Vacation Rental Living Room Photograph by Hazeltine Photography. This was a fun, collaborative effort with our clients. Coming from the Bay area, our clients spend a lot of time in Tahoe and therefore purchased a vacation home within close proximity to Heavenly Mountain. Their intention was to utilize the three-bedroom, three-bathroom, single-family home as a vacation rental but also as a part-time, second home for themselves. Being a vacation rental, budget was a top priority. We worked within our clients’ parameters to create a mountain modern space with the ability to sleep 10, while maintaining durability, functionality and beauty. We’re all thrilled with the result. Talie Jane Interiors is a full-service, luxury interior design firm specializing in sophisticated environments. Founder and interior designer, Talie Jane, is well known for her ability to collaborate with clients. She creates highly individualized spaces, reflective of individual tastes and lifestyles. Talie's design approach is simple. She believes that, "every space should tell a story in an artistic and beautiful way while reflecting the personalities and design needs of our clients." At Talie Jane Interiors, we listen, understand our clients and deliver within budget to provide beautiful, comfortable spaces. By utilizing an analytical and artistic approach, we offer creative solutions to design challenges.

--AFTER-- Blogger, teacher and renovator Kelly-Anne Rush is no stranger to DIY remodels. So when she found out that her cousin had recently purchased a property that was in need of some work, she found a way to help. One of the first things that the home needed redone was the bathroom floor, so Kelly-Anne worked with Allure to find the best solution for her relative’s flooring needs! Before selecting which direction to go for her cousin’s flooring, Kelly-Anne thought about her previous experience with Allure. “​When I renovated my bathroom last year, I wanted a product for the floors that looked like wood but was water resistant and durable. After doing a lot of research, I chose Allure,” she said. “In addition to the durability, the other great part about this type of flooring is that it’s so easy to install!” The property that Kelly-Anne was working on was originally built in the 1900’s, and was in need of some modernization. Kelly-Anne and her cousin had also decided on a coastal theme for the bathroom that incorporated oceanic colors. After browsing Allure’s online catalogue, they found the perfect floor for their bathroom: ​Allure Durban Oak Luxury Plank Flooring​. Kelly-Anne selected the flooring because it matched the color palette of her coastal theme, while also adding a more modern feel to the bathroom. Once they had chosen their floor, the final step was installation. “My cousin’s girlfriend installed the vinyl planking in their bathroom all by herself in a day without any previous renovation experience,” Kelly-Anne said of the installation process. “When I first walked into the space after they were finished renovating, I was so impressed! They did such a great job and certainly had such a feeling of accomplishment from tackling this renovation all by themselves!”

Though it’s located on 5.5 acres of pristine oceanfront in Southampton, this project came with inherent challenges. The clients had purchased the property with approvals in place, which locked in the size and location of the main house and accessory structure. The existing permits allowed for a 12,000 square foot traditional house with six bedrooms, yet the clients were looking to fit 11 bedrooms into the same footprint. Furthermore, the family regularly hosts large-scale gatherings and needed ample space for entertaining including a dining room that seats 50. The site boasts waterfront exposures on both the front and back sides of the property but shifting dunes had completely blocked the first-floor view toward the ocean. In collaboration with a team of consultants, BMA determined that the tall dunes had grown unstable as ocean winds piled sand onto the site over decades. This created an opportunity to strategically re-sculpt the dunes for stability, with the added benefit of an improved view from the house. The view sequence was choreographed from the moment a visitor approaches the house, where a handful of stairs rise above the floodplain and lead to a dramatic courtyard. Moving toward the entry, views through the living area reveal the glimmering ocean beyond. Seen from the rear, the double-height living area anchors the volume, its minimalist grandeur framed in light limestone and crisp black wood. The design strategy ensures that water is visible from every major space in the house. Despite the restrictive parameters that accompanied the project, gracious proportions and dramatic spaces transcend the initial limitations, giving the home a luxurious resort-like glamour. Interior spaces flow to the exterior, creating a house that engages with its site and celebrates the indoor-outdoor lifestyle for which the Hamptons are known.

After purchasing her first home in the burgeoning area of southeast DC, a savvy homeowner sought our expertise to further enhance her investment. Recognizing the potential for increased property value through landscape development, she commissioned us to craft a multifaceted outdoor space. Our design incorporated a sleek patio, an elegant outdoor kitchen equipped for gourmet alfresco dining, and a cozy outdoor lounge area, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. By transforming her outdoor space, we didn't just provide her with a beautiful retreat; we strategically invested in elevating her home's value in the rapidly developing neighborhood.

