The design of this home contrasts heavy, grounded masonry walls in stone and plaster with light, elongated cantilevered roofs, creating a visually striking and sculptural effect using minimal structural steel. A Porte Cochere enhances the entry experience, employing a compression and release effect that amplifies the sense of height and space in the adjoining Great Room. Meanwhile, the cadence of the window design in the connecting hallway draws attention to a strategically placed art niche, further adding to the home's unique architectural character.

This West Chester rancher had a rather dilapidated back porch that served as the principal entrance to the house. Meanwhile, the stairway to the basement went through the kitchen, cutting 4’ from the width of this room. When Derek and Abbey wanted to spruce up the porch, we saw an opportunity to move the basement stairway out of the kitchen. Design Criteria: - Replace 3-season porch with 4-season mudroom. - Move basement stairway from kitchen to mudroom. Special Features: - Custom stair railing of maple and mahogany. - Custom built-ins and coat rack. - Narrow Fishing Rod closet cleverly tucked under the stairs

This stunning renovation of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room remodel that exudes warmth, style, and individuality. The kitchen boasts a rich tapestry of warm colors, infusing the space with a cozy and inviting ambiance. Meanwhile, the bathroom showcases exquisite terrazzo tiles, offering a mosaic of texture and elegance, creating a spa-like retreat. As you step into the laundry room, be greeted by captivating olive green cabinets, harmonizing functionality with a chic, earthy allure. Each space in this remodel reflects a unique story, blending warm hues, terrazzo intricacies, and the charm of olive green, redefining the essence of contemporary living in a personalized and inviting setting.

This stunning renovation of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room remodel that exudes warmth, style, and individuality. The kitchen boasts a rich tapestry of warm colors, infusing the space with a cozy and inviting ambiance. Meanwhile, the bathroom showcases exquisite terrazzo tiles, offering a mosaic of texture and elegance, creating a spa-like retreat. As you step into the laundry room, be greeted by captivating olive green cabinets, harmonizing functionality with a chic, earthy allure. Each space in this remodel reflects a unique story, blending warm hues, terrazzo intricacies, and the charm of olive green, redefining the essence of contemporary living in a personalized and inviting setting.

Example of a large tuscan backyard patio kitchen design in Los Angeles with a roof extension

This kitchen was part of a whole house remodel and, as such, it required a complete reimagining of the space. Given the new layout of the rather upscale home, the kitchen would be relatively open to other areas and could not sacrifice elegance for the purpose of functionality. Meanwhile, high functionality was a major requirement as the client was a cook who required professional appliances, wide countertop work areas and plenty of storage space. At $85,000, the kitchen fell well within the client’s budget while meeting her expectations.

This West Chester rancher had a rather dilapidated back porch that served as the principal entrance to the house. Meanwhile, the stairway to the basement went through the kitchen, cutting 4’ from the width of this room. When Derek and Abbey wanted to spruce up the porch, we saw an opportunity to move the basement stairway out of the kitchen. Design Criteria: - Replace 3-season porch with 4-season mudroom. - Move basement stairway from kitchen to mudroom. Special Features: - Custom stair railing of maple and mahogany. - Custom built-ins and coat rack. - Narrow Fishing Rod closet cleverly tucked under the stairs

The great room area is now open with a modern, contemporary look. The stone accent wall plays off of the unique sloped walls and adds lots of character. The hardwood floors creates an open and larger feeling. Meanwhile the clean lines and usage of various different textures creates lots of interest. Everything makes the room feel much larger and open. Photo: Virtual 360 NY

This West Chester rancher had a rather dilapidated back porch that served as the principal entrance to the house. Meanwhile, the stairway to the basement went through the kitchen, cutting 4’ from the width of this room. When Derek and Abbey wanted to spruce up the porch, we saw an opportunity to move the basement stairway out of the kitchen. Design Criteria: - Replace 3-season porch with 4-season mudroom. - Move basement stairway from kitchen to mudroom. Special Features: - Custom stair railing of maple and mahogany. - Custom built-ins and coat rack. - Narrow Fishing Rod closet cleverly tucked under the stairs

This stunning renovation of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room remodel that exudes warmth, style, and individuality. The kitchen boasts a rich tapestry of warm colors, infusing the space with a cozy and inviting ambiance. Meanwhile, the bathroom showcases exquisite terrazzo tiles, offering a mosaic of texture and elegance, creating a spa-like retreat. As you step into the laundry room, be greeted by captivating olive green cabinets, harmonizing functionality with a chic, earthy allure. Each space in this remodel reflects a unique story, blending warm hues, terrazzo intricacies, and the charm of olive green, redefining the essence of contemporary living in a personalized and inviting setting.

An entirely new construction, the Brake House is a high-end modern custom residential home in Santa Cruz, CA designed by BARC Architecture. It is defined by the dynamic form of two opposing, bent metal roofs that interlock and open in strategic areas. This architectural form allows the custom coastal residence to respond directly to its site conditions by centering the home around a side yard courtyard. This arrangement seamlessly opens the interior to the natural expanse of the Rodeo Gulch watershed, while still providing essential privacy and shelter from coastal elements. The metal roofs bend—or 'brake'—into walls that terminate directly into the earth, giving the structure a deeply planted, anchored feeling. Meanwhile, the vaulted shed roof opens expansively to the south to flood the interior with natural light.

