in an effort to maintain the original character of the timber loft, many of the original elements were left in place. This photo shows the original cross bracing that is installed between the floor joist. There are also small metal hooks that were used in the past for old conduit or piping that was part of the original use of the building. A old wall stud that once penetrated the floor system remains but has been cut back to accommodate the new use now. These are the ends of the joist that were cut back when the new two story opening was created for the new staircase.

We are very proud to offer our seamless puzzle floor tiles! These pieces are made of a single, continuous slab of engineered hardwood with no seams or bevels in the face material (only the edges are beveled). Starting at only $13 / sqft, we offer these in 2 standard sizes of 10.5" (26.7cm) and a beautiful (and unbelievable) extra large 19" (48.3cm) width (not including the tabs). Custom sizes are available at a slightly higher rate. We offer our seamless puzzle flooring in: UNFINISHED RAW (natural wood, square edge or beveled) UNFINISHED REACTIVE STAIN OR DYE (for softer, smoother, cleaner look, without the strong oak grain) UNFINISHED PIGMENTED STAIN (traditional stains with pigments, brings out the grain more, needs clear coat) PREFINISHED with Rubio Monocoat penetrating/hardening oil. See color chart below. Custom colors available. Thickness: 0.4" Wear Layer:

The Magpies are delighted! This stunning project is nestled in the South Australian country township of Willunga, whose name is derived from the Aboriginal word meaning “The locality of green trees”. During the course of the renovations a family of 11 magpies swooped in and now call this abundantly treed property ‘Home’. The clever design frames the natural views to the north, uninhibited by the alfresco structure. Passive solar design methodology is employed by utilising optimal eaves overhang allowing warming winter sun to penetrate into the interior of the building, whilst excluding the harsh rays during summer. A blending of the old and new help to keep a sense of history whilst combining a modern, natural feel with a semi industrial working space. Bringing the outdoors in by maximising the views of the abundant vegetation and birdlife is a feature of this addition. Well known local identities, and the owners of this spectacular building, are now enjoying their lifestyle passion for preparing food and entertaining in this enlarged, purpose built space…. As are their fine feathered friends.

The Magpies are delighted! This stunning project is nestled in the South Australian country township of Willunga, whose name is derived from the Aboriginal word meaning “The locality of green trees”. During the course of the renovations a family of 11 magpies swooped in and now call this abundantly treed property ‘Home’. The clever design frames the natural views to the north, uninhibited by the alfresco structure. Passive solar design methodology is employed by utilising optimal eaves overhang allowing warming winter sun to penetrate into the interior of the building, whilst excluding the harsh rays during summer. A blending of the old and new help to keep a sense of history whilst combining a modern, natural feel with a semi industrial working space. Bringing the outdoors in by maximising the views of the abundant vegetation and birdlife is a feature of this addition. Well known local identities, and the owners of this spectacular building, are now enjoying their lifestyle passion for preparing food and entertaining in this enlarged, purpose built space…. As are their fine feathered friends.

A photo highlighting the technique of color glazing aged wood paneling, beams and trim work. Instead of sanding and stripping the existing finish, the wood is cleaned, conditioned, color stained and sealed with poly to give a luxurious and refreshed look. The finish sits on top of the surface vs. penetrating into the pores of the wood.

Long corridor beside the staircase is fully utilized with a continuous floor-to-ceiling matte dark grey handleless cabinet system. Partial sections are reserved as hollow open display grids for placing decorative artwork and ornaments, most area adopts seamless push-to-open closed cabinet doors to conceal large quantities of household sundries, luggage and seasonal supplies. Large panoramic floor-to-ceiling window at the end of the corridor frames distant Mediterranean sea and mountain landscape, natural light penetrates into the cabinet area to avoid narrow corridor dimness, the cabinet material is treated with anti-ultraviolet coating to prevent discoloration from strong Spanish sunlight.

