Inspiration for a contemporary carpeted and gray floor bedroom remodel in Kansas City with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a metal fireplace

Carl Bruce
Example of a large l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, gray cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Carl Bruce
Example of a gender-neutral medium tone wood floor walk-in closet design in DC Metro with medium tone wood cabinets

Ortal's Clear 200 RS was installed by our local dealer Capo Fireside of San Juan Capistrano, California. The unit was installed in the lobby of the Viejas Casino & Resort in San Diego.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless home design remodel in Boston

Beautiful and spacious master suite.
Bedroom - traditional master carpeted bedroom idea in Atlanta with green walls

Example of an urban master marble floor and brown floor bedroom design in Chicago with white walls

Carl Bruce
Walk-in closet - gender-neutral carpeted walk-in closet idea in DC Metro

Fifth Generation Contracting LLC
Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in New York

The large master bedroom includes a sitting area with a three-sided gas fireplace.
Bedroom - large country master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in DC Metro with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

Carl Bruce

Large arts and crafts master dark wood floor bedroom photo in Dallas with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

This master suite is luxurious, sophisticated and eclectic as many of the spaces the homeowners lived in abroad. There is a large luxe curbless shower, a private water closet, fireplace and TV. They also have a walk-in closet with abundant storage full of special spaces. This master suite is now a uniquely personal space that functions brilliantly for this worldly couple who have decided to make this home there final destination. Photo DeMane Design Winner: 1st Place, ASID WA, Large Bath

Brent Moss
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Denver with a stone fireplace

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

Carl Bruce
Bedroom - master medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in DC Metro with gray walls

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in New York

Jeremy Thurston Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel with beige walls and a stone fireplace