design by beth keim, photo by mekenzie france
Inspiration for a transitional master carpeted bedroom remodel in Charlotte with white walls

Photo of a modern landscaping in New York.

A young, successful bachelor with a refined sense of style calls upon Cantoni’s Bonnie Sly to cultivate a smart, eclectic mix in his first townhome. Photo by Amy Bartlam.

Inspiration for a contemporary built-in desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in Boston with gray walls and no fireplace

Ashley Batz
Mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor entryway photo in San Francisco with white walls

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside. Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids. We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine. We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden. The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture. The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

Mark Woods
Kitchen - small scandinavian galley kitchen idea in Seattle

This mid-century modern party pad exudes an untouchable spirit of Beverly Hills leaning back to the 60s and jumping forward to today’s smart home living. The house, located in the esteemed Trousdale Estates, is all about lifestyle and with a full Savant Systems integration, there is not a space forgotten. Escape to the dedicated home theater where the 140” screen will dominate or make a drink and take in the view of LA from the pool. Collapse the house walls, let the TVs down and you can bet that this place is anything but boring.

IIiar Rizaj Photography
Large elegant l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in New York with white cabinets, quartzite countertops, paneled appliances, an island, white backsplash and beaded inset cabinets

A young, successful bachelor with a refined sense of style calls upon Cantoni’s Bonnie Sly to cultivate a smart, eclectic mix in his first townhome. Photo by Amy Bartlam.

Photo by David Wakely
Mountain style master light wood floor bedroom photo in San Francisco with white walls

Located in San Francisco’s coveted Jackson Square, this project – our third with this dapper client – was not entirely a blank slate. The modern architecture, urban views, and art deco entry inspired the design of this relaxed and sophisticated bachelor pad. The fresh palette of white walls provided a perfect backdrop for furniture and lighting with modern lines and sleek angles. Accents of ochre, rich velvety copper, and brass details infused the space with warmth to balance deep blue tones, subtle grays, and refined black lines. In the main living space, the sleek Paulina Deck Chair from Una Malan sits beside a tailored custom sofa designed with a modern black frame, supple leather, soft linen, and a subtle plaid. In other rooms, the simple forms of the dining table, upholstered bedroom bench, and bedside table lamps are handsomely dressed in textural details of carved wood, hammered metal, and wrapped leather. Photography: Eric Rorer

Pool - tropical custom-shaped pool idea in Tampa

Breakfast Nook The Breakfast Nook with the reclaimed wood table and chairs with the nubby natural fabric add charm and character to the space. The light fixture brings an industrial airy feel to the space which opens into the Great Room. A local Philadelphia artist, Nancy “Weezy ” Forman’s oil on canvas giclee of an old truck in a wooded setting completes the fireplace wall.

Example of a small minimalist u-shaped cable railing and wall paneling staircase design in San Diego with wooden risers

Trendy kitchen photo in San Francisco

The views are killer, and now the insides complement the views!
Example of a mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Denver with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island