Kensington, CA Contemporary whole-home renovation by Canyon Design Build, including spa-inspired bathrooms with under-counter lighting and glass showers.

DRM Design Group provided Landscape Architecture and construction services for this Bixby country residence. The project consisted of a native plant palette, drip irrigation system, outdoor lighting, tree protection and low impact construction practices, custom metal trellis and arbors. The layout was simple and clean so as to not distract from the natural beauty of their surroundings.

Rear view of this hybrid Architectural Asphalt and Standing Seam metal installation on this quaint Connecticut coastal residence. The primary roof is a CertainTeed Landmark Pro Full System consisting of pewterwood architectural asphalt shingles and CertainTeed WinterGuard Ice and Water shield underlayment. The standing seam metal is .032 Englert pre-weathered Galvalume.

Overhead view of t his hybrid Architectural Asphalt and Standing Seam metal installation on this quaint Connecticut coastal residence. The primary roof is a CertainTeed Landmark Pro Full System consisting of pewterwood architectural asphalt shingles and CertainTeed WinterGuard Ice and Water shield underlayment. The standing seam metal is .032 Englert pre-weathered Galvalume.

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Kitchen - modern kitchen idea in Oklahoma City

The previous year Finesse, Inc. remodeled this home in Monrovia and created the 9-lite window at the entry of the home. After experiencing some intense weather we were called back to build this new entry way. The entry consists of 1/3 covered area and 2/3 area exposed to allow some light to come in. Fabricated using square steel posts and beams with galvanized hangers and Redwood lumber. A steel cap was placed at the front of the entry to really make this Modern home complete. The fence and trash enclosure compliment the curb appeal this home brings. PC: Aaron Gilless

With a sizeable backyard and a love for entertaining, these clients wanted to build a covered outdoor kitchen/bar and seating area. They had one specific area by the side of their pool, with limited space, to build the outdoor kitchen. There were immediate concerns about how to incorporate the two steps in the middle of the patio area; and they really wanted a bar that could seat at least eight people (to include an additional seating area with couches and chairs). This couple also wanted to use their outdoor living space year round. The kitchen needed ample storage and had to be easy to maintain. And last, but not least, they wanted it to look beautiful! This 16 x 26 ft clear span pavilion was a great fit for the area we had to work with. By using wrapped steel columns in the corners in 6-foot piers, carpenter-built trusses, and no ridge beams, we created good space usage underneath the pavilion. The steps were incorporated into the space to make the transition between the kitchen area and seating area, which looked like they were meant to be there. With a little additional flagstone work, we brought the curve of the step to meet the back island, which also created more floor space in the seating area. Two separate islands were created for the outdoor kitchen/bar area, built with galvanized metal studs to allow for more room inside the islands (for appliances and cabinets). We also used backer board and covered the islands with smooth finish stucco. The back island housed the BBQ, a 2-burner cooktop and sink, along with four cabinets, one of which was a pantry style cabinet with pull out shelves (air tight, dust proof and spider proof—also very important to the client). The front island housed the refrigerator, ice maker, and counter top cooler, with another set of pantry style, air tight cabinets. By curving the outside edge of the countertop we maximized the bar area and created seating for eight. In addition, we filled in the curve on the inside of the island with counter top and created two additional seats. In total, there was seating for ten people. Infrared heaters, ceiling fans and shades were added for climate control, so the outdoor living space could be used year round. A TV for sporting events and SONOS for music, were added for entertaining enjoyment. Track lighting, as well as LED tape lights under the backsplash, provided ideal lighting for after dark usage. The clients selected honed, Fantasy Brown Satin Quartzite, with a chipped edge detail for their countertop. This beautiful, linear design marble is very easy to maintain. The base of the islands were completed in stucco and painted satin gray to complement their house color. The posts were painted with Monterey Cliffs, which matched the color of the house shutter trim. The pavilion ceiling consisted of 2 x 6-T & G pine and was stained platinum gray. In the few months since the outdoor living space was built, the clients said they have used it for more than eight parties and can’t wait to use it for the holidays! They also made sure to tell us that the look, feel and maintenance of the area all are perfect!

The upper deck has a modern transitional pergola to provide shade during hot afternoons and provides an additional seating area while a horizontal slat screen wall adds privacy. The black horizontal railing and black metal ceiling fan are consistent with the high end finishes used throughout the project.

