Trends in color and style are taking a dramatic turn in 2024 and we are very excited about it! While white and gray spaces are still popular, dark, moody, and warm designs with textures and pops of color are now taking center stage. A recent project we had the pleasure of designing hits a few of those trends – let’s take a look!

Barley + Pfeiffer
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This 1,400 sq. ft. studio, built in 2018 for Grammy Award–winning drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Adam Box, was one of the earliest full-scale NILES design–build projects. After years of session and touring work, Adam had a clear vision for his own creative home—a space that combined comfort, vibe, and technical precision. Our team partnered closely with him through every phase of the design and build process to bring that vision to life. The studio features a full Control Room, a spacious Live Room, two amp isolation booths, and a large dedicated ISO booth engineered specifically for dry drum capture. Each room is fully wired for a complete live-tracking environment, enabling an entire band to plug in and record seamlessly. The Live Room is sonically open and collaborative, while the Control Room is fine-tuned for long stretches of creative focus and accurate monitoring. Aesthetic direction played a major role in this project. Natural stonework, warm wood details, and a comfortable, lived-in feel create a distinctive character throughout the space. Adam added many of his own finishing touches, giving the studio an unmistakable personal identity that reflects his style and musical approach. The result is a studio that delivers both atmosphere and performance—an inspiring hub for writing, tracking, mixing, and producing at the highest level.

Garage finished with corrugated steel on the walls and painted osb on the ceiling. We then finished off the bar area with reclaimed local barn wood and made a custom galvanized basin light fixture.

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This spacious and elegant living room features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light, highlighting the vibrant patterns and cozy seating arrangements. Plush sofas, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table create a comfortable yet stylish atmosphere. The open layout, neutral tones, and soft textures enhance the airy feel, while the fireplace and decorative accents add warmth and sophistication to the modern design.

Custom patchwork cowhide rug made in natural hides, especially for Jeannie. She came with an idea and sketch for a custom rug for her vacation home in Aspen, CO. Once the final design was decided, we selected may hides that would look very similar between one another and cut every patch by hand. This is the result of a very custom, handcrafted, special job! :)

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