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This entry’s design was inspired by the feel of an 12th century English manor.
• This home has a very personal meaning for the designer as the clients are friends they have worked with for over twenty years. The home design comes from a classic English country manor style with a few updates to accommodate the homeowner’s preferences.
• The years they have known each other gave the designer the opportunity to understand their taste and needs. This home is truly a reflection of the owner’s lives.
• The interior design was influenced by respecting the homeowner’s collection of furnishings and adding new art plus lots of color. The stair railings are a reference to classic English design and custom made.
• The most outstanding special feature was created in the entry, a small door for children to enter under the stairs was trompe-l'oeil. The small door now appears as a large antique door with small windows featuring the owner’s dogs.
• A dog friendly home with a large welcome mat to friends and family is perfect for entertaining and relaxing in the warm and enchanting house.
• The cabinets, floors and lighting were selected for durable use and worked to integrate the home’s history. Special lighting was added to illustrate the many pieces of art.
• More than a house; this is a place to call home. For complete tour: http://epprighthomes.com/videos/12th-century-manor-house/

Everfall is set within a pristine 20,000-square-foot property in one of Coral Gables’ oldest and most storied neighborhoods. Here, mature canopy trees, towering palms, and historic architecture define a sense of place often referred to as the “real Miami.”
While the residence showcases exquisitely modernized architecture and unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay, the pre-existing garden fell short of its potential. Our design challenge is twofold: to reimagine vehicular and pedestrian circulation in harmony with the site’s topography, and to create a garden that respects and reinforces the character of its historic setting.
Circulation was addressed first. The driveway was redesigned to ease steep slopes and form a welcoming motor court that blends hardscape and planting. Pedestrian access was reoriented to highlight the east–west axis, and the former unsightly pedestrian ramp was replaced with platform steps, expansive landings, and lush planting; establishing a tranquil and clearly defined entry sequence.
The planting design emphasizes native species along the perimeter and public right-of-way, aligning with the evolving character of surrounding gardens. Within the property, sculptural specimen trees, epiphytes, and lithophytes evoke the feeling of a long-established landscape. A palette of Mediterranean textures and cliff-dwelling Date Palm species were integrated as elegant accents. Color plays a vital role in the sensory experience, introduced through climbing vines and profusely flowering shrubs and groundcovers in shades of pink, purple, and white.
Above all, the garden is designed as a reflection of our clients—their personalities, passions, and way of life. It is a living extension of their home, offering beauty, comfort, and an immersive connection to the natural world.
We are honored to shape the vision for the Everfall. This landscape is essential to the experience of the property, and our design seeks to honor its rich context, architectural sophistication, and breathtaking views of the Miami skyline.
Scale
0.47 ACRES
Scope
HARDSCAPE + PLANTING DESIGN
Year
2025
Photography
Studio PYG
Architecture Renovation
Bravo Architecture
Interior Design
Miriam Moore Design Studio
Landscape Architecture
LandFluent
General Contractor
Artisan Custom Homes of South Florida
Landscape Contractor
Signature Trees & Palms
Lighting Design / Contractor
PCL Lighting

Project: Pelton Avenue - Coquitlam
Builder: Furtado Contracting
About this Project
We partnered up with Furtado Contracting to transform the main floor and foyer of this Greater Vancouver classic home. Also referred to as the “Vancouver Special” this style of home was popular in the 60’s-80’s and has been re-decorated and renovated ever since.
Layout Details:
By eliminating the wall between the dining room and kitchen, and reducing the length of the hallway wall, we were able to create a large open concept space.
The previous u-shape kitchen turned into a large galley kitchen, which allowed us to incorporate an island with seating for four.
With the major appliances being housed on the window wall, we designed a large pantry space spanning from wall-to-wall to store all the necessities from food to cleaning supplies. Its niche not only breaks up the cabinets to add some personality but can be used as a wine/coffee area. On the far end of the kitchen, the pantry wall extends to a narrow cabinet that has been designed to act as a mudroom; a place for shoes and jackets near the back door. At the back of the kitchen you will also find a working space, that has been tied into the fridge area with some careful space planning.
Material Details:
The living room and foyer received an upgrade with new flooring, light fixtures, paint, and a converted fireplace to A/V wall with a rustic wooden mantle.
In the kitchen, woodgrain cabinets made from durable laminate are paired with painted materials. A 1” shaker door painted in our favourite Benjamin Moore “Silver Satin” is seen on the upper cabinets only. This special detail is complimented with bronze knobs by Marathon Hardware. The same colour is seen on the pantry wall in a slab door, making it sleeker. The island is painted in Benjamin Moore “Black Pepper”, is paired with bronze hardware by Marathon Hardware and is clad in quartz, Silestone’s “Calcatta Gold” to be specific. Quartz is a go-to material if maintenance is not your thing!
Special Mentions:
There are so many amazing things about this project. All the light fixtures were supplied by Robinson Lighting, and include Canadian company Kuzco Lighting, as seen in the kitchen, entry and foyer. The black accents on the sink by Blanco and faucet by Grohe added some contrast against the backsplash by Julian Tile.
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During this quarantined life period of Coronavirus, I finally got the time to renovate our dining room into my new home office space. I implemented Benjamin Moore's Decorators white paint color, new lighting, and hardwood floors, Pottery Barn window panels with their area rug and antique mirror with Pier One chairs and added a personal touch of framed photography from my (late) uncle. I love the adorable champagne table (that I refer to as a mushroom) that I snagged from Art Van's closing sale.

