Photo: Andrew Snow © 2015 Houzz
Urban kitchen photo in Toronto

After decades of drastic alterations, and demolition of the second and third story, this grand estate was reduced to a pink Bermuda style ranch house. The current owners returned it to a suggestion of its original state. Beamed ceilings, working fireplace, period woodwork and historic finishes draw out the dignity of its past, and make them part of life in his century. The main house overlooks terraced yards, stonewalls and a landscaped pool area. The formal interiors frame sweeping views of treetops and seascapes. Contractor: Precision Carpentry Photographer: Dan Gair/ Blind Dog Photo INC.

Request Free Pool Quote A custom-built pool located in Davenport, Florida. This client chose glass tiles selected directly from American Pools and Spas showroom. A gorgeous infinity spa to relax and unwind after school/work - featuring pool water spilling pots and a sheer descent waterfall. The pool entry-way features a sun shelf and bubblers, with chairs if you want to only get your feet wet and read a book. Travertine tiles are all along the pool, along with the big-screen enclosure with concrete pillars; the lanai makes the yard very spacious and has a great view out onto the golf course.

AFTER: Nook with Large Pantry and Storage Pull outs
Inspiration for a small light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Los Angeles with yellow walls and no fireplace

Everyone needs a little space of their own. Whether it’s a cozy reading nook for a busy mom to curl up in at the end of a long day, a quiet corner of a living room for an artist to get inspired, or a mancave where die-hard sports fans can watch the game without distraction. Even Emmy-award winning “This Is Us” actor Sterling K. Brown was feeling like he needed a place where he could go to be productive (as well as get some peace and quiet). Sterling’s Los Angeles house is home to him, his wife, and two of their two sons – so understandably, it can feel a little crazy. Sterling reached out to interior designer Kyle Schuneman of Apt2B to help convert his garage into a man-cave / office into a space where he could conduct some of his day-to-day tasks, run his lines, or just relax after a long day. As Schuneman began to visualize Sterling’s “creative workspace”, he and the Apt2B team reached out Paintzen to make the process a little more colorful. The room was full of natural light, which meant we could go bolder with color. Schuneman selected a navy blue – one of the season’s most popular shades (especially for mancaves!) in a flat finish for the walls. The color was perfect for the space; it paired well with the concrete flooring, which was covered with a blue-and-white patterned area rug, and had plenty of personality. (Not to mention it makes a lovely backdrop for an Emmy, don’t you think?) Schuneman’s furniture selection was done with the paint color in mind. He chose a bright, bold sofa in a mustard color, and used lots of wood and metal accents throughout to elevate the space and help it feel more modern and sophisticated. A work table was added – where we imagine Sterling will spend time reading scripts and getting work done – and there is plenty of space on the walls and in glass-faced cabinets, of course, to display future Emmy’s in the years to come. However, the large mounted TV and ample seating in the room means this space can just as well be used hosting get-togethers with friends. We think you’ll agree that the final product was stunning. The rich navy walls paired with Schuneman’s decor selections resulted in a space that is smart, stylish, and masculine. Apt2B turned a standard garage into a sleek home office and Mancave for Sterling K. Brown, and our team at Paintzen was thrilled to be a part of the process.

Breakfast station style: this beverage mini fridge and coffee hot-spot make for a great breakfast prep or after school snack station. Granite countertops and slate backsplash make everything look extra tasty.

Coveted and highly sought after exquisitely finished family compound in a private setting surrounded by magnificent grounds. Spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath main residence designed by Jared Polsky, has been enhanced lovely and expanded to include a dramatic guest house. Sun filled rooms, soaring ceilings, romantic master and open floor plan flow to outside for year round indoor/outdoor living. Mount Tamalpais and Bay views, Mill Valley schools, easy access to downtown and Highway 101.

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Eclectic hallway photo in New York

After decades of drastic alterations, and demolition of the second and third story, this grand estate was reduced to a pink Bermuda style ranch house. The current owners returned it to a suggestion of its original state. Beamed ceilings, working fireplace, period woodwork and historic finishes draw out the dignity of its past, and make them part of life in his century. The main house overlooks terraced yards, stonewalls and a landscaped pool area. The formal interiors frame sweeping views of treetops and seascapes. Contractor: Precision Carpentry Photographer: Dan Gair/ Blind Dog Photo INC.

Randall Perry Photography Landscaping: Mandy Springs Nursery In ground pool: The Pool Guys
Mountain style living room photo in New York

Design Actually repurposed the old laundry room into a spectacular mudroom for the family. The build team gave the walls a fresh coat of paint in Sherwin Williams, SW0023 Pewter Tankard to match the new laundry room, and custom built the wall unit complete with cubbies for additional storage. Beth added hooks to hang backpacks, purses, and coats. Since no room is complete without accessories, she donned the bench with fun, decorative pillows. With geometric shapes and pops of color, this room is a great place to enter after a long day of work or school.

Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.

Coveted and highly sought after exquisitely finished family compound in a private setting surrounded by magnificent grounds. Spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath main residence designed by Jared Polsky, has been enhanced lovely and expanded to include a dramatic guest house. Sun filled rooms, soaring ceilings, romantic master and open floor plan flow to outside for year round indoor/outdoor living. Mount Tamalpais and Bay views, Mill Valley schools, easy access to downtown and Highway 101.

The extra long island has seating for all five children, whether they want to sit and watch mom cook or simply sit and have a snack after school. The grey paint used in the living area ties into the stainless steel appliances and the soapstone countertops in the kitchen. Brian Krebs

Homeowners may enjoy the view and natural light more with reduced heat and glare after window film is installed. Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Large transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

After retiring from a successful career as a Washington DC lawyer, our client dreamed of returning to a place along the Santiam River about 100 yards from her childhood home. Today, every room looks out at the river as it flows through the verdant landscape of the Willamette Valley. Modest in design and use of materials, this new home reflects the simplicity, sensibility, and integrity of the many agricultural structures found in the area. The ultra energy efficient design results in both enhanced thermal comfort and low energy bills year round. Triple pane windows enable extensive views and natural light with minimal energy loss. The modest floor plan reduced construction costs while the durable building materials will protect the investment well into the future.

The customer called us wanting a better fire pit area, a water feature, and a “tropical vacation” feel to the space. After looking at many different inspiration pictures I found that they reacted most to old-school water features – ponds and streams of rock with sheer falls – instead of more modern designs so that added to the design challenge. In the back yard there is no place to “hide” the birth of a water feature or even make it feel like a natural part of the landscape so the goal became to design a non-contrived but non-modern water feature with a resort, tropical feel. What says tropical resort more than a lazy river and tiki torches?

This expansive Victorian had tremendous historic charm but hadn’t seen a kitchen renovation since the 1950s. The homeowners wanted to take advantage of their views of the backyard and raised the roof and pushed the kitchen into the back of the house, where expansive windows could allow southern light into the kitchen all day. A warm historic gray/beige was chosen for the cabinetry, which was contrasted with character oak cabinetry on the appliance wall and bar in a modern chevron detail. Kitchen Design: Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn Architect: Ned Stoll, Interior finishes Tami Wassong Interiors

CLOSE-UP OF REDUCED DEPTH CABINET TO ALLOW ROOM BEHIND FOR BEV. FRIDGE BEHIND WALL.....SET IT AT A "45" TO TRANSITION INTO THE FRONT WALL AND ALSO SUPPORT THE CTR. TOP.