Centura Tile custom made these steps with all angled supports which made for quick and easy installation. The designer left no stone unturned in his detailing of sizes and quantities.

Reclaimed french colored square cement tiles by Architectural Stone Decor. www.archstonedecor.ca | sales@archstonedecor.ca | (437) 800-8300 These colored cement tiles are very unique and available in very limited quantities and cannot be replicated.

Transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in San Francisco with white walls

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

Quality over quantity. The magic of this bedroom lies within the details of the furniture and accessories. LUX Design combined unusual elements such as cable knits, mirrored accessories and raw silks in this space to create something one-of-a-kind.

2020 New Construction - Designed + Built + Curated by Steven Allen Designs, LLC - 3 of 5 of the Nouveau Bungalow Series. Inspired by New Mexico Artist Georgia O' Keefe. Featuring Sunset Colors + Vintage Decor + Houston Art + Concrete Countertops + Custom White Oak and White Cabinets + Handcrafted Tile + Frameless Glass + Polished Concrete Floors + Floating Concrete Shelves + 48" Concrete Pivot Door + Recessed White Oak Base Boards + Concrete Plater Walls + Recessed Joist Ceilings + Drop Oak Dining Ceiling + Designer Fixtures and Decor.

Reclaimed french colored square cement tiles by Architectural Stone Decor. www.archstonedecor.ca | sales@archstonedecor.ca | (437) 800-8300 These colored cement tiles are very unique and available in very limited quantities and cannot be replicated.

Lumibright Flood Lights for safety and decor illumination: High intensity LED Flood lights are popular as they provide large quantities of bright light spread across large areas. They can be employed for both safety and decor solutions. With an IP65, they are impervious to temperature fluctuations and environmental changes. They are suitable for any outdoor venues, against extreme weather conditions, providing eco-friendly bright & focused illumination. Flood lights ensuring safety and intense illumination are suitable for illumination of gardens, stadiums, playgrounds, warehouses, parking spaces, railways, airports, bridges, sculptures, outdoor functions and various architectural constructions / high rise monuments. Know more www.lumibright.co.uk

Example of a beach style family room design in Toronto

Infinex is the innovative, patented, LED aluminum extrusion system by Tresco Lighting. Gone are the days of set fixture sizes, simply choose your style, cut to desired length and assemble to create a customized LED fixture. Designed by our in-house engineers and made in the USA, Infinex carries a UL safety certification and is available in six profiles with an array of installation options. Infinex is designed for easy DIY application. We also offer prefabricated custom solutions with a minimum quantity order. Grooved sides allow extrusion to pressure fit into place. End caps, starter cords, LED FlexTape and power supplies sold separately. Simple DIY assembly & installation.

Double shower - large contemporary kids' white tile and ceramic tile limestone floor double shower idea in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls and solid surface countertops

Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor mudroom design with white walls

Family room - rustic family room idea in Toronto

This bright & beautiful traditional kitchen features open shelves wrapping around an Ann Sacks Nottingham Collection tile backsplash covered wall and farmhouse sink surrounded by a brushed granite counter top. The cabinets are UltraCraft Crystal Lake Maple with a Melted Brie painted finish.

Example of a large trendy master gray tile gray floor and concrete floor double shower design with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, black countertops and concrete countertops

Inspiration for a transitional entryway remodel in Boston

In this project, we removed the center wall between the living room and kitchen/dining areas; we also removed the wall between the dining room & kitchen. This opened up the floor plan creating a large open space for entertaining large quantity of guests or simply keeping the family all together.

A beautiful tudor in the Rouken Glen neighborhood of Larchmont New York, in Lower Westchester County New York, had a dated 1950s kitchen. The homeowner, who loves to cook, had huge quantities of cookware and serving pieces, so her new kitchen needed to have lots of storage. However, she also wanted an open feel with minimal upper cabinets. Dearborn Cabinetry worked with architect Zach Schweter to design the new, open layout with a large island with ample seating. Dearborn developed a custom door for this customer who wanted a very clean, shaker style look with minimalist details. Cabinetry color is Benjamin Moore brushed aluminum; countertops are Pietra Cardosa limestone; appliances by Thermador; sink by Shaws (Rohl).