Designer: Allen Construction General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
1960s one-story glass exterior home idea in Los Angeles

Up the ante of your bachelor's retreat (and alternative rooms) aesthetic by adding a meticulously stylised cornice boards. The cornice boards in this house includes (2) different materials, an upholstered wood top molding and absolutely symmetrical handicraft on the curtains. Also, the (4) animal skin wing-backed chairs square measure superbly adorned with nail-heads that are carried throughout the design. This bachelor retreat features a stunning pendant and hand-tufted ottoman table. This house is warm and welcoming and perfect for intimate conversations amongst family and friends for years to come. Please take note - when using cornices, one should decide what proportion return is required. Return is the distance your material hangs away from the wall. Yes, this additionally affects the proportion. Usually, return is 3½ inches. However, larger or taller windows might need a deeper return to avoid the fabric from getting squashed against the wall. An example of a mid-sized transitional formal dining area in Houston, Texas with dark hardwood floors, more, however totally different, large damask wallpaper on the ceiling, (6) custom upholstered striped fabric, scroll back chairs surrounding a gorgeous, glass top dining table, chandelier, artwork and foliage pull this area along for a really elegant, yet masculine space. As for the guest chambers, we carried the inspiration from the bachelor retreat into the space and fabricated (2) more upholstered cornices and custom window treatments, bedding, pillows, upholstered (with nail-heads used in the dining area chairs) headboard, giant damask wallpaper and brown paint. Styling tips: (A) Use nail-heads on furnishings within the alternative rooms to display a reoccurring motif among the house. (B) Use a similar material from one amongst your upholstered furnishing items on the cornice board for visual uniformity. Photo by: Kenny Fenton

MIRIAM MOORE has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Miami International University of Art and Design. She has been responsible for numerous residential and commercial projects and her work is featured in design publications with national circulation. Before turning her attention to interior design, Miriam worked for many years in the fashion industry, owning several high-end boutiques. Miriam is an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

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Example of a large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Houston with gray walls, no fireplace and a media wall

A custom designed 2-lane residential bowling alley for the home of a Philadelphia Phillies Major League Baseball player living near Jacksonville, Florida. This recreation room bowling amenity features commercial-grade synthetic bowling lanes, a pinsetter masking unit with bowling themed graphic panels, computer scoring system with overhead TV monitors and pedestal-mounted keypad, laser and disco special effects lighting, Brunswick automatic pinsetting machines, sub-floor ball return system, an assortment of bowling shoes and bowling balls, and lane maintenance accessories.

A unique residential bowling alley for a New York Yankees Major League Baseball player near Orlando, Florida. Installed by crane on an upper floor, this bowling amenity features commercial-grade bowling lanes, a custom hand-crafted painted fiberglass clown face sculpture mounted to a curtain wall, computer scoring system with overhead TV monitors and pedestal-mounted keypad, laser and disco special effects lighting, Brunswick automatic pinsetting machines, sub-floor ball return system, and assortment of bowling shoes and bowling balls

A unique residential bowling alley for a New York Yankees Major League Baseball player near Orlando, Florida. Installed by crane on an upper floor, this bowling amenity features commercial-grade bowling lanes, a custom hand-crafted painted fiberglass clown face sculpture mounted to a curtain wall, computer scoring system with overhead TV monitors and pedestal-mounted keypad, laser and disco special effects lighting, Brunswick automatic pinsetting machines, sub-floor ball return system, and assortment of bowling shoes and bowling balls

A unique residential bowling alley for a New York Yankees Major League Baseball player near Orlando, Florida. Installed by crane on an upper floor, this bowling amenity features commercial-grade bowling lanes, a custom hand-crafted painted fiberglass clown face sculpture mounted to a curtain wall, computer scoring system with overhead TV monitors and pedestal-mounted keypad, laser and disco special effects lighting, Brunswick automatic pinsetting machines, sub-floor ball return system, and assortment of bowling shoes and bowling balls

A unique residential bowling alley for a New York Yankees Major League Baseball player near Orlando, Florida. Installed by crane on an upper floor, this bowling amenity features commercial-grade bowling lanes, a custom hand-crafted painted fiberglass clown face sculpture mounted to a curtain wall, computer scoring system with overhead TV monitors and pedestal-mounted keypad, laser and disco special effects lighting, Brunswick automatic pinsetting machines, sub-floor ball return system, and assortment of bowling shoes and bowling balls

A unique residential bowling alley for a New York Yankees Major League Baseball player near Orlando, Florida. Installed by crane on an upper floor, this bowling amenity features commercial-grade bowling lanes, a custom hand-crafted painted fiberglass clown face sculpture mounted to a curtain wall, computer scoring system with overhead TV monitors and pedestal-mounted keypad, laser and disco special effects lighting, Brunswick automatic pinsetting machines, sub-floor ball return system, and assortment of bowling shoes and bowling balls