Here we scribed the deck stairs right into the landscaping boulders as a method to make the transition between the two different elevations of the final treads off each side of the deck.

Lisa Petrole
Minimalist bathroom photo in San Francisco

Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.

A contemporary wine cellar featuring our own original VINIUM Architectural Wine Storage, built with wood blocks and steel. Here, VINIUM is backed by a white Texas limestone veneer accented with LED lighting, complemented with travertine flooring. The glass entry wall allows for a dramatic view of this clean, classic yet modern cellar.

At Georgia Fishing, we have many different Lake Lanier fishing trips scheduled. If you are fishing for the first time, you'll have greater success by contacting Bill Vanderford, a lead guide who is familiar with the area and proficient with the angling methods required.

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in San Francisco

Our stamped concrete driveways can resemble popular, more expensive materials such as cobblestone, brick, natural slate, and flagstone. With a variety of stamped concrete patterns and the ability to custom color your driveway with different coloring methods such as water-based concrete stains, we design your driveway to complement your home and existing landscape for an authentic, one-of-a-kind look.

Photo by Alise O’Brien & Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a bedroom transitional gender-neutral carpeted, beige floor, wood ceiling and wood wall kids' bedroom remodel in Austin with white walls

The piece de resistance of the master bath just might be the over sized freestanding tub. Its generous proportions fit right in with the scale of the space, and whether bathing small children or taking a relaxing soak, it is the place to be. An original artwork by friend and artist Ann Carrington adorns the wall above the tub. Constructed of buttons sewn onto black velvet, the piece is from her Pearly Queens series. The shimmering opalescent buttons catch light from the window, adding a sense of pure luxury to this corner of the room. Beyond the tub is an antique brass candelabra that Cortney has repurposed into a rack for her necklace collection. Bath tub: Boffi Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz

The Control/Shift House is perched on the high side of the site which takes advantage of the view to the southeast. A gradual descending path navigates the change in terrain from the street to the entry of the house. A series of low retaining walls/planter beds gather and release the earth upon the descent resulting in a fairly flat level for the house to sit on the top one third of the site. The entry axis is aligned with the celebrated stair volume and then re-centers on the actual entry axis once you approach the forecourt of the house. The initial desire was for an “H” scheme house with common entertaining spaces bridging the gap between the more private spaces. After an investigation considering the site, program, and view, a key move was made: unfold the east wing of the “H” scheme to open all rooms to the southeast view resulting in a “T” scheme. The new derivation allows for both a swim pool which is on axis with the entry and main gathering space and a lap pool which occurs on the cross axis extending along the lengthy edge of the master suite, providing direct access for morning exercise and a view of the water throughout the day. The Control/Shift House was derived from a clever way of following the “rules.” Strict HOA guidelines required very specific exterior massing restrictions which limits the lengths of unbroken elevations and promotes varying sizes of masses. The solution most often used in this neighborhood is one of addition - an aggregation of masses and program randomly attached to the inner core of the house which often results in a parasitic plan. The approach taken with the Control/Shift House was to push and pull program/massing to delineate and define the layout of the house. Massing is intentional and reiterated by the careful selection of materiality that tracks through the house. Voids and relief in the plan are a natural result of this method and allow for light and air to circulate throughout every space of the house, even into the most inner core. Photography: Charles Davis Smith

Staircase - transitional wooden u-shaped staircase idea in New York with painted risers

Inspiration for a small transitional galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Bathroom - coastal bathroom idea in Los Angeles

Kaibab Landscaping - Natural Stone Paver Drive and Patio - Telluride Colorado. Photo credit: Josh Johnson
Example of a large mountain style brown front yard and two-story stone and wood gable roof design in Denver with a shingle roof

Photo: Lauren Andersen © 2018 Houzz Design: Mead Quin Design Plants: Living Green Design
This is an example of a mediterranean landscaping in San Francisco.

Dale Tu
Example of a trendy l-shaped kitchen design in Seattle with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Stepping back and able to see all the different aspects on just one side of the house. As we went around the house we were able to identify several different styles and trim. We were also able to notice where different groups who built the house over a period of 5 years in the 1880's, worked in stages and methods.

Lisa Petrole
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in San Francisco