Sequined Asphalt Studios
Family room - mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor family room idea in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Screened Sun room with tongue and groove ceiling and floor to ceiling Chilton Woodlake blend stone fireplace. Wood framed screen windows and cement floor. (Ryan Hainey)

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Patio - large mediterranean backyard stone patio idea in New York with a fire pit

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Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard stone and rectangular lap pool remodel in New York

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Example of a large tuscan backyard stone patio design in New York with a fire pit

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Photo of a large mediterranean partial sun front yard stone landscaping in New York for summer.

Our clients came to us wanting to update and open up their kitchen, breakfast nook, wet bar, and den. They wanted a cleaner look without clutter but didn’t want to go with an all-white kitchen, fearing it’s too trendy. Their kitchen was not utilized well and was not aesthetically appealing; it was very ornate and dark. The cooktop was too far back in the kitchen towards the butler’s pantry, making it awkward when cooking, so they knew they wanted that moved. The rest was left up to our designer to overcome these obstacles and give them their dream kitchen. We gutted the kitchen cabinets, including the built-in china cabinet and all finishes. The pony wall that once separated the kitchen from the den (and also housed the sink, dishwasher, and ice maker) was removed, and those appliances were relocated to the new large island, which had a ton of storage and a 15” overhang for bar seating. Beautiful aged brass Quebec 6-light pendants were hung above the island. All cabinets were replaced and drawers were designed to maximize storage. The Eclipse “Greensboro” cabinetry was painted gray with satin brass Emtek Mod Hex “Urban Modern” pulls. A large banquet seating area was added where the stand-alone kitchen table once sat. The main wall was covered with 20x20 white Golwoo tile. The backsplash in the kitchen and the banquette accent tile was a contemporary coordinating Tempesta Neve polished Wheaton mosaic marble. In the wet bar, they wanted to completely gut and replace everything! The overhang was useless and it was closed off with a large bar that they wanted to be opened up, so we leveled out the ceilings and filled in the original doorway into the bar in order for the flow into the kitchen and living room more natural. We gutted all cabinets, plumbing, appliances, light fixtures, and the pass-through pony wall. A beautiful backsplash was installed using Nova Hex Graphite ceramic mosaic 5x5 tile. A 15” overhang was added at the counter for bar seating. In the den, they hated the brick fireplace and wanted a less rustic look. The original mantel was very bulky and dark, whereas they preferred a more rectangular firebox opening, if possible. We removed the fireplace and surrounding hearth, brick, and trim, as well as the built-in cabinets. The new fireplace was flush with the wall and surrounded with Tempesta Neve Polished Marble 8x20 installed in a Herringbone pattern. The TV was hung above the fireplace and floating shelves were added to the surrounding walls for photographs and artwork. They wanted to completely gut and replace everything in the powder bath, so we started by adding blocking in the wall for the new floating cabinet and a white vessel sink. Black Boardwalk Charcoal Hex Porcelain mosaic 2x2 tile was used on the bathroom floor; coordinating with a contemporary “Cleopatra Silver Amalfi” black glass 2x4 mosaic wall tile. Two Schoolhouse Electric “Isaac” short arm brass sconces were added above the aged brass metal framed hexagon mirror. The countertops used in here, as well as the kitchen and bar, were Elements quartz “White Lightning.” We refinished all existing wood floors downstairs with hand scraped with the grain. Our clients absolutely love their new space with its ease of organization and functionality.

For this project the house itself and the garage are the only original features on the property. In the front yard we created massive curb appeal by adding a new brick driveway, framed by lighted brick columns, with an offset parking space. A brick retaining wall and walkway lead visitors to the front door, while a low brick wall and crisp white pergola enhance a previous underutilized patio. Landscaping, sod, and lighting frame the house without distracting from its character. In the back yard the driveway leads to an updated garage which received a new brick floor and air conditioning. The back of the house changed drastically with the seamless addition of a covered patio framed on one side by a trellis with inset stained glass opposite a brick fireplace. The live-edge cypress mantel provides the perfect place for decor. The travertine patio steps down to a rectangular pool, which features a swim jet and linear glass waterline tile. Again, the space includes all new landscaping, sod, and lighting to extend enjoyment of the space after dusk. Photo by Craig O'Neal

A painted white, wood mirror frame to match these modern, shaker style cabinets with open shelving.
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile drop-in bathtub remodel in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Mid-sized transitional light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Portland with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

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Large mediterranean beige two-story brick exterior home idea in New York

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Example of a large tuscan backyard stone patio design in New York

Living room - large contemporary open concept light wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

The ugly black brick fireplace (shown in a Before photo) has been refinished in quartzite ledger stone to give a much more up to date and sophisticated look. The same stone was used for the wet bar. The large mirrored wall reflects the ocean view through the patio sliding doors, which are on the left out of the picture.

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Orlando with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Los Angeles

This open concept living/dining room allowed easy flow throughout. The rooms were designed on a 45* angle to create more interest in what essentially was a rectangular home. The 2 story living room has a curved bulkhead with concealed lighting above and below for a varied atmosphere.

Hot tub - large contemporary backyard stone and rectangular lap hot tub idea in DC Metro

New fire place remodel, with built in cabinets on the side for equipment. Marble rectangular mosaic tiles were used around the fireplace opening, we painted the interior of the fireplace with special black fire retardant paint, installed broken glass to add a more dramatic look and install porcelain gray tile on hearth to tie the entire design for a beautiful clean look. Wood Oak floors were refinished with a darker stain to add more flair to the entire house