In a neighborhood of 3-story Italianate houses called “Mansion Hill” by the locals, the new homeowners of this 2-story brick home called to say that they wanted to have the stand-out house on the block. The house, originally known as the Kirker-Fischer House had history, an elegant interior and a rather plain exterior, compared with many of its neighbors. The homeowners also said that they envisioned an all-black house. Fortunately they are not only bold, but have great taste, demonstrated by immediately approving a new color palette. The palette has lots of deep gray, dark purple tones and five different blacks, highlighted with metallic copper. The house had been poorly maintained and quickly-rehabbed more than once. The carved stone details were filled in with several layers of old paint. The most recent repaint was fairly fresh, but in some places was barely attached to the brick substrate. Lots of old paint was hand-scraped from brick walls and both stone and wood trim. The trim was sanded smooth and some mortar was replaced in the brick. Material-specific primers were used on all bare surfaces. The details in the wood window trim were so badly scarred that it was impossible to bring them back, so we clad them with new poplar molding. Other carpentry projects included some minor repairs to the fascia boards plus a line of trim on the front porch roof to add another copper highlight to a very plain area. After all this preparation and repair, the highly-detailed plan for painting took another two weeks. Meticulous attention was paid to the surfaces to accent each level and maximize the amount of visible detail. The top coats were Sherwin-Williams Emerald along with some Resilience. The project took a 3-person crew three weeks to finish. We knew right away that this was the project we were submitting for American Painting Contractor magazine’s Top Job Award, and we’re very pleased that APC recognized the Kirker-Fischer House as a winner in the category of restoration.

Photos: Jessica Bodas Photography Build: Christiano Homes Interiors/ Styling: Mindy Gayer Design
Elegant patio photo in Orange County

Inspiration for a southwestern u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Main house, porte cochere, and three car garage. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Example of a large transitional gray two-story concrete fiberboard exterior home design in Nashville with a shingle roof

While the majority of APD designs are created to meet the specific and unique needs of the client, this whole home remodel was completed in partnership with Black Sheep Construction as a high end house flip. From space planning to cabinet design, finishes to fixtures, appliances to plumbing, cabinet finish to hardware, paint to stone, siding to roofing; Amy created a design plan within the contractor’s remodel budget focusing on the details that would be important to the future home owner. What was a single story house that had fallen out of repair became a stunning Pacific Northwest modern lodge nestled in the woods!

Grace Laird Photography
Family room - transitional family room idea in Houston

A contemporary New York loft features storage for all your favorite drinks. Whether wine, seltzer water or a local craft brew, Perlick has customizable storage to meet your specific refrigeration needs. Featuring the new Adara Signature Beer Tower - the first decorative tower for residential use in the industry.

While the majority of APD designs are created to meet the specific and unique needs of the client, this whole home remodel was completed in partnership with Black Sheep Construction as a high end house flip. From space planning to cabinet design, finishes to fixtures, appliances to plumbing, cabinet finish to hardware, paint to stone, siding to roofing; Amy created a design plan within the contractor’s remodel budget focusing on the details that would be important to the future home owner. What was a single story house that had fallen out of repair became a stunning Pacific Northwest modern lodge nestled in the woods!

Phillip Mueller Photography, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Interior Design: Lucy Penfield
Mountain style entryway photo in Minneapolis

A daring geometric design, a wardrobe with 3 different surfaces by Presotto. With Shape sliding doors the wardrobe becomes a work of art as well as storage. Finishes are shown in gloss grigio perla lacquered, grigio piombo color wood and matt verde oceano lacquered panels. The frame can be seen in matt grigio lacquer. Customize the interior to meet specific needs and dimensions.

The details of the original covered veranda were enhanced and provided inspiration for the country remodel of this summer cottage. A formal walkway culminates in the veranda where its passive cooling creates a comfortable outdoor entertaining space. The addition of a formal side entrance, an open kitchen, dining room, sunroom, and powder room were designed to meet specific needs and increase views between living spaces.

