Inspiration for a modern basement remodel in DC Metro

Inspiration for a modern basement remodel in DC Metro

Example of a minimalist basement design in DC Metro

Home design - transitional home design idea in San Francisco

Custom heavy timber framed pool pavilion set at end of swimming pool. The base of the pavilion is a contoured brick bench with custom upholstered cushions & pillows. The roof structure is arched, load bearing timber trusses. The back wall holds a large television & customized copper lanterns.

This young family just loved enjoying the large windows they had in their kitchen but the glare from the sun was taking all of the fun out of the view. We choose a light filtering solar screen that preserved the view while completely eliminating the sun glare. The roller shades are kid friendly as well. We then designed a Roman shade valance to add a touch of elegance and matched the Roman Shades in the family room.

Basement - modern basement idea in DC Metro

Minimalist basement photo in DC Metro

Minimalist basement photo in DC Metro

This 400 s.f. studio apartment in NYC’s Greenwich Village serves as a pied-a-terre for clients whose primary residence is on the West Coast. Although the clients do not reside here full-time, this tiny space accommodates all the creature comforts of home. Bleached hardwood floors, crisp white walls, and high ceilings are the backdrop to a custom blackened steel and glass partition, layered with raw silk sheer draperies, to create a private sleeping area, replete with custom built-in closets. Simple headboard and crisp linens are balanced with a lightly-metallic glazed duvet and a vintage textile pillow. The living space boasts a custom Belgian linen sectional sofa that pulls out into a full-size bed for the couple’s young children who sometimes accompany them. Efficient and inexpensive dining furniture sits comfortably in the main living space and lends clean, Scandinavian functionality for sharing meals. The sculptural handrafted metal ceiling mobile offsets the architecture’s clean lines, defining the space while accentuating the tall ceilings. The kitchenette combines custom cool grey lacquered cabinets with brass fittings, white beveled subway tile, and a warm brushed brass backsplash; an antique Boucherouite runner and textural woven stools that pull up to the kitchen’s coffee counter punctuate the clean palette with warmth and the human scale. The under-counter freezer and refrigerator, along with the 18” dishwasher, are all panelled to match the cabinets, and open shelving to the ceiling maximizes the feeling of the space’s volume. The entry closet doubles as home for a combination washer/dryer unit. The custom bathroom vanity, with open brass legs sitting against floor-to-ceiling marble subway tile, boasts a honed gray marble countertop, with an undermount sink offset to maximize precious counter space and highlight a pendant light. A tall narrow cabinet combines closed and open storage, and a recessed mirrored medicine cabinet conceals additional necessaries. The stand-up shower is kept minimal, with simple white beveled subway tile and frameless glass doors, and is large enough to host a teak and stainless bench for comfort; black sink and bath fittings ground the otherwise light palette. What had been a generic studio apartment became a rich landscape for living.

Example of a beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, paneled appliances and yellow walls

Photography by William Psolka, psolka-photo.com
Example of a mid-sized classic ceramic tile sunroom design in Newark with a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace and a standard ceiling

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Columbus

Example of a trendy single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mirror backsplash and white countertops

Lisa Petrole
Utility room - mid-sized modern l-shaped porcelain tile utility room idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Inspiration for a modern kitchen remodel in DC Metro

PhotoSynthesis Studio
Elegant laundry room photo in Atlanta

Basement - modern basement idea in DC Metro