Feature in: Luxe Magazine Miami & South Florida Luxury Magazine If visitors to Robyn and Allan Webb’s one-bedroom Miami apartment expect the typical all-white Miami aesthetic, they’ll be pleasantly surprised upon stepping inside. There, bold theatrical colors, like a black textured wallcovering and bright teal sofa, mix with funky patterns, such as a black-and-white striped chair, to create a space that exudes charm. In fact, it’s the wife’s style that initially inspired the design for the home on the 20th floor of a Brickell Key high-rise. “As soon as I saw her with a green leather jacket draped across her shoulders, I knew we would be doing something chic that was nothing like the typical all- white modern Miami aesthetic,” says designer Maite Granda of Robyn’s ensemble the first time they met. The Webbs, who often vacation in Paris, also had a clear vision for their new Miami digs: They wanted it to exude their own modern interpretation of French decor. “We wanted a home that was luxurious and beautiful,” says Robyn, noting they were downsizing from a four-story residence in Alexandria, Virginia. “But it also had to be functional.” To read more visit: https: https://maitegranda.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/LX_MIA18_HOM_MaiteGranda_10.pdf Rolando Diaz

This new sight line from the dining room was a pleasant and unexpected surprise for the client.
Kitchen - craftsman kitchen idea in Cleveland

This hidden pantry off of the kitchen is a pleasant surprise. It has a full wine fridge temperature controlled with lots of storage for food. Plenty of shelving and cubbies for books, pans, baskets etc. A quaint sitting area to sip coffee or tea and read a book looking out the window.

With a subtle tan channel, the glimmering light system on this house comes as a pleasant surprise once the sun sets. Approximately 140 linear feet of multicolor engine lighting runs along the rooflines, adding simple elegance at certain times and a festive holiday gleam at others.

Sean Litchfield
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped slate floor kitchen remodel in New York with white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island, stainless steel appliances and recessed-panel cabinets

With a subtle tan channel, the glimmering light system on this house comes as a pleasant surprise once the sun sets. Approximately 140 linear feet of multicolor engine lighting runs along the rooflines, adding simple elegance at certain times and a festive holiday gleam at others.

Studio for her. She is new in town and needed all new furniture and a style. We were in the mist of the pandemic and couldn't go into any shops. Everything was styled and selected online. She was pleasantly surprised by the quality since we bought without sitting or touching anything. This project opened up to creating style and design for clients anywhere.

This lower-level bathroom is a pleasant surprise for house visitors. The spacious room is tucked around the farthest corner of the home, in private guest quarters.

Studio for her. She is new in town and needed all new furniture and a style. We were in the mist of the pandemic and couldn't go into any shops. Everything was styled and selected online. She was pleasantly surprised by the quality since we bought without sitting or touching anything. This project opened up to creating style and design for clients anywhere.

Elegant kitchen photo in Philadelphia

A view of the living room and foyer beyond. The bold orange entry door is a pleasant surprise one only sees after winding around a tall brick wall. Within the entry is a wall of walnut paneling with a hidden door leading to a large closet. The stairs lead up to a second floor landing with a glass railing that opens onto a double height space capped with a series of five over-scaled skylights.

Allan Carlisle Photography
Inspiration for a bedroom remodel in Miami with blue walls

This 1933 Wauwatosa basement was dark, dingy and lacked functionality. The basement was unfinished with concrete walls and floors. A small office was enclosed but the rest of the space was open and cluttered. The homeowners wanted a warm, organized space for their family. A recent job change meant they needed a dedicated home office. They also wanted a place where their kids could hang out with friends. Their wish list for this basement remodel included: a home office where the couple could both work, a full bathroom, a cozy living room and a dedicated storage room. This basement renovation resulted in a warm and bright space that is used by the whole family. Highlights of this basement: - Home Office: A new office gives the couple a dedicated space for work. There’s plenty of desk space, storage cabinets, under-shelf lighting and storage for their home library. - Living Room: An old office area was expanded into a cozy living room. It’s the perfect place for their kids to hang out when they host friends and family. - Laundry Room: The new laundry room is a total upgrade. It now includes fun laminate flooring, storage cabinets and counter space for folding laundry. - Full Bathroom: A new bathroom gives the family an additional shower in the home. Highlights of the bathroom include a navy vanity, quartz counters, brass finishes, a Dreamline shower door and Kohler Choreograph wall panels. - Staircase: We spruced up the staircase leading down to the lower level with patterned vinyl flooring and a matching trim color. - Storage: We gave them a separate storage space, with custom shelving for organizing their camping gear, sports equipment and holiday decorations. CUSTOMER REVIEW “We had been talking about remodeling our basement for a long time, but decided to make it happen when my husband was offered a job working remotely. It felt like the right time for us to have a real home office where we could separate our work lives from our home lives. We wanted the area to feel open, light-filled, and modern – not an easy task for a previously dark and cold basement! One of our favorite parts was when our designer took us on a 3D computer design tour of our basement. I remember thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, this could be our basement!?!’ It was so fun to see how our designer was able to take our wish list and ideas from my Pinterest board, and turn it into a practical design. We were sold after seeing the design, and were pleasantly surprised to see that Kowalske was less costly than another estimate.” – Stephanie, homeowner

Feature in: Luxe Magazine Miami & South Florida Luxury Magazine If visitors to Robyn and Allan Webb’s one-bedroom Miami apartment expect the typical all-white Miami aesthetic, they’ll be pleasantly surprised upon stepping inside. There, bold theatrical colors, like a black textured wallcovering and bright teal sofa, mix with funky patterns, such as a black-and-white striped chair, to create a space that exudes charm. In fact, it’s the wife’s style that initially inspired the design for the home on the 20th floor of a Brickell Key high-rise. “As soon as I saw her with a green leather jacket draped across her shoulders, I knew we would be doing something chic that was nothing like the typical all- white modern Miami aesthetic,” says designer Maite Granda of Robyn’s ensemble the first time they met. The Webbs, who often vacation in Paris, also had a clear vision for their new Miami digs: They wanted it to exude their own modern interpretation of French decor. “We wanted a home that was luxurious and beautiful,” says Robyn, noting they were downsizing from a four-story residence in Alexandria, Virginia. “But it also had to be functional.” To read more visit: https: https://maitegranda.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/LX_MIA18_HOM_MaiteGranda_10.pdf Rolando Diaz

Approachable and sophisticated, the carte blanche design of this home originated to mirror the personalities of the owners. Honored by the commission and sense of duty to create for an artist of another discipline, the resulting design and kindred friendship continue to bring immense gratification. Entering directly into a gracious dining and reception room, pleasant design surprises lie in wait around many corners, while proportion and centerlines anchor the spaces. A pea gravel drive and motor court compliment and complete the design esthetic of this residence.

Transitional dedicated laundry room photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, multicolored walls and gray countertops

The infinity edge blends spectacularly with the surrounding wooded area and is a pleasant surprise on the main walk up to the house when one can hear the water flowing. Photographed in 2017 Bob Young Photography

William Quarles
Powder room - small contemporary medium tone wood floor powder room idea in Charleston with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

custom master bathroom featuring stone tile walls, custom wooden vanity and shower enclosure
Doorless shower - mid-sized traditional master white tile and stone tile mosaic tile floor, white floor, double-sink and wainscoting doorless shower idea with medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche, a built-in vanity and shaker cabinets