In early 2023, we completed a stunning full home renovation in East Toronto. Our clients had purchased this delightful 1930s home several years earlier and were keen to update its look while creating a more functional basement. We undertook a comprehensive transformation, underpinning the basement to increase its height from 6 feet to 8 feet and redesigning the layout to include a 3-piece guest bathroom. The entire home underwent significant changes, including re-leveling the main floor joists to correct a sinking kitchen floor. Upstairs, we expanded the bathroom to accommodate a double vanity and a luxurious tub. We also modernized the home by converting the heating system from an outdated hydronic setup to central heating, upgrading the electrical panel to a 200-amp service, and completely rewiring the property. The renovation was completed with a mix of classic and contemporary finishes, such as hand-scraped flooring and herringbone tiles in the bathrooms, adding a touch of elegance to the home.

After purchasing her first home in the burgeoning area of southeast DC, a savvy homeowner sought our expertise to further enhance her investment. Recognizing the potential for increased property value through landscape development, she commissioned us to craft a multifaceted outdoor space. Our design incorporated a sleek patio, an elegant outdoor kitchen equipped for gourmet alfresco dining, and a cozy outdoor lounge area, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. By transforming her outdoor space, we didn't just provide her with a beautiful retreat; we strategically invested in elevating her home's value in the rapidly developing neighborhood.

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.

The land parcel that our client purchased for his home is unique in numerous ways. Located in the desert country of Southwest Colorado in the historically and archaeologically significant McElmo Canyon, it encompasses 20 acres of seasonally irrigated ranch land along the banks of McElmo Creek. The richly colored sandstone canyon walls that rise on the other side of the creek are included in the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Mantell-Hecathorn Builders oriented the house on the property with great care. The goals included: Maximizing solar exposure for photovoltaic panels and passive solar benefits Retaining the irrigated acreage for continued agricultural hay production Avoiding encroachment into the natural riparian zone located along McElmo Creek, which has year around water flow (rare in the desert ecosystem) Locating and designing the home to stay above a potential floodplain level (more as a precaution due to lack of historical evidence flooding) Focusing on the beautiful views to the north of the sandstone canyon walls and Sleeping Ute Mountain to the south, while maintaining the privacy and seclusion of the setting This home won the Department of Energy's Housing Innovation Award in 2016 for its efficiency, comfort, and design making this Net Zero home truly in a league of its own.

NYC designer Megan Pflug and her husband J. Penry purchased a 1962 mid-century lodge in Greenville, New York and revived the tired property to become the Woodhouse Lodge. Threading through it all are natural materials reflective of the environment, starting with the soapstone countertops quarried in Virginia and then fabricated on site with nothing more than a steel straight edge, a measuring tape, a wet saw and a few other basic tools. "In decorating the space, we were really interested in working with a lot of local vendors and makers," Pflug said. "I thought it was really cool that we were able to source soapstone from the east coast. I also think that regional materials are often the most appropriate choice. If I was in Santa Fe, maybe soapstone wouldn't make the most sense architecturally." Like Pflug, Hudson Valley based fabricator Anson R. Tollefson, of A.R.T. Restoration and Remodeling, has a background in art. Working with just two slabs of Alberene Soapstone, Tollefson, crafted the countertops, backsplash, shelving and supports. A job he describes as, “Like a very heavy puzzle.” Photo: Genevieve Garruppo

In early 2023, we completed a stunning full home renovation in East Toronto. Our clients had purchased this delightful 1930s home several years earlier and were keen to update its look while creating a more functional basement. We undertook a comprehensive transformation, underpinning the basement to increase its height from 6 feet to 8 feet and redesigning the layout to include a 3-piece guest bathroom. The entire home underwent significant changes, including re-leveling the main floor joists to correct a sinking kitchen floor. Upstairs, we expanded the bathroom to accommodate a double vanity and a luxurious tub. We also modernized the home by converting the heating system from an outdated hydronic setup to central heating, upgrading the electrical panel to a 200-amp service, and completely rewiring the property. The renovation was completed with a mix of classic and contemporary finishes, such as hand-scraped flooring and herringbone tiles in the bathrooms, adding a touch of elegance to the home.

