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Julian Hodges - Featured Project of the Month by Truitt & White
This month featured project brings you beautifully crafted gates and entryways from local craftsman Julian Hodges. For over 35 years, Mr. Hodges has been designing and crafting custom wooden gates in Berkeley and the greater Bay Area.
His projects mainly feature old growth, vertical grained redwood or western red cedar which is air or kiln dried. The gates are fully mortised and tenoned (male / female joints) and a very powerful epoxy is used to glue the parts together. Wherever a floating panel rides in a dado, drainage is provided in the form of several holes that are out of sight that allow any rain water to be ushered out at the bottom of the gate enabling the gate to dry itself rather than staying damp which otherwise could lead to long term decomposition of the wood.
Adding to the unique feel of each gate, Julian creates his own custom hardware from heavy gauge steel, which also provides a pleasing solid sound as it operates.
All gates are then finished in a penetrating oil seal which optimizes the longevity and good appearance of the gates.
For more information on Julian Hodges' work, visit www.julianhodges.com.

This inground pool project by HB Pools combines a modern blue liner with durable concrete decking for a stylish and functional backyard upgrade. The pool's design ensures easy maintenance and longevity, while the surrounding fence offers safety and privacy. HB Pools delivers top-quality pool installations tailored to enhance any outdoor space.

This upstairs remodel reimagines a Lakewood townhome’s primary suite and loft—adding a brighter, larger shower with slab tile, fresh ceilings and paint throughout, coordinated trim, and upgraded lighting—then finishes the transformation with a sleek, horizontal cable-rail stair upgrade in white oak. The result: cleaner lines, better flow, and materials selected for longevity and easy upkeep.
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Transform your office into an inspiring and functional space with our custom-designed fitted furniture, tailored to meet your needs. Our products are built with a strong structure, ensuring durability and longevity, while the delicate design adds an elegant and sophisticated touch to the environment.
From home offices to corporate spaces, our personalized furniture solution ensures that your office is an authentic reflection of your style and requirements.

The stepped board-formed concrete retaining walls, strong lines of the metal work and the organic character of the native plantings make a strong architectural statement while responding to the original slope. The board-formed concrete is colored with Davis Gray 860 and all of the metal work is painted Anthracite Gray in order to accentuate the strong lines while maintaining a muted color palette. The stairs and railings are capped with Cumaru wood for color warmth and material longevity. The plant palette is composed of predominantly California sun-loving natives - including Manzanita, California Buckwheat, California Poppy, and others - in order to capitalize on the southern exposure and provide a drought resistant landscape into the future.

Trends come and go in the design world. Each year, we see new styles and concepts introduced onto the market, and consumers are quick to jump on board. As a society, we all want to be considered ‘on-trend’ and progressive with our homes and businesses. Re-branding your home or office space and be incredibly expensive and time consuming. A lot of our customers are Professional individuals within the design field. They want to provide their customers with timeless pieces and components that will transcend through each trend. One way that Glenview Haus and can help, is by supplying our custom Modern Interior Doors. Each door model is hand crafted with the finest European technology, with a highly talented design team. From V-grooves, to stainless steel inlays, to varying grain patterns, our Modern interior door line is on the cutting edge of performance and appearance. Our range of door designs are crafted with longevity and satisfaction in mind. Not only do these doors perform beautifully and have a luxurious feel, they also have a unique and modern appearance that will complement all home styles.
Versatility of our Modern Stain Grade Interior Doors
This project in Wilmette was a wonderful chance to showcase our products. Our customer was renovating her mid-century modern home and wanted to bring the interior up to date. With a clean and sleek interior, we collectively decided on our custom Herringbone door model. This door model is completely flush, with two diagonal grain directions. The rich Walnut finish pops against the clean white walls and existing décor. This door line can be modified and customized to any dimension and configuration necessary. Traditional swing doors are the main style seen throughout the home, with the exception of a couple pocket doors, double doors and even a bifold door unit.
Glenview Haus Offers a Large Variety of Interior Doors
From Modern stain grade, to paint grade MDF, we can guarantee that we can find the exact door style, finish and price that will fit your plans. Contact one of our representatives today to get started on your home or office transformation!

