Embarking on a garage remodeling project is a transformative endeavor that can significantly enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of the space. By investing in tailored storage solutions such as cabinets, wall-mounted organizers, and overhead racks, one can efficiently declutter the area and create a more organized storage system. Flooring upgrades, such as epoxy coatings or durable tiles, not only improve the garage's appearance but also provide a resilient surface. Adding custom workbenches or tool storage solutions contributes to a more efficient and user-friendly workspace. Additionally, incorporating proper lighting and ventilation ensures a well-lit and comfortable environment. A remodeled garage not only increases property value but also opens up possibilities for alternative uses, such as a home gym, workshop, or hobby space, making it a worthwhile investment for both practicality and lifestyle improvement.

The backyard of this house was a no-man’s land when the owners moved in. With little more than a few established trees and a big, noisy air-conditioning unit, the yard was an almost open canvas bordering the Los Padres National Forest in a high-fire zone. We installed a large infiltration swale to capture as much rainfall as possible from the house rain gutters, so the water can be stored in the soil where plants can access it, reducing the amount of irrigation this landscape needs. Plantings obscure the air-conditioning unit, and a water feature was installed so the sound of trickling water would drown-out its sound. The plants we chose are drought tolerant and attractive to native birds and insects. We paid special attention to the plantings nearest to the house, keeping them fairly low growing as to not create a fire ladder beneath the eves. The plants also hold a good deal of moisture in their stems and leaves and are easily kept free of desiccated material, making them fire-wise plants that can actually reduce the chances of the property burning in the event of a nearby wildfire.

Hidden Pantry — The Ultimate in Kitchen Organization Tucked seamlessly behind custom cabinetry, this hidden walk-in pantry is the perfect blend of elegance and functionality. Disguised behind floor-to-ceiling wood-paneled doors, the pantry opens to reveal a fully organized storage haven designed for serious home chefs. Inside, you’ll find: Custom shelving for dry goods, appliances, and kitchen tools Pull-out drawers for easy access to snacks and staples Integrated appliance storage for mixers, blenders, and sealers A unique knife wall display for professional-style organization Clear storage bins and baskets for streamlined visibility and access This walk-in pantry is thoughtfully designed to maximize space, reduce clutter, and keep essentials beautifully organized — all while staying hidden behind elegant cabinetry that flows seamlessly with the kitchen's design.

The backyard of this house was a no-man’s land when the owners moved in. With little more than a few established trees and a big, noisy air-conditioning unit, the yard was an almost open canvas bordering the Los Padres National Forest in a high-fire zone. We installed a large infiltration swale to capture as much rainfall as possible from the house rain gutters, so the water can be stored in the soil where plants can access it, reducing the amount of irrigation this landscape needs. Plantings obscure the air-conditioning unit, and a water feature was installed so the sound of trickling water would drown-out its sound. The plants we chose are drought tolerant and attractive to native birds and insects. We paid special attention to the plantings nearest to the house, keeping them fairly low growing as to not create a fire ladder beneath the eves. The plants also hold a good deal of moisture in their stems and leaves and are easily kept free of desiccated material, making them fire-wise plants that can actually reduce the chances of the property burning in the event of a nearby wildfire.

This home has been through many transformations throughout the decades. It originally was built as a ranch style in the 1970’s. Then converted into a two-story with in-law apartment in the 1980’s. In 2015, the new homeowners wished to take this to the next level and create a modern beauty in the heart of suburbia. Photography: Jame R. Salomon

