Photo by Casey Dunn
Example of a small farmhouse white two-story metal gable roof design in Austin

This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.

Mudroom - mid-sized transitional dark wood floor mudroom idea in San Diego with beige walls and a white front door

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Hallway - traditional hallway idea in Los Angeles

The homeowners had owned this 2,800sf apartment for many years but had never undertaken renovations as they lived in Washington D.C. The goal was to functionally update and renovate the spacious Classic 8 landmark apartment while preserving its pre-war character. With south and east exposures at 10 windows facing Central Park and downtown from a high floor, the apartment was light-filled and afforded significant views from the living room, dining room and library as well as two of the bedrooms. The goal was to create an urban oasis in the aerie-like apartment with light and views in a way that seamlessly integrated traditional methods, modern materials, lighting and technology.

Beautiful painted home office. All white cabinetry featuring an inset construction method
Large transitional built-in desk craft room photo

Reclaimed Wood Beams, photo by Jean Randazzo Photography
Trendy master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with beige walls

We upgraded this guest bathroom by using a fresh, clean, and bold palette. By keeping all of the plumbing locations in place it saved time and money.

In a narrow sideyard, a flagstone path leads to the backyard. Ornamental grasses screen views of the A/C units. Mike Crews Photography
Photo of a traditional shade side yard stone landscaping in Chicago for summer.

2Thick Quartzite Grey 24"x24" Porcelain by Unicom Starker. Designed to simplify the installation phases, 2Thick can be laid using the floating method; dry-lay technique; traditional laying on screed or floating on pedestal supports.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Custom Reproduction Furniture and lighting in a European palace by Sanssouci-Interior. These one of a kind antique reproductions are handcrafted in Germany. We follow the methods of the old world craftsmen who once constructed these pieces for the most discriminating of clients. We make each piece of furniture appear as if it were an original antique that you won't find anywhere else. The design is inspired by 18th century examples of the master, Charles Boulle, such as the Bureau du president and the Bureau des princes at Versailles.

Create a powered styling drawer or pull out organizer to safely power and stow hair dryers, hot tools, and more.
Inspiration for a modern bathroom remodel in San Francisco

Staircase - transitional wooden u-shaped staircase idea in New York with painted risers

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped ceramic tile open concept kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This long, narrow closet is bright, airy with extra storage, wardrobe pull downs and a shoe carousel. Mirrored upper cabinets go to the 10 foot ceiling.

The Modern Classic is a contemporary style garage door by Northwest Door. It is is a four panel, four section layout and features an an all aluminum frame with a dark bronze anodized finish. Panels are white laminated glass.