This custom timber frame beauty was built with a growing family and friends in mind. The thoughtful floor plan flows seamlessly from the welcoming front entry into the spectacular open great room, kitchen, and dining areas. The main level also conveniently offers a large mudroom, pantry, laundry and a spacious master suite areas. Multiple bedrooms, baths, a loft, office, and sitting room occupy the second level. The entire home is timber frame construction, providing warmth and a natural rustic vibe throughout. The secluded back deck is a favorite spot not only for BBQing but also for spotting wildlife. Surrounded by the privacy of an old orchard, this is a home where traditions and a legacy will be built.

This growing family wanted to open, expand and re-style their outdated, boxed-in kitchen. They also wanted a number of professional appliances worked into the design: a larger refrigerator, double wall oven, cooktop, wine fridge, microwave and dishwasher. The challenge was to fit all of these appliances in a kitchen without a lot of wall space because of the multiple door and window openings. In addition, they wanted an eat-in counter area with room for four seats. The client's needs were met by removing the structural wall between the kitchen and the family room, which created an open floor plan for both rooms. A wall between the kitchen and hallway was also removed to further open up the kitchen and create a natural traffic flow between kitchen and living room. The limited wall counter space was enhanced by the addition of a large island that functions also as a casual dining space. The kitchen’s stylish look stems from newly installed recessed lighting, semi-custom cabinets, wood flooring, and matching professional grade appliances. Photographer Greg Hadley

A young growing family was looking for more space to house their needs and decided to add square footage to their home. They loved their neighborhood and location and wanted to add to their single story home with sensitivity to their neighborhood context and yet maintain the traditional style their home had. After multiple design iterations we landed on a design the clients loved. It required an additional planning review process since the house exceeded the maximum allowable square footage. The end result is a beautiful home that accommodates their needs and fits perfectly on their street.

This modern farmhouse is a complete custom renovation to transform an existing rural Duncan house into a home that was suitable for our clients’ growing family and lifestyle. The original farmhouse was too small and dark. The layout for this house was also ineffective for a family with parents who work from home. The new design was carefully done to meet the clients’ needs. As a result, the layout of the home was completely flipped. The kitchen was switched to the opposite corner of the house from its original location. In addition, Made to Last constructed multiple additions to increase the size. An important feature to the design was to capture the surrounding views of the Cowichan Valley countryside with strategically placed windows.

The "Dusty Slate Bungalow" was a single family residence that was completed in multiple phases. The first floor included a play room, dining space, and family room while the second floor included a nursery, girls room, in law suite, master suite and office. The idea was to create a muted subtle color palette that was calming to the eyes yet grounding. The rooms were family and kid friendly and able to evolve as the family grows.

This Parkville, MO basement remodel transforms an unfinished lower level into a clean, modern space designed to support everyday living and grow with the family. Guided by a simple and intentional aesthetic, the layout was designed to create distinct yet connected zones within an open-concept plan. A dedicated media area accommodates multiple screens, while adjacent spaces provide room for active play and a functional workout zone with space for weights and equipment. A wet bar positioned just off the main living area adds convenience for entertaining without interrupting the flow of the space. Throughout the design, durability and organization were prioritized to ensure the basement functions effortlessly for daily use. Even the bathroom was treated as a design opportunity, incorporating a unique feature that brings personality and character to the lower level. The result is a bright, flexible extension of the home that feels cohesive, highly functional, and built to evolve with the family over time.

A young growing family was looking for more space to house their needs and decided to add square footage to their home. They loved their neighborhood and location and wanted to add to their single story home with sensitivity to their neighborhood context and yet maintain the traditional style their home had. After multiple design iterations we landed on a design the clients loved. It required an additional planning review process since the house exceeded the maximum allowable square footage. The end result is a beautiful home that accommodates their needs and fits perfectly on their street.

This once unused bonus room was transformed into a wonderful new bedroom for a boy with lots of room to grow, play and have sleepovers. We took advantage of the attic space either side of the room by recessing the TV / storage area and also on the opposite side with the double desk unit. The room was separated by the sets of drawers that have custom headboards at the back of them, this helping with the great length of this room. Custom bookcase shelving was made for the window wall to also create not only depth but display as well. The clients as well as their son are enjoying the room!

We reimagined multiple spaces, ensuring every room spoke to each other while maintaining its personality. Their daughters’ bedrooms feel more vibrant and personal, with thoughtful details like new lighting, fresh paint, and furniture that will transition with them as they grow. The nursery became a dreamy retreat featuring cloud-like textures and soft, celestial touches—an enchanting space designed for their newest addition.

