A cozy sitting room that combines clean architectural detailing with a layered, collected feel. The custom fireplace wall—wrapped in stone, wood, and dark metal—conceals storage while showcasing curated art and objects. Moody upholstery, textured finishes, and global decor create an intimate atmosphere that balances modern restraint with personal warmth. Designed by Jaffe Architecture + Interiors.

Adding open shelving in this kitchen storage area adds functional space to showcase beautiful objects the family loves.
Inspiration for a timeless built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls

This custom built-in serves as both architectural focal point and functional storage solution. Designed with fluted detailing and arched niches, the millwork introduces rhythm and depth while maintaining a refined, tailored presence. A rich, moody finish enhances the vertical texture, creating contrast against the surrounding walls and adding warmth to the space. Thoughtfully styled open shelving showcases collected objects, books, and sculptural accents, striking a balance between curated and approachable. Integrated drawers below provide concealed storage, maintaining visual clarity while supporting everyday living. Brass hardware adds a subtle touch of sophistication, echoing the layered finishes throughout the room. Framed by upholstered lounge seating and grounded by warm wood flooring, the result is a timeless statement piece that blends craftsmanship, functionality, and elevated design.

Transform your outdoor space into a serene retreat with this expertly designed project, featuring a custom wood pergola, elegant planter boxes, a luxurious hot tub with a bespoke wood privacy screen, and stylish pavers and concrete pads. The centerpiece is a stunning wood pergola, crafted for both shade and style, providing a sophisticated focal point for lounging or dining alfresco. Complementing this are custom-built planter boxes that showcase vibrant greenery, adding a lush backdrop to the area. The hot tub, surrounded by a custom wood privacy screen, offers ultimate relaxation and seclusion while seamlessly integrating with the pergola’s design. High-quality pavers create a clean, elegant surface, enhancing the overall look and functionality of the space, while strategically placed concrete pads provide stability and support, contributing to the modern, polished aesthetic. This project masterfully blends functionality with design, resulting in a luxurious outdoor retreat perfect for unwinding or entertaining guests.

The Castello Main level: 2294 Sq Ft Basement: 2226 Sq Ft Total: 4520 Sq Ft The Castello Stretch out and find comfort in this imaginatively designed home with a creative flair. The living areas are designed for easy flow and access whether you’re entertaining or just relaxing at home, and the beautiful outdoor views are everywhere. The barrel vault ceiling in the Grand room continues out to the rear covered patio. The kitchen takes in extra light with a glass-block wall, and its double-island design creates plenty of counter space for multiple chefs or cook-time mingling. The dining room offers an optional built-in credenza/desk, and optional matching hutches let you display your beautiful china and crystal or showcase your art objects. The master suite is set off by a quiet hallway that delivers seclusion as well as access to the five-piece bath and walk-in closet. Down the corridor, the main floor also offers a flexible room that could be used as a study or an activity space for projects. The Castello’s unique approach is similar to the Como except what is a separate casita in the Como is now part of the main home with an optional bath. It is perfect as a guest room or office, a painting or pottery studio, and anything else your imagination and interests desire The Optional upstairs loft option can incorporate a powder room and includes a balcony with a lovely view above the entry courtyard, and the spacious downstairs provides a large flexible space that can be optionally designed to your specific needs.

Symmetry and detail distinguish this charming Amsterdam-inspired townhouse in a historic enclave of Northwestern Brooklyn. When it came to renovation we collaborated with Michael Schmitt Architect to carry out one mission for our clients: to carefully restore and artfully embellish the home with their personality, to create a modern family-friendly dwelling worthy of showcasing their impressive collection of art, furniture and objects.

This project was an interior refurbishment of a Vancouver Special. The driving focus was a space which is clean and simple, in order to serve as a backdrop for the homeowners' modern living. The intention was to create a canvas to showcase the Owners' furniture, art and objects and have space for their growing family while staying budget conscious. Photos by Laura Jaramillo

This sophisticated family room by Crespo Design Group showcases the perfect balance of modern warmth and timeless craftsmanship. A custom white oak slatted feature wall creates a striking architectural focal point, seamlessly integrating the fireplace and television while adding texture and dimension to the space. Flanking built-in shelving with integrated lighting provides elegant display areas for art, books, and collected objects, reinforcing the home's refined, curated aesthetic. Natural wood tones, sculptural stone coffee tables, plush velvet lounge chairs, and layered neutral textiles create a luxurious yet inviting atmosphere designed for everyday living. Exposed ceiling beams, custom millwork, and carefully selected furnishings introduce warmth and sophistication, while the open layout encourages both intimate conversation and family gatherings. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to create a living space that is functional, timeless, and effortlessly elegant. As a premier luxury interior design firm in Tampa, Florida, Crespo Design Group specializes in custom living room design, bespoke millwork, luxury home renovations, and high-end residential interiors throughout Florida, the United States, and the Bahamas. Our interiors combine exceptional craftsmanship, personalized design, and timeless materials to create homes that are as beautiful as they are livable.