In 50 years, ECR has become a leader in the luxury wood market and continues to be the maximum reference in Miami. Despite its success and position in the market, the company imprints its humanity in every effort it makes and remains committed to providing a close and personalized service to each of its customers and friends of the brand. ECR, home of exceptional wood.

Our client had been living in her beautiful lakeside retreat for about 3 years. All around were stunning views of the lake and mountains, but the view from inside was minimal. It felt dark and closed off from the gorgeous waterfront mere feet away. She desired a bigger kitchen, natural light, and a contemporary look. Referred to JRP by a subcontractor our client walked into the showroom one day, took one look at the modern kitchen in our design center, and was inspired!
After talking about the frustrations of dark spaces and limitations when entertaining groups of friends, the homeowner and the JRP design team emerged with a new vision. Two walls between the living room and kitchen would be eliminated and structural revisions were needed for a common wall shared a wall with a neighbor. With the wall removals and the addition of multiple slider doors, the main level now has an open layout.
Everything in the home went from dark to luminous as sunlight could now bounce off white walls to illuminate both spaces. Our aim was to create a beautiful modern kitchen which fused the necessities of a functional space with the elegant form of the contemporary aesthetic. The kitchen playfully mixes frameless white upper with horizontal grain oak lower cabinets and a fun diagonal white tile backsplash. Gorgeous grey Cambria quartz with white veining meets them both in the middle. The large island with integrated barstool area makes it functional and a great entertaining space.
The master bedroom received a mini facelift as well. White never fails to give your bedroom a timeless look. The beautiful, bright marble shower shows what's possible when mixing tile shape, size, and color. The marble mosaic tiles in the shower pan are especially bold paired with black matte plumbing fixtures and gives the shower a striking visual.
Layers, light, consistent intention, and fun! - paired with beautiful, unique designs and a personal touch created this beautiful home that does not go unnoticed.
PROJECT DETAILS:
• Style: Contemporary
• Colors: Neutrals
• Countertops: Cambria Quartz, Luxury Series, Queen Anne
• Kitchen Cabinets: Slab, Overlay Frameless
Uppers: Blanco
Base: Horizontal Grain Oak
• Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Kitchen – Stainless Steel
• Lighting Fixtures:
• Flooring:
Hardwood: Siberian Oak with Fossil Stone finish
• Tile/Backsplash:
Kitchen Backsplash: White/Clear Glass
Master Bath Floor: Ann Sacks Benton Mosaics Marble
Master Bath Surround: Ann Sacks White Thassos Marble
Photographer: Andrew – Open House VC

Unique penthouse/condo renovation in mid-town Toronto. Featuring antique design with detailed oriented finishes.
Testimonial: We were recommended to PDI Construction Limited by a mutual acquaintance, to renovate our mid-town condo.
We found that the owner of PDI is a very personable individual, who is anxious to meet the exacting requirements of a demanding client, and the finished product has turned out extremely well. As a result, we would not hesitate to refer friends and family to PDI Construction Limited
for their construction projects. Thank you Eugene, for all your hard work!…..J.G.

Sponsored
Columbus, OH
Hope Restoration & General Contracting
Columbus Design-Build, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Historic Renovations