Antera Home Elevator The Cibes Symmetry Antera is a next-generation luxury home elevator that combines sophisticated European design with innovative engineering to deliver a truly elevated living experience. Designed for discerning homeowners, architects, and designers, the Antera offers exceptional customization, premium finishes, and advanced technology while making every floor of your home effortlessly accessible. Available in configurations with or without a traditional elevator shaft, the Antera provides remarkable design flexibility for both new custom homes and home renovation projects. Its space-efficient engineering minimizes construction requirements while offering the refined appearance and smooth performance expected from a premium residential elevator. Every Antera is built to complement your home's unique style with customizable cab finishes, elegant lighting, designer fixtures, and modern materials. Whether your vision is contemporary, transitional, or classic, the Antera becomes a seamless extension of your home's architecture while enhancing comfort, convenience, and long-term accessibility. Powered by Cibes Symmetry's proven machine-room-less (MRL) technology, the Antera delivers exceptionally quiet, smooth, and reliable operation with reduced maintenance requirements compared to many traditional residential elevator systems. Advanced safety features, intuitive controls, emergency communication, battery-powered emergency lowering, and intelligent obstruction detection provide peace of mind for homeowners and their families. Perfect For: Luxury custom homes Aging in place Wheelchair accessibility Multigenerational living New home construction Home renovations and remodels Universal Design and accessible living The Cibes Symmetry Antera is designed for homeowners who want more than just accessibility—it is a statement of luxury, innovation, and thoughtful design. With its flexible installation options, premium craftsmanship, and cutting-edge engineering, the Antera delivers a beautiful, future-ready home elevator that adds lasting value, convenience, and elegance to any residence.

Antera Home Elevator The Cibes Symmetry Antera is a next-generation luxury home elevator that combines sophisticated European design with innovative engineering to deliver a truly elevated living experience. Designed for discerning homeowners, architects, and designers, the Antera offers exceptional customization, premium finishes, and advanced technology while making every floor of your home effortlessly accessible. Available in configurations with or without a traditional elevator shaft, the Antera provides remarkable design flexibility for both new custom homes and home renovation projects. Its space-efficient engineering minimizes construction requirements while offering the refined appearance and smooth performance expected from a premium residential elevator. Every Antera is built to complement your home's unique style with customizable cab finishes, elegant lighting, designer fixtures, and modern materials. Whether your vision is contemporary, transitional, or classic, the Antera becomes a seamless extension of your home's architecture while enhancing comfort, convenience, and long-term accessibility. Powered by Cibes Symmetry's proven machine-room-less (MRL) technology, the Antera delivers exceptionally quiet, smooth, and reliable operation with reduced maintenance requirements compared to many traditional residential elevator systems. Advanced safety features, intuitive controls, emergency communication, battery-powered emergency lowering, and intelligent obstruction detection provide peace of mind for homeowners and their families. Perfect For: Luxury custom homes Aging in place Wheelchair accessibility Multigenerational living New home construction Home renovations and remodels Universal Design and accessible living The Cibes Symmetry Antera is designed for homeowners who want more than just accessibility—it is a statement of luxury, innovation, and thoughtful design. With its flexible installation options, premium craftsmanship, and cutting-edge engineering, the Antera delivers a beautiful, future-ready home elevator that adds lasting value, convenience, and elegance to any residence.

Antera Home Elevator The Cibes Symmetry Antera is a next-generation luxury home elevator that combines sophisticated European design with innovative engineering to deliver a truly elevated living experience. Designed for discerning homeowners, architects, and designers, the Antera offers exceptional customization, premium finishes, and advanced technology while making every floor of your home effortlessly accessible. Available in configurations with or without a traditional elevator shaft, the Antera provides remarkable design flexibility for both new custom homes and home renovation projects. Its space-efficient engineering minimizes construction requirements while offering the refined appearance and smooth performance expected from a premium residential elevator. Every Antera is built to complement your home's unique style with customizable cab finishes, elegant lighting, designer fixtures, and modern materials. Whether your vision is contemporary, transitional, or classic, the Antera becomes a seamless extension of your home's architecture while enhancing comfort, convenience, and long-term accessibility. Powered by Cibes Symmetry's proven machine-room-less (MRL) technology, the Antera delivers exceptionally quiet, smooth, and reliable operation with reduced maintenance requirements compared to many traditional residential elevator systems. Advanced safety features, intuitive controls, emergency communication, battery-powered emergency lowering, and intelligent obstruction detection provide peace of mind for homeowners and their families. Perfect For: Luxury custom homes Aging in place Wheelchair accessibility Multigenerational living New home construction Home renovations and remodels Universal Design and accessible living The Cibes Symmetry Antera is designed for homeowners who want more than just accessibility—it is a statement of luxury, innovation, and thoughtful design. With its flexible installation options, premium craftsmanship, and cutting-edge engineering, the Antera delivers a beautiful, future-ready home elevator that adds lasting value, convenience, and elegance to any residence.

