Exterior view of a an ADU inspired by japanese and scandinavian design. The covered back patio overlooks a japanese rock garden.
Small trendy one-story and detached wood brown shed photo in Portland

Photos by Steve Chenn
Traditional exterior home idea in