Our client had been living in her beautiful lakeside retreat for about 3 years. All around were stunning views of the lake and mountains, but the view from inside was minimal. It felt dark and closed off from the gorgeous waterfront mere feet away. She desired a bigger kitchen, natural light, and a contemporary look. Referred to JRP by a subcontractor our client walked into the showroom one day, took one look at the modern kitchen in our design center, and was inspired!
After talking about the frustrations of dark spaces and limitations when entertaining groups of friends, the homeowner and the JRP design team emerged with a new vision. Two walls between the living room and kitchen would be eliminated and structural revisions were needed for a common wall shared a wall with a neighbor. With the wall removals and the addition of multiple slider doors, the main level now has an open layout.
Everything in the home went from dark to luminous as sunlight could now bounce off white walls to illuminate both spaces. Our aim was to create a beautiful modern kitchen which fused the necessities of a functional space with the elegant form of the contemporary aesthetic. The kitchen playfully mixes frameless white upper with horizontal grain oak lower cabinets and a fun diagonal white tile backsplash. Gorgeous grey Cambria quartz with white veining meets them both in the middle. The large island with integrated barstool area makes it functional and a great entertaining space.
The master bedroom received a mini facelift as well. White never fails to give your bedroom a timeless look. The beautiful, bright marble shower shows what's possible when mixing tile shape, size, and color. The marble mosaic tiles in the shower pan are especially bold paired with black matte plumbing fixtures and gives the shower a striking visual.
Layers, light, consistent intention, and fun! - paired with beautiful, unique designs and a personal touch created this beautiful home that does not go unnoticed.
PROJECT DETAILS:
• Style: Contemporary
• Colors: Neutrals
• Countertops: Cambria Quartz, Luxury Series, Queen Anne
• Kitchen Cabinets: Slab, Overlay Frameless
Uppers: Blanco
Base: Horizontal Grain Oak
• Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Kitchen – Stainless Steel
• Lighting Fixtures:
• Flooring:
Hardwood: Siberian Oak with Fossil Stone finish
• Tile/Backsplash:
Kitchen Backsplash: White/Clear Glass
Master Bath Floor: Ann Sacks Benton Mosaics Marble
Master Bath Surround: Ann Sacks White Thassos Marble
Photographer: Andrew – Open House VC

Beautiful Design, Practical, Gathering Space. By Tania Scadellato at TOC design
Contemporary and practical kitchen is today’s hottest trend, but if we look back in time the all white shaker style is a classic. Going with all white cabinetry and a carrera marble look-alike counter, is clean and fresh and will always be a timeless classic
Function and Beauty
You can choose the best value, the most beautiful, the highest quality cabinets, but without functionality they simply aren't going to work for you. It's important to design your kitchen with freedom for your personal needs and tastes.
Well proportioned and organized base cabinets , drawer base cabinet, specialty cabinets like trash pullouts, tray dividers, spice cabinets and wall cabinetry for varying kitchen heights. allowing you to create a kitchen that will work for you. We strive to give you the right kitchen design for your needs and lifestyle .
3D Rendering of Your Virtual Kitchen
TOC design uses state-of-the-art communication and design software so that you can see a 3D virtual plan of your dream kitchen. we give our customers the highest quality products, service and value at an affordable price. That is why our clients refer us to their friends and family.
The kitchen is a place where the whole family gets together; it has to be both pleasant and functional. A renovated kitchen is a major asset to the resale value of the house and should be considered an investment rather than an expense. It is especially important to choose a designer and contractor who knows kitchens! TOC design & Construction inc.. has worked in the field for 25 years and has great kitchen renovation experience.

A fabulous accent chair using a bright sunshine yellow to get your attention. Full of cheeky personality, the two back legs are also painted yellow to throw you off guard. Beautiful upholstery and attention to detail sets this little chair apart. This funky little chair is also available in a beautiful pink velvet as shown on our website. Perfect for girls bedroom. Please refer to our website for further details and options..

Everfall is set within a pristine 20,000-square-foot property in one of Coral Gables’ oldest and most storied neighborhoods. Here, mature canopy trees, towering palms, and historic architecture define a sense of place often referred to as the “real Miami.”
While the residence showcases exquisitely modernized architecture and unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay, the pre-existing garden fell short of its potential. Our design challenge is twofold: to reimagine vehicular and pedestrian circulation in harmony with the site’s topography, and to create a garden that respects and reinforces the character of its historic setting.
Circulation was addressed first. The driveway was redesigned to ease steep slopes and form a welcoming motor court that blends hardscape and planting. Pedestrian access was reoriented to highlight the east–west axis, and the former unsightly pedestrian ramp was replaced with platform steps, expansive landings, and lush planting; establishing a tranquil and clearly defined entry sequence.
The planting design emphasizes native species along the perimeter and public right-of-way, aligning with the evolving character of surrounding gardens. Within the property, sculptural specimen trees, epiphytes, and lithophytes evoke the feeling of a long-established landscape. A palette of Mediterranean textures and cliff-dwelling Date Palm species were integrated as elegant accents. Color plays a vital role in the sensory experience, introduced through climbing vines and profusely flowering shrubs and groundcovers in shades of pink, purple, and white.
Above all, the garden is designed as a reflection of our clients—their personalities, passions, and way of life. It is a living extension of their home, offering beauty, comfort, and an immersive connection to the natural world.
We are honored to shape the vision for the Everfall. This landscape is essential to the experience of the property, and our design seeks to honor its rich context, architectural sophistication, and breathtaking views of the Miami skyline.
Scale
0.47 ACRES
Scope
HARDSCAPE + PLANTING DESIGN
Year
2025
Photography
Studio PYG
Architecture Renovation
Bravo Architecture
Interior Design
Miriam Moore Design Studio
Landscape Architecture
LandFluent
General Contractor
Artisan Custom Homes of South Florida
Landscape Contractor
Signature Trees & Palms
Lighting Design / Contractor
PCL Lighting

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
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