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New upper and lower cabinetry was installed where the walk-in pantry and fridge used to be makes up for the counter top and storage space that was lost by removing the peninsula. Not only do the upper cabinets provide great additional storage, but the lighting inside is diffused with beautiful ribbed glass – providing a stylish look without the burden of meticulous dish display. The lower cabinetry incorporates drawers instead of reach-in cabinets for easy access. We also installed a microwave drawer below the counter top. These popular appliances are safer and more convenient than traditional microwaves, reducing clutter on the counter top and matching the other stainless steel appliances and hardware used in the kitchen.
Photography by Todd Ramsey, Impressia

This project has many different features. We designed custom, wood-free overhead garage doors to match the home's exterior features. The doors were installed using a high-lift operating system, which makes room for the customized car lift. We used a LiftMaster Jackshaft opener as the operator for these high-lifted overhead garage doors.
This makes it easy and convenient to park more cars inside your existing garage, maximize space and reduce clutter.
The project was custom-built and installed by Cedar Park Overhead Doors, which has been serving the greater Austin, TX area for more than 30 years.

Inspiration for a large transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
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Hidden Lakes Estates. Our beautiful DSLD homes feature numerous amenities inside and out, such as fully sodded yards, granite countertops, and energy-efficient features to reduce your monthly bills, and so much more. Hidden Lakes Estates is conveniently located just a few miles south of I-12 in the charming city of Walker, with the interstate only minutes away, on Joe May Road right off of Walker South Road. You can enjoy Juban Crossing, which is easily accessible to the community and hosts shopping, dining, and entertainment for the whole family. Rouses Supermarket, Walk-on’s Bistreaux, Movie Tavern, and many other restaurants and retailers anchor the shopping center. Hidden Lakes Estates is also only ten minutes away from Denham Springs’s Antique Village and Bass Pro Shop.

This project has many different features. We designed custom, wood-free overhead garage doors to match the home's exterior features. The doors were installed using a high-lift operating system, which makes room for the customized car lift. We used a LiftMaster Jackshaft opener as the operator for these high-lifted overhead garage doors.
This makes it easy and convenient to park more cars inside your existing garage, maximize space and reduce clutter.
The project was custom-built and installed by Cedar Park Overhead Doors, which has been serving the greater Austin, TX area for more than 30 years.

With a minimalist design but a strong stainless steel construction, Mezzano is in tune with avant-garde appliances where clear and architectural lines take precedence.
Mezzano has a powerful 600 CFM blower, halogen lighting with 2 light intensities, stainless steel microhole filters and high-tech multi-function LCD controls that deliver convenience and safety. It also has HeatGuard technology which detects excessive heat and automatically reduces blower speed.
Mezzano was designed for standard ducted installation, but with also can be installed using the Recirculating Kit, available as an accessory.

Hidden Lakes Estates. Our beautiful DSLD homes feature numerous amenities inside and out, such as fully sodded yards, granite countertops, and energy-efficient features to reduce your monthly bills, and so much more. Hidden Lakes Estates is conveniently located just a few miles south of I-12 in the charming city of Walker, with the interstate only minutes away, on Joe May Road right off of Walker South Road. You can enjoy Juban Crossing, which is easily accessible to the community and hosts shopping, dining, and entertainment for the whole family. Rouses Supermarket, Walk-on’s Bistreaux, Movie Tavern, and many other restaurants and retailers anchor the shopping center. Hidden Lakes Estates is also only ten minutes away from Denham Springs’s Antique Village and Bass Pro Shop.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income.
DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request.
MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic.
RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income.
ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them.
URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances.
OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.
Eric Roth Photo

Green Solar Technologies has installed a photovoltaic system for Derek of Fleming, CO. GST walked him through the solar process which was quick and thorough. We were able to engineer a solar energy system to meet his electricity requirements living in this wonderful home as well as collect all necessary permits from the city. Derek’s system consisted of 20 solar panels manufactured in the USA by SolarWorld and a SolarEdge inverter system with convenient monitoring access 24/7.
With a solar panel installation, you can increase your property value, drastically reduce your electricity costs, cut pollution and toxic waste, and become energy independent. GST has helped thousands make the switch go solar.
Check out other installations and customer reviews at https://www.greensolartechnologies.com/reviews.

Although it embodies an emotive, humanistic form, Pixo, at it’s conceptual core, is an ultra-efficient task light. Functionality and necessity drive its design. It makes the most of its frame and its space through every feature: Pixo’s swiveling light shade and highly maneuverable arm lend it maximum utility within a minimal footprint. Its compact, energy-saving LED light is infinitely adjustable, allowing the user to focus warm, glare-free light wherever needed. For added convenience, the elegant form factor features full-range dimming via its easy to use optical switch. The base integrates a USB port for charging mobile devices. Even more, the upper and lower pieces ship detached from one another to reduce packing materials and shipping costs. Pixo is 97% recyclable. Photo credits to Pablo Designs.

