For this custom Paver Patio build, our team designed and installed an expansive backyard hardscape centered around a custom raised planter bed. We laid multi-toned light gray pavers in a running bond pattern, accented by a dark charcoal border that follows the sweeping, curved edge of the patio. The focal point features a raised, semicircular block retaining wall bed prepped with rich soil, mulch, and ornamental plantings to bring natural warmth and greenery directly into the hardscape design. To deliver a long-lasting, level installation, our process began with comprehensive site excavation, sub-grade leveling, and the installation of a compacted aggregate base. We integrated the patio seamlessly with the existing screened-in porch and aluminum fencing, establishing proper pitch across the surface to channel stormwater away from the home foundation. At Pine Valley Turf Management, we blend expert masonry with functional design to craft custom outdoor living spaces tailored to your property's exact layout.

This nursery began in an empty white-box room with incredible natural light, the challenge being to give it warmth and add multi-functionality. Through floral motifs and hints of gold, we created a boho glam room perfect for a little girl. We played with texture to give depth to the soft color palette. The upholstered crib is convertible to a toddler bed, and the daybed can serve as a twin bed, offering a nursery that can grow with baby. The changing table doubles as a dresser, while the hanging canopy play area serves as a perfect play and reading nook.

For this custom Paver Patio build, our team designed and installed an expansive backyard hardscape centered around a custom raised planter bed. We laid multi-toned light gray pavers in a running bond pattern, accented by a dark charcoal border that follows the sweeping, curved edge of the patio. The focal point features a raised, semicircular block retaining wall bed prepped with rich soil, mulch, and ornamental plantings to bring natural warmth and greenery directly into the hardscape design. To deliver a long-lasting, level installation, our process began with comprehensive site excavation, sub-grade leveling, and the installation of a compacted aggregate base. We integrated the patio seamlessly with the existing screened-in porch and aluminum fencing, establishing proper pitch across the surface to channel stormwater away from the home foundation. At Pine Valley Turf Management, we blend expert masonry with functional design to craft custom outdoor living spaces tailored to your property's exact layout.

Beauty in the Details Project Details Designer: Amy Van Wie Cabinetry: Brookhaven I – Frameless Cabinetry Wood: Maple Finishes: Antique White on Perimeter; Distressed Black Espresso Glaze on Island Door: Perimeter – Edgemont Recessed; Island – Edgemont Raised Countertop: Grey Soapstone Awards 2013 Parade of Homes, Pinnacle Homes-Best Kitchen 2013 NKBA Tri-State Award Columbia Cabinets designed the cabinetry for this stunning home that was featured in the 2013 Parade of Homes and is a multi-award design winner. After the initial meet with the clients and Witt Construction, I began to think about how the space could work. The cabinets were crafted with Edgemont Recessed doors in maple with an antique white finish…a perfect selection for the kitchen’s traditional/coastal design. For countertop, I suggested modern grey soapstone. With a nod to today’s popular trend to mix and match finishes, the island was completed in a black espresso glaze distressed finish with maple Edgemont Raised doors. What really distinguishes this project is the attention to the details. Along the refrigerator wall, the shelf area has lowered seeded mullion glass cabinets and a valance. This created an airy, open look within the space. The bead board accents and corbels throughout the kitchen complete the design.

The clients, a young professional couple had lived with this bathroom in their townhome for 6 years. They finally could not take it any longer. The designer was tasked with turning this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan without relocating walls, doors, fittings, or fixtures in this principal bathroom. The client wish list included, better storage, improved lighting, replacing the tub with a shower, and creating a sparkling personality for this uninspired space using any color way except white. The designer began the transformation with the wall tile. Large format rectangular tiles were installed floor to ceiling on the vanity wall and continued behind the toilet and into the shower. The soft variation in tile pattern is very soothing and added to the Zen feeling of the room. One partner is an avid gardener and wanted to bring natural colors into the space. The same tile is used on the floor in a matte finish for slip resistance and in a 2” mosaic of the same tile is used on the shower floor. A lighted tile recess was created across the entire back wall of the shower beautifully illuminating the wall. Recycled glass tiles used in the niche represent the color and shape of leaves. A single glass panel was used in place of a traditional shower door. Continuing the serene colorway of the bath, natural rift cut white oak was chosen for the vanity and the floating shelves above the toilet. A white quartz for the countertop, has a small reflective pattern like the polished chrome of the fittings and hardware. Natural curved shapes are repeated in the arch of the faucet, the hardware, the front of the toilet and shower column. The rectangular shape of the tile is repeated in the drawer fronts of the cabinets, the sink, the medicine cabinet, and the floating shelves. The shower column was selected to maintain the simple lines of the fittings while providing a temperature, pressure balance shower experience with a multi-function main shower head and handheld head. The dual flush toilet and low flow shower are a water saving consideration. The floating shelves provide decorative and functional storage. The asymmetric design of the medicine cabinet allows for a full view in the mirror with the added function of a tri view mirror when open. Built in LED lighting is controllable from 2500K to 4000K. The interior of the medicine cabinet is also mirrored and electrified to keep the countertop clear of necessities. Additional lighting is provided with recessed LED fixtures for the vanity area as well as in the shower. A motion sensor light installed under the vanity illuminates the room with a soft glow at night. The transformation is now complete. No longer an ugly duckling and source of unhappiness, the new bathroom provides a much-needed respite from the couples’ busy lives. It has created a retreat to recharge and replenish, two very important components of wellness.

