Though graced with a towering Sycamore and other mature plantings, this impressive Craftsman garden was in need of some reimagining. Working with our clients’ wish to eliminate their existing pool, we sited and designed a new spa, pathways, and seating area with a millstone fountain that fits the bucolic feeling of the site. New plantings were designed to attract birds and butterflies. Photo by Martin Cox.

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These elevations are the backbone of a seamless renovation process. Here's why they matter: 1. For Trades: Every inch is accounted for—elevations give electricians, plumbers, tile setters, and millworkers exact placement, height, and alignment details. No guesswork means fewer mistakes, no back-and-forth, and smoother scheduling. 2. For Pricing Accuracy: Clear elevations eliminate the “it depends” from vendor bids. You get real, fixed quotes instead of vague estimates. Every finish, fixture, and feature is detailed upfront for smarter budgeting and better scope control. 3. For the Client Experience: It’s hard to envision a design from words or even moodboards alone. These elevations show your space—exactly how it will feel and function. Clients can confidently sign off on layout, storage, lighting, and flow because they can see it. TL;DR: Want peace of mind and precision at every phase? This is how we build intelligently. And don’t worry—you don’t have to know every detail. We got you.

Taragano Design & Build completed this kitchen as part of a whole house remodel in Berkeley, California. Color was the client's call and the layout supports it. A saturated cabinet color across a full wall only works if the wall is uninterrupted, so appliances were panelled in and the pantry run was carried floor to ceiling. Broken up by a stainless refrigerator front, the same color reads as a mistake. The island is freestanding and topped in solid wood rather than stone. It works as a prep surface and a table, and in a kitchen where the perimeter carries all the wet and hot functions, the center does not need to be a hard surface. Storage was consolidated into one wall instead of distributed. Everything that is not sink, dishwasher, or range lives in that run, which leaves the window wall low and open and keeps the room's one exterior exposure clear. The niche and arch were kept from the original house. In a home of this period, those are the details that place it, and replacing them with square openings would have made the kitchen newer and the house worse. Licensed general contractor, CSLB #1143420. Diamond Certified.

Somerby Jones 2013, "Prep Kitchen" extension of main kitchen, integrated 2 drawer Sub Zero refrigeration with matching wood panels, soapstone prep sink, decorative toe-kicks

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These elevations are the backbone of a seamless renovation process. Here's why they matter: 1. For Trades: Every inch is accounted for—elevations give electricians, plumbers, tile setters, and millworkers exact placement, height, and alignment details. No guesswork means fewer mistakes, no back-and-forth, and smoother scheduling. 2. For Pricing Accuracy: Clear elevations eliminate the “it depends” from vendor bids. You get real, fixed quotes instead of vague estimates. Every finish, fixture, and feature is detailed upfront for smarter budgeting and better scope control. 3. For the Client Experience: It’s hard to envision a design from words or even moodboards alone. These elevations show your space—exactly how it will feel and function. Clients can confidently sign off on layout, storage, lighting, and flow because they can see it. TL;DR: Want peace of mind and precision at every phase? This is how we build intelligently. And don’t worry—you don’t have to know every detail. We got you.

This Glencoe kitchen is designed to feel effortless — but make no mistake, every element was carefully composed. Floor-to-ceiling custom millwork provides elegant storage while allowing the stunning natural grain to become a design feature in itself. The quartz slab backsplash and matching island bring cohesion and visual calm, framing the kitchen in clean geometry and luxurious simplicity. Light oak tones and brushed gold accents soften the modern lines, while wide pendant lighting adds a quiet sculptural moment over the island. The entire space is bathed in natural light from tall windows and French doors, blurring the lines between inside and out. This kitchen doesn't shout for attention — it invites you in gently, encouraging presence, connection, and clarity. New Explode Construction brought their signature craftsmanship and modern sensibility to this serene, tailored space — proof that minimalist design, when done right, can be full of soul.