At times, the most remarkable spaces emerge when we begin with a clean slate. In this particular project, we had the privilege to design a completely custom home, starting from scratch for our client. They simply entrusted us with a piece of land, and from that point forward, we handled everything. Our primary objective for this project was to craft an exceptional, contemporary, and practical dream home for a family of four. By creatively manipulating height variations at the front of the house, we conceived the standout element of the home: the impressive windows that showcase the bespoke steel spinal staircase.

We love Radium! A short 2 ½ drive from Calgary it is a Village that is famous for its hot springs and golf. We have had the privilege of enjoying and working on Real Estate Developments in Radium since 2001. Our next Project will be ready for Spring 2017 Possessions for 6 Homes, that will have NO STRATA FEES and will be considered single family living, with flexible option for dealing with maintenance and ownership. These BUNGALOW + 2 STOREY HOMES will range in size from 1100 Sq ft to 1400 Sq Ft. above grade and Over 1800 Sq Ft of Developed living including the basements. Kris Newman Building Construction is the Registered Builder for these homes and is well experienced in building quality homes in the Valley. Contact us today to get in on the ground floor for one of these limited availability homes. rendering-radium-sept-2016-final Interested in more details ? Floor Plans and Specs ? Please click below for details trc-projects-radium-project-marketing-package-october-2016

Beyond Shades had the privilege of dressing the windows in this 1880s Executive House in the Pullman Historic District occupied in 1900 by Thomas Dunbar, Superintendent of the Car Works. This home is open to the public a few times a year in Chicago’s new National Monument in Pullman on the South Side of Chicago.

BKC had the privilege of designing a new display for Crystal Cabinets' showroom in Minnesota. This 'mountain chic' design features a variety of inset cabinet styles and wood species in rich, dark tones. Hanover doorstyle with Greystone and black highlight finish on rustic hickory / Gentry doorstyle with Slate and black highlight finish on maple. Design by Jennifer Rogers, BKC Kitchen and Bath.

Master Bedroom with Species Balcony 3d interior rendering services by architectural rendering company. A bedroom that has a balcony or terrace is a wonderful privilege. Being able to wake up in the morning, open the doors and take in all that fresh air is bliss. It’s also a great advantage to be able to have this extension of the room where you can relax, admire the views, and enjoy the weather and the sun. A balcony also presents other advantages, this time related to the interior design for home décor by Architectural Rendering Company

The Trim Tech Designs team had the privilege of partnering with the incredible @kellyhurlimandesign to craft custom cabinetry for the stunning Editor’s Studio in the 2023 Lake Forest Showhouse ✨ Our artisans handcrafted both the high gloss bookcase with a custom valence and the lavender stained cerused walnut furniture piece. So proud of our team and every other vendor that collaborated on this project. Stop by the East Cottage to see our work now through June 4th!?

Luxuria, one of Calgary's most well-known luxury builders, offers gorgeous family residential homes in the community of Legacy. Our real estate photographer team at Sona Visual had the privilege of capturing this amazing build!

Miles from New York City, Mahopac is a quiet lakefront community. We had the privilege to work with our amazing clients on house design and interior design. We worked on their first floor and 2nd floor living spaces. Check out our blog to see more details. www.oceanbludesigns.com

We had the awesome privilege to build and install these custom bypass barn doors in one of the oldest Victorian homes in Ocean Grove, NJ
Farmhouse dining room photo

The Foundry is a locally owned and operated nonprofit company, We were privileged to work with them in finishing the Coffee and Bar Space. With specific design and functions, we helped create a workable space with function and design.

The site descends from the street and is privileged with dynamic natural views toward a creek below and beyond. To incorporate the existing landscape into the daily life of the residents, the house steps down to the natural topography. A continuous and jogging retaining wall from outside to inside embeds the structure below natural grade at the front with flush transitions at its rear facade. All indoor spaces open up to a central courtyard which terraces down to the tree canopy, creating a readily visible and occupiable transitional space between man-made and nature. The courtyard scheme is simplified by two wings representing common and private zones - connected by a glass dining “bridge." This transparent volume also visually connects the front yard to the courtyard, clearing for the prospect view, while maintaining a subdued street presence. The staircase acts as a vertical “knuckle,” mediating shifting wing angles while contrasting the predominant horizontality of the house. Crips materiality and detailing, deep roof overhangs, and the one-and-half story wall at the rear further enhance the connection between outdoors and indoors, providing nuanced natural lighting throughout and a meaningful framed procession through the property. Photography Charles Davis Smith

