Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stone and rectangular lap hot tub remodel in Austin

Patio - transitional patio idea in Boston

Urban Attitudes is a furniture collection of sofas, chairs, and ottomans that all work together. This allows you to seamlessly mix and match all three of these pieces in your living room. Pictured: La-Z-Boy McKinney Sofa & Bellevue High Leg Swivel Chair

Pull out knife block makes use of a small space while keep essential cooking tools close at hand. ~ Brian DalBalcon Photography
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional kitchen idea in Seattle

I have previously worked in every level of this home – project images can be viewed on Riverdale Top to Bottom Renovation – the Third Floor was the final frontier and the transformation is quite spectacular (even if I say so myself!). Before and after pictures can be found on our website. My client’s twin boys were rapidly outgrowing their little nursery on the second floor and so plans were drawn up to renovate the third floor…. All of this work was done with my clients / kids / pets living at home. We erected a scaffolding tower at the side of the home and this was how all the trades got in and out throughout the project – the scaffolding stairs were actually wider and provided easier access than the original staircase. The original footprint comprised of 3 bedrooms (one generous sized guest bedroom at the front of the house that we retained and two smaller oddly shaped rooms with cove ceilings and angles that really prevented them being useful) plus an internal powder room. We pushed the rear internal wall of the powder room back to the exterior wall so that we could build a generous sized bathroom that will see the boys through the years. The walls and floors are neutral and we added a pop of blue with the vanity. One of my favourite elements is the river rock tile inset mat that is great for little feet to walk on – especially when the underfloor heating is on! The twin bedroom is breathtaking – the previous rooms were so small it was really hard to photograph them but if you check out the before and after section below it paints a pretty good picture. A 12’ wide dormer makes this floor feel like a treehouse and the light is amazing. We incorporated some gorgeous lighting in this room – 2 styles of sconces and a custom pendant. I love the second life carpet and the checked roman blind fabric. It’s a space that is large and comfortable enough for the whole family to sit in and enjoy. The third floor hallway was transformed by straightening the walls and levelling the ceiling. The custom light fixture / art installation guarantees you pause at the foot of the stairs. Photography by Tim McGhie

Large trendy dark wood floor wine cellar photo in New York

Beach style bedroom photo in San Francisco

The house and swimming pool were designed to take full advantage of the magnificent and idyllic setting. A custom, Nutmeg Round retaining wall was built to raise and level the property and keep the swimming pool close to the home. A vanishing edge runs over 40ft along the full length of the pool and gives the illusion of dropping into the wetlands below. The pools is surrounded by an expansive, earth color Sahara Granite deck and equipped with an automatic cover. Phil Nelson Imaging

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Trendy kids' room photo in Chicago

In the hills of San Anselmo in Marin County, this 5,000 square foot existing multi-story home was enlarged to 6,000 square feet with a new dance studio addition with new master bedroom suite and sitting room for evening entertainment and morning coffee. Sited on a steep hillside one acre lot, the back yard was unusable. New concrete retaining walls and planters were designed to create outdoor play and lounging areas with stairs that cascade down the hill forming a wrap-around walkway. The goal was to make the new addition integrate the disparate design elements of the house and calm it down visually. The scope was not to change everything, just the rear façade and some of the side facades. The new addition is a long rectangular space inserted into the rear of the building with new up-swooping roof that ties everything together. Clad in red cedar, the exterior reflects the relaxed nature of the one acre wooded hillside site. Fleetwood windows and wood patterned tile complete the exterior color material palate. The sitting room overlooks a new patio area off of the children’s playroom and features a butt glazed corner window providing views filtered through a grove of bay laurel trees. Inside is a television viewing area with wetbar off to the side that can be closed off with a concealed pocket door to the master bedroom. The bedroom was situated to take advantage of these views of the rear yard and the bed faces a stone tile wall with recessed skylight above. The master bath, a driving force for the project, is large enough to allow both of them to occupy and use at the same time. The new dance studio and gym was inspired for their two daughters and has become a facility for the whole family. All glass, mirrors and space with cushioned wood sports flooring, views to the new level outdoor area and tree covered side yard make for a dramatic turnaround for a home with little play or usable outdoor space previously. Photo Credit: Paul Dyer Photography.

Converted expansive lower level basement space into a multi-purpose functional family room. A large, deep sofa from Restoration Hardware was positioned in front of a large media cabinet for TV and movie watching. Hammered metal storage coffee tables store toys, books and games. A tufted wool rug was placed over new hardwood floors for added comfort and a pop of color. On the opposite side of the room, built-in storage flanks a gas fireplace, creating a perfect nook for playing games around a circular table. New window coverings and paint complete the space.

Multi-level playset with lower cabin, half shack, slide, lemonade stand, swings and other accessories.
Arts and crafts kids' room photo in Dallas

We added a second level addition above an existing garage at this Northgate home to create a family room with kitchenette, two kids’ bedrooms, a bathroom and a deck. The new indoor and outdoor areas provide much needed additional space for kids who are quickly becoming teens and the family will be able to take advantage of the beautiful summer weather. Contractor: Bennion Construction

Large transitional look-out vinyl floor and brown floor basement photo in St Louis with a bar and gray walls

Blending high + low, modern + traditional, colourful + calm, organic + industrial. A lower level family room incorporates a children's play area using organic + natural materials. Plants, children's original artwork + a play teepee complete with campfire adorn this space.

Child's Bedroom Vaulted girl's bedroom has a custom painted art wall. The ladder leads to an access door to the meeting space/clubhouse (located above their shared bathroom) that she shares with her brother. modified library ladder • oak floors • Brighton Rock Candy paint by Benjamin Moore • Picture Perfect paint by Benjamin Moore at ceiling • Construction by CG&S Design-Build. Photography by Tre Dunham, Fine focus Photography

In the hills of San Anselmo in Marin County, this 5,000 square foot existing multi-story home was enlarged to 6,000 square feet with a new dance studio addition with new master bedroom suite and sitting room for evening entertainment and morning coffee. Sited on a steep hillside one acre lot, the back yard was unusable. New concrete retaining walls and planters were designed to create outdoor play and lounging areas with stairs that cascade down the hill forming a wrap-around walkway. The goal was to make the new addition integrate the disparate design elements of the house and calm it down visually. The scope was not to change everything, just the rear façade and some of the side facades. The new addition is a long rectangular space inserted into the rear of the building with new up-swooping roof that ties everything together. Clad in red cedar, the exterior reflects the relaxed nature of the one acre wooded hillside site. Fleetwood windows and wood patterned tile complete the exterior color material palate. The sitting room overlooks a new patio area off of the children’s playroom and features a butt glazed corner window providing views filtered through a grove of bay laurel trees. Inside is a television viewing area with wetbar off to the side that can be closed off with a concealed pocket door to the master bedroom. The bedroom was situated to take advantage of these views of the rear yard and the bed faces a stone tile wall with recessed skylight above. The master bath, a driving force for the project, is large enough to allow both of them to occupy and use at the same time. The new dance studio and gym was inspired for their two daughters and has become a facility for the whole family. All glass, mirrors and space with cushioned wood sports flooring, views to the new level outdoor area and tree covered side yard make for a dramatic turnaround for a home with little play or usable outdoor space previously. Photo Credit: Paul Dyer Photography.

Blending high + low, modern + traditional, colourful + calm, organic + industrial. A lower level family room incorporates a children's play area using organic + natural materials. Plants, children's original artwork + a play teepee complete with campfire adorn this space.

Multi-level playset with upper cabin, half shack, adventure ramp, fun deck , slide, swings and other accessories
Kids' room - craftsman kids' room idea in Dallas