There is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing.

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We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and nearly doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and more than doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and nearly doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

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Narrow side yard features a gravel path with inlaid "stepping stones" made of metal circles embedded in the gravel and ringed with Mexican black pebbles. Inside the stepping stones are plantings of dwarf mondo grass, 'Sunshine' creeping veronica, and Corsican mint. Plantings include natives such as evergreen huckleberry, mountain hemlock, sword fern, and deer ferns.

DESIGN BUILD REMODEL | Home Office Transformation | FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC. This space was once a child's bedroom and now doubles as a professional home photography post production office and a dressing room for graceful ballerinas! This completely transformed 3,500+ sf family dream home sits atop the gorgeous hills of Calabasas, CA and celebrates the strategic and eclectic merging of contemporary and mid-century modern styles with the earthy touches of a world traveler! AS SEEN IN Better Homes and Gardens | BEFORE & AFTER | 10 page feature and COVER | Spring 2016 To see more of this fantastic transformation, watch for the launch of our NEW website and blog THE FOUR POINT REPORT, where we celebrate this and other incredible design build journey! Launching September 2016. Photography by Riley Jamison #ballet #photography #remodel #LAinteriordesigner #builder #dreamproject #oneinamillion

The end of a hallway is an opportunity for design details, so a walk through is a pleasant journey. This massive cabinet is heavily distressed with warm wood tones, and the ornate and equally massive mirror filled the rest of the wallspace and reflects the chandeliers along the hallway. Overscaled accessories were needed to balance this vignette and the furniture pieces themselves.

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Doreen recalled the pleasant experience her parents had with Timberlane with their shutters and decided to give us an opportunity to bring her dreams shutters to life. To begin her journey, Doreen was set up with a personal Design Consultant who would lend a helping hand throughout the shutter designing process.

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We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

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Welcome to your ultimate in-home gym, a space designed to elevate your fitness journey and provide added convenience. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by sleek black flooring that sets the stage for a modern and dynamic workout area. The gym is fully equipped with weights of different kinds, offering a comprehensive selection to cater to your strength training needs. From dumbbells to barbells and kettlebells, you have the tools to challenge yourself and achieve your fitness goals. Adjacent to the weights area, a sturdy bench awaits, providing a solid foundation for your lifting exercises. Whether you're performing bench presses, squats, or lunges, the bench ensures stability and safety throughout your workouts. The back wall of the gym is covered with a large mirror, reflecting the entire room and creating a sense of spaciousness. This mirror serves a dual purpose, not only adding a touch of style but also allowing you to monitor and perfect your form during exercises. On each side of the mirror, two windows invite natural light to flood the room, filling it with energizing brightness. The abundance of natural light enhances the mood and motivation, creating an inspiring and refreshing atmosphere for your workouts. Conveniently, the gym also features a door leading to the outside of the house. This provides easy access to the fresh air and allows you to seamlessly incorporate outdoor workouts into your routine. In a remarkable addition, the gym boasts a full working kitchen, complete with a dishwasher, stove, and range hood. The kitchen's real stone backsplash in a light brown color adds a touch of elegance and practicality. Now you can easily prepare post-workout meals and stay nourished without having to leave the gym space. To ensure comfort during intense workouts, the ceiling features a 3-blade, 52" fan. It keeps the room cool during hot days, creating a pleasant and conducive environment for exercise. This in-home gym is a complete package, combining fitness and convenience in one space. The black flooring, weights, mirror, windows, and outdoor access create an ideal environment to enhance your fitness journey. Plus, the addition of a functional kitchen and a cooling fan elevate the gym's practicality, allowing you to optimize your workouts and stay motivated on your path to a healthier lifestyle.

This modern family bathroom perfectly balances contemporary sophistication with a touch of bold colour. The design journey began with a focus on creating a clean, modern aesthetic while introducing a striking pop of colour, With careful consideration and expert guidance, the layout was optimised to maximise both space and functionality. The standout feature of this design is the contrast between neutral tones and the vibrant emerald green tiles that create a stunning focal point, with brushed brass fittings from JTP chosen to add warmth and elegance, while the sleek Faeber furniture and toilet bring a refined, contemporary feel to the space. A Bette Ocean bath was also selected for its generous internal dimensions and durable steel construction, making it ideal for both bathing and showering. Thanks to strategic design decisions, such as positioning the basin and mirror beside the WC rather than near the door, the bathroom feels more open and spacious, allowing space for practical touches like the corner stool, adding a layer of functionality to the design. The client was thrilled with the end result, describing the experience as seamless and stress-free. “I imagined I'd be overwhelmed with choice when doing a bathroom. Not with Jacob! He helped make the whole experience a pleasant one. He was very knowledgeable and we knew we could trust him. The bathroom products are amazing. Wonderful quality and the finished bathroom is wonderful too. Great design. He was excellent at finding ways around design issues. I recommend using Jacob to help design your dream bathroom.” This family bathroom is a testament to how thoughtful design and expert collaboration can transform a space into something truly special.