For this custom Paver Patio build, our team designed and installed an expansive backyard hardscape centered around a custom raised planter bed. We laid multi-toned light gray pavers in a running bond pattern, accented by a dark charcoal border that follows the sweeping, curved edge of the patio. The focal point features a raised, semicircular block retaining wall bed prepped with rich soil, mulch, and ornamental plantings to bring natural warmth and greenery directly into the hardscape design. To deliver a long-lasting, level installation, our process began with comprehensive site excavation, sub-grade leveling, and the installation of a compacted aggregate base. We integrated the patio seamlessly with the existing screened-in porch and aluminum fencing, establishing proper pitch across the surface to channel stormwater away from the home foundation. At Pine Valley Turf Management, we blend expert masonry with functional design to craft custom outdoor living spaces tailored to your property's exact layout.

This Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen was completely remodeled and the home is nestled on the border of Pasadena and South Pasadena. Our goal was to keep the original charm of our client’s home while updating the kitchen in a way that was fresh and current. Our design inspiration began with a deep green soapstone counter top paired with creamy white cabinetry. Carrera marble subway tile for the backsplash is a luxurious splurge and adds classic elegance to the space. The stainless steel appliances and sink create a more transitional feel, while the shaker style cabinetry doors and schoolhouse light fixture are in keeping with the original style of the home. Tile flooring resembling concrete is clean and simple and seeded glass in the upper cabinet doors help make the space feel open and light. This kitchen has a hidden microwave and custom range hood design, as well as a new pantry area, for added storage. The pantry area features an appliance garage and deep-set counter top for multi-purpose use. These features add value to this small space. The finishing touches are polished nickel cabinet hardware, which add a vintage look and the cafe curtains are the handiwork of the homeowner. We truly enjoyed the collaborative effort in this kitchen. Photography by Erika Beirman

By completely reimagining the original layout of this primary bath, I was able to transform a sterile room with mirrors on every wall and very little bathing privacy, into a stunning, intimate, and serene bathroom for my clients. My design inspiration is the organic textures and finishes of Bali, which create an unexpectedly dramatic, curated environment. My "outside of the box" vision began with transforming the original shower into a requested second toilet room. I redesigned the other side of the bathroom into a huge shower with bench, lighted shampoo niches and multi-function faucets including a ceiling mounted rain head. A lovely free-standing tub is tucked behind the shower to provide privacy for the bather. The unique layout of back-to-back vanities on the peninsula allowed for a stunning quartz waterfall feature. The two vessel sinks are separated by custom built, two sided lighted mirrors, that suspend from the ceiling. The lavatory faucets even have a pullout sprayer for easy sink cleaning (another client request). Wood look tile on the walls, pebble stone shower pan, textured 3D tile and striking Cambria Clovelly quartz all blend seamlessly to create a gorgeous space for my clients.

By completely reimagining the original layout of this primary bath, I was able to transform a sterile room with mirrors on every wall and very little bathing privacy, into a stunning, intimate, and serene bathroom for my clients. My design inspiration is the organic textures and finishes of Bali, which create an unexpectedly dramatic, curated environment. My "outside of the box" vision began with transforming the original shower into a requested second toilet room. I redesigned the other side of the bathroom into a huge shower with bench, lighted shampoo niches and multi-function faucets including a ceiling mounted rain head. A lovely free-standing tub is tucked behind the shower to provide privacy for the bather. The unique layout of back-to-back vanities on the peninsula allowed for a stunning quartz waterfall feature. The two vessel sinks are separated by custom built, two sided lighted mirrors, that suspend from the ceiling. The lavatory faucets even have a pullout sprayer for easy sink cleaning (another client request). Wood look tile on the walls, pebble stone shower pan, textured 3D tile and striking Cambria Clovelly quartz all blend seamlessly to create a gorgeous space for my clients.

