Hot tubs also improve muscle health. Soaking in a hot tub loosens stiff muscles and reduces soreness. Increased blood flow to the muscles also aids in healing injuries and recovery after intense workouts. We designed a waterfall to face the house so that even during cold months, when the pool is shut down, the family can enjoy it from the hot tub. www.longislandhottub.com

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.

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.

A retired couple desired a valiant master suite in their “forever home”. After living in their mid-century house for many years, they approached our design team with a concept to add a 3rd story suite with sweeping views of Puget sound. Our team stood atop the home’s rooftop with the clients admiring the view that this structural lift would create in enjoyment and value. The only concern was how they and their dear-old dog, would get from their ground floor garage entrance in the daylight basement to this new suite in the sky? Our CAPS design team specified universal design elements throughout the home, to allow the couple and their 120lb. Pit Bull Terrier to age in place. A new residential elevator added to the westside of the home. Placing the elevator shaft on the exterior of the home minimized the need for interior structural changes. A shed roof for the addition followed the slope of the site, creating tall walls on the east side of the master suite to allow ample daylight into rooms without sacrificing useable wall space in the closet or bathroom. This kept the western walls low to reduce the amount of direct sunlight from the late afternoon sun, while maximizing the view of the Puget Sound and distant Olympic mountain range. The master suite is the crowning glory of the redesigned home. The bedroom puts the bed up close to the wide picture window. While soothing violet-colored walls and a plush upholstered headboard have created a bedroom that encourages lounging, including a plush dog bed. A private balcony provides yet another excuse for never leaving the bedroom suite, and clerestory windows between the bedroom and adjacent master bathroom help flood the entire space with natural light. The master bathroom includes an easy-access shower, his-and-her vanities with motion-sensor toe kick lights, and pops of beachy blue in the tile work and on the ceiling for a spa-like feel. Some other universal design features in this master suite include wider doorways, accessible balcony, wall mounted vanities, tile and vinyl floor surfaces to reduce transition and pocket doors for easy use. A large walk-through closet links the bedroom and bathroom, with clerestory windows at the high ceilings The third floor is finished off with a vestibule area with an indoor sauna, and an adjacent entertainment deck with an outdoor kitchen & bar.

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 shingle-style home on the ocean. This new 5000+ SF home is on Martha's Vineyard. A dramatic entry with ocean views washing over you as you enter. The first-floor plan has a generous kitchen/living/dining area large enough for extended family gatherings while also providing gorgeous views of the ocean. The office and den offer private spaces to get away from the hustle of family life while the first-floor suite gives the owners a generous bedroom for older relatives. To reduce the scale of this large home the 2nd story was built into the roof. Both the master suite and the guest suite have private balcony views of the ocean, each bedroom has direct access to a bathroom and the clerestory space fills the 2nd floor with light while providing ocean views. The Alaskan yellow cedar roof is one of the home’s most subtle features. The bleached shingles help soften the façade. An expansive deck and outdoor shower are necessities for Vineyard summers. Builder: Concept Building LLC Photographer: Randi Baird

My mom's garden in Dallas, Texas. The "riverbed" on the left was created to help manage stormwater runoff.
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Dallas.

❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ Ergonomic Design Handles provide comfortable access to drawers. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High quality easy clean up and maintenance free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glossy finish surfaces. ❤ FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top level customer service.

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Inspiration for a timeless eat-in kitchen remodel in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

A shingle-style home on the ocean. This new 5000+ SF home is on Martha's Vineyard. A dramatic entry with ocean views washing over you as you enter. The first-floor plan has a generous kitchen/living/dining area large enough for extended family gatherings while also providing gorgeous views of the ocean. The office and den offer private spaces to get away from the hustle of family life while the first-floor suite gives the owners a generous bedroom for older relatives. To reduce the scale of this large home the 2nd story was built into the roof. Both the master suite and the guest suite have private balcony views of the ocean, each bedroom has direct access to a bathroom and the clerestory space fills the 2nd floor with light while providing ocean views. The Alaskan yellow cedar roof is one of the home’s most subtle features. The bleached shingles help soften the façade. An expansive deck and outdoor shower are necessities for Vineyard summers. Builder: Concept Building LLC Photographer: Randi Baird

To give this kitchen an updated modern look, a new beam and exterior door was added for better flow and easy access to the garage. Ceiling architectural features were added for design and to hide the hood duct work. All plumbing and appliances were moved. A new Wolf Steam Oven, microwave and full oven were added. For a sleek clean look, the cabinetry was done in 2 tones. We installed Bellmont cabinets in The Porta door style in Bianco Gloss and The Como door style in Wired Mercury with the fridge panel done in Bianco Gloss. The base cabinets & bar were topped with Pompeii Quartz in Pure White Brushed. For better use of space and to complete the modern look, 2 Islands were reduced to 1 large Island. To add The WOW factor, we installed a 3" Cambria Quartz counter top in Berwyn with a mitered waterfall leg and all new engineered wood flooring.

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

❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ Hidden Insert Fingertip Pulls provide comfortable access to drawers. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High-quality easy cleanup and maintenance-free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glossy finish surfaces. ❤ FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top-level customer service.

❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ Ergonomic Design Handles provide comfortable access to drawers. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High quality easy clean up and maintenance free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glossy finish surfaces. ❤ FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top level customer service.

❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ Ergonomic Design Handles provide comfortable access to drawers. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High quality easy clean up and maintenance free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glossy finish surfaces. ❤ FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top level customer service.

The kitchen was originally planned to mimic the location of appliances in her current kitchen to minimize re-learning of appliance locations. The only change was adding a trash cabinet between the fridge and the sink. A french door fridge allows someone in a wheelchair to easily access frozen and cold foods, while the water and ice dispenser on the outside of the door make it easy to stay hydrated rather than using the sink each time. She can roll up to the kitchen sink or stand at counter height to put away dishes from the dishwasher. The dishwasher is ADA and very simple to use , and is raised off the floor so whether she is sitting or standing it's easier to reach. The gas cooktop has controls at the front making it easy to reach from the wheelchair and the exhaust fan above also has a control at the front. All cabinet door handles are D-shape, which makes them easy to grasp and there is plenty of electric outlets for charging phones, computers and small appliances. The kitchen island is table height at 30" so meal prep can be easily done in a wheelchair while guests and can be seated in a chair or wheelchair around the island. The dining chairs can also be turned around to add extra seating in the living room area. Pendant lights above the kitchen island light up the space, while recessed lighting in the kitchen and living room provide overall room lighting. There is also under cabinet lighting which makes the room glow at night! Wainscotting made of commercial grade material is strategically placed on sharp corners and exposed walls to reduce and minimize damage from the wheel chair, while creating a finished and complete look!

❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ Hidden Insert Fingertip Pulls provide comfortable access to drawers. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High-quality easy cleanup and maintenance-free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glossy finish surfaces. ❤ FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top-level customer service.

Example of a trendy kitchen design in Portland

This project involved finishing a basement space to create a clean, functional, and comfortable living area. The scope of work included installation of insulation to reduce sound transfer between floors, new drywall installation, recessed lighting, and electrical upgrades with new wiring connected to the main panel. An egress window was installed to meet safety requirements and provide emergency exit access. The installation included cutting the foundation wall, installing the window well, gravel drainage system, and ensuring code compliance. Existing tile flooring was maintained, while walls and ceilings were repaired, textured, and painted. Select areas were finished with decorative stucco to highlight the original brick for a unique design feature. Plumbing lines were adjusted as needed to allow proper drywall installation on the ceiling. The final result is a bright and functional basement space suitable for comfortable daily use.