Example of a large arts and crafts walk-out vinyl floor and brown floor basement design in Minneapolis with brown walls and no fireplace

Lissa Gotwals
Country hallway photo in Raleigh

Example of a beach style light wood floor family room library design in Boise with beige walls and a standard fireplace

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View from road. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Mid-sized minimalist gray two-story metal house exterior photo in Seattle with a shed roof and a metal roof

Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
Example of a mid-sized cottage open concept light wood floor family room design with a music area, white walls and no tv

The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

The wall was cut out to create an open view from the railing. The stairs lead to the first floor of the home.
Staircase - small contemporary underground carpeted and gray floor staircase idea in Boston with gray walls

This project is especially unique! This homeowner just bought a home in So Cal and were moving from Nor Cal very shortly. They had an issue that needed solving. Not only did they need a Koi pond built for their new home in So Cal, but needed some help transporting their beloved family Koi fish too! We took this challenge on by building them an oasis both their Koi and their family will enjoy, but also driving up ourselves and ensuring their Koi made it here safe and sound.

Large trendy master beige tile and porcelain tile light wood floor and beige floor alcove shower photo in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a hinged shower door, beige walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Meghan Bob Photography

In this beautiful Seattle, WA bathroom, we replaced the existing shower pan with new tile. First, we carefully removed the shower doors, then removed the existing tile pan and bottom few rows of wall tile. We then built a new shower pan, installed new tile, and re-installed the shower door. It looks amazing! If you are having issues with a previous installation, give us a call to get an estimate!

In this beautiful Seattle, WA bathroom, we replaced the existing shower pan with new tile. First, we carefully removed the shower doors, then removed the existing tile pan and bottom few rows of wall tile. We then built a new shower pan, installed new tile, and re-installed the shower door. It looks amazing! If you are having issues with a previous installation, give us a call to get an estimate!

In this beautiful Seattle, WA bathroom, we replaced the existing shower pan with new tile. First, we carefully removed the shower doors, then removed the existing tile pan and bottom few rows of wall tile. We then built a new shower pan, installed new tile, and re-installed the shower door. It looks amazing! If you are having issues with a previous installation, give us a call to get an estimate!

The stunning white walls of this Rosemary Beach house contrast with the Mediterranean Blue tiles of the pool. The five scuppers pour a stream of sound into the small pool courtyard, providing an oasis in this busy neighborhood. The compact, native landscape provides year-round color and interest. Photographed by: Alan D. Holt

This project is especially unique! This homeowner just bought a home in So Cal and were moving from Nor Cal very shortly. They had an issue that needed solving. Not only did they need a Koi pond built for their new home in So Cal, but needed some help transporting their beloved family Koi fish too! We took this challenge on by building them an oasis both their Koi and their family will enjoy, but also driving up ourselves and ensuring their Koi made it here safe and sound.

Mid-sized beach style open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Charlotte with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace, a concealed tv and a music area

Our Mr. on this project had a few mobility issues to take into consideration so that became the number one priority: making it wheelchair accessible! However he was ALSO and audiophile so coming up with furniture pieces that would function well with his desire for surround sound and HER desire to NOT have that be the first thing she saw? That was our second priority! At the end of the day, we thing we accomplished what we set out to do...keep watching for the pro shots coming soon!