Working from the existing home’s deficits, we designed a bright and classic home well-suited to today’s living. Instead of a dark tunnel-like entry, we have a skylight custom curving stair that no one can believe is not original. Instead of a maze of rooms to reach the gorgeous park-like backyard, we have a clear central axis, allowing a sightline right through from the top of the stairs. Instead of three bedrooms scattered all over the house, we have zoned them to the second floor, each well-proportioned with a true master suite. Painted wood paneling, face-frame cabinets, box-beam beilings and Calacatta counters express the classic grandeur of the home.

Moving through the kitchenette to the back seating area of the rooftop, a classic lodge-style hot tub is a pleasant surprise. Enclosed around the back three sides, the patio gains some privacy thanks to faux hedge fencing. Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz

Philippe Clairo
Family room - small cottage family room idea in Calgary

Angie Seckinger
Home office - mid-sized contemporary freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home office idea in DC Metro with gray walls

Every space inside the home yields a pleasant surprise. Stairs leading from the ground floor to the first level appear to float.
Large minimalist wooden floating open and metal railing staircase photo in Christchurch

My Client surprised me by order many different colors and sizes of field tiles. They even challenged me to make jsome new tile. I was pleasantly surprised to see ho pretty it turned out.

Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography

Wishing everyone all the joys and wonders of Christmas... May this festive season fill your life with bright and precious moments... And bring you lots of sweet and pleasant surprises. Merry Christmas!!!

LED accent lighting was installed to provide ambient light around a large pool area. The reflection on the water was a pleasant surprise to the client.

LED accent lighting was installed to provide ambient light around a large pool area. The reflection on the water was a pleasant surprise to the client.

Séura’s solutions are luxurious amenities that pleasantly surprise guests and maintain the opulence of the décor.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master white tile and ceramic tile marble floor and brown floor drop-in bathtub remodel with open cabinets, white walls and solid surface countertops

A shallow wall on hinges is home to the television and the electric fireplace. Access to each lies behind the wall. Sconces adorn each side of the fireplace. Nautical map wallpaper is applied to the ceiling bringing interest to what is usually a forgotten surface. How pleasantly surprising!

Marshall Skinner - Marshall Evan Photography
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, colored appliances, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash and a peninsula

Mark Lohman
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal 3/4 painted wood floor bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, blue cabinets, quartz countertops and white walls

The BOWERY in Elevation Ridge by Tahoe Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Boise

The BOWERY in Elevation Ridge by Tahoe Homes
Example of a trendy bathroom design in Boise

The BOWERY in Elevation Ridge by Tahoe Homes
Entryway - contemporary entryway idea in Boise

The BOWERY in Elevation Ridge by Tahoe Homes
Example of a trendy bedroom design in Boise

The BOWERY in Elevation Ridge by Tahoe Homes
Example of a trendy dining room design in Boise