The kitchen may be the heart of a home, but the dining room is where the family gathers to enjoy special occasions, create and pass on traditions, and savour each other’s company free from distractions. The family behind this particular dining room enjoys doing just that. When they are not traveling the world, Matthew and Anna (names changed) love to cook meals at home with their teenage daughter, entertain family and friends, and live amongst their cherished travel souvenirs and heirlooms. Their dining room, however, was far from the perfect backdrop for these experiences. Before: Dining Room: When Matthew and Anna contacted us, they imagined a space that would comfortably seat 8 to 10 people and incorporate their beautiful inherited dining table and sideboard in a fresh, modern way. Above all, they wanted a dining room that they would feel proud to share. They worked with us to design, lightly renovate, and furnish their dining room and adjacent living space. Now, the room is nothing short of inviting and elevated. Classic Yet Contemporary Dining Room: Viewed from the living area, the dining room is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Matthew and Anna wanted dark blue for the walls, and we couldn’t have been happier to find the perfect shade for them. By leaning darker, this rich blue creates the perception of depth, making the room feel enticing, comfortable and secluded. The previous built-ins were underwhelming and lacked function, so we designed wider, taller, double sided cabinets that integrated the existing bulk-head, and then accessorized the shelves with the family’s travel finds, books, and decor. Topping these units with brass art lights not only blends contemporary and traditional styles, it also draws attention to the dining table’s modern show-stopping chandelier. You can’t miss it. Inside the dining room, the effect is equally impressive: enveloping yet spacious, warm yet cool, classic yet contemporary. We incorporated their heirloom pieces seamlessly into the design thanks to the 1:2 ratio. For every traditional piece, we introduced two more modern or contemporary pieces — clean lines, subtle curves, and lustrous brass hardware. The result is a collected yet updated look. In any room with dark walls, lighting is of the utmost importance. We placed a mirror adjacent to the window to reflect natural light throughout the room, and we kept the trim and ceiling white for brightness. To provide maximum versatility, we provided multiple light sources that can be adjusted to create different levels of light to suit any mood or occasion. These include: pot lights and a chandelier on dimmers, a sculptural trilight lamp on the sideboard, and art lights on the bookcases and above important art pieces. The built-ins have another surprise waiting inside this special dining room: Double-sided built-ins: dining room shelving and living room shelving. Rather than keep them white like we did in the living room, we painted the back wall of the book cases the same dark blue as the walls in the rest of the room. This reduces the contrast with the surrounding walls and emphasizes the white outline of the cabinets. We also love the dark blue walls’ role as a beautiful backdrop for this family’s treasures. The brass accessories and hand-painted vases and bowls feel like part of the experience. Of course, what is beauty without function? It may not look like it, but the base storage is only accessible from the dining room side. The units include deep cabinets for storing serving ware, as well as another delightful surprise: silverware drawers lined in luxurious navy velvet! Lastly, we designed this beautiful nook for their heirloom sideboard. From afar, the wall looks as if it has texture and perhaps a touch of shine. Up close, you will notice that it is actually navy blue wallpaper with tiny golden dots. This unique touch accentuates the brass in the room touches throughout the space.. The room feels curated, contemporary, and full of character. Words of Praise: Anna and Matthew were thrilled with their new dining room and with the design process itself, which is always the highest compliment. They said: “Working with Lori and her team at Simply Home Decorating was a great experience. The design they came up with was both beautiful and practical for our family. Renovations can be stressful but working with Simply Home made the process much more pleasant. “Simply Home's project management and their longstanding relationships with reliable trades meant we could relax, knowing that everything was taken care of. If an issue arose, the entire Simply Home team was quick to address it. They were excellent at communicating with us—we never felt like we didn't know what was going on. We would highly recommend working with Simply Home Decorating.” Thank you, Matthew and Anna! We are honoured to have been part of your journey and wish your family many happy memories in these new spaces. Now, is it your turn? Are you ready to uncover the hidden potential in your home? If so, contact us here to start the conversation or download my guide Uncovering the Hidden Potential in Your Home below to learn more about what we can do for you.