Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Cincinnati

Entryway - mid-sized cottage entryway idea in San Francisco with beige walls and a glass front door

This 1920's house was built with architectural artifacts (including columns, plaster reliefs, and glazed terra-cotta moldings) salvaged from downtown buildings that were being demolished. A new, larger balcony replaces a concrete slab with iron rails. And a new rail with glass balusters offer unobstructed lake views and introduce a new material into the eclectic mix. Copper rain chains offer function and fascination.

Entryway - mid-sized cottage light wood floor and beige floor entryway idea in San Francisco with white walls and a glass front door

Zen RainChain is a custom-designed water feature that offers a unique and soothing natural water sound and aesthetic visual effect without rain and can be installed indoor or outdoor to create a striking garden element or art piece. The rain chain is hand crafted by Japanese artisans and then packed and shipped carefully to us. For the completed water feature, we include a stainless-steel supporting post, reservoir, pump and programmed timer and a remote controlled on/off switch We can custom design and incorporate the Zen RainChain into your business, home, or garden. The cascading water creates a beautiful addition to any location. Relaxing, soothing and healing! Zen RainChain is striking enough on its own as an art piece or accent in your home, or it can be incorporated into a larger landscape or garden design in public and commercial spaces. - An oasis in your desert home, public space, or business. Perfect for dry climates. - The Zen RainChain can be installed indoors or outdoors.

Elegant brown two-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Other with a shingle roof

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Ornate green three-story wood exterior home photo in New York

Holly Hill, a retirement home, whose owner's hobbies are gardening and restoration of classic cars, is nestled into the site contours to maximize views of the lake and minimize impact on the site. Holly Hill is comprised of three wings joined by bridges: A wing facing a master garden to the east, another wing with workshop and a central activity, living, dining wing. Similar to a radiator the design increases the amount of exterior wall maximizing opportunities for natural ventilation during temperate months. Other passive solar design features will include extensive eaves, sheltering porches and high-albedo roofs, as strategies for considerably reducing solar heat gain. Daylighting with clerestories and solar tubes reduce daytime lighting requirements. Ground source geothermal heat pumps and superior to code insulation ensure minimal space conditioning costs. Corten steel siding and concrete foundation walls satisfy client requirements for low maintenance and durability. All light fixtures are LEDs. Open and screened porches are strategically located to allow pleasant outdoor use at any time of day, particular season or, if necessary, insect challenge. Dramatic cantilevers allow the porches to project into the site’s beautiful mixed hardwood tree canopy without damaging root systems. Guest arrive by vehicle with glimpses of the house and grounds through penetrations in the concrete wall enclosing the garden. One parked they are led through a garden composed of pavers, a fountain, benches, sculpture and plants. Views of the lake can be seen through and below the bridges. Primary client goals were a sustainable low-maintenance house, primarily single floor living, orientation to views, natural light to interiors, maximization of individual privacy, creation of a formal outdoor space for gardening, incorporation of a full workshop for cars, generous indoor and outdoor social space for guests and parties.

Originating hundreds of years ago in Japan, Rain Chains act as linked funnels and are a decorative alternative to a cheerless gutter downspout. Rainwater playfully dances and flows down these handcrafted copper channels as it is guided from the rooftop to the ground. You will pray for rain once you attach your Rain Chain. A natural patina will develop on the polished copper styles over time, adding to the character and charm of these delightful chains.

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman white two-story concrete fiberboard house exterior remodel in Charlotte with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Whole home remodel, Addition and Garage ©Michelle Wimmer Photography mwimmerphoto.com
Example of a mid-sized transitional gray two-story vinyl exterior home design in Other with a shingle roof

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Mountain style brown two-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Other with a mixed material roof

Large farmhouse gray two-story wood exterior home photo in DC Metro with a metal roof

Example of a mid-sized farmhouse white two-story wood exterior home design in Minneapolis with a mixed material roof

Elegant two-story wood exterior home photo in Seattle

Revitalization of a multi-generational, beloved Jackson home. The project collaboration with Chicago-based designers, our interiors team was tasked with bespoke kitchen design and exterior material refresh. Jackson Hole native homeowners wanted ample room for casual dining and opportunity for après. This resulted in our favorite design feature: the oversized, cantilevered quartzite kitchen island, with seating for nine.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern gray three-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Other with a hip roof and a green roof

Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by adding a garage space, new windows triple pane tilt and turn windows, cedar double front doors, clear cedar siding with clear cedar natural siding accents, clear cedar garage doors, galvanized over sized gutters with chain style downspouts, standing seam metal roof, re-purposed arbor/pergola, professionally landscaped yard, and stained concrete driveway, walkways, and steps.

Wire mesh rain chain Andri Beauchamp, photo www.lanegoodkind.com
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Santa Barbara.