Custom master closet featuring a rolling ladder for easy access to overhead seasonal storage. All white custom cabinets with the brightness and light from a 3' closet window. For folding space, a marble countertop sits above wide drawer storage. The cabinet doors give the entire closet a clean, fresh kept look.

This home is located on a one acre parcel of land near the banks of the Milwaukee River in the older established subdivision of Sleepy Hollow Estates in Mequon, Wisconsin. The inspiration for this Glen Cove Residence was to bring the desired by many, contemporary and modern lifestyle of a down town loft and establish it in a neighborhood in the suburbs amongst traditional style homes. Sleepy Hollow Estates like many older established neighborhoods throughout the North shore and Westside communities of Milwaukee had great local architects such as John Randall McDonald and Russell Barr Williamson, who built contemporary master pieces amongst very traditional style homes. This created diversity in the style of homes in these neighborhoods which for the people living in them and the people just passing by, an experience of harmony and cultural lifestyle. Unfortunately today, many new neighborhood developments lack harmony and cultural lifestyle and don’t allow for homes such as this Glen Cove Residence to be built. And for that matter many of the homes built by John Randall McDonald and Russell Barr Williamson back in the 1950’s. When driving through these new developments, one would experience beautiful traditional style homes, but all the homes tend to look the same. There is no diversity in the styles of homes thus these neighborhoods lack the harmony and a cultural life style for the people who live there or what people are looking for when buying a home that reflects their lifestyle. This Glen Cove Residence is an example that a contemporary home which offers a modern lifestyle that many desires can be established amongst traditional homes while blending in with the neighborhood. Don’t be fooled by the flat roof of this home, building technology has come a long way since Frank Lloyd Wright! The roof system on this home is more energy efficient than most roof systems builders are putting on traditional homes today and it doesn’t leak! This Glen Cove Residence was built using all traditional building materials that you would see in homes being built in new developments today. There is a misconception out there that modern homes are expensive to build. That is not true! This Glen Cove Residence was built for roughly $130 per square foot which is the same price one would pay for a similar builder’s model traditional style home with the same upgrades. This Glen Cove Residence consists of three bedrooms and three and one half baths. All bedrooms are located on second floor with laundry, guest bath and a master suite. Located between the first and second floors off of the landing is an office/den space. The first floor is open concept with the kitchen, dining and living areas located at the rear of the home with expansive windows allowing a great connection to back yard area and outdoors. On the back of the home is a covered deck area allowing for outdoor entertaining without the worry of the elements. The first floor also offers a powder room, mudroom and walk-in pantry off the kitchen area. From the mudroom there is access to an attached four car tandem garage. From the first floor to the finished basement is an open stair allowing the basement area to feel as part of the house and not just a basement? The basement consists of a main living area, game area with wet bar, exercise room, kids play room with 14’ ceilings, full bathroom and mechanical room with storage closets throughout.

Large elegant backyard deck photo with no cover

Master bedroom with chapel ceiling, fireplace and balcony access.
Bedroom - mid-sized rustic guest carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

This Portland Zen Garden features two double gate sets to enter the serene back yard. The client chose our Asian Style Gate Latch and dummy handle for the gates. To top it all off, there’s a guest house for rent at the back of the property. Reservation, please?!

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in New York

What makes a bathroom accessible depends on the needs of the person using it, which is why we offer many custom options. In this case, a difficult to enter drop-in tub and a tiny separate shower stall were replaced with a walk-in shower complete with multiple grab bars, shower seat, and an adjustable hand shower. For every challenge, we found an elegant solution, like placing the shower controls within easy reach of the seat. Along with modern updates to the rest of the bathroom, we created an inviting space that's easy and enjoyable for everyone.

Tile and stone seat
Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 beige tile and stone tile alcove shower remodel

2016 CotY Award Winner
Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized transitional master linoleum floor freestanding bathtub idea in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, a two-piece toilet and granite countertops

Photo Credits - Eric Roth
Inspiration for a large cottage master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile claw-foot bathtub remodel in Boston with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

This porch is outdoor living at its best. Light and airy, this room is an extension of the family room and the kitchen. The mahogany doors open wide to let traffic flow in or out and the transom windows above the doors provide extra light inside. The painted flooring is a nice complement to the white butt board walls and painted blue ceiling. Gorgeous and relaxing. Bring on the sweet tea.

interior designer: Kathryn Smith
Freestanding bathtub - huge country master gray tile, white tile and stone tile marble floor freestanding bathtub idea in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Her is the finished space; easy access to the shower. The control placement lets the user warm up the water flow before stepping in the shower. Photos by Brian J. McGarry

Master Closet with access to Laundry Room

Example of a mid-sized southwest beige one-story stucco exterior home design in Phoenix

Example of a mid-century modern master gray tile gray floor freestanding bathtub design in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Master bathroom with handicap accessible shower with grab bars and hand shower.
Example of a trendy bathroom design in Baltimore

Master bedroom with a black feature wall and access to a private deck.
Inspiration for a large modern master porcelain tile, beige floor and wainscoting bedroom remodel in Edmonton with black walls

We expanded an existing deck with new stairs, railing, decking, deck board design, lighting, complete with all post and beam wraps. All decking you see is Zuri decking with Timbertech Rail Systems. We installed riser lights up the stairs with post caps on top of all posts.