Generous views, window seats and notes of bead board are consistent themes. Hadley Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse dining room remodel in DC Metro

This beautiful home features a spacious indoor-outdoor living area with a gorgeous gas fireplace adorned with Coronado Stone Products Valley Cobble Stone / Wind River. This space features a great area for family and friends to gather and relax. This home was built by Rosewood Homes

Photography by John Gibbons This project is designed as a family retreat for a client that has been visiting the southern Colorado area for decades. The cabin consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms – with guest quarters accessed from exterior deck. Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). The project is assembled with the structural and weather tight use of shipping containers. The cabin uses one 40’ container and six 20′ containers. The ends will be structurally reinforced and enclosed with additional site built walls and custom fitted high-performance glazing assemblies.

This custom home is nestled between Sugarbush and Mad River Glen. The project consisted of knocking down a large part of the original structure and building a new 3000sf wing and then joining the two together. A durable hand split Cedar shingle exterior combined with many architectural trim details made for a stunning and durable envelope. 
 The noteworthy interior details included reclaimed barn board on the walls, custom cabinetry and builtins, a locally fabricated metal staircase railing, with the clients home mountain resort (Mad River Glen) banner incorporated in the balustrade system. The home combined with the beautiful landscaping, pond, and mountain views make for an amazing sanctuary for our clients to retreat too in both the winter and summer seasons.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Stacy Zarin Goldsberg
Dining room - contemporary wallpaper dining room idea in DC Metro

The porcelain tile is consistent throughout the exterior areas. Photo courtesy of Nadim Oztan
Example of a large transitional light wood floor front door design in San Francisco with white walls and a medium wood front door

Before renovating, this bright and airy family kitchen was small, cramped and dark. The dining room was being used for spillover storage, and there was hardly room for two cooks in the kitchen. By knocking out the wall separating the two rooms, we created a large kitchen space with plenty of storage, space for cooking and baking, and a gathering table for kids and family friends. The dark navy blue cabinets set apart the area for baking, with a deep, bright counter for cooling racks, a tiled niche for the mixer, and pantries dedicated to baking supplies. The space next to the beverage center was used to create a beautiful eat-in dining area with an over-sized pendant and provided a stunning focal point visible from the front entry. Touches of brass and iron are sprinkled throughout and tie the entire room together. Photography by Stacy Zarin

Modern Wall Unit Exential T09 by SPAR. This ultra modern modular wall unit composition, consisting of individual pieces, is a great design solution for those, who are full of creativity and desire to reveal their individuality and arrange the living room by themselves. The individual units allow to organize only those areas you want in the way you need it and prefer, which is impossible to do with the joint wall unit compositions. The entertainment center provides an abundance of storage space, both hidden and exposed, to aid with organization of all your belongings. Large TV area allows to place a huge TV, turning the living room into a functional movie theater. The Wall Unit Composition Exential T09 is shown in the next colors/finishes: Structure - White Ash and Oak finishes, Gray Smoke Matt lacquer Front - White Ash and Stone finishes PLEASE NOTE: The Exential is a modular wall unit line offering a wide variety of units in different sizes. You can order this wall unit either as a complete composition, as shown in the main picture, or build your own composition according to your own dimensions and preferences. Please contact our office about details on the customization of this wall unit. MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: Structure: Made with particle board of wood, covered with E1 melamine finishes or high gloss / matt lacquered Glass: 4 mm glass Drawers: Made with panels of wood particles in E1-coated finish PVC beech. Metal runners with fine race to fall The starting price is for the Exential Wall Unit Composition T09 as shown in the main picture. Dimensions: Shown Wall Unit Composition: W141.7" x D15"/17.7"/19.7" x H74.4"

Inspiration for a scandinavian home design remodel in Nashville

An open upper cabinet reveals glassware storage within the streamlined kitchen cabinetry. Champagne Metallic slab doors and small gold-toned pulls maintain a consistent finish across the surrounding cabinets.

This projects' exterior consisted of three metal components. To the left is a metal insert consisting of 1/4” plate and a fixed glass window. A compound mitre, welded on the back side, leaves a clean tight visable exterior joint. Completely fabricated in studio and tapped into exsisting opening. The middle opening is located at an interior stairwell with the clear horizontal glass at a landing. An interior and exterior angle frame was fabricated in studio then bolted into place to encase the glass block. A 12” deep horizontal box was built then inserted into the angle frame to support a clear glass pane. The R2 entry was fabricated in studio and welded into place. Made of 1/4” hot rolled plate, all mitre’s including the “R2” logo were torch cut free hand. There is an exsisting roof scupper that was located above the door so a gutter was built in behind the upper plate. Downspout exited plumb to the exsisting rain leader at street elevation. (C) Metal Inc.