Featuring multiple star systems, this home is designed around its observatory tower. A straight run stair connects the main home to the tower, featuring custom millwork that preserves the open sightlines. The tower itself houses a wooden spiral stair with white oak treads seamlessly integrated into the metal structure. A switchback stair with coordinating white oak and wrought iron balusters rounds out the design. 1976-2025 © Century Stair Company

Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Miami

Lighting became another way to integrate simplicity and harmony to the home’s overall design; but like every other element of our project, modernity and time honored practices of craftsmanship needed to fuse. In the master suite, fabricating the light troughs proved to be an interesting challenge. Given the extreme length of the faces and bottoms of the light trough (after 15), using solid cherry for their construction was impractical. A thin birch plywood substrate was built and 1/8" thick cherry veneers were applied. The resulting material was used for the faces and bottoms of the trough. The resultant birch/cherry composite material was reinforced with an elaborate lamination process that included a thin fiberglass veil for strength and flexibility. Other lighting was chosen to wash light over surfaces or to hang—lantern style to provide soft light and aesthetic embellishment. Here again, the design is highly influenced by the Japanese aesthetic.

Throughout the project, highly mechanized milling machinery, sophisticated clamping systems, high tech materials and state of the art wood curing techniques were employed. All the finished wood elements went through a methodical process of hand sanding with the eventual hand rubbed application of penetrating oil. Each element was sanded and finished in place; here a concession was not made to modern production.

Example of a small classic wooden spiral open staircase design in Detroit

Beautiful Marble Mosaic Border with Marble Pencil trim and stone corner shelves
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in DC Metro

Studio Laguna
Example of a mid-sized minimalist backyard balcony staircase design in Minneapolis with no cover

PRODUCT # 13786 PRICE: $995 DESIGNER Designer / Artist, Julian Chichester DIMENSIONS L 20.0" × W 20.0" × H 28.0" Julian Chichester Tribeca 3-Tier Side Table Faux Shagreen. This Art Deco-inspired round occasional table has three curved legs which are flush with both the top and base and have classic patinated brass accents.

Master closet remodel for new home in Santa Clarita California. Removed the builder grade rods and shelves and created a custom designed and finished master closet. Joanna Forbes - Closet Factory

Project completed with Brent Wagner Architects
Staircase - coastal staircase idea in Chicago

Minor attention to details can make all the difference in the world. Triple pleat, hidden hook ringed window treatments can dress up any window.
Bedroom - mid-sized traditional master carpeted bedroom idea in Nashville with brown walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck remodel in Louisville with a pergola

Jewett Farms + Co’s Old Growth White Pine flooring is a naturally soft wood that will reflect the comings and goings of daily life. Over time, white pine will develop a golden hue that has given this timber the nickname “pumpkin pine.” Early American pioneers prized white pine for its board length and width. Jewett Farms + Co’s Old Growth White Pine flooring comes from those same trees, sustainably harvested from fallen or standing dead forest trees. Virgin Old Growth White Pine has a beautiful tight grain and warm nutty tones. Jewett Farms + Co’s Old Growth White Pine wide plank flooring is available to be shipped throughout the United States from our New England headquarters.

Wine cellar - industrial wine cellar idea in Atlanta

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows the remodel of a master bathroom with before and after pictures of the project. 32" x 16" tile was used on the walls and 32 x 8" tile on the floor. The accent and shower pan tile is flat pebble stones. The faucets are Delta.

Madeleine Dymling Wine cellar entrance detail of arch
Inspiration for a transitional wine cellar remodel in Boston

Photo of Stair install for Customer in London
Staircase - mid-sized modern wooden l-shaped staircase idea in Toronto with painted risers

This is a prototypical home specially designed with a 200% structural engineering safety factor to easily withstand 150+ mph winds and designed to be extremely durable, low/no maintenance, effectively flood-proofed, super-structured, armored, super-insulted, and extremely energy-efficient. Every effort was made to make the house “fit” the site; it utilizes a Southern coastal vernacular archetype; it is oriented on the site to take advantage of year-round sun sets and moon rises and to minimize solar heat gain; and careful attention has been given to the breathtaking views. It is designed to harmoniously take advantage of both the latest in currently available technology and a site blessed with unparalleled natural beauty. We have attempted to provide an example of enduring environmentally-sensitive design without any compromise of convenience, aesthetics, or quality of life. www.waringarchitects.com