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Modern warmth with a calm architectural presence.
This floating Desert Beige bathroom vanity blends clean minimalist lines with the soft texture of horizontally grained white oak veneer, creating a refined and timeless look for modern interiors.
Designed for spa-inspired and contemporary bathrooms, the wall-mounted construction keeps the space visually light while offering practical everyday storage. The vanity features handleless drawers with precise 45° beveled edges, maintaining a seamless, uninterrupted façade.
Each piece is handcrafted to order in Brooklyn using premium furniture-grade materials and finished with exceptional attention to detail.
Customize the vanity to fit your space perfectly — including height options from 12″ to 20″, custom width and depth, drawer layout, finish, and the option to add an open shelf for towels or décor.
A refined balance of craftsmanship, proportion, and natural material.
Sizes Available: 48″, 54″, 60″, 72″, 80″
• Height: 20"
• Depth: 21"
Every HEAVEN vanity arrives fully assembled — crafted, finished, and ready to install.
Precision-fit soft-close hardware ensures a seamless experience from the very first touch.
Included: vanity cabinet with doors and drawers, hinges, and undermount slides.
Not included: countertop, sink, faucet, and decorative hardware — giving you freedom to choose your own materials and finishes.
Send us a message — we’ll help tailor your design, size, and finish to your exact vision.

This Great Falls kitchen was redesigned to give a family of six more room to cook, gather, and entertain. Structural modifications made space for a substantial island with seating for six, generous preparation space, and a warm stained-wood base that grounds the light-filled room.
Custom cream cabinetry provides extensive storage while keeping the long kitchen bright and timeless. A white apron-front sink, brass plumbing fixtures and cabinetry hardware, and sculptural white pendants add warmth to the restrained palette. Professional-grade appliances and a custom plaster hood create a strong focal point at the cooking wall.
Across from the island, a built-in beverage station combines glass-front cabinetry, display shelving, library lighting, refrigeration, and concealed storage.
The result is an elegant but highly practical kitchen designed for everyday family life, effortless entertaining, and the memories created around it.

This Great Falls kitchen was redesigned to give a family of six more room to cook, gather, and entertain. Structural modifications made space for a substantial island with seating for six, generous preparation space, and a warm stained-wood base that grounds the light-filled room.
Custom cream cabinetry provides extensive storage while keeping the long kitchen bright and timeless. A white apron-front sink, brass plumbing fixtures and cabinetry hardware, and sculptural white pendants add warmth to the restrained palette. Professional-grade appliances and a custom plaster hood create a strong focal point at the cooking wall.
Across from the island, a built-in beverage station combines glass-front cabinetry, display shelving, library lighting, refrigeration, and concealed storage.
The result is an elegant but highly practical kitchen designed for everyday family life, effortless entertaining, and the memories created around it.
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This Great Falls kitchen was redesigned to give a family of six more room to cook, gather, and entertain. Structural modifications made space for a substantial island with seating for six, generous preparation space, and a warm stained-wood base that grounds the light-filled room.
Custom cream cabinetry provides extensive storage while keeping the long kitchen bright and timeless. A white apron-front sink, brass plumbing fixtures and cabinetry hardware, and sculptural white pendants add warmth to the restrained palette. Professional-grade appliances and a custom plaster hood create a strong focal point at the cooking wall.
Across from the island, a built-in beverage station combines glass-front cabinetry, display shelving, library lighting, refrigeration, and concealed storage.
The result is an elegant but highly practical kitchen designed for everyday family life, effortless entertaining, and the memories created around it.

Modern warmth with a calm architectural presence.
This floating Desert Beige bathroom vanity blends clean minimalist lines with the soft texture of horizontally grained white oak veneer, creating a refined and timeless look for modern interiors.
Designed for spa-inspired and contemporary bathrooms, the wall-mounted construction keeps the space visually light while offering practical everyday storage. The vanity features handleless drawers with precise 45° beveled edges, maintaining a seamless, uninterrupted façade.
Each piece is handcrafted to order in Brooklyn using premium furniture-grade materials and finished with exceptional attention to detail.
Customize the vanity to fit your space perfectly — including height options from 12″ to 20″, custom width and depth, drawer layout, finish, and the option to add an open shelf for towels or décor.
A refined balance of craftsmanship, proportion, and natural material.
Sizes Available: 48″, 54″, 60″, 72″, 80″
• Height: 20"
• Depth: 21"
Every HEAVEN vanity arrives fully assembled — crafted, finished, and ready to install.
Precision-fit soft-close hardware ensures a seamless experience from the very first touch.
Included: vanity cabinet with doors and drawers, hinges, and undermount slides.
Not included: countertop, sink, faucet, and decorative hardware — giving you freedom to choose your own materials and finishes.
Send us a message — we’ll help tailor your design, size, and finish to your exact vision.