Mixed width wide plank flooring in rustic white oak makes a statement in this eclectic family room. The legendary “Old Ironsides” is a testament to the strength, durability and longevity of White Oak. A classic choice displaying a cooler overall color spectrum from light cocoa to nut brown, it fits well with many interior design styles. Photo by John Hession

Dimension: 62" L X 22.5" D X 72" H
Space shortage would never be a problem again with our Sheffield Rustic Solid Wood 2 Drawer Large Bedroom Armoire Wardrobe.
Designed in the image of a beautiful rustic aesthetic, the exterior features a gorgeous Rosewood grain with a hand rubbed finish. Moreover, the plain simplicity of the whole rustic bedroom armoire camouflages its extensively designed and impressive interior. While you can only see 2 drawers, metal hardware, a single double-barn-door wardrobe compartment and a tall single-leaf closet on the outside, the inside is a cornucopia of amazingly customizable spaces that will totally enhance your storage experience!
The opening of the wardrobe compartment features a hanging rod you can use to hang your clothes, there are also 2 removable shelves inside that would make the whole experience so much more pragmatic! The vertical closet space, on the other hand, is divided into 4 equal compartments where you can store all your accessories, handbags and folded laundry.
Handcrafted from solid Rosewood, you can rest assured that this rustic armoire would become the most coveted heirloom for your next generation. It also warrants the utmost strength, durability, and longevity.
This rustic solid hardwood armoire wardrobe is also visually versatile and can be easily featured in a number of interior design styles. It would look gorgeous within a plain modern interior – its beautiful finish would be a great contrast to the simplicity of modern design. However, it would look just as stunning in a rustic, transitional or even a Scandinavian style interior design!
Special Features:
• 100% Handcrafted
• Solid Rosewood craftsmanship
• Hand rubbed stain
• Rustic style bedroom armoire
• Hand-wrought metal hardware
• 2 wide drawers at the bottom
• Large wardrobe compartment with removable shelves
• Hanging rod
• Spacious vertical closet space with 4 equal shelves
• Heirloom quality
• Versatile aesthetic
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Can be custom-made to have adjustable/removable shelves in narrow vertical section upon request
Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

This home, located in Millis, MA, had originally had 5-year old Certainteed Weatherboard fiber cement installed that was improperly installed by the builder and had cracks and rot already setting in. This homeowner heard about Everlast Composite Siding and decided to reach out to us because the idea of having a low maintenance siding appealed to her.
Understandably, this Millis homeowner did every bit of her homework to ensure she found the right product and the right company to replace her failing siding.
As the most experienced composite installer in New England and installing Everlast for close to a decade we’ve perfected the installation and understand what procedures are necessary to ensure the longevity of the product.
We loved restoring this homeowners confidence and restoring their love for their home again. We did so by installing Everlast Composite Siding in the 7” exposure of Sand Dune and a new Provia Entry Door with Sidelites.

The stepped board-formed concrete retaining walls, strong lines of the metal work and the organic character of the native plantings make a strong architectural statement while responding to the original slope. The board-formed concrete is colored with Davis Gray 860 and all of the metal work is painted Anthracite Gray in order to accentuate the strong lines while maintaining a muted color palette. The stairs and railings are capped with Cumaru wood for color warmth and material longevity. The plant palette is composed of predominantly California sun-loving natives - including Manzanita, California Buckwheat, California Poppy, and others - in order to capitalize on the southern exposure and provide a drought resistant landscape into the future.

The foundation stage of the Westphalen House highlights the precision and planning that goes into every 4GK Construction project. This modern home is being built on a strong, insulated concrete foundation with detailed formwork, rebar placement, and efficient layout for future utility access. Early-stage groundwork sets the tone for quality and longevity.

his Burien deck project transformed a basic backyard into a stunning outdoor living space.
We started by laying a solid foundation with pressure-treated framing to ensure structural stability. A weather-resistant barrier was installed beneath to prevent moisture damage and enhance longevity. The deck surface was crafted with high-performance composite decking, offering a sleek, modern appearance with minimal maintenance required.
A custom wrap-around design was integrated, expanding functionality and creating multiple entertaining zones. Sturdy steps and seamless edging provided a polished, finished look. The project was completed with a stylish planter box, blending natural elements into the design while maximizing outdoor comfort.
The result is a high-end deck built to withstand the elements while elevating the home’s curb appeal and usability. This Burien deck renovation showcases expert craftsmanship and high-quality materials, making it the perfect spot for relaxation and gatherings.