Wonderfully colorful and full of energy, this is a large Italian Villa for a young family. Designed to be as bright, wild and fun as the Winn Resort in Las Vegas. Children are growing up here, bowling, gaming, as the rest of the home features hand carved woods and limestones, handmade custom mosaics and rich textures. Kitchen area has a mosaic name shield behind range, whilst above the range is a a carved limestone range hood. Reds feature strongly in this beautiful home, as well as black and cream. Wrought iron fixtures including the stair rails, lighting and fireplace screens. Outdoor loggia lounge areas and bar b q areas, are all also designed by Maraya Interior Design, along with the multiple outdoor walks and halls. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.

What the owners of the Madeline Ave Residence loved about the home when they bought it was the charm of the original 1920’s structure. However, a dissonance addition from the 1970’s shifted original charm to aesthetic awkwardness and poor flow. While maintaining the feel of the front façade, the rest of the home was reconfigured and choreographed to offer beauty and meet functional needs. Like many homes in historic districts, the homes grow organically to meet needs. Multiple forms and roof lines result. Due to incorporating these same moves, this renovation fits seamlessly into the neighborhood. It is formal where it needs to be yet comfortable for the daily life. The people, the dog, the cats, the wine: all were carefully tended to throughout the design of the home. The spacious rooms and crisp white palette set the stage for vibrant tile and offers many locations for large scale art. Easy connections to the exterior spaces offer all-season gathering under the shade of the trellis or while making s’mores around the fire pit.

This NESPA award-winning vinyl pool also features a gunite spa — the two are attached by a cascading waterfall. Curved natural bluestone coping and engineered pavers connect the multiple levels of this outdoor living space, which features natural stone retaining walls, brightly colored patio furniture, a stunning built-in fireplace, beautiful pergola and a bevy of perennials and annual plantings. (This makes for a beautiful backyard view from the screened-in porch on the back of our client's home!)

This beautiful whole home remodel in Herndon was exactly what the homeowners had hoped for! Wanting to stay in their beloved community near family and friends but longing for more space, our MOSS clients not only added on to their original structure but transformed multiple bathrooms and other interior spaces to suit their growing family's needs. With an added mudroom/laundry room as well, this whole home remodel truly provides this family the space and functionality they had been longing for but without sacrificing their geographical location.

This custom timber frame beauty was built with a growing family and friends in mind. The thoughtful floor plan flows seamlessly from the welcoming front entry into the spectacular open great room, kitchen, and dining areas. The main level also conveniently offers a large mudroom, pantry, laundry and a spacious master suite areas. Multiple bedrooms, baths, a loft, office, and sitting room occupy the second level. The entire home is timber frame construction, providing warmth and a natural rustic vibe throughout. The secluded back deck is a favorite spot not only for BBQing but also for spotting wildlife. Surrounded by the privacy of an old orchard, this is a home where traditions and a legacy will be built.

This beautiful whole home remodel in Herndon was exactly what the homeowners had hoped for! Wanting to stay in their beloved community near family and friends but longing for more space, our MOSS clients not only added on to their original structure but transformed multiple bathrooms and other interior spaces to suit their growing family's needs. With an added mudroom/laundry room as well, this whole home remodel truly provides this family the space and functionality they had been longing for but without sacrificing their geographical location.

The "Dusty Slate Bungalow" was a single family residence that was completed in multiple phases. The first floor included a play room, dining space, and family room while the second floor included a nursery, girls room, in law suite, master suite and office. The idea was to create a muted subtle color palette that was calming to the eyes yet grounding. The rooms were family and kid friendly and able to evolve as the family grows.

A young growing family was looking for more space to house their needs and decided to add square footage to their home. They loved their neighborhood and location and wanted to add to their single story home with sensitivity to their neighborhood context and yet maintain the traditional style their home had. After multiple design iterations we landed on a design the clients loved. It required an additional planning review process since the house exceeded the maximum allowable square footage. The end result is a beautiful home that accommodates their needs and fits perfectly on their street.

This backyard renovation in one of Calgary's exclusive lake communities demanded the expertise of a skilled team of contractors. The pool originally constructed in the 70's needed refinishing and while many contractors said they could not complete the project without demolishing the existing pool, VisionScapes managed to salvage the existing structure, replace the mechanical, install an new delifol liner and ultimately save the clients from a lengthy and costly permitting process due to multiple regulation changes. This yard now has all the amenities necessary to provide this growing Calgary family years of future enjoyment. Photo Credit: Jamen Rhodes

This yard incorporates classic design for a busy family of 4. A curved four-part roman walkway leads up to the classic house and front yard patio. The backyard was designed with open entertaining in mind, while minimizing maintenance for the busy homeowners with a young family. With distinct dining, lounging, and gardening areas, this yard features all the amenities needed for this growing, family. Custom built raised Rundle and Pisa Planters offer the clients multiple options for planting flowers, or vegetables. With custom kichler lighting throughout the yard, even a late evening glass of wine by the fire is not out of the question. Photo credit: Jamen Rhodes