The Halifax white mahogany media case is one of the most practical furniture pieces of modern times.
DVD’s, CD’s, video games and even books go into this case and create a beautiful place out of chaos and disarray.
This case also features a large drawer on the bottom – with a total length of 30” the best space to store cameras, dvd and cd devices, cables, chargers and all the clutter our modern live brings with it.
51” high and 39 ½” long makes this media case a good size also for smaller rooms.
The Halifax TV console & media center could be a very good match to be set next to this case.
No matter if the existing setting is created with modern, rustic, contemporary or beach style furniture the white painted hardwood will look fantastic next to it.
Halifax is a European product, manufactured in Denmark and made out of plantation mahogany timber and perfectly kiln-dried for low moisture manufacturing conditions.
The combination of antique hardware look and the smooth layer of semi-gloss white paint is easy to maintain and delivers a classy feel and ambience to every home.
The quality and craftsmanship of this product is excellent as only high grade material and machinery is used to ensure consistency and quality of every piece.
• Solid Plantation Mahogany Wood
• White Distressed Finish
• Classy, cozy and yet modern
• Combine with many different interior designs
• Premium Hardware
• Strong and durable construction

Michele and her whole family love their Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System. They use the court daily. And, so do many friends and neighbors! Michele's daughter was the leading scorer on her varsity team as a freshman in 2011 and Michelle's son led his 5th grade travel team in scoring and rebounding. The family attributes that to the kids just being out on their Pro Dunk enhanced court that provides, "A first class hoop on which to practice." She tells us that they couldn't be happier! Ditto. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in March of 2012. It was installed on a 25 ft wide by a 30 ft deep playing area in NISKAYUNA, NY. Browse all of MICHELE B's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/michele-25x30-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-190/

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Delaware, OH
Buckeye Basements, Inc.
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Our client recently purchased a newly-constructed home in order to downsize and have a low- maintenance home and yard. The existing side yard/back yard was undeveloped by the builder, leaving the homeowner with the huge challenge of creating a great outdoor entertaining space for family and friends, while creating privacy and overcoming the over 8-foot steep drop from the existing back porch down to the alley.
The grade was the largest challenge because the space was so narrow with such a large fall from existing porch to the property line. The second largest challenge is that this residence is located in a semi-private community where HOA approval of plans and materials is difficult, as all the residences here share a similar look and feel with a very clean and contemporary aesthetic.
We had to precisely shoot grades to know what kinds of retaining walls would need to be constructed along with how much backfill soil and dirt movement would need to be done. After that the design had to carefully consider the space with maximum functionality for outdoor entertainment with newly constructed walls to ensure it would last for many years to come. All of this was done with multiple meetings with the homeowners who are a retired engineer and active architect themselves. Once a design was settled upon, then submission to the HOA board of approval had to be completed and signed off on with all questions and concerns answered for the community by-laws.
The two biggest difficulties within the construction phase were that the neighbor next to the back yard had a large retaining wall not properly backfilled up to the property line. That neighbor wouldn’t allow us proper access and control to help alleviate the issues, so we had to skillfully work around this to ensure what we constructed would last, despite their property not being properly addressed. We also had to go through multiple shipments from the manufacturer due to large variances in the material’s appearance on the steps and another shipment that was broken during shipping. These two things delayed the project we were working to complete before the spring so the homeowner could have the maximum use of the space this year.
Topping off this challenging construction was a beautiful palette of native grasses, rosemary, groundcover, granite walkways, and synthetic grass to ensure year-round, practically effortless beauty.