The driving force for the design of the new bathrooms was to completely reinvent the space to stylishly meet the clients’ current and future needs. Re-working the entire layout of the space was needed to achieve the goal. With a transitional style, we brought it rustic finished and modern colors to the space to reflect the character and style of the clients. The new placement of the shower and tub opened up the space allowing natural light penetrate throughout the entire room, making the space feel larger than before. With the addition of a custom frameless glass walk-in shower, a drop in tub under the window with tile surround, custom cabinetry with His and Her side, the couple is now enjoying their new master bath custom designed for their unique needs. Cindi with an eye Photography

The home while in a dense suburb, is sited high on a hill with a steep drive up from the street and into a wooded hillside creating a secluded oasis of natural privacy allowing for large windows with sweeping views of a woodland setting to the west and NYC to the east and no need for privacy blinds. We seized on the opportunity to reframe the roof with the new saw tooth roofline with clerestory windows allowing natural light to penetrate deeper into all the living spaces. The new pergola frames and draws attention to the new white oak door with ribbed glass side lights to clearly define the front door from the sliding patio doors. (interior images of the other spaces to follow soon)

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection. Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in. Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

It's hard to believe you are looking at a typical Rambler-style home when you see this open family space. Interior walls were removed to allow the maximum penetration of natural light. A wall of windows flags one side of the space. The kitchen, dining area, and family room all blend into a unified, homey space.

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with updating the current footprint. Erika filled the niche with much needed storage provisions, like a shelf and cabinet. The shower tile will replaced with stunning blue "Billie Ombre" tile by Artistic Tile. An impressive marble slab was laid on a fresh navy blue vanity, white oval mirrors and fitting industrial sconce lighting rounds out the remodeled space.

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with updating the current footprint. Erika filled the niche with much needed storage provisions, like a shelf and cabinet. The shower tile will replaced with stunning blue "Billie Ombre" tile by Artistic Tile. An impressive marble slab was laid on a fresh navy blue vanity, white oval mirrors and fitting industrial sconce lighting rounds out the remodeled space.

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection. Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in. Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection. Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in. Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

The Olympic View house is a two story home designed for a couple newly retired from careers in academia on the East Coast of the United States. The resultant building footprint reflects complex site constraints in a manner which ultimately accommodated the Owner’s goals for the house. The house is 2,700 sf and includes all main floor living for day to day functions for aging in place. The house is a contemporary expression of Northwest Regionalism accommodating serious weather conditions and aesthetic considerations for massing, light and presence. The house commands views of Port Orchard Narrows and the Olympic Mountain Range beyond through a membrane of glazing rather than conventional punched window openings. The glazing membrane in-turn allows the solid massing elements of the house to be expressed and meaningful. The strength of the center core of the building is emphasized by a framework of battered bases on each corner. The tops of the bases are held short of the roof plane by two feet allowing the roof to appear to float above the body of the house. The roof then acts as more of a canopy allowing light to penetrate the building at all times during the day and be a lantern for the streetscape at night. Desisgned by BC&J Architecture. photos: Martin Bydalek Photography

Kelly Keul Duer
Home design - large contemporary medium tone wood floor home design idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Take the bam out of noise pollution. Install cork wall coverings and relax. Turn down the bangs and the bams with cork wall coverings in your home today. The structure of cork is such that it is comprised of tightly packed cells, and these air filled chambers give cork flooring some pretty unique properties. One of the properties is insulation against noise and temperature changes. Sound won’t penetrate it when applied as a wall tile, keeping a room like a home office quiet, tranquil. Install cork and hear…the silence. https://www.icorkfloor.com/store/product-category/cork-wall-tiles/cork-wall-tiles-6mm/

Condo remodel in a 2 unit Victorian building in Noe Valley District, San Francisco, CA. The unit was fully sound proofed to mitigate noise penetration from unit above. The forced air was replaced with hydronic floor under new hardwood sprung floors (electrical floor and bench heating in Master Bath). The Master Bath and kitchen was remodeled. The lighting and electrical upgraded. All doors replaced with glass paneled doors. All casings/trims replaced with recessed casings/trims. We also added a long custom storage unit with acrylic LED lit operable lids. The 2 Bedroom were each outfitted with one mirrored barre wall. Photos: MP DESIGN

The driving force for the design of the new bathrooms was to completely reinvent the space to stylishly meet the clients’ current and future needs. Re-working the entire layout of the space was needed to achieve the goal. With a transitional style, we brought it rustic finished and modern colors to the space to reflect the character and style of the clients. The new placement of the shower and tub opened up the space allowing natural light penetrate throughout the entire room, making the space feel larger than before. With the addition of a custom frameless glass walk-in shower, a drop in tub under the window with tile surround, custom cabinetry with His and Her side, the couple is now enjoying their new master bath custom designed for their unique needs. Cindi with an eye Photography