Antera Home Elevator The Cibes Symmetry Antera is a next-generation luxury home elevator that combines sophisticated European design with innovative engineering to deliver a truly elevated living experience. Designed for discerning homeowners, architects, and designers, the Antera offers exceptional customization, premium finishes, and advanced technology while making every floor of your home effortlessly accessible. Available in configurations with or without a traditional elevator shaft, the Antera provides remarkable design flexibility for both new custom homes and home renovation projects. Its space-efficient engineering minimizes construction requirements while offering the refined appearance and smooth performance expected from a premium residential elevator. Every Antera is built to complement your home's unique style with customizable cab finishes, elegant lighting, designer fixtures, and modern materials. Whether your vision is contemporary, transitional, or classic, the Antera becomes a seamless extension of your home's architecture while enhancing comfort, convenience, and long-term accessibility. Powered by Cibes Symmetry's proven machine-room-less (MRL) technology, the Antera delivers exceptionally quiet, smooth, and reliable operation with reduced maintenance requirements compared to many traditional residential elevator systems. Advanced safety features, intuitive controls, emergency communication, battery-powered emergency lowering, and intelligent obstruction detection provide peace of mind for homeowners and their families. Perfect For: Luxury custom homes Aging in place Wheelchair accessibility Multigenerational living New home construction Home renovations and remodels Universal Design and accessible living The Cibes Symmetry Antera is designed for homeowners who want more than just accessibility—it is a statement of luxury, innovation, and thoughtful design. With its flexible installation options, premium craftsmanship, and cutting-edge engineering, the Antera delivers a beautiful, future-ready home elevator that adds lasting value, convenience, and elegance to any residence.

Antera Home Elevator The Cibes Symmetry Antera is a next-generation luxury home elevator that combines sophisticated European design with innovative engineering to deliver a truly elevated living experience. Designed for discerning homeowners, architects, and designers, the Antera offers exceptional customization, premium finishes, and advanced technology while making every floor of your home effortlessly accessible. Available in configurations with or without a traditional elevator shaft, the Antera provides remarkable design flexibility for both new custom homes and home renovation projects. Its space-efficient engineering minimizes construction requirements while offering the refined appearance and smooth performance expected from a premium residential elevator. Every Antera is built to complement your home's unique style with customizable cab finishes, elegant lighting, designer fixtures, and modern materials. Whether your vision is contemporary, transitional, or classic, the Antera becomes a seamless extension of your home's architecture while enhancing comfort, convenience, and long-term accessibility. Powered by Cibes Symmetry's proven machine-room-less (MRL) technology, the Antera delivers exceptionally quiet, smooth, and reliable operation with reduced maintenance requirements compared to many traditional residential elevator systems. Advanced safety features, intuitive controls, emergency communication, battery-powered emergency lowering, and intelligent obstruction detection provide peace of mind for homeowners and their families. Perfect For: Luxury custom homes Aging in place Wheelchair accessibility Multigenerational living New home construction Home renovations and remodels Universal Design and accessible living The Cibes Symmetry Antera is designed for homeowners who want more than just accessibility—it is a statement of luxury, innovation, and thoughtful design. With its flexible installation options, premium craftsmanship, and cutting-edge engineering, the Antera delivers a beautiful, future-ready home elevator that adds lasting value, convenience, and elegance to any residence.

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

Antera Home Elevator The Cibes Symmetry Antera is a next-generation luxury home elevator that combines sophisticated European design with innovative engineering to deliver a truly elevated living experience. Designed for discerning homeowners, architects, and designers, the Antera offers exceptional customization, premium finishes, and advanced technology while making every floor of your home effortlessly accessible. Available in configurations with or without a traditional elevator shaft, the Antera provides remarkable design flexibility for both new custom homes and home renovation projects. Its space-efficient engineering minimizes construction requirements while offering the refined appearance and smooth performance expected from a premium residential elevator. Every Antera is built to complement your home's unique style with customizable cab finishes, elegant lighting, designer fixtures, and modern materials. Whether your vision is contemporary, transitional, or classic, the Antera becomes a seamless extension of your home's architecture while enhancing comfort, convenience, and long-term accessibility. Powered by Cibes Symmetry's proven machine-room-less (MRL) technology, the Antera delivers exceptionally quiet, smooth, and reliable operation with reduced maintenance requirements compared to many traditional residential elevator systems. Advanced safety features, intuitive controls, emergency communication, battery-powered emergency lowering, and intelligent obstruction detection provide peace of mind for homeowners and their families. Perfect For: Luxury custom homes Aging in place Wheelchair accessibility Multigenerational living New home construction Home renovations and remodels Universal Design and accessible living The Cibes Symmetry Antera is designed for homeowners who want more than just accessibility—it is a statement of luxury, innovation, and thoughtful design. With its flexible installation options, premium craftsmanship, and cutting-edge engineering, the Antera delivers a beautiful, future-ready home elevator that adds lasting value, convenience, and elegance to any residence.