By completely reimagining the original layout of this primary bath, I was able to transform a sterile room with mirrors on every wall and very little bathing privacy, into a stunning, intimate, and serene bathroom for my clients. My design inspiration is the organic textures and finishes of Bali, which create an unexpectedly dramatic, curated environment. My "outside of the box" vision began with transforming the original shower into a requested second toilet room. I redesigned the other side of the bathroom into a huge shower with bench, lighted shampoo niches and multi-function faucets including a ceiling mounted rain head. A lovely free-standing tub is tucked behind the shower to provide privacy for the bather. The unique layout of back-to-back vanities on the peninsula allowed for a stunning quartz waterfall feature. The two vessel sinks are separated by custom built, two sided lighted mirrors, that suspend from the ceiling. The lavatory faucets even have a pullout sprayer for easy sink cleaning (another client request). Wood look tile on the walls, pebble stone shower pan, textured 3D tile and striking Cambria Clovelly quartz all blend seamlessly to create a gorgeous space for my clients.

By completely reimagining the original layout of this primary bath, I was able to transform a sterile room with mirrors on every wall and very little bathing privacy, into a stunning, intimate, and serene bathroom for my clients. My design inspiration is the organic textures and finishes of Bali, which create an unexpectedly dramatic, curated environment. My "outside of the box" vision began with transforming the original shower into a requested second toilet room. I redesigned the other side of the bathroom into a huge shower with bench, lighted shampoo niches and multi-function faucets including a ceiling mounted rain head. A lovely free-standing tub is tucked behind the shower to provide privacy for the bather. The unique layout of back-to-back vanities on the peninsula allowed for a stunning quartz waterfall feature. The two vessel sinks are separated by custom built, two sided lighted mirrors, that suspend from the ceiling. The lavatory faucets even have a pullout sprayer for easy sink cleaning (another client request). Wood look tile on the walls, pebble stone shower pan, textured 3D tile and striking Cambria Clovelly quartz all blend seamlessly to create a gorgeous space for my clients.

By completely reimagining the original layout of this primary bath, I was able to transform a sterile room with mirrors on every wall and very little bathing privacy, into a stunning, intimate, and serene bathroom for my clients. My design inspiration is the organic textures and finishes of Bali, which create an unexpectedly dramatic, curated environment. My "outside of the box" vision began with transforming the original shower into a requested second toilet room. I redesigned the other side of the bathroom into a huge shower with bench, lighted shampoo niches and multi-function faucets including a ceiling mounted rain head. A lovely free-standing tub is tucked behind the shower to provide privacy for the bather. The unique layout of back-to-back vanities on the peninsula allowed for a stunning quartz waterfall feature. The two vessel sinks are separated by custom built, two sided lighted mirrors, that suspend from the ceiling. The lavatory faucets even have a pullout sprayer for easy sink cleaning (another client request). Wood look tile on the walls, pebble stone shower pan, textured 3D tile and striking Cambria Clovelly quartz all blend seamlessly to create a gorgeous space for my clients.

By completely reimagining the original layout of this primary bath, I was able to transform a sterile room with mirrors on every wall and very little bathing privacy, into a stunning, intimate, and serene bathroom for my clients. My design inspiration is the organic textures and finishes of Bali, which create an unexpectedly dramatic, curated environment. My "outside of the box" vision began with transforming the original shower into a requested second toilet room. I redesigned the other side of the bathroom into a huge shower with bench, lighted shampoo niches and multi-function faucets including a ceiling mounted rain head. A lovely free-standing tub is tucked behind the shower to provide privacy for the bather. The unique layout of back-to-back vanities on the peninsula allowed for a stunning quartz waterfall feature. The two vessel sinks are separated by custom built, two sided lighted mirrors, that suspend from the ceiling. The lavatory faucets even have a pullout sprayer for easy sink cleaning (another client request). Wood look tile on the walls, pebble stone shower pan, textured 3D tile and striking Cambria Clovelly quartz all blend seamlessly to create a gorgeous space for my clients.

By completely reimagining the original layout of this primary bath, I was able to transform a sterile room with mirrors on every wall and very little bathing privacy, into a stunning, intimate, and serene bathroom for my clients. My design inspiration is the organic textures and finishes of Bali, which create an unexpectedly dramatic, curated environment. My "outside of the box" vision began with transforming the original shower into a requested second toilet room. I redesigned the other side of the bathroom into a huge shower with bench, lighted shampoo niches and multi-function faucets including a ceiling mounted rain head. A lovely free-standing tub is tucked behind the shower to provide privacy for the bather. The unique layout of back-to-back vanities on the peninsula allowed for a stunning quartz waterfall feature. The two vessel sinks are separated by custom built, two sided lighted mirrors, that suspend from the ceiling. The lavatory faucets even have a pullout sprayer for easy sink cleaning (another client request). Wood look tile on the walls, pebble stone shower pan, textured 3D tile and striking Cambria Clovelly quartz all blend seamlessly to create a gorgeous space for my clients.

