This is an example of a coastal landscaping in Portland Maine.

Unwind in this uncluttered master suite with private balcony. Custom casework includes built in headboard, platform base with extra storage, and two floating nightstands. A sophisticated lighting design to meet our client's specific needs creates layers of illumination. Durango, CO | Marona Photography

New construction for a large custom home in Woodbridge CA wine country
Mid-sized elegant backyard concrete paver patio kitchen photo in Sacramento with a pergola

Our client has a large collection of bonsai trees and wanted an exhibition space for the extensive collection and a workshop to tend to the growing plants. Together we came up with a plan for a beautiful garden with plenty of space and a water feature. The design also included a Japanese-influenced pavilion in the middle of the garden. The pavilion is comprised of three separate rooms. The first room is features a tokonoma, a small recessed space to display art. The second, and largest room, provides an open area for display. The room can be accessed by large glass folding doors and has plenty of natural light filtering through the skylights above. The third room is a workspace with tool storage. Photography by Todd Crawford

Beach style master bedroom photo in Charleston with white walls

Zen backyard and master stamped concrete gray floor japanese bathtub photo in San Francisco with a roof extension and brown walls

Bedroom suite includes: Maple custom floating platform bed, dresser and night stands
Minimalist bedroom photo in Nashville

red area rug, concrete slab, red armchair, platform bed, floor to ceiling windows, sliding glass door, built in shelves
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master concrete floor bedroom remodel in Denver with a metal fireplace, gray walls and a standard fireplace

Inspiration for a large craftsman backyard deck remodel in Denver with no cover

Paul Dyer
Mid-sized transitional one-story and backyard wood black patio photo in San Francisco with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a pergola

The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

Audrey Hall
Inspiration for a rustic master medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel with white walls and no fireplace

The illuminated platform includes built in lighting to illuminate this immaculate staircase.
Mid-sized trendy wooden straight open and glass railing staircase photo in Tampa

Our Barcelona platform bed captures the spirit and drama of late 20th century design with a variety of subtle details. It is entirely handcrafted of solid Mahogany in a tiger mahogany finish. Designed for use with a mattress alone, it includes a sturdy, padded wood platform for comfort and proper mattress support.

Allison Cartwright
Trendy master white tile concrete floor freestanding bathtub photo in Austin with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops and brown walls

Worked with Lloyd Architecture on a complete, historic renovation that included remodel of kitchen, living areas, main suite, office, and bathrooms. Sought to modernize the home while maintaining the historic charm and architectural elements.

Joyelle West Photography
Mid-sized elegant white two-story wood house exterior photo in Boston with a shingle roof