A broom cabinet as incorporated to the side of the refrigerator to keep cleaning tools and step stool right in the kitchen where they are most often used.
photos by Erika Kelly

This full first-floor renovation transformed a family home in Northwest Indiana, originally built in the early 2000s, into a personalized, highly functional space that better reflects the lifestyle and taste of its four residents. The remodel included the kitchen, living room, a reimagined dining room turned sitting room, office, mudroom, and laundry room.
The clients’ main objective was to move beyond dated, builder-grade finishes and create a home that felt curated, warm, and distinctive—infused with layered textures, custom details, and a sense of ease. The living room posed the biggest design challenge, with awkward furniture placement due to two structural columns. We used these features to anchor a revised layout, integrating custom built-ins for storage and balance, and adding mixed metals and refined textures for visual depth.
A former dining room was transformed into a moody sitting room—contrasting the neutral palette used throughout the rest of the main floor, while still complementing it. The mudroom was reworked from a tight, underutilized space into a practical, polished drop zone with custom cabinetry and stylish utility.
Throughout the renovation, our team focused on improving flow, enhancing functionality, and blending each room’s unique character into a cohesive, elevated whole—resulting in a home that’s as livable as it is beautifully tailored.

This full first-floor renovation transformed a family home in Northwest Indiana, originally built in the early 2000s, into a personalized, highly functional space that better reflects the lifestyle and taste of its four residents. The remodel included the kitchen, living room, a reimagined dining room turned sitting room, office, mudroom, and laundry room.
The clients’ main objective was to move beyond dated, builder-grade finishes and create a home that felt curated, warm, and distinctive—infused with layered textures, custom details, and a sense of ease. The living room posed the biggest design challenge, with awkward furniture placement due to two structural columns. We used these features to anchor a revised layout, integrating custom built-ins for storage and balance, and adding mixed metals and refined textures for visual depth.
A former dining room was transformed into a moody sitting room—contrasting the neutral palette used throughout the rest of the main floor, while still complementing it. The mudroom was reworked from a tight, underutilized space into a practical, polished drop zone with custom cabinetry and stylish utility.
Throughout the renovation, our team focused on improving flow, enhancing functionality, and blending each room’s unique character into a cohesive, elevated whole—resulting in a home that’s as livable as it is beautifully tailored.

This sustainable project was completed on a private 80 acre view parcel in the hills above Corralitos, CA. The owners were drawn to us through the Green Building link on our website and after an initial meeting, hired us to manage the preliminary feasibility studies, site work, design and eventual construction.
With this type of project, we start at the beginning; making sure that development on the site is both possible and practical before we spend a lot of our client’s budget on plans that may not be suitable. After we determined that building on the property would be permitted by the Santa Cruz County Building and Planning Departments, we completed several feasibility steps that included:
•A geologic review
• Percolation test (for septic)
• Water well probability analysis
• Grading analysis
• Biologic review
• Site survey and topographic mapping
• Earthquake zone and archeological clearances
With these steps finished, we set up interviews with several local architects that we partner with to find the one that was most appealing to our client. The owners were integral to the process and agreed with our choice of Daniel Silvernail, Architect. He impressed the clients with his gracious nature and open attitude; welcoming feedback and the preferences they had throughout the design process. In addition to being very reasonably priced, Mr. Silvernail quickly gave his attention to the preliminary design plans. After client reviews and approval the full architectural and construction blueprints were finished. We had the complete ready-to-submit-for-permit documents in less than 10 weeks; this included structural engineering, energy calculations and Green Building ratings. We were all impressed by his professionalism throughout the design and building process.

Our client recently purchased a newly-constructed home in order to downsize and have a low- maintenance home and yard. The existing side yard/back yard was undeveloped by the builder, leaving the homeowner with the huge challenge of creating a great outdoor entertaining space for family and friends, while creating privacy and overcoming the over 8-foot steep drop from the existing back porch down to the alley.
The grade was the largest challenge because the space was so narrow with such a large fall from existing porch to the property line. The second largest challenge is that this residence is located in a semi-private community where HOA approval of plans and materials is difficult, as all the residences here share a similar look and feel with a very clean and contemporary aesthetic.
We had to precisely shoot grades to know what kinds of retaining walls would need to be constructed along with how much backfill soil and dirt movement would need to be done. After that the design had to carefully consider the space with maximum functionality for outdoor entertainment with newly constructed walls to ensure it would last for many years to come. All of this was done with multiple meetings with the homeowners who are a retired engineer and active architect themselves. Once a design was settled upon, then submission to the HOA board of approval had to be completed and signed off on with all questions and concerns answered for the community by-laws.
The two biggest difficulties within the construction phase were that the neighbor next to the back yard had a large retaining wall not properly backfilled up to the property line. That neighbor wouldn’t allow us proper access and control to help alleviate the issues, so we had to skillfully work around this to ensure what we constructed would last, despite their property not being properly addressed. We also had to go through multiple shipments from the manufacturer due to large variances in the material’s appearance on the steps and another shipment that was broken during shipping. These two things delayed the project we were working to complete before the spring so the homeowner could have the maximum use of the space this year.
Topping off this challenging construction was a beautiful palette of native grasses, rosemary, groundcover, granite walkways, and synthetic grass to ensure year-round, practically effortless beauty.