By completely reimagining the original layout of this primary bath, I was able to transform a sterile room with mirrors on every wall and very little bathing privacy, into a stunning, intimate, and serene bathroom for my clients. My design inspiration is the organic textures and finishes of Bali, which create an unexpectedly dramatic, curated environment. My "outside of the box" vision began with transforming the original shower into a requested second toilet room. I redesigned the other side of the bathroom into a huge shower with bench, lighted shampoo niches and multi-function faucets including a ceiling mounted rain head. A lovely free-standing tub is tucked behind the shower to provide privacy for the bather. The unique layout of back-to-back vanities on the peninsula allowed for a stunning quartz waterfall feature. The two vessel sinks are separated by custom built, two sided lighted mirrors, that suspend from the ceiling. The lavatory faucets even have a pullout sprayer for easy sink cleaning (another client request). Wood look tile on the walls, pebble stone shower pan, textured 3D tile and striking Cambria Clovelly quartz all blend seamlessly to create a gorgeous space for my clients.

By completely reimagining the original layout of this primary bath, I was able to transform a sterile room with mirrors on every wall and very little bathing privacy, into a stunning, intimate, and serene bathroom for my clients. My design inspiration is the organic textures and finishes of Bali, which create an unexpectedly dramatic, curated environment. My "outside of the box" vision began with transforming the original shower into a requested second toilet room. I redesigned the other side of the bathroom into a huge shower with bench, lighted shampoo niches and multi-function faucets including a ceiling mounted rain head. A lovely free-standing tub is tucked behind the shower to provide privacy for the bather. The unique layout of back-to-back vanities on the peninsula allowed for a stunning quartz waterfall feature. The two vessel sinks are separated by custom built, two sided lighted mirrors, that suspend from the ceiling. The lavatory faucets even have a pullout sprayer for easy sink cleaning (another client request). Wood look tile on the walls, pebble stone shower pan, textured 3D tile and striking Cambria Clovelly quartz all blend seamlessly to create a gorgeous space for my clients.

A few years ago I had metal implants put in my right foot and began to realize that simple tasks became hard to accomplish. This was when I began to study and incorporate the principles of Universal Design into every project I created. Using a multifunction Hans Grohe shower head on a slide bar so it could reach the bench seat, ample storage in the Kohler wall locker, large glass doors with towel bars and prepped location for future grab bars, this master bath remodel will allow my clients elegant ease of use for many years to come. To me, Universal Design doesn't just address the physical needs of a person. In creating a space that makes a person feel good, gives them a moment of calm renewal - my objective is to treat the whole room, the whole project as universal. My goal is to treat all the senses to an experience that gives my clients simple precious time to just relax. Alan Gilbert Photography Greenleaf Construction

By completely reimagining the original layout of this primary bath, I was able to transform a sterile room with mirrors on every wall and very little bathing privacy, into a stunning, intimate, and serene bathroom for my clients. My design inspiration is the organic textures and finishes of Bali, which create an unexpectedly dramatic, curated environment. My "outside of the box" vision began with transforming the original shower into a requested second toilet room. I redesigned the other side of the bathroom into a huge shower with bench, lighted shampoo niches and multi-function faucets including a ceiling mounted rain head. A lovely free-standing tub is tucked behind the shower to provide privacy for the bather. The unique layout of back-to-back vanities on the peninsula allowed for a stunning quartz waterfall feature. The two vessel sinks are separated by custom built, two sided lighted mirrors, that suspend from the ceiling. The lavatory faucets even have a pullout sprayer for easy sink cleaning (another client request). Wood look tile on the walls, pebble stone shower pan, textured 3D tile and striking Cambria Clovelly quartz all blend seamlessly to create a gorgeous space for my clients.

By completely reimagining the original layout of this primary bath, I was able to transform a sterile room with mirrors on every wall and very little bathing privacy, into a stunning, intimate, and serene bathroom for my clients. My design inspiration is the organic textures and finishes of Bali, which create an unexpectedly dramatic, curated environment. My "outside of the box" vision began with transforming the original shower into a requested second toilet room. I redesigned the other side of the bathroom into a huge shower with bench, lighted shampoo niches and multi-function faucets including a ceiling mounted rain head. A lovely free-standing tub is tucked behind the shower to provide privacy for the bather. The unique layout of back-to-back vanities on the peninsula allowed for a stunning quartz waterfall feature. The two vessel sinks are separated by custom built, two sided lighted mirrors, that suspend from the ceiling. The lavatory faucets even have a pullout sprayer for easy sink cleaning (another client request). Wood look tile on the walls, pebble stone shower pan, textured 3D tile and striking Cambria Clovelly quartz all blend seamlessly to create a gorgeous space for my clients.