This home is a great example of longevity, because it embodies the idea in its fullest sense. Like all of our homes, it’s designed for aging in place, with tons of accessibility upgrades–including an elevator–so that the homeowner can live out all of his days in the comfort of his own home.

Does your home computer room, family room, or office need to double as a guest room? Would you like to find an alternative to the uncomfortable sleep sofa or working in a cramped corner of a guest bedroom? Here’s a way to have the best of all worlds. This wall bed has a queen-sized bed neatly stored inside a cabinet that can create an extra wall in your home, or can fit against an existing wall in just 17 ½”x64 ½” of floor space! This collection comes in either a light, natural woodgrain or a high-gloss white laminate finish, which will blend with almost any home color scheme and design. Our wall beds are designed with longevity in mind, using certified, thick laminated chipboard, heavy-duty hardware, and strong aluminum bed frame with solid wood slats. You can even open and close the bed with one hand with our ergonomic new generation gas shocks mechanism! Easy-Elegant Ergonomic! You really can have it all!

This customer wanted a transitional style railing to modernize their exterior without conflicting with the brick exterior. Powder-coated steel ensures both strength and longevity.

These Silicon Valley homeowners were looking to transform their single family dwelling into a stylish, contemporary living space. Finding the perfect lot in an ideal location, they tore down the existing home and completely rebuilt it from scratch.
As part of their must haves, they incorporated an open floor plan into their living space, an essential design feature that would enable them to entertain friends and family for many years to come. Planning for future retirement and longevity in the home, it was also important to incorporate universal design features such as wider doorways, wider hallways, and no threshold or curb-less showers.

Lean into fashion with the Laredo 5 Tier Ladder Bookcase from Convenience Concepts. Displaying a modern take on rustic industrial style, this contemporary leaning bookshelf will complete your ensemble and refresh your home décor. This functional piece of art includes five shelves fashioned from fir plywood that provides ample space to stage all your family portraits or favorite collectibles. The distressed metal frame contrasts with the natural finish of the shelves while creating stability and adds to the sturdiness of this shelving unit. This five-tiered leaning ladder was made for longevity and easy maintenance. Enjoy its versatility and optimize both storage and display space in your living room, home study or bedroom. Enjoy this ladder bookshelf minutes after delivery with its easy and convenient 3-step assembly. Bring home additional pieces from the Laredo Collection from Convenience Concepts, each sold separately.

Elegance often starts with simplicity, regardless of the style of the space. This Midcentury Modern kitchen has a 24x48 porcelain floor tile installed. Bigger is better, even in the smallest of areas. When stepping to a 12x24 tile, the reality of that choice, often creates the space to date quicker due to the increased grout. Also, a product on the floor must appear to have the strength and depth to support the visual size of a room. That is created by size or by using tiles to work as a team. Stepping to a 12x24 tile will often cause a home owner to feel as if they must remodel once 3-4 years have passed. Simply, a larger format tile will often increase the longevity of a home, space or project, it's due to the simplicity and decrease in grout.
This home has porcelain countertops installed. Porcelain countertops are a choice many don't know they can make. Porcelain handles heat incredibly well, It looks incredible and handles abuse, with no real maintenance required, where stone requires a lot of up-keep. We have been walking on porcelain for decades. It's strange it has taken so long to create porcelain countertops. To be successful with the install of a porcelain countertop, you must hire the right company that specializes in installing that type of product. Not always, but often, a stone countertop installer is not interested or trained in the install of a porcelain countertop. Laminam is probably one of the most successful porcelain countertops to install. They don't have a tendency to hairline facture at install like the other bands.

Our slipcover & upholstery collection is bench-built by skilled craftspeople on a special order basis. Each piece is individually crafted and it is for this reason that the dimensions listed are approximate. Each will vary to some degree due to fabric, internal filling, being slipcovered or fully upholstered, and individual craftspeople involved with its manufacturing. All frames are made of 1/8″ engineered hardwoods cut on a C & C router. All frame joints are interlocked and glued for strength and durability. Corners are block reinforced to provide extra stability for longevity. We only use top of the line Drop-in Coil Units surrounded by angle iron and then secured to the frame for inner strength. Heavy gauge coils are used in the drop-in coil unit for consistent seating. Eight way hand tie is also available at an upcharge. Synthetic option is available please call for details.
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