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After purchasing her first home in the burgeoning area of southeast DC, a savvy homeowner sought our expertise to further enhance her investment. Recognizing the potential for increased property value through landscape development, she commissioned us to craft a multifaceted outdoor space. Our design incorporated a sleek patio, an elegant outdoor kitchen equipped for gourmet alfresco dining, and a cozy outdoor lounge area, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. By transforming her outdoor space, we didn't just provide her with a beautiful retreat; we strategically invested in elevating her home's value in the rapidly developing neighborhood.

In early 2023, we completed a stunning full home renovation in East Toronto. Our clients had purchased this delightful 1930s home several years earlier and were keen to update its look while creating a more functional basement. We undertook a comprehensive transformation, underpinning the basement to increase its height from 6 feet to 8 feet and redesigning the layout to include a 3-piece guest bathroom. The entire home underwent significant changes, including re-leveling the main floor joists to correct a sinking kitchen floor. Upstairs, we expanded the bathroom to accommodate a double vanity and a luxurious tub. We also modernized the home by converting the heating system from an outdated hydronic setup to central heating, upgrading the electrical panel to a 200-amp service, and completely rewiring the property. The renovation was completed with a mix of classic and contemporary finishes, such as hand-scraped flooring and herringbone tiles in the bathrooms, adding a touch of elegance to the home.

After purchasing her first home in the burgeoning area of southeast DC, a savvy homeowner sought our expertise to further enhance her investment. Recognizing the potential for increased property value through landscape development, she commissioned us to craft a multifaceted outdoor space. Our design incorporated a sleek patio, an elegant outdoor kitchen equipped for gourmet alfresco dining, and a cozy outdoor lounge area, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. By transforming her outdoor space, we didn't just provide her with a beautiful retreat; we strategically invested in elevating her home's value in the rapidly developing neighborhood.

After purchasing her first home in the burgeoning area of southeast DC, a savvy homeowner sought our expertise to further enhance her investment. Recognizing the potential for increased property value through landscape development, she commissioned us to craft a multifaceted outdoor space. Our design incorporated a sleek patio, an elegant outdoor kitchen equipped for gourmet alfresco dining, and a cozy outdoor lounge area, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. By transforming her outdoor space, we didn't just provide her with a beautiful retreat; we strategically invested in elevating her home's value in the rapidly developing neighborhood.

After purchasing her first home in the burgeoning area of southeast DC, a savvy homeowner sought our expertise to further enhance her investment. Recognizing the potential for increased property value through landscape development, she commissioned us to craft a multifaceted outdoor space. Our design incorporated a sleek patio, an elegant outdoor kitchen equipped for gourmet alfresco dining, and a cozy outdoor lounge area, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. By transforming her outdoor space, we didn't just provide her with a beautiful retreat; we strategically invested in elevating her home's value in the rapidly developing neighborhood.

After purchasing her first home in the burgeoning area of southeast DC, a savvy homeowner sought our expertise to further enhance her investment. Recognizing the potential for increased property value through landscape development, she commissioned us to craft a multifaceted outdoor space. Our design incorporated a sleek patio, an elegant outdoor kitchen equipped for gourmet alfresco dining, and a cozy outdoor lounge area, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. By transforming her outdoor space, we didn't just provide her with a beautiful retreat; we strategically invested in elevating her home's value in the rapidly developing neighborhood.

After purchasing her first home in the burgeoning area of southeast DC, a savvy homeowner sought our expertise to further enhance her investment. Recognizing the potential for increased property value through landscape development, she commissioned us to craft a multifaceted outdoor space. Our design incorporated a sleek patio, an elegant outdoor kitchen equipped for gourmet alfresco dining, and a cozy outdoor lounge area, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. By transforming her outdoor space, we didn't just provide her with a beautiful retreat; we strategically invested in elevating her home's value in the rapidly developing neighborhood.

In early 2023, we completed a stunning full home renovation in East Toronto. Our clients had purchased this delightful 1930s home several years earlier and were keen to update its look while creating a more functional basement. We undertook a comprehensive transformation, underpinning the basement to increase its height from 6 feet to 8 feet and redesigning the layout to include a 3-piece guest bathroom. The entire home underwent significant changes, including re-leveling the main floor joists to correct a sinking kitchen floor. Upstairs, we expanded the bathroom to accommodate a double vanity and a luxurious tub. We also modernized the home by converting the heating system from an outdated hydronic setup to central heating, upgrading the electrical panel to a 200-amp service, and completely rewiring the property. The renovation was completed with a mix of classic and contemporary finishes, such as hand-scraped flooring and herringbone tiles in the bathrooms, adding a touch of elegance to the home.