At the heart of this clean, classic French-inspired kitchen, is Wood-Mode cabinetry with the Georgetown Raised door style, and finished in Nordic White. Custom refrigerator panels, tall cabinet doors and several drawers have the addition of an Antique Mirror inserts. A finish combination of the brushed stainless steel hardware and brass lighting accents, catch the light bouncing off the mirrored cabinet doors. The oversized hood was designed with the appearance of sandstone, creating a focal point for the room. Additional details like the carving on the sides of the oversized island and custom made feet for the cabinetry, draw attention give it the look and feel of furniture. A wet bar with floating upper cabinets and glass front inserts provides a glimpse to within, and wall mounted glass and brass shelving provide a platform to showcase objects of desire.

At times, the most remarkable spaces emerge when we begin with a clean slate. In this particular project, we had the privilege to design a completely custom home, starting from scratch for our client. They simply entrusted us with a piece of land, and from that point forward, we handled everything. Our primary objective for this project was to craft an exceptional, contemporary, and practical dream home for a family of four. By creatively manipulating height variations at the front of the house, we conceived the standout element of the home: the impressive windows that showcase the bespoke steel spinal staircase.

This project was an interior refurbishment of a Vancouver Special. The driving focus was a space which is clean and simple, in order to serve as a backdrop for the homeowners' modern living. The intention was to create a canvas to showcase the Owners' furniture, art and objects and have space for their growing family while staying budget conscious. Photos by Laura Jaramillo

At times, the most remarkable spaces emerge when we begin with a clean slate. In this particular project, we had the privilege to design a completely custom home, starting from scratch for our client. They simply entrusted us with a piece of land, and from that point forward, we handled everything. Our primary objective for this project was to craft an exceptional, contemporary, and practical dream home for a family of four. By creatively manipulating height variations at the front of the house, we conceived the standout element of the home: the impressive windows that showcase the bespoke steel spinal staircase.

At times, the most remarkable spaces emerge when we begin with a clean slate. In this particular project, we had the privilege to design a completely custom home, starting from scratch for our client. They simply entrusted us with a piece of land, and from that point forward, we handled everything. Our primary objective for this project was to craft an exceptional, contemporary, and practical dream home for a family of four. By creatively manipulating height variations at the front of the house, we conceived the standout element of the home: the impressive windows that showcase the bespoke steel spinal staircase.

This lakeside residence was envisioned as a timeless American home that blends naturally with its picturesque surroundings. The objective of the visualization was to showcase the architecture within its landscape, highlighting the relationship between the home, the water, and the surrounding greenery. Careful attention was given to materials, lighting, and environmental details to create a realistic and inviting atmosphere that reflects the character of the property. The renderings were developed to help communicate the design intent while capturing the tranquility and charm of lakeside living. The project was modeled in SketchUp and rendered using D5 Render, combining detailed architectural modeling with high-quality visualization to bring the residence to life.

This project started with a 360 scan to create immediate floor plans. From these floor plans we've started to design the new layout of the space in order to showcase the remodel. The objective of this project was to create an open-space by removing the wall divider from the kitchen area, Creating a beautiful modern loft. Watch the project's fly-through: http://bit.ly/2lNQ9kI

The Como Main level: 2394 Sq Ft Basement: 2117 Sq Ft Total: 4511 Sq Ft The Como Stretch out and find comfort in this imaginatively designed home with a creative flair. The living areas are designed for easy flow and access whether you’re entertaining or just relaxing at home, and the beautiful outdoor views are everywhere. The barrel vault ceiling in the Grande Room continues out to the covered patio. The kitchen takes in extra light with a glass-block wall, and its double-island design creates plenty of counter space for multiple chefs or cook-time mingling. The dining room offers an optional built-in credenza/desk, and optional matching hutches let you display your beautiful china and crystal or showcase your art objects. The master suite is set off by a quiet hallway that delivers seclusion as well as access to the five-piece bath and walk-in closet. Down the corridor, the main floor also offers a flexible room that could be used as a study or an activity space for projects. The Como’s unique approach includes a separate casita that’s perfect as a guest room or detached office, a painting or pottery studio, and anything else your imagination and interests desire. Providing an oasis of privacy, the casita opens to the courtyard and optionally incorporates a three-quarter bath. The Optional upstairs loft option can incorporate a powder room and includes a balcony with a lovely view above the entry courtyard, and the spacious downstairs provides a large flexible space that can be optionally designed to your specific needs.