A complete two bath & kitchen renovation in a condo. Client wanted a larger kitchen area and better layout for bathrooms. We removed a wall near the entrance and extended the kitchen with additional cabinetry and storage area. Laundry room was reduced to accommodate the larger kitchen. The shared and primary bathrooms were gutted and fully remodeled as well. Enlarged shower enclosure in shared bath for more space. Layout of primary bathroom was changed for better accessibility and flow in the area. Vanity and shower was relocated to create a more spacious and inviting environment. Client didn’t like the current floors, we replaced it with luxury vinyl planks for durability.

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Our client planned to spend more time in this home and wanted to increase its livability. The project was complicated by the strata-specified deadline for exterior work, the logistics of working in an occupied strata complex, and the need to minimize the impact on surrounding neighbours. By reducing the deck space, removing the hot tub, and moving out the dining room wall, we were able to add important livable space inside. Our homeowners were thrilled to have a larger kitchen. The additional 500 square feet of living space integrated seamlessly into the existing architecture. This award-winning home features reclaimed fir flooring (from the Stanley Park storm), and wood-cased sliding doors in the dining room, that allow full access to the outdoor balcony with its exquisite views. Green building products and processes were used extensively throughout the renovation, which resulted in a modern, highly-efficient, and beautiful home.

A complete two bath & kitchen renovation in a condo. Client wanted a larger kitchen area and better layout for bathrooms. We removed a wall near the entrance and extended the kitchen with additional cabinetry and storage area. Laundry room was reduced to accommodate the larger kitchen. The shared and primary bathrooms were gutted and fully remodeled as well. Enlarged shower enclosure in shared bath for more space. Layout of primary bathroom was changed for better accessibility and flow in the area. Vanity and shower was relocated to create a more spacious and inviting environment. Client didn’t like the current floors, we replaced it with luxury vinyl planks for durability.

This wooden area was overgrown and had no functional use for the homeowners. We were able to clear out the area and create useful space for them to enjoy the outdoors. By adding a dry stream bed we alleviated any potential issues with standing water, a mixture of medium river gravel and Glacier boulders were used in this feature. This project also included adding a seating area, a flagstone pathway, using Oakfield steppers, that provides access from the driveway. We added in greenery that is easier for the homeowner to maintain and still gives you the rustic appeal of being in the woods. In the front yard the walkway was completed using Copthorne Liberty pavers and Coral Bells were planted along the entrance.

A relatively new existing home on a steep downsloping lot where you park and enter at the upper floor needed to have a dramatic stairway entry. By refining and reducing structure and scale, introducing new glass railing and a combination of wood and white cabinetry, the space now expresses a clean, crisp aesthetic reflecting how the owners want to live. Working with German cabinets by Leicht the kitchen area was sculpted to create more usable cabinet pantry and counter area in a combination of white oak and gloss white lacquer paint. Final touches include a new porcelain tiled fireplace surround and hearth with gas insert and powder room with figured wall and floating walnut vanity. Previously partially blocked by cabinetry, now the new kitchen, dining and living rooms now all share equal access to dramatic views of the bay. Photo Credits: Treve Johnson.

A complete two bath & kitchen renovation in a condo. Client wanted a larger kitchen area and better layout for bathrooms. We removed a wall near the entrance and extended the kitchen with additional cabinetry and storage area. Laundry room was reduced to accommodate the larger kitchen. The shared and primary bathrooms were gutted and fully remodeled as well. Enlarged shower enclosure in shared bath for more space. Layout of primary bathroom was changed for better accessibility and flow in the area. Vanity and shower was relocated to create a more spacious and inviting environment. Client didn’t like the current floors, we replaced it with luxury vinyl planks for durability.