The most compact opening system from MilcasaStore has a self-explanatory name - COMPACK.
Interior doors are equipped with a pivoting and sliding mechanism that simultaneously solves 2 problems - saving space and creating a modern interior. When opened, each door leaf is folded in half and placed along the wall, occupying an area 2 times less than its own surface. This is convenient when furniture and decor items are located close to the opening.
Its undeniable advantages:
☑️ in the closed position does not lose sound insulation
☑️ does not reduce the light opening
☑️ moves smoothly and silently
☑️takes up 2 times less space in comparison with a conventional door

Hidden Lakes Estates. Our beautiful DSLD homes feature numerous amenities inside and out, such as fully sodded yards, granite countertops, and energy-efficient features to reduce your monthly bills, and so much more. Hidden Lakes Estates is conveniently located just a few miles south of I-12 in the charming city of Walker, with the interstate only minutes away, on Joe May Road right off of Walker South Road. You can enjoy Juban Crossing, which is easily accessible to the community and hosts shopping, dining, and entertainment for the whole family. Rouses Supermarket, Walk-on’s Bistreaux, Movie Tavern, and many other restaurants and retailers anchor the shopping center. Hidden Lakes Estates is also only ten minutes away from Denham Springs’s Antique Village and Bass Pro Shop.

Introducing our newest model home, the Oakmont. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 1992 square feet of living space. This model boasts unique custom feature walls in every room, adding personality and elegance to each space. Whether it’s a striking accent wall for the living room fireplace or calming wallpaper in the bedroom, these custom touches elevate the home’s interior design.
Energy Star certified and net-zero-ready, complete with a full solar panel package. From energy-efficient appliances to smart home features, every detail in the Oakmont model home is designed with
comfort and convenience in mind.
Enjoy a spacious layout, luxurious master suite, and thoughtful details for modern living, all while reducing your carbon footprint. Experience the perfect blend of style, sustainability, and comfort in the Oakmont model home—a true showcase of contemporary living.

Introducing our newest model home, the Oakmont. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 1992 square feet of living space. This model boasts unique custom feature walls in every room, adding personality and elegance to each space. Whether it’s a striking accent wall for the living room fireplace or calming wallpaper in the bedroom, these custom touches elevate the home’s interior design.
Energy Star certified and net-zero-ready, complete with a full solar panel package. From energy-efficient appliances to smart home features, every detail in the Oakmont model home is designed with
comfort and convenience in mind.
Enjoy a spacious layout, luxurious master suite, and thoughtful details for modern living, all while reducing your carbon footprint. Experience the perfect blend of style, sustainability, and comfort in the Oakmont model home—a true showcase of contemporary living.

Popular Choice of Step Lights:Stair lights are a common and versatile lighting option that provides illumination for stairs, enhances safety by reducing the risk of accidents, improves visual aesthetics, offers energy efficiency with LED technology, and provides convenience with easy installation and maintenance. Their practicality and functionality make them a popular choice for a wide range of indoor spaces. It should be noted that there are different styles of stair lights, including embedded installation and surface installation. Before making a purchase, please confirm your actual needs and installation conditions.

Introducing our newest model home, the Oakmont. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 1992 square feet of living space. This model boasts unique custom feature walls in every room, adding personality and elegance to each space. Whether it’s a striking accent wall for the living room fireplace or calming wallpaper in the bedroom, these custom touches elevate the home’s interior design.
Energy Star certified and net-zero-ready, complete with a full solar panel package. From energy-efficient appliances to smart home features, every detail in the Oakmont model home is designed with
comfort and convenience in mind.
Enjoy a spacious layout, luxurious master suite, and thoughtful details for modern living, all while reducing your carbon footprint. Experience the perfect blend of style, sustainability, and comfort in the Oakmont model home—a true showcase of contemporary living.

This lower-level family room in Seattle, which has been converted into an art studio/office, with a view of Puget Sound gets direct southern exposure and suffers from excessive heat and glare, making it uncomfortable to use. To address these issues, we chose Hunter Douglas Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades with Powerview® Automation. Their innovative cell-within-a-cell construction provides exceptional insulation, reducing both heat and glare. These light-filtering shades gently diffuse sunlight and are ideal for large windows. The motorized convenience of PowerView® Automation allows for effortless operation, especially beneficial for this hard-to-reach window.

The most compact opening system from MilcasaStore has a self-explanatory name - COMPACK.
Interior doors are equipped with a pivoting and sliding mechanism that simultaneously solves 2 problems - saving space and creating a modern interior. When opened, each door leaf is folded in half and placed along the wall, occupying an area 2 times less than its own surface. This is convenient when furniture and decor items are located close to the opening.
Its undeniable advantages:
☑️ in the closed position does not lose sound insulation
☑️ does not reduce the light opening
☑️ moves smoothly and silently
☑️takes up 2 times less space in comparison with a conventional door

The most compact opening system from MilcasaStore has a self-explanatory name - COMPACK.
Interior doors are equipped with a pivoting and sliding mechanism that simultaneously solves 2 problems - saving space and creating a modern interior. When opened, each door leaf is folded in half and placed along the wall, occupying an area 2 times less than its own surface. This is convenient when furniture and decor items are located close to the opening.
Its undeniable advantages:
☑️ in the closed position does not lose sound insulation
☑️ does not reduce the light opening
☑️ moves smoothly and silently
☑️takes up 2 times less space in comparison with a conventional door

Hidden Lakes Estates. Our beautiful DSLD homes feature numerous amenities inside and out, such as fully sodded yards, granite countertops, and energy-efficient features to reduce your monthly bills, and so much more. Hidden Lakes Estates is conveniently located just a few miles south of I-12 in the charming city of Walker, with the interstate only minutes away, on Joe May Road right off of Walker South Road. You can enjoy Juban Crossing, which is easily accessible to the community and hosts shopping, dining, and entertainment for the whole family. Rouses Supermarket, Walk-on’s Bistreaux, Movie Tavern, and many other restaurants and retailers anchor the shopping center. Hidden Lakes Estates is also only ten minutes away from Denham Springs’s Antique Village and Bass Pro Shop.
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