Sponsored
Westerville, OH
Custom Home Works
Franklin County's Award-Winning Design, Build and Remodeling Expert

Our client recently purchased a newly-constructed home in order to downsize and have a low- maintenance home and yard. The existing side yard/back yard was undeveloped by the builder, leaving the homeowner with the huge challenge of creating a great outdoor entertaining space for family and friends, while creating privacy and overcoming the over 8-foot steep drop from the existing back porch down to the alley.
The grade was the largest challenge because the space was so narrow with such a large fall from existing porch to the property line. The second largest challenge is that this residence is located in a semi-private community where HOA approval of plans and materials is difficult, as all the residences here share a similar look and feel with a very clean and contemporary aesthetic.
We had to precisely shoot grades to know what kinds of retaining walls would need to be constructed along with how much backfill soil and dirt movement would need to be done. After that the design had to carefully consider the space with maximum functionality for outdoor entertainment with newly constructed walls to ensure it would last for many years to come. All of this was done with multiple meetings with the homeowners who are a retired engineer and active architect themselves. Once a design was settled upon, then submission to the HOA board of approval had to be completed and signed off on with all questions and concerns answered for the community by-laws.
The two biggest difficulties within the construction phase were that the neighbor next to the back yard had a large retaining wall not properly backfilled up to the property line. That neighbor wouldn’t allow us proper access and control to help alleviate the issues, so we had to skillfully work around this to ensure what we constructed would last, despite their property not being properly addressed. We also had to go through multiple shipments from the manufacturer due to large variances in the material’s appearance on the steps and another shipment that was broken during shipping. These two things delayed the project we were working to complete before the spring so the homeowner could have the maximum use of the space this year.
Topping off this challenging construction was a beautiful palette of native grasses, rosemary, groundcover, granite walkways, and synthetic grass to ensure year-round, practically effortless beauty.

This sustainable project was completed on a private 80 acre view parcel in the hills above Corralitos, CA. The owners were drawn to us through the Green Building link on our website and after an initial meeting, hired us to manage the preliminary feasibility studies, site work, design and eventual construction.
With this type of project, we start at the beginning; making sure that development on the site is both possible and practical before we spend a lot of our client’s budget on plans that may not be suitable. After we determined that building on the property would be permitted by the Santa Cruz County Building and Planning Departments, we completed several feasibility steps that included:
•A geologic review
• Percolation test (for septic)
• Water well probability analysis
• Grading analysis
• Biologic review
• Site survey and topographic mapping
• Earthquake zone and archeological clearances
With these steps finished, we set up interviews with several local architects that we partner with to find the one that was most appealing to our client. The owners were integral to the process and agreed with our choice of Daniel Silvernail, Architect. He impressed the clients with his gracious nature and open attitude; welcoming feedback and the preferences they had throughout the design process. In addition to being very reasonably priced, Mr. Silvernail quickly gave his attention to the preliminary design plans. After client reviews and approval the full architectural and construction blueprints were finished. We had the complete ready-to-submit-for-permit documents in less than 10 weeks; this included structural engineering, energy calculations and Green Building ratings. We were all impressed by his professionalism throughout the design and building process.

This full first-floor renovation transformed a family home in Northwest Indiana, originally built in the early 2000s, into a personalized, highly functional space that better reflects the lifestyle and taste of its four residents. The remodel included the kitchen, living room, a reimagined dining room turned sitting room, office, mudroom, and laundry room.
The clients’ main objective was to move beyond dated, builder-grade finishes and create a home that felt curated, warm, and distinctive—infused with layered textures, custom details, and a sense of ease. The living room posed the biggest design challenge, with awkward furniture placement due to two structural columns. We used these features to anchor a revised layout, integrating custom built-ins for storage and balance, and adding mixed metals and refined textures for visual depth.
A former dining room was transformed into a moody sitting room—contrasting the neutral palette used throughout the rest of the main floor, while still complementing it. The mudroom was reworked from a tight, underutilized space into a practical, polished drop zone with custom cabinetry and stylish utility.
Throughout the renovation, our team focused on improving flow, enhancing functionality, and blending each room’s unique character into a cohesive, elevated whole—resulting in a home that’s as livable as it is beautifully tailored.

