The led under-cabinet lighting is a perfect way to light up the entire workspace of the counter. Multiple outlets allow this counter to easily transition into a work station for electrical mixers, blenders, food processors or coffee machines. Photography by Sophia Hronis-Arbis.

KraftMaid dove white cabinets with black beadboard behind glue chip glass, KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, Cambria Praa Sands quartz countertop with custom edge, wood plank tile, suspended seating at raised bar

Inspiration for a small timeless galley porcelain tile enclosed kitchen remodel in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Welcome to five separate units of luxury living. The residences at Greenleaf are the new standard for living the integrated lifestyle. While multiple systems control everything from lighting and powered windows, to custom wireless shades, the life of a Greenleaf resident iseasily controlled through their touchscreen interface. A Single Interface – Unlimited Control Greenleaf units are all controlled through an AMX system using an intuitive iPad user interface. With such a powerful system, residents are able to control their lighting, as well as powered shades and motorized windows through the simple touch of a button. Intelligence in Technology Thanks to automated sensors, residents are always in the know about their home and safety – whether at home or away. The control system monitors the weather and natural lighting to close powered windows if they need to be shut for incoming rain, and raise or lower shades automatically. Lights can be set to turn on as any resident gets home from work late at night, welcoming them home after a long day away. While they are getting ready to head out for a night on the town, residents can listen to their favorite music throughout the home and call the elevator when they’re ready all from one spot. Call stations allow you to always know who is at the front door, so having multiple guests over for dinner is easier (with less trips up and down the stairs). Remote, secure access allows the home owner to control their property from anywhere in the world and make sure everything is safe and sound. Save Energy Without Lifting a Finger Motorized shades can be raised and lowered automatically by the system according to weather and season for efficient light harvesting. Dimmers throughout the residences are set to a default turn-on of 80% for more energy savings. Residents can monitor their heating and cooling systems, as well as energy use, all from their touch pads at home or away. Control that Disappears At every Greenleaf residence your eyes focus on the luxurious design, not the state-of-theart technology that seamlessly controls it all. Spire collaborated to create custom solutions focused around an integrated lifestyle while maintaining the high-end design expected at the Greenleaf Trust building. Equipment List: • Lutron RA 2 Lighting • AMX control processors • Custom iPad user interface • Sonance in-wall iPad dock • Marantz Surround Receivers • Motorized Window Control • Sonance Architectural Series Speakers • Motorized TV lift • Leon Speaker Bars • AMX integrated thermostats w/ weather forecasting • Rain sensors • Elevator control • Pico remotes • Door access control • Siedle Vario Residential Intercom system • Intelix HDMI distribution • Sonic Wall routers with secure remote access (client has remote access) • Apple TV • Airplay Endpoint • Motorola Cable Box • Samsung bluray player • Samsung televisions • Gaming system integration (Xbox and Playstation) • Lutron QS Shades

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Home theater - craftsman home theater idea in DC Metro

This kitchen took a tired, 80’s builder kitchen and revamped it into a personalized gathering space for our wonderful client. The existing space was split up by the dated configuration of eat-in kitchen table area to one side and cramped workspace on the other. It didn’t just under-serve our client’s needs; it flat out discouraged them from using the space. Our client desired an open kitchen with a central gathering space where family and friends could connect. To open things up, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen from the dining room and the wall that blocked sight lines to the family room and created a narrow hallway to the kitchen. The old oak cabinets weren't maximizing storage and were dated and dark. We used Waypoint Living Spaces cabinets in linen white to brighten up the room. On the east wall, we created a hutch-like stack that features an appliance garage that keeps often used countertop appliance on hand but out of sight. The hutch also acts as a transition from the cooking zone to the coffee and wine area. We eliminated the north window that looked onto the entry walkway and activated this wall as storage with refrigerator enclosure and pantry. We opted to leave the east window as-is and incorporated it into the new kitchen layout by creating a window well for growing plants and herbs. The countertops are Pental Quartz in Carrara. The sleek cabinet hardware is from our friends at Amerock in a gorgeous satin champagne bronze. One of the most striking features in the space is the pattern encaustic tile from Tile Shop. The pop of blue in the backsplash adds personality and contrast to the champagne accents. The reclaimed wood cladding surrounding the large east-facing window introduces a quintessential Colorado vibe, and the natural texture balances the crisp white cabinetry and geometric patterned tile. Minimalist modern lighting fixtures from Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting provide task lighting over the sink and at the wine/ coffee station. The visual lightness of the sink pendants maintains the openness and visual connection between the kitchen and dining room. Together the elements make for a sophisticated yet casual vibe-- a comfortable chic kitchen. We love the way this space turned out and are so happy that our clients now have such a bright and welcoming gathering space as the heart of their home!

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Kitchen - eclectic kitchen idea in New York

Naturally, an extraordinary video experience calls for an equally extraordinary audio one, and we installed a full complement of Marantz power amplifiers and processors along with exceptional speakers. Top-of-the-line, professional-grade Klipsch KL-650 THX speakers were installed in a beautiful cabinet and used for the front left, right and center along with a pair of Klipsch JW-120 THX subwoofers and amps, with Klipsch Pro-7502-L-THX and Klipsch Pro-7800-S-THX in-ceiling and in-wall speakers installed for stellar surround-sound and Dolby Atmos audio.

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Custom concrete bench pour, encapsulated custom speaker boxes with marine grade audiophile speakers. This outdoor area has three distinct stereo zones, and one 'shared' subwoofer... custom Crestron programming and a programmable audio processor allows up to manage the acoustics so that the subwoofer/bass tones always match up to how many of the stereo zones are active, and delays times adjust based on air temperature so that the acoustics stay optimal even when the temperature and humidity fluctuates. Quality audio is just one of our specialties!

A modest dining and stemware display pantry conceals abundant storage for food, containers, wraps, and appliances beyond. Woodruff Brown Photography
Large eclectic u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry photo in Other with glass-front cabinets, an island, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of an arts and crafts home theater design in DC Metro

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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped vinyl floor eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

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Huge elegant l-shaped open concept kitchen photo in San Diego with an island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown backsplash and stainless steel appliances

2017 Winner of Detroit Home magazine's "Best Home Theater" Spire Integrated Systems awe-inspiring home theater room created to showcase the latest in high performing technology. The design of the room was in two parts: aesthetics and technical. The amazing sound is due to 7 in wall and in ceiling Meridian DSP speakers plus an audio processor. To enhance the sound, they hung Artnovion acoustic panels on the walls. They installed a hidden 4K Projector plus a 144" CinemaScope screen for amazing picture quality. They added custom leather reclining sofa, chaise and chairs plus a beautiful wood cabinet to house the audio/visual processors and sub woofers. For the perfect ambience they added blue LED lighting in the ceiling and steps.

Home Automation - Motorized Roller Shades & Blackout The Motorized Roller Shades are the most common type of windows treatments. Their convenient precise control allows for a smooth and quiet operation, offering light-filtering during the day and a privacy shield at night. They are used as shades, blackouts or both.

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Inspiration for a craftsman home theater remodel in DC Metro

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Home theater - craftsman home theater idea in DC Metro

Dark wood cabinets are juxtaposed with a light Terrazo floor in this contemporary u-shaped kitchen. It features an undermount sink, a green, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, and marble countertops.