Jim Schaffert
Urban pool photo in Los Angeles

Early morning on the ranch. PHOTO: Ignacio Salas-Humara
Design ideas for a farmhouse landscaping in Austin.

Detail of hand painted and die cut wall covering.
Example of a mid-sized transitional limestone floor vestibule design in San Francisco with metallic walls

Bates Masi + Architects
Mid-sized two-story exterior home idea in New York

Custom designed moldings were applied and painted to create depth and character to this master bedroom. The large tray ceiling was finished with a silver glaze to add light to the room. A stacked stone fireplace wall and sleek mantle were added to enhance the sitting area in the bedroom, along with dramatic lighting.

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in New York

Mount Airy MD General Contractor: Mueller Homes Photo: Julia Heine / McInturff Architects
Modern exterior home idea in DC Metro

Attractive mid-century modern home built in 1957. Scope of work for this design/build remodel included reworking the space for an open floor plan, making this home feel modern while keeping some of the homes original charm. We completely reconfigured the entry and stair case, moved walls and installed a free span ridge beam to allow for an open concept. Some of the custom features were 2 sided fireplace surround, new metal railings with a walnut cap, a hand crafted walnut door surround, and last but not least a big beautiful custom kitchen with an enormous island. Exterior work included a new metal roof, siding and new windows.

Our firm was responsible for both the interiors and the architecture on this hillside home. The challenge was to design a "timeless" contemporary home that hugged the two acre hillside lot. One request was to enter the main floor with no exterior steps from the garage or driveway, something that is appreciated when there is three feet of snow! The solution for the entry was to create a twenty foot bridge from the exterior gate to the front door, this allowed the house to drop down the slope and created a very exciting entry courtyard. The interior has very simple lines and plays up the floor to ceiling windows with the ceiling level extending outside to create the deep overhang for the exterior. While our firm is primarily an interior design firm we are occasionally asked to create architectural plans. We prefer to work along with the architect on a project to create that "dream team" which results in the most successful projects.

For this project, our client came to us looking for a full-service company to build a custom, high-efficient new home with minimal exterior maintenance. In order to achieve this, we used a different medium of product, including split-faced concrete block to natural cedar siding, both of which require zero maintenance. The design throughout was congruent with the contemporary farmhouse aesthetic and highly-efficient goal of the client and adhering to the energy standards of Efficiency Vermont. A few of the features included a finished concrete floor, a cutting-edge wood-fired boiler system to efficiently heat the home.

With James Hardie Smooth Lap Siding at a 5" exposure we were able to create a very traditional look for this Santa Ana home. Start to finish one of our best clients and most beautiful Santa Ana home transformations.

Custom Ship Ladder shaft with canting wall with hidden light. Translucent wall behind ship ladder to silhouette stair.
Example of a minimalist staircase design in San Francisco

A close up shot of the tone on tone texture with a hint of pearl in the background.

Elegant staircase photo in DC Metro

Craftsman exterior home idea in Orange County

Materials bear the tracks of time. Fade achieves a worn look through an eroded surface and the visible tracks of time. The impression of gradual handcrafted repairs and alterations has been combined with trend-setting neutral colours, perfect for creating avant-garde settings with all the essence and flavour of the past.

Mid-sized arts and crafts gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile powder room photo in Raleigh with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Cosentino Architecture, Inc.
Example of a mid-sized trendy kids' gray tile and glass tile marble floor home design design in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet and gray walls