Custom Curved Wooden Slides by Top Tread Stairways ~ Transform Your Home Into Something Extraordinary Custom Curved Wooden Slides When was the Last Time Someone Walked Into Your Home and Their Jaw Literally Dropped? When was the last time someone walked into your home and their jaw literally dropped? Picture this: Your guests arrive for dinner. They step into your foyer, and suddenly—silence. Wide eyes. A moment of pure disbelief. Then, inevitably, the question: “Is that really what I think it is?” Welcome to the world of custom curved wooden slides, where Top Tread Stairways turns childhood dreams into sophisticated architectural statements. The Secret is Out For years, Clyde Martin and his team at Top Tread Stairways in Sierra Vista, Arizona, have been quietly building something extraordinary. While most stair companies focus on traditional projects, TopTread Stairways has been perfecting the art of custom hardwood slides—creating installations so remarkable that we joke about renaming the business “Chutes and Ladders.” The truth? These aren’t just slides. They’re conversation pieces. Works of functional art. The kind of architectural element that sets your home apart from every other one on the planet. And we build so many of them that we’ve shipped custom slides all over North America and beyond. Four Ways to Make Your Home Unforgettable Every slide project we undertake is unique, but they generally fall into four categories: 1. Curved Stair-Slide Combinations – The ultimate space-efficient solution, where stairs and slide spiral together in a stunning combination of form and function. 2. Curved Slides Separate from Stairways – For those who want the drama of a standalone curved slide that makes its own architectural statement. 3. Straight Stair-Slide Combinations – Perfect for modern, linear spaces where clean lines meet playful innovation. 4. Straight Slides Separate from Stairways – Sometimes simplicity creates the most powerful impact. But here’s where it gets interesting: Some slides feature flat seat areas with vertical sides. Others embrace a barrel shape for enhanced comfort. We’ve built slides wide enough for several people to descend shoulder-to-shoulder, laughing all the way down. And we’ve crafted intimate slides designed for solo adventures, regardless of age or size. Our clients? They absolutely love them. Stories That Will Make You Rethink What’s Possible Take the 11,000-square-foot home in Beverly Hills, overlooking the famous Sunset Strip. In one child’s bedroom, we installed a 12-foot curved slide crafted from white oak. Understated location, extraordinary feature. Or consider the 35-foot-high round tower room in an 8,500-square-foot custom home bordering the Sacramento River in Northern California. This project has become our most famous installation—a stunning 33-foot curved stair-slide combination built entirely from solid black walnut, featuring 445 layers of cross-laminated hardwood and a spiral newel post that took eight months to construct in our shop. The homeowners had searched for eight years to find someone “crazy enough” to build their dream. When we completed it, one of Clyde’s trusted business partners—someone who’d seen him tackle countless unique projects—admitted he thought Clyde had lost his mind taking this one on. He genuinely didn’t believe we could pull it off. We did. And the homeowners? Still thrilled years later. Where Imagination Meets Reality But these slides aren’t just for private estates. We’ve installed a 24-foot hickory slide in an elementary school library just east of Dallas, where kids absolutely love it. And here’s something that will make you smile: We built the longest wood slide ever for a children’s hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Have you ever heard a child beg to go to the doctor? We’re pretty sure it happens in Springfield. That walnut slide stretches 45 feet long and 3 feet wide—spacious enough for three children to sit side-by-side or for an adult and child to slide together comfortably. We built it in one piece, filling an entire semi-trailer for transport. It lives in the hospital lobby, and no appointment is needed to experience it yourself. In Raleigh, North Carolina, we installed a 36-foot white oak slide in a custom home. The client loved it so much they ordered a second one—literally 15 minutes after we finished the installation. When Clyde returned to the office, there was already a check in the mailbox for slide number two. This 14,000-square-foot home now features 72 linear feet of curved white oak slide: one connecting the second floor to the main level, another linking the main floor to the finished basement. What a ride, indeed. Then there’s the curved stair-slide combination in Visalia, California—32 feet of knotty alder complemented by a hanging netted loft and climbing wall. Creative? Absolutely. Fun? Beyond measure. The People Behind the Dreams What inspires us most isn’t the technical challenge of building these slides—though engineering a 33-foot curved slide from 445 layers of cross-laminated hardwood certainly keeps us engaged. It’s working with clients who refuse to think inside the box. These are creative individuals willing to explore ideas that set their homes and businesses apart. They dream of installations that make people stop and stare. They understand that architecture can—and should—inspire joy. Listening to them describe their visions, explaining their dreams of a slide design unlike anything else on earth? That’s a privilege. And bringing those dreams to life? That’s what we live for. My team and I have as much fun designing and building these slides as our clients have riding them. We’d love nothing better than to hear from you! Custom Curved Wooden Slides What Sets Top Tread Stairways Apart Since 2006, Clyde Martin has built Top Tread Stairways on a simple premise: there’s a better way to build stairs. With roots in eastern Pennsylvania and years of experience installing hundreds of pre-built stairways, Clyde brought that expertise west and founded a company dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship. We stock thousands of stair parts in more than ten wood species—hickory, jatoba, maple, cherry, mahogany, alder, red oak, white oak, poplar, Douglas fir, and walnut. Quality levels are high. Lead times are short. We understand the urgency of your project schedule and deliver accordingly. But here’s what really matters: When it comes to custom wooden slides, Top Tread Stairways is one of—if not the—premier builders of indoor wooden slides in the United States. This isn’t a side project for us. It’s a specialty we’ve refined through years of experience, countless installations, and an unwavering commitment to turning impossible dreams into breathtaking reality. Your Home, Reimagined Whether you’re envisioning a straight wooden stand-alone slide for your office or a jaw-dropping curved wooden slide/stairway combination that will become your home’s signature feature, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not here to build ordinary. We’re here to build extraordinary. Ready to set your home apart? ~ Custom Curved Wooden Slides ~ ART YOU RIDE!