The Como Main level: 2394 Sq Ft Basement: 2117 Sq Ft Total: 4511 Sq Ft The Como Stretch out and find comfort in this imaginatively designed home with a creative flair. The living areas are designed for easy flow and access whether you’re entertaining or just relaxing at home, and the beautiful outdoor views are everywhere. The barrel vault ceiling in the Grande Room continues out to the covered patio. The kitchen takes in extra light with a glass-block wall, and its double-island design creates plenty of counter space for multiple chefs or cook-time mingling. The dining room offers an optional built-in credenza/desk, and optional matching hutches let you display your beautiful china and crystal or showcase your art objects. The master suite is set off by a quiet hallway that delivers seclusion as well as access to the five-piece bath and walk-in closet. Down the corridor, the main floor also offers a flexible room that could be used as a study or an activity space for projects. The Como’s unique approach includes a separate casita that’s perfect as a guest room or detached office, a painting or pottery studio, and anything else your imagination and interests desire. Providing an oasis of privacy, the casita opens to the courtyard and optionally incorporates a three-quarter bath. The Optional upstairs loft option can incorporate a powder room and includes a balcony with a lovely view above the entry courtyard, and the spacious downstairs provides a large flexible space that can be optionally designed to your specific needs.

This house was 45 years old and the most recent kitchen update was past its due date. It was also time to update an adjacent family room, eating area and a nearby bar. The idea was to refresh the space with a transitional design that leaned classic – something that would be elegant and comfortable. Something that would welcome and enhance natural light. The objectives were: -Keep things simple – classic, comfortable and easy to keep clean -Cohesive design between the kitchen, family room, eating area and bar The new bar area was reimagined to match the contrasting island dark wood finish to complement the spaces overall bright white feel. They stayed consistent with the counter being a dark wood top as well, which allows the eye to be drawn to the neutral colored subway tile, and the glass front cabinets that showcase drink ware. They also omitted the sink in this that was not being used for extra counter space. They dedicate this space for relaxing evenings with wine and friends.

Our clients were ready to update their kitchen with soft and subtle colors to blend in with the home’s recently updated interior. It was also time to improve the layout. The kitchen needed to be reconfigured in order to facilitate a three-generation family and occasional entertaining. Design Objectives -Brighten up to blend with the home’s interior and flow into the adjacent family room area -Incorporate specific storage for pantry items like bulk ingredients and small appliances -Designate areas for a coffee bar, multiple prep areas and seating while highlighting a dry bar for display -Keep clutter off of counters for a seamless design that facilitates visual flow through the entire area Design Challenges -Make a subtle statement with contrasting cabinets and countertops -Incorporate a stand-alone, statement-making dry bar just outside the main kitchen space -Design a statement hood that serves as a focal point without interrupting visual flow -Update and add lighting to add more task, accent and overhead brightness. -Have the space be usable for different tasks by different family members at the same time -Create a space that looks classy and formal but is still inviting. Design Solutions -A soft grey stain and white paint were used on all the cabinets. On only the wall cabinets flanking the window was the grey introduced on the frame to make a pop against the white paint. -The white-painted refrigerator and freezer door panel style is a custom reeded look that adds a soft contrasting detail against the main door style. Along with the open grey-stained interior cabinet above, it looks like a piece of furniture. -The same soft tones were used for the countertops and a full, high backsplash of Chamonix quartzite that tied everything together. It’s an elegant backdrop for the hood. -The Dry Bar, even though showcasing a dark stained cabinet, stays open and bright with a full mirror backsplash, wood retained glass floating shelves and glass wall cabinet doors. Brushed brass trim details and a fun light fixture add a pop of character. -The same reeded door style as the refrigerator was used on the base doors of the dry bar to tie in with the kitchen. -About 2/3 of the existing walk-in pantry was carved out for the new dry bar footprint while still keeping a shallow-depth pantry space for storage. -The homeowners wanted a beautiful hood but didn’t want it to dominate the design. We kept the lines of the hood simple. The soft stainless steel body has a bottom accent that incorporates both the grey stain and white-painted cabinet colors. -Even though the Kitchen had a lot of natural light from the large window, it was important to have task and subtle feature lighting. Recessed cans provide overall lighting while clear pendants shine down on the 2nd level of the seating area on the island. -The circular clear chandelier is the statement piece over the main island while the pendants flanking the hood emphasize the quartzite backsplash and add as accent lighting in the evening along with the interior cabinet lights. With three generations living in the home it was important to have areas that multiple family members could use at the same time without being in each other’s way. The design incorporates different zones like the coffee bar, charging station, dry bar and ­­refrigerator drawers. The softness of the colors and classic feel of the wood floor keep kitchen is inviting and calming.­­