Trendy kitchen photo in New York

Yakisugi (焼杉) is a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation. Yaki means to heat with fire, and sugi is cypress.[1][2] It is referred to in the West as burnt timber cladding and also known as shou sugi ban (焼杉板) which uses the same kanji characters but an incorrect pronunciation. The ban character means "plank". By slightly charring the surface of the wood without combusting the whole piece, the wood becomes water-proof through the carbonisation and is thus more durable.[3][4] It also protects against insects, as well as making the wood fire retardant.[5] - Wikipedia

Raymond Yu
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal and open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in New York with gray walls

Maggie Hudson Blau
Inspiration for an eclectic bedroom remodel in New York

Example of a minimalist exterior home design in Houston

These Custom Trellises were created as the focal point for our client’s revamped outdoor living space, the Courtyard Oasis. They were designed to make a statement all their own during the dormant winter months, and to sustain and emphasize the expanding growth of vines during the summer months. The wood frame is oil rubbed teak and the wire mesh is a combination of stainless steel and aluminum. The stone inserts are removable and can be changed and swapped seasonally or along with furniture upgrades or changes in personal taste. All of the materials were selected for their look and feel, as well as their durability in outdoor climates to ensure beauty and enjoyment for years to come.

Master Bath Sanctuary with wood floors and some details to address aging in place. Reclaimed/Salvaged 5-panel door hung with barn door hardware mix to create a very contemporary look. Design by Monique Jacqueline Design. R2 Images.

Siding is reclaimed cedar from an old fence.
Example of a minimalist home design design in Salt Lake City

Wood boards that have been burned and sealed with a high gloss varnish.
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Minneapolis with a vessel sink

The Workshops makes kitchens, vanities office furniture and built-ins for the home and commercial properties. We started making traditional period style furniture made as it was originally with solid wood hand cut joints, figured wood and painted finishes aged and distressed to look like original antiques.

Home design - rustic home design idea

the doors look bad when you have the paint stripped before sanding.

Elegant home design photo in Kyoto

Nursery - modern nursery idea

This 2012 project depicts the complete Lighting Design Package which includes (i) a Lighting Theme that complements the architectural design; (b) a lighting design that provides adequate lighting to various areas of the project - while still reducing the energy cost by 66% (+/) if conventional lighting was used, and, (c) the use of effective LED Lighting and other Energy Saving Systems. (photograph captured by Norman Allen)

Creating a custom, rustic luxe exterior finish. All photos and video's of this project were taken by Steve Schmidt using an iPhone 4S.