Example of a trendy freestanding desk study room design in New York with no fireplace

Uplighting the large palm trees adds impact to the features and provides a sense of depth perception at night. The inset lights on the steps guide you safely to the raised seating area.

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Large trendy open concept medium tone wood floor family room photo in St Louis with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

A custom-made expansive two-story home providing views of the spacious kitchen, breakfast nook, dining, great room and outdoor amenities upon entry. Featuring 11,000 square feet of open area lavish living this residence does not disappoint with the attention to detail throughout. Elegant features embellish this home with the intricate woodworking and exposed wood beams, ceiling details, gorgeous stonework, European Oak flooring throughout, and unique lighting. This residence offers seven bedrooms including a mother-in-law suite, nine bathrooms, a bonus room, his and her offices, wet bar adjacent to dining area, wine room, laundry room featuring a dog wash area and a game room located above one of the two garages. The open-air kitchen is the perfect space for entertaining family and friends with the two islands, custom panel Sub-Zero appliances and easy access to the dining areas. Outdoor amenities include a pool with sun shelf and spa, fire bowls spilling water into the pool, firepit, large covered lanai with summer kitchen and fireplace surrounded by roll down screens to protect guests from inclement weather, and two additional covered lanais. This is luxury at its finest!

Floating shelf provides balance to the upper cupboards in a unique way. the shelf can be used for displaying family treasures or as part of the functioning kitchen.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and green floor living room remodel in Boston with gray walls, no tv and no fireplace

The unique silver grey cabinets were hand painted by a local artist in a three step process using paint, glaze and silver metallic. The antique white island and pantry were custom designed and built to provide additional storage, a place to tuck away a flat screen and provide more space for entertaining. Counter surfaces throughout are calacata gold marble with double roman ogee edges. Tile backsplash is an iridescent mosaic to resemble the sparkle and movement of water in sunlight. Appliances are professional grade 36” Viking stove and refrigerator/freezer. Beautiful extra large porcelain farm sink and polished nickel plumbing fixtures including hammered nickel sink at the island. Sharp microwave drawer added in the renovation.

This guest bedroom is a bold statement with its pink and navy color scheme. The patterned drapes set the place in line with a nice floral. The pink bed stools provide the perfect place to take a set alongside the curved front navy dresser. The unique abstract art above the bed gives the room a completed feel.

Bob Schatz
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Our Seattle studio gave this dated family home a fabulous facelift with bright interiors, stylish furnishings, and thoughtful decor. We kept all the original interior doors but gave them a beautiful coat of paint and fitted stylish matte black hardware to provide them with that extra elegance. Painting the millwork a creamy light grey color created a fun, unique contrast against the white walls. We opened up walls to create a spacious great room, perfect for this family who loves to entertain. We reimagined the existing pantry as a wet bar, currently a hugely popular spot in the home. To create a seamless indoor-outdoor living space, we used NanaWall doors off the kitchen and living room, allowing our clients to have an open atmosphere in their backyard oasis and covered front deck. Heaters were also added to the front porch ensuring they could enjoy it during all seasons. We used durable furnishings throughout the home to accommodate the growing needs of their two small kids and two dogs. Neutral finishes, warm wood tones, and pops of color achieve a light and airy look reminiscent of the coastal appeal of Puget Sound – only a couple of blocks away from this home. We ensured that we delivered a bold, timeless home to our clients, with every detail reflecting their beautiful personalities.

These rich outdoor awnings provide dimension and add a unique look to the rear of this home. Photo credit: Tom Musch
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The custom bridge made of iron and composite decking provide access to the island and the spa for those who don’t want to swim across the pool. The bridge adds a touch of elegance to the island even though the materials are quite sturdy and durable.

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Only minimal lighting was required in this yard as the fire pots, linear fire insert and the glow of the pool and spa provide soft lighting to navigate throughout the yard. This design adds even greater impact to the cactus being up lit.

This large fountain combines water jets, bubblers, and a spillway to provide visual interest and the peaceful sound of moving water. Glass mosaic tile offers a vivid contrast to the travertine's neutral color in the border and caps.

In 2014, we were approached by a couple to achieve a dream space within their existing home. They wanted to expand their existing bar, wine, and cigar storage into a new one-of-a-kind room. Proud of their Italian heritage, they also wanted to bring an “old-world” feel into this project to be reminded of the unique character they experienced in Italian cellars. The dramatic tone of the space revolves around the signature piece of the project; a custom milled stone spiral stair that provides access from the first floor to the entry of the room. This stair tower features stone walls, custom iron handrails and spindles, and dry-laid milled stone treads and riser blocks. Once down the staircase, the entry to the cellar is through a French door assembly. The interior of the room is clad with stone veneer on the walls and a brick barrel vault ceiling. The natural stone and brick color bring in the cellar feel the client was looking for, while the rustic alder beams, flooring, and cabinetry help provide warmth. The entry door sequence is repeated along both walls in the room to provide rhythm in each ceiling barrel vault. These French doors also act as wine and cigar storage. To allow for ample cigar storage, a fully custom walk-in humidor was designed opposite the entry doors. The room is controlled by a fully concealed, state-of-the-art HVAC smoke eater system that allows for cigar enjoyment without any odor.

In collaboration with 2RZ Architecture, Vesta provided Kitchen and Bath Design. A unique combination of materials and design details blend to form a sleek and contemporary feel to this full floor Lincoln Park Condo. Highlighting the existing concrete column provides a nod to the original construction. Alan Shortall Photography

Brighton Cabinetry provided the custom-made cabinets for this stunning kitchen. The clean look is carried over into the counter tops with LG Minuet. The custom-made "X" mullions above the cabinets give the kitchen a unique feature. Dan Krotz, Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

BUILD recently completed this five bedroom, six bath, four-car garage, two-story home designed by Stofft Cooney Architects. The floor to ceiling windows provide a wealth of natural light in to the home.Amazing details in the bathrooms, exceptional wall details, cozy little courtyard, and an open bar top in the kitchen provide a unique experience in this modern style home.