The landscape design was guided by the owner's desire to: restore the damaged site’s ecosystem, reduce resource consumption and integrate the landscape design with the emerging architecture to produce a home environment that honors its setting.

Cozy, Fun, Vibrant, living room in a mid-1950's ranch. Some pieces are vintage, some are reproductions, some are custom designs that were built by the home owner (me:Kyle W. Capicik)

Condo Bath Remodel
Example of a small trendy master white tile and glass tile porcelain tile, gray floor, single-sink and wallpaper walk-in shower design in Portland with gray cabinets, a bidet, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets

The new bathroom preserves many of the architectural elements of a 1920s bungalow: black and white tiling on the floor and wall; the leaded glass window that brings the natural light into the room while adding privacy; and the lighting fixtures that offer a range of illumination options along with the style beloved by many bungalow owners.

Summary of Scope: gut renovation/reconfiguration of kitchen, coffee bar, mudroom, powder room, 2 kids baths, guest bath, master bath and dressing room, kids study and playroom, study/office, laundry room, restoration of windows, adding wallpapers and window treatments Background/description: The house was built in 1908, my clients are only the 3rd owners of the house. The prior owner lived there from 1940s until she died at age of 98! The old home had loads of character and charm but was in pretty bad condition and desperately needed updates. The clients purchased the home a few years ago and did some work before they moved in (roof, HVAC, electrical) but decided to live in the house for a 6 months or so before embarking on the next renovation phase. I had worked with the clients previously on the wife's office space and a few projects in a previous home including the nursery design for their first child so they reached out when they were ready to start thinking about the interior renovations. The goal was to respect and enhance the historic architecture of the home but make the spaces more functional for this couple with two small kids. Clients were open to color and some more bold/unexpected design choices. The design style is updated traditional with some eclectic elements. An early design decision was to incorporate a dark colored french range which would be the focal point of the kitchen and to do dark high gloss lacquered cabinets in the adjacent coffee bar, and we ultimately went with dark green.

BEFORE – Office • Dated built ins • Glare on computer screens while working • Couch and gym equipment taking up too much space • Dated color scheme AFTER – Office • Elegant new color scheme that is also soothing • Desk and computer away from windows allows better room flow and eliminates glare on computer screen • Updated credenzas purchased with lots of storage and a business focus • Artful leather desk chair is still on order BEFORE – Office number 2 • Not functional for owner for their business model • Murphy bed takes up most wall space • Not comfortable • No usable work space AFTER – Office number 2 • Elegant sleeper sofa replaces murphy bed • Client’s art is featured • Storage is artful and effective • Office provides attractive background for owner’s video meetings • Closet redesigned for elegant storage • Client desk and chair are artful and comfortable • Office provides attractive background for owner’s video meetings BEFORE – Powder room • Dated color and décor AFTER – Powder room • Dramatic and artful color scheme and accessories • A powder room should be memorable • This is client’s favorite color scheme BEFORE – Kitchen • Dated color scheme • Countertop does not work with backsplash, cabinets or finishes • Mismatched colors and styles for lighting, furniture, backsplash • Dated paint color does not work with kitchen finishes and furnishings AFTER – Kitchen • Same cabinets are now highlighted with new: o Backsplash o Over the stove artwork from new kitchen island – labradorite stone o Countertop – concrete look • Updated and coordinated finishes including: o Island lighting o New under cabinet lighting added o Island countertop – labradorite o New backsplash o New paint color • All items are color coordinated and updated

My client's mother had a love for all things 60's, 70's & 80's. Her home was overflowing with original pieces in every corner, on every wall and in every nook and cranny. It was a crazy mish mosh of pieces and styles. When my clients decided to sell their parent's beloved home the task of making the craziness look welcoming seemed overwhelming but I knew that it was not only do-able but also had the potential to look absolutely amazing. We did a massive, and when I say massive, I mean MASSIVE, decluttering including an estate sale, many donation runs and haulers. Then it was time to use the special pieces I had reserved, along with modern new ones, some repairs and fresh paint here and there to revive this special gem in Willow Glen, CA for a new home owner to love.

Family is a huge part of the owner’s life, and this pool was specifically built with his grandchildren in mind. A hot tub surrounded by concrete pavers accompanied the beautiful pool

This house is firmly planted in the Shenandoah Valley, while its inspiration is tied to the owner’s British ancestry and fondness for English country houses. Situated on an abandoned fence line between two former pastures, the home engages pastoral views from all of the major rooms.

The Mediterranean mixed with Pueblo styles fit with the "Old West" theme that was popular in the 1920's and '30's in Scottsdale. In the process of putting the house on the National Register, Julia Miner (architect and owner) discovered several neighboring adobe houses that would have been visible nestled in what was then an empty desert landscape.