Hunter Douglas Design Studio Fabric: Privilege Color: French Blue
Elegant home design photo in San Diego

The Door2Door Reno team enjoyed the privilege of being invited to design, install, and finish this fabulous Brazilian Epay Teak Deck on yet another historic home in Downtown New Orleans!

At times, the most remarkable spaces emerge when we begin with a clean slate. In this particular project, we had the privilege to design a completely custom home, starting from scratch for our client. They simply entrusted us with a piece of land, and from that point forward, we handled everything. Our primary objective for this project was to craft an exceptional, contemporary, and practical dream home for a family of four. By creatively manipulating height variations at the front of the house, we conceived the standout element of the home: the impressive windows that showcase the bespoke steel spinal staircase.

After Photo: D-Trac Construction Inc. recently had the privilege of completing a full kitchen renovation at a local residence. The kitchen renovation entailed permits and inspections, full demolition, plumbing and electrical upgrades to meet current code, new kitchen cabinets with under cabinet lighting, new laminate counters, tile backsplash install, drywall and painting repairs, flooring replacement and custom fabrication of aluminum stair railing/gate.

What a privilege to work in this beautiful old Watermill! This was a really special project to be involved in and a challenge we loved embarking on. A painted in-frame shaker kitchen complete with solid oak drawer boxes was the ideal style to work with here. We used a pale ‘winter blue’ tone to lift the overall colour scheme, whilst keeping it classic. In order to reflect more light around the space, we used glass splashbacks behind the Aga and sink. Colour matching the glass panels to the walls means they really blend into the design as well as helping to reflect light. The worktops are a multi-tone granite worktop called ‘Aosta’. This particular granite features almost turquoise and plummy colours that work with both the blue furniture, and the flooring. The island is a real multi-purpose space. It provides a food prep area, integrated hob & oven, plus seating area. Designed in this way, it is the real hub of the kitchen. Previously, the kitchen had felt like two separate areas, but the run of storage units incorporating the old fridge-freezer really ties the spaces together seamlessly. Ample storage and elegant storage solutions were key to this design. Several units were tailor made on site. We designed a run of units to conceal the alarm system, consumer unit and even a hostess trolley neatly out of sight. One of our absolutely favourite areas in this kitchen is our bespoke window seat for the bay window. This little perch looks out over the water and doubles up as extra storage. A great little nook to relax into. The final touch in this kitchen is the lighting under the cabinets and bespoke mantle. At night, this creates a particularly lovely ambience against the backdrop of the running water outside.

Thank you to our Design Consultant Leslie for sending in these nice photos from one of our happy customers. "This home is the beautiful Canyon Creek community. The home owners have been in the this home for 20 years and the Mrs. has always dreamed of having shutters. Now that the kids are done with college, they’re making their house dreams come true. I feel privileged and happy I got a chance to be a part of that process. The transformation that occurs in these older homes makes them new again. I love my job!!" -Leslie

Miles from New York City, Mahopac is a quiet lakefront community. We had the privilege to work with our amazing clients on house design and interior design. We worked on their first floor and 2nd floor living spaces. Check out our blog to see more details. www.oceanbludesigns.com