Michele and her whole family love their Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System. They use the court daily. And, so do many friends and neighbors! Michele's daughter was the leading scorer on her varsity team as a freshman in 2011 and Michelle's son led his 5th grade travel team in scoring and rebounding. The family attributes that to the kids just being out on their Pro Dunk enhanced court that provides, "A first class hoop on which to practice." She tells us that they couldn't be happier! Ditto. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in March of 2012. It was installed on a 25 ft wide by a 30 ft deep playing area in NISKAYUNA, NY. Browse all of MICHELE B's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/michele-25x30-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-190/

Sponsored
Columbus, OH
Hope Restoration & General Contracting
Columbus Design-Build, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Historic Renovations

This full first-floor renovation transformed a family home in Northwest Indiana, originally built in the early 2000s, into a personalized, highly functional space that better reflects the lifestyle and taste of its four residents. The remodel included the kitchen, living room, a reimagined dining room turned sitting room, office, mudroom, and laundry room.
The clients’ main objective was to move beyond dated, builder-grade finishes and create a home that felt curated, warm, and distinctive—infused with layered textures, custom details, and a sense of ease. The living room posed the biggest design challenge, with awkward furniture placement due to two structural columns. We used these features to anchor a revised layout, integrating custom built-ins for storage and balance, and adding mixed metals and refined textures for visual depth.
A former dining room was transformed into a moody sitting room—contrasting the neutral palette used throughout the rest of the main floor, while still complementing it. The mudroom was reworked from a tight, underutilized space into a practical, polished drop zone with custom cabinetry and stylish utility.
Throughout the renovation, our team focused on improving flow, enhancing functionality, and blending each room’s unique character into a cohesive, elevated whole—resulting in a home that’s as livable as it is beautifully tailored.

This sustainable project was completed on a private 80 acre view parcel in the hills above Corralitos, CA. The owners were drawn to us through the Green Building link on our website and after an initial meeting, hired us to manage the preliminary feasibility studies, site work, design and eventual construction.
With this type of project, we start at the beginning; making sure that development on the site is both possible and practical before we spend a lot of our client’s budget on plans that may not be suitable. After we determined that building on the property would be permitted by the Santa Cruz County Building and Planning Departments, we completed several feasibility steps that included:
•A geologic review
• Percolation test (for septic)
• Water well probability analysis
• Grading analysis
• Biologic review
• Site survey and topographic mapping
• Earthquake zone and archeological clearances
With these steps finished, we set up interviews with several local architects that we partner with to find the one that was most appealing to our client. The owners were integral to the process and agreed with our choice of Daniel Silvernail, Architect. He impressed the clients with his gracious nature and open attitude; welcoming feedback and the preferences they had throughout the design process. In addition to being very reasonably priced, Mr. Silvernail quickly gave his attention to the preliminary design plans. After client reviews and approval the full architectural and construction blueprints were finished. We had the complete ready-to-submit-for-permit documents in less than 10 weeks; this included structural engineering, energy calculations and Green Building ratings. We were all impressed by his professionalism throughout the design and building process.

This kitchen renovation project combines modern functionality with classic farmhouse charm to create a warm and inviting culinary space. The room features custom cabinetry painted in a soft beige hue, lending a serene and cohesive look to the entire kitchen. The cabinets are complemented by sleek, modern hardware that adds a subtle touch of sophistication.
A standout feature of this kitchen is the expansive countertop, crafted from a rich, textured material that provides ample space for meal preparation and entertaining. The countertops are paired with a stylish apron-front sink, enhancing the farmhouse aesthetic while ensuring practical utility.
The kitchen boasts state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry for a streamlined appearance. The large double-door refrigerator and professional-grade gas range are both high-performing and visually striking, ensuring the kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful.
Natural light floods the space through three large windows adorned with charming café curtains, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Pendant lights hang gracefully above the sink area, providing both task lighting and a decorative element that ties the design together.
A handwoven area rug in soft, muted tones adds warmth and texture to the dark hardwood flooring, further enhancing the inviting feel of the kitchen. Open shelving units and cleverly placed nooks offer additional storage and display opportunities, allowing for a personalized touch with decor and kitchen essentials.
Overall, this kitchen renovation project successfully marries timeless farmhouse elements with modern design features, resulting in a space that is both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional.
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