This residential project by Kally LTD features the full supply and installation of 15 two-panel solid core shaker interior doors, a custom fiberglass exterior door, and custom trim mouldings throughout the home. All products were manufactured and installed by our Toronto-based team, with careful attention to finish quality, precision, and design consistency. The shaker interior doors were delivered prehung for seamless installation, providing a clean, timeless look ideal for modern and transitional interiors. The custom fiberglass exterior door was crafted to meet specific design and size requirements, offering both elegance and durability. Our team also supplied and installed custom trim mouldings, including baseboards, casings, and finishing profiles tailored to the space. Kally LTD manufactures and supplies high-quality interior and exterior doors and mouldings for residential and commercial projects across Canada and the U.S. ???? We offer: Fiberglass & steel exterior doors with custom glass inserts Shaker, groove, and raised panel interior doors (prehung or slab) Custom-milled trim mouldings in classic and modern profiles Fast delivery, competitive pricing, and online ordering

Storage designed to meet specific client needs.
Inspiration for a large contemporary walk-in closet remodel in Indianapolis with open cabinets and white cabinets

This Louvered Awning System was designed to meet specific requirements. The columns were engineered to sit on top of the load bearing columns under the existing deck. The pergola columns appear to rest on top of the deck but in fact run through the deck floor and mount directly on top of the support beam below. The louvers were also designed to provide 2 overhangs with custom corners. This offered a unique design feature that mirrored the floor coverage area of the custom deck.

The "Light Blue and Orange Custom Runner With Installation" from Kaoud Rugs features a striking combination of colors designed to enhance various interior spaces. This custom runner, tailored to meet specific design preferences, is ideal for hallways, entryways, or any area that requires a touch of elegance and warmth. The refreshing contrast of light blue and vibrant orange creates a balanced visual appeal, evoking tranquility while adding a pop of energy. With Kaoud Rugs' commitment to quality, each runner is crafted to fit unique dimensions and styles, and the professional installation service ensures perfect placement, enhancing both aesthetic value and functionality. This runner not only beautifies your home but also showcases Kaoud's dedication to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, making it an excellent choice for those looking to elevate their interior design with a touch of custom flair.

The "Light Blue and Orange Custom Runner With Installation" from Kaoud Rugs features a striking combination of colors designed to enhance various interior spaces. This custom runner, tailored to meet specific design preferences, is ideal for hallways, entryways, or any area that requires a touch of elegance and warmth. The refreshing contrast of light blue and vibrant orange creates a balanced visual appeal, evoking tranquility while adding a pop of energy. With Kaoud Rugs' commitment to quality, each runner is crafted to fit unique dimensions and styles, and the professional installation service ensures perfect placement, enhancing both aesthetic value and functionality. This runner not only beautifies your home but also showcases Kaoud's dedication to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, making it an excellent choice for those looking to elevate their interior design with a touch of custom flair.

The "Light Blue and Orange Custom Runner With Installation" from Kaoud Rugs features a striking combination of colors designed to enhance various interior spaces. This custom runner, tailored to meet specific design preferences, is ideal for hallways, entryways, or any area that requires a touch of elegance and warmth. The refreshing contrast of light blue and vibrant orange creates a balanced visual appeal, evoking tranquility while adding a pop of energy. With Kaoud Rugs' commitment to quality, each runner is crafted to fit unique dimensions and styles, and the professional installation service ensures perfect placement, enhancing both aesthetic value and functionality. This runner not only beautifies your home but also showcases Kaoud's dedication to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, making it an excellent choice for those looking to elevate their interior design with a touch of custom flair.

The design effort for any window and door project is complemented by the finish hardware. Consistency between the design and finish of the hardware in relation to the doors and windows is an opportunity to express the design values for the project. We offer, as a standard, levers and knobs from the Rocky Mountain Hardware or Sun Valley Bronze. Both Sun Valley and Rocky Mountain will produce custom levers and knobs to meet specific job site requirements if needed. #JadaSteelWindows

This residential project by Kally LTD features the full supply and installation of 15 two-panel solid core shaker interior doors, a custom fiberglass exterior door, and custom trim mouldings throughout the home. All products were manufactured and installed by our Toronto-based team, with careful attention to finish quality, precision, and design consistency. The shaker interior doors were delivered prehung for seamless installation, providing a clean, timeless look ideal for modern and transitional interiors. The custom fiberglass exterior door was crafted to meet specific design and size requirements, offering both elegance and durability. Our team also supplied and installed custom trim mouldings, including baseboards, casings, and finishing profiles tailored to the space. Kally LTD manufactures and supplies high-quality interior and exterior doors and mouldings for residential and commercial projects across Canada and the U.S. ???? We offer: Fiberglass & steel exterior doors with custom glass inserts Shaker, groove, and raised panel interior doors (prehung or slab) Custom-milled trim mouldings in classic and modern profiles Fast delivery, competitive pricing, and online ordering