Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Charlie & Co. Design | Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Landscaping: TOPO | Photography: Gaffer Photography

The existing cabinets, plumbing fixtures and appliances were removed and replaced. The L-shaped floorplan was retained, with slight modifications. The range was taken out of the island to free it up for prep-work. Sliding the seating area to the end of the island opened up the walkway through the kitchen. Rich Shaker-style cabinets, Stormy Quartz counter-tops and a variety of glass and stone mosaic tile give the kitchen a contemporary edge.

Family room overhaul included modification of corner built-in to accommodate media equipment (venting through wood lattice insert); new fireplace mantel to hide media wires and power source. Photographer - Kelly Fitzgerald

A development of five tiny homes as rental cabins in Colorado. Mono pitch butterfly roofs and metal siding add to the contemporary feel. This project is a modification to the plans and size of our original Zen in Law tiny home.

Our project involved a meticulous overhaul of Grazie Restaurant, Main Play Ground and the Sky Terrace Restaurant, accompanied by thorough repairs and enhancements to the surrounding outdoor areas. The technical transformation included the replacement of outdated finishes, such as tiles, stones, and wood surfaces. In Grazie Restaurant, we executed a technical upgrade, optimizing spatial layouts and functionality while replacing old finishes to modernize the interior. Simultaneously, the Sky Terrace Restaurant underwent a similar technical transformation, integrating structural modifications and modern design implementations to elevate the dining experience.

This NEW Contemporary House Plan 9850 features 5,062 s.f of living space. Highlights of this design include a 2-story great room with a wall of windows, luxury kitchen with island seating for 6, a second story roof deck and 3rd story loft. To purchase this house plan or work with the architect on modifications visit: http://www.dfdhouseplans.com/plan/9850/

Example of a huge transitional master multicolored tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub design in Miami with a drop-in sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets and a one-piece toilet

TruLine 1.6 5W 24VDC Plaster-In LED System creates a clean line of glare free general illumination within drywall. The linear LED system features a shallow .6 inch deep plaster in aluminum extrusion no thicker than drywall that houses two 2.5 watt rows of high CRI commercial grade white LED Soft Strip. Its 1.6 inch wide diffuser lens projects a clean line of light without LED dots. System mounts directly to studs without joist modification. TruLine is sold in 1 foot increments up to 40 feet at 5 watts per foot, 85+ CRI, in 2700K Very Warm White or 3000K Warm White color temperature, delivering 243 lumens per foot. 50,000 hour average lamp life. TruLine extrusion may be field cut. LED Soft Strip may be cut every 2.4 inches. TruLine runs in a straight line. The LED strip bends along the LED plane, allowing runs to continue from a wall onto a ceiling. Intersecting runs on the samewall require two separate TruLine systems. System includes TruLine 1.6 channels, end caps, LED Soft Strip, TL1.6 special junction box (quantity 2) and all mounting hardware. Power supply options include a Class 2 24 volt 0-10 96 or 192 watt dimmable with a Lightolier Sunrise ZP600FAM120; Leviton IP710-DL; Lutron Radio Ra2 with Grafik Eye, RRD-10ND and GRX-TVI; Grafik Eye QS with Grafik Eye, QSGRJ-XP and GRX-TVI; Diva with Grafik Eye, DVTV and PP20; Nova T with Grafik Eye, NTFTV-WH and PP20, sold separately. Indoor applications only. Fixture includes a 5 year warranty. Made in USA.

This NEW Contemporary House Plan 9850 features 5,062 s.f of living space. Highlights of this design include a 2-story great room with a wall of windows, luxury kitchen with island seating for 6, a second story roof deck and 3rd story loft. To purchase this house plan or work with the architect on modifications visit: http://www.dfdhouseplans.com/plan/9850/

We were hired to remodel an otherwise forgotten basement bathroom into a place of relaxation. Part of our purpose was to welcome the steamroom into the spa bathroom. We accomplished this by integrating the new flooring with the updated lighting, vanity, bathtub, toilet, and doors, amongst other light structural modifications. Jerry and Lois Photography Tile by Mohler Design

A development of five tiny homes as rental cabins in Colorado. Mono pitch butterfly roofs and metal siding add to the contemporary feel. This project is a modification to the plans and size of our original Zen in Law tiny home.

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen remodel in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This NEW Contemporary House Plan 9850 features 5,062 s.f of living space. Highlights of this design include a 2-story great room with a wall of windows, luxury kitchen with island seating for 6, a second story roof deck and 3rd story loft. To purchase this house plan or work with the architect on modifications visit: http://www.dfdhouseplans.com/plan/9850/

This NEW Contemporary House Plan 9850 features 5,062 s.f of living space. Highlights of this design include a 2-story great room with a wall of windows, luxury kitchen with island seating for 6, a second story roof deck and 3rd story loft. To purchase this house plan or work with the architect on modifications visit: http://www.dfdhouseplans.com/plan/9850/

Challenge This 2001 riverfront home was purchased by the owners in 2015 and immediately renovated. Progressive Design Build was hired at that time to remodel the interior, with tentative plans to remodel their outdoor living space as a second phase design/build remodel. True to their word, after completing the interior remodel, this young family turned to Progressive Design Build in 2017 to address known zoning regulations and restrictions in their backyard and build an outdoor living space that was fit for entertaining and everyday use. The homeowners wanted a pool and spa, outdoor living room, kitchen, fireplace and covered patio. They also wanted to stay true to their home’s Old Florida style architecture while also adding a Jamaican influence to the ceiling detail, which held sentimental value to the homeowners who honeymooned in Jamaica. Solution To tackle the known zoning regulations and restrictions in the backyard, the homeowners researched and applied for a variance. With the variance in hand, Progressive Design Build sat down with the homeowners to review several design options. These options included: Option 1) Modifications to the original pool design, changing it to be longer and narrower and comply with an existing drainage easement Option 2) Two different layouts of the outdoor living area Option 3) Two different height elevations and options for the fire pit area Option 4) A proposed breezeway connecting the new area with the existing home After reviewing the options, the homeowners chose the design that placed the pool on the backside of the house and the outdoor living area on the west side of the home (Option 1). It was important to build a patio structure that could sustain a hurricane (a Southwest Florida necessity), and provide substantial sun protection. The new covered area was supported by structural columns and designed as an open-air porch (with no screens) to allow for an unimpeded view of the Caloosahatchee River. The open porch design also made the area feel larger, and the roof extension was built with substantial strength to survive severe weather conditions. The pool and spa were connected to the adjoining patio area, designed to flow seamlessly into the next. The pool deck was designed intentionally in a 3-color blend of concrete brick with freeform edge detail to mimic the natural river setting. Bringing the outdoors inside, the pool and fire pit were slightly elevated to create a small separation of space. Result All of the desirable amenities of a screened porch were built into an open porch, including electrical outlets, a ceiling fan/light kit, TV, audio speakers, and a fireplace. The outdoor living area was finished off with additional storage for cushions, ample lighting, an outdoor dining area, a smoker, a grill, a double-side burner, an under cabinet refrigerator, a major ventilation system, and water supply plumbing that delivers hot and cold water to the sinks. Because the porch is under a roof, we had the option to use classy woods that would give the structure a natural look and feel. We chose a dark cypress ceiling with a gloss finish, replicating the same detail that the homeowners experienced in Jamaica. This created a deep visceral and emotional reaction from the homeowners to their new backyard. The family now spends more time outdoors enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Their professional lives allow them to take a trip to paradise right in their backyard—stealing moments that reflect on the past, but are also enjoyed in the present.

Key modifications at the front door create a more functional and gracious transition space for this active family of five. What had been a waist-high room partition was pushed deeper into the living room and raised almost to the ceiling, creating room for a bench and coat hooks.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

This NEW Contemporary House Plan 9850 features 5,062 s.f of living space. Highlights of this design include a 2-story great room with a wall of windows, luxury kitchen with island seating for 6, a second story roof deck and 3rd story loft. To purchase this house plan or work with the architect on modifications visit: http://www.dfdhouseplans.com/plan/9850/