This West Chester rancher had a rather dilapidated back porch that served as the principal entrance to the house. Meanwhile, the stairway to the basement went through the kitchen, cutting 4’ from the width of this room. When Derek and Abbey wanted to spruce up the porch, we saw an opportunity to move the basement stairway out of the kitchen. Design Criteria: - Replace 3-season porch with 4-season mudroom. - Move basement stairway from kitchen to mudroom. Special Features: - Custom stair railing of maple and mahogany. - Custom built-ins and coat rack. - Narrow Fishing Rod closet cleverly tucked under the stairs

In this transformative Laurelhurst Portland kitchen and basement renovation project, our team of seasoned professionals reimagined a dated and underutilized space into a captivating masterpiece of modern living. The kitchen received a complete makeover with custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, and a sleek central island, creating a functional and stylish culinary hub. Meanwhile, the basement was ingeniously converted into a versatile living area, featuring a home gym, a cozy lounge, a beautiful master bathroom, and a master suite. Meticulous attention was given to every detail, from luxurious flooring to ambient lighting, elevating the ambiance throughout. This renovation seamlessly blended contemporary aesthetics with the timeless charm of Laurelhurst, Producing a space that exudes elegance, comfort, and practicality, much to the delight of our esteemed clients.

In this transformative Laurelhurst Portland kitchen and basement renovation project, our team of seasoned professionals reimagined a dated and underutilized space into a captivating masterpiece of modern living. The kitchen received a complete makeover with custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, and a sleek central island, creating a functional and stylish culinary hub. Meanwhile, the basement was ingeniously converted into a versatile living area, featuring a home gym, a cozy lounge, a beautiful master bathroom, and a master suite. Meticulous attention was given to every detail, from luxurious flooring to ambient lighting, elevating the ambiance throughout. This renovation seamlessly blended contemporary aesthetics with the timeless charm of Laurelhurst, Producing a space that exudes elegance, comfort, and practicality, much to the delight of our esteemed clients.

In this transformative Laurelhurst Portland kitchen and basement renovation project, our team of seasoned professionals reimagined a dated and underutilized space into a captivating masterpiece of modern living. The kitchen received a complete makeover with custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, and a sleek central island, creating a functional and stylish culinary hub. Meanwhile, the basement was ingeniously converted into a versatile living area, featuring a home gym, a cozy lounge, a beautiful master bathroom, and a master suite. Meticulous attention was given to every detail, from luxurious flooring to ambient lighting, elevating the ambiance throughout. This renovation seamlessly blended contemporary aesthetics with the timeless charm of Laurelhurst, Producing a space that exudes elegance, comfort, and practicality, much to the delight of our esteemed clients.

This stunning renovation of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room remodel that exudes warmth, style, and individuality. The kitchen boasts a rich tapestry of warm colors, infusing the space with a cozy and inviting ambiance. Meanwhile, the bathroom showcases exquisite terrazzo tiles, offering a mosaic of texture and elegance, creating a spa-like retreat. As you step into the laundry room, be greeted by captivating olive green cabinets, harmonizing functionality with a chic, earthy allure. Each space in this remodel reflects a unique story, blending warm hues, terrazzo intricacies, and the charm of olive green, redefining the essence of contemporary living in a personalized and inviting setting.

This stunning renovation of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room remodel that exudes warmth, style, and individuality. The kitchen boasts a rich tapestry of warm colors, infusing the space with a cozy and inviting ambiance. Meanwhile, the bathroom showcases exquisite terrazzo tiles, offering a mosaic of texture and elegance, creating a spa-like retreat. As you step into the laundry room, be greeted by captivating olive green cabinets, harmonizing functionality with a chic, earthy allure. Each space in this remodel reflects a unique story, blending warm hues, terrazzo intricacies, and the charm of olive green, redefining the essence of contemporary living in a personalized and inviting setting.

An exquisite natural stone fireplace with blocky hand-scraped mantle resides on the outside wall. Meanwhile, siding painted a lighter shade adds differentiation and warmth, while the stained ceiling enhances the outdoor feel and is complemented by a wood-look alternating width maintenance free decking underfoot. Photo by Spacecrafting Photography

In this transformative Laurelhurst Portland kitchen and basement renovation project, our team of seasoned professionals reimagined a dated and underutilized space into a captivating masterpiece of modern living. The kitchen received a complete makeover with custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, and a sleek central island, creating a functional and stylish culinary hub. Meanwhile, the basement was ingeniously converted into a versatile living area, featuring a home gym, a cozy lounge, a beautiful master bathroom, and a master suite. Meticulous attention was given to every detail, from luxurious flooring to ambient lighting, elevating the ambiance throughout. This renovation seamlessly blended contemporary aesthetics with the timeless charm of Laurelhurst, Producing a space that exudes elegance, comfort, and practicality, much to the delight of our esteemed clients.