Amy Bartlam
Trendy dining room photo in Los Angeles

Patio - mid-sized coastal backyard patio idea in DC Metro with a roof extension

Photo of a modern landscaping in New York.

Matthew Millman
Hallway - contemporary medium tone wood floor hallway idea with white walls

Window Tint LA installed Huper Optik Ceramic 70 Window Film in this beautiful Los Angeles home. This homeowner wanted a film that would help block heat and prevent their furniture and hardwood floors from fading. Huper Optik's Ceramic 70 Window Film was a great film choice because it provides 99.9% UV light rejection and blocks 88% of infrared heat. Huper Optik's Ceramic Films are absolutely the best performing films on the market. Huper Optik's Ceramics are the only 100% dye free and metal free films on the market. Since the films are 100% dye free, you get the most natural view out and there is no dye to fade over time. Metalized films are great for privacy. All of the films we carry include a Lifetime Residential and 15 year warranty .

Who says sleek can’t be warm? This modern kitchen rejects stereotypes, projecting a confident attitude that invites guests to enter. The Slate painted finish on the Martel cherry cabinets grounds the honeyed tones of the tile backsplashes and wooden floors. Glass door inserts and striking metal drawer pulls add a dash of industrial flair. And what you don’t see is as impressive as what you do. A classic Lazy Susan and Stainless Utensil Tray are among the hidden organizational features that make this kitchen easy to use every day.

Ryan Garvin Photography, Robeson Design
Walk-in closet - mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral light wood floor and beige floor walk-in closet idea in Denver with flat-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Living room - transitional open concept gray floor living room idea in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Country l-shaped brick floor, red floor and exposed beam kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, colored appliances, an island and black countertops

Aesthetic Value: The subtle lines and light color of the radiata pine stringer model spiral provide nice contrast with the eccentric iron balustrade. Laser cut Tinkerbells and abstract Mickey Mouse and fireworks elements contribute unique detail. Stair Safety: The balustrade rejects a 4" sphere in all areas despite the complex detail of the components and floating rail above the laser cut elements. Quality: The balustrade features predominantly laser cut sections fabricated with minimal visible welds and custom finished in-house with a three step guilders paste application. Technical Challenge: Creating the complex ironwork design in a way that has aesthetically pleasing sections that fit the theme and space. Attention to meticulous details that convey the theme even at deepest levels of observing the stair.

Let in the light - the conservatory / sunroom sprawls-out in a converted shed. Outdoor chandeliers provide a soft glow at night. Farmhouse style furniture adds a touch of country-living flair to this bright & sunny space. Overhead UV rejecting panels give sun-bleaching protection to the furnishings below. A vintage daybed and the outdoor curtains are UV resistant Sunbrella fabric in Sand Beige. The teak wood horse head sculpture is from Pottery Barn.

MKC Audio Video designed only the audio and video aspects of this home theater system. The front screen is a Screen Innovations Zero Edge Pro with Slate AT ambient light rejecting material. Behind the acoustically transparent screen are the LCR speakers for the front soundstage. Here we used Dali Phantom M-350 in-wall cabinet speakers. Also, in the front lower left wall is a Sonance invisible subwoofer. For the sidewalls, MKC AV installed our custom acoustic wall panels with grey Guilford of Maine fabric. These panels hide the surround speakers as well as the front and rear Atmos height speakers. The side and rear surround speakers are Dali Phantom M-250's and the Atmost speakers are OSD ACE870 speakers. The AVR is a Marantz Cinema 40 with a Sonance DSP-750 sub amp. The projector is a Sony 4K laser XW5000ES. The lighting and seating were purchased by the homeowner and do not represent our standards for quality.

A converted shed is now a bright and sunny office/art studio with a sitting area, work area and meeting area. Outdoor chandeliers provide a soft glow at night. Farmhouse style furniture adds a touch of country-living flair to this creative and rustic space. Overhead UV rejecting panels give sun-bleaching protection to the furnishings below. A vintage daybed and the outdoor curtains are UV resistant Sunbrella fabric in Sand Beige.

Aesthetic Value: The subtle lines and light color of the radiata pine stringer model spiral provide nice contrast with the eccentric iron balustrade. Laser cut Tinkerbells and abstract Mickey Mouse and fireworks elements contribute unique detail. Stair Safety: The balustrade rejects a 4" sphere in all areas despite the complex detail of the components and floating rail above the laser cut elements. Quality: The balustrade features predominantly laser cut sections fabricated with minimal visible welds and custom finished in-house with a three step guilders paste application. Technical Challenge: Creating the complex ironwork design in a way that has aesthetically pleasing sections that fit the theme and space. Attention to meticulous details that convey the theme even at deepest levels of observing the stair.

Aesthetic Value: The subtle lines and light color of the radiata pine stringer model spiral provide nice contrast with the eccentric iron balustrade. Laser cut Tinkerbells and abstract Mickey Mouse and fireworks elements contribute unique detail. Stair Safety: The balustrade rejects a 4" sphere in all areas despite the complex detail of the components and floating rail above the laser cut elements. Quality: The balustrade features predominantly laser cut sections fabricated with minimal visible welds and custom finished in-house with a three step guilders paste application. Technical Challenge: Creating the complex ironwork design in a way that has aesthetically pleasing sections that fit the theme and space. Attention to meticulous details that convey the theme even at deepest levels of observing the stair.

Aesthetic Value: The subtle lines and light color of the radiata pine stringer model spiral provide nice contrast with the eccentric iron balustrade. Laser cut Tinkerbells and abstract Mickey Mouse and fireworks elements contribute unique detail. Stair Safety: The balustrade rejects a 4" sphere in all areas despite the complex detail of the components and floating rail above the laser cut elements. Quality: The balustrade features predominantly laser cut sections fabricated with minimal visible welds and custom finished in-house with a three step guilders paste application. Technical Challenge: Creating the complex ironwork design in a way that has aesthetically pleasing sections that fit the theme and space. Attention to meticulous details that convey the theme even at deepest levels of observing the stair.

In the first post of this two-part blog series, we began the discussion of why we decline business. We’re tackling this sensitive subject by the horns to give more insight into what happens behind the scenes in the remodeling industry. It’s a touchy subject as when we buy something we never expect to be rejected by the seller. However, there are instances where businesses need to filter potential customers to be successful. To help make our explanation more relatable, we’ll return to the example we set up in part one: a farmer selling oranges at a local farmer’s market. Take a read on the conclusion of this 2 part blog series on the reasons why contractors occasionally decline business to customers. Check out the full blog on our website - Either use the link in our bio, QR code provided, or link below to see the post directly. Link: https://mayflowerva.com/why-we-decline-business-pt2/

Amy Bartlam
Dining room - contemporary light wood floor dining room idea in Los Angeles with white walls and a corner fireplace

When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography