Small danish open concept light wood floor and white floor family room photo in New York with white walls, a media wall and no fireplace

Renovation of the back yard hillside. This area was a sport court that we converted to an outdoor office and outdoor living room.
Elegant home design photo in Seattle

GN Builders

Transitional bathroom photo in Charlotte

Construction by Deep Creek Builders. Photography by Andrew Hyslop.
Elegant utility room photo in Louisville with a stacked washer/dryer

Large elegant master white tile and stone tile mosaic tile floor freestanding bathtub photo in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a console sink and white walls

Exterior and Landscape Lighting of Chicago Urban Space.
Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Chicago

Backsplash - Lunada Bay Tile - Sumi-e 1 x 4 Mini Brick / Color - Izu Natural Michael Partenio
Eat-in kitchen - coastal eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile backsplash, granite countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a classic kitchen design in Houston

Casey Dunn
Example of a trendy formal living room design in Austin with a ribbon fireplace and white walls

Large beach style open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room library photo in Boston with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

Sloane Square No.92 External Wall Cabinet. Archway House No.106 External Base Cabinets. Leadenhall No.118 Larder Exterior. Kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes. Smallbone’s Beaconsfield showroom.

Example of a large ornate formal light wood floor living room design in Dallas with a standard fireplace and no tv

Tom Grimes
Living room - traditional living room idea in Philadelphia with beige walls

Phil and Rocio, little did you know how perfect your timing was when you came to us and asked for a “small but perfect home”. Fertile ground indeed as we thought about working on something like a precious gem, or what we’re calling a NEW Jewel. So many of our clients now are building smaller homes because they simply don’t need a bigger one. Seems smart for many reasons: less vacuuming, less heating and cooling, less taxes. And for many, less strain on the finances as we get to the point where retirement shines bright and hopeful. For the jewel of a home we wanted to start with 1,000 square feet. Enough room for a pleasant common area, a couple of away rooms for bed and work, a couple of bathrooms and yes to a mudroom and pantry. (For Phil and Rocio’s, we ended up with 1,140 square feet.) The Jewel would not compromise on design intent, envelope or craft intensity. This is the big benefit of the smaller footprint, of course. By using a pure and simple form for the house volume, a true jewel would have enough money in the budget for the highest quality materials, net-zero levels of insulation, triple pane windows, and a high-efficiency heat pump. Additionally, the doors would be handcrafted, the cabinets solid wood, the finishes exquisite, and craftsmanship shudderingly excellent. Our many thanks to Phil and Rocio for including us in their dream home project. It is truly a Jewel! From the homeowners (read their full note here): “It is quite difficult to express the deep sense of gratitude we feel towards everyone that contributed to the Jewel…many of which I don’t have the ability to send this to, or even be able to name. The artistic, creative flair combined with real-life practicality is a major component of our place we will love for many years to come. Please pass on our thanks to everyone that was involved. We look forward to visits from any and all as time goes by." –Phil and Rocio Read more about the first steps for this Jewel on our blog. Reclaimed Wood, Kitchen Cabinetry, Bedroom Door: Pioneer Millworks Entry door: NEWwoodworks Professional Photos: Loren Nelson Photography

Example of a large transitional kitchen pantry design in Boston with white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, white countertops and open cabinets

Emily Barry
Enclosed dining room - transitional medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room idea in New York with white walls

photos: Kyle Born
Example of a large eclectic enclosed light wood floor and brown floor living room design in New York with a bar, blue walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Ben Gebo Photography
Inspiration for a transitional built-in desk carpeted home office remodel in Boston