The little cottage on Turnip Field Road in Eastham had been owned by the same couple since 1940, until they built a new, adjacent house on the property. The cottage was then handed down to the next generation, who began spending more and more time at the cottage. It was then that they contacted Cape Associates to construct a more livable home in place of that little cottage. It was crucial to the owners however, that the home keep with the understated charm and Cape Cod-feel of the neighborhood. The primary challenge was to keep it humble, while building the owners their well-deserved vacation retreat. The original cottage had no air conditioning, and renovating was quickly dismissed because of the inadequacies and the cost of modernizing. Building new allowed the team to relocate the house further back from the street, and it meant meeting the owners’ needs without compromise. Cape Associates’ project manager Lance LaLone said the owners expressed their desire to incorporate lots of wood and the types of materials that were in the old cottage. Most of the interior is pine, which was used on the flooring, the walls, and wrapped around the ceiling’s beams, giving the owners what they desired on a grander scale – a beautiful, modern dwelling that still held the personality of that little cottage that held such cherished memories. The front of the home has a two-car garage and breezeway entrance, while the rear reveals an entertainer’s paradise, with an enormous mahogany deck with an outdoor shower, a stunning Connecticut-fieldstone fireplace with a chimney that reaches around 30 feet in height, and multiple sliders to access the home. The finished basement opens to the ground level, and above the entrance breezeway is another small deck with a great view. It’s the best of indoor/outdoor living. Movement patterns from beach to house to bedroom were an important consideration. The site also provided an excellent opportunity to visually connect the basement level patio visually to the main level deck and finally the master bedroom deck. The finished home provides year-round living, with a summer-getaway atmosphere.

DESIGN BY Robert M. Gurney, FAIA. This four-time award-winning St. Michael’s property is a contemporary gem on the water. The owners of the property originally intended to renovate an existing ’80s structure, but soon realized it was beyond repair. Our team commenced a full tear down and rebuild on the existing footprint to keep with county regulations for waterfront structures. The result is a modern take on the lake house, a light-filled sanctuary built with integrity to stand the tests of time and the elements. Excellence in Custom Building Winner in Annapolis Home Magazine 2017.

Bright, roomy primary bedroom with exposed wood beam ceilings, light hardwood floors, and contemporary neutral styling. Complete with upholstered bed set, pendant lighting, custom window treatments, and curated decor for a serene owner’s suite in a Texas new construction home.

This new detached garage was designed to express the owner’s contemporary tastes, while also adding functional space and aesthetic appeal. The exterior features a unique and durable charred cedar siding finish, which extends from the garage as a screen element to connect with the main house. This connection is further defined by a new metal standing seam roof detail. A custom gate leads visitors from the vehicle court into the private backyard.

The owner’s suite in the Abe Lincoln Modern is designed as a calm, private retreat within the home. A spacious layout, clean lines, and modern finishes create a relaxing atmosphere, while thoughtful separation from the main living areas enhances comfort and privacy. This suite reflects the contemporary design found throughout The Grove at Heatherstone.

Design by Beth Keim, owner lucy and company, photo by Mekenzie Loli
Transitional kitchen photo in Charlotte

Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor and beige floor dining room remodel in New York with gray walls

This 1990's home, located in North Vancouver's Lynn Valley neighbourhood, had high ceilings and a great open plan layout but the decor was straight out of the 90's complete with sponge painted walls in dark earth tones. The owners, a young professional couple, enlisted our help to take it from dated and dreary to modern and bright. We started by removing details like chair rails and crown mouldings, that did not suit the modern architectural lines of the home. We replaced the heavily worn wood floors with a new high end, light coloured, wood-look laminate that will withstand the wear and tear from their two energetic golden retrievers. Since the main living space is completely open plan it was important that we work with simple consistent finishes for a clean modern look. The all white kitchen features flat doors with minimal hardware and a solid surface marble-look countertop and backsplash. We modernized all of the lighting and updated the bathrooms and master bedroom as well. The only departure from our clean modern scheme is found in the dressing room where the client was looking for a more dressed up feminine feel but we kept a thread of grey consistent even in this more vivid colour scheme. This transformation, featuring the clients' gorgeous original artwork and new custom designed furnishings is admittedly one of our favourite projects to date!

Originally designed by architect Irwin Stein in 1976, this 7,000 sf home on a wooded site in Abington Pennsylvania has been lovingly restored under the care of its second owner. Moto DesignShop worked carefully with the owner and their team of builders, designers, and landscape architects to maintain the original motif and style of the home as closely as possible. The minimal material and color palate restored a subdued presence, allowing the home’s purest circular geometries to be bathed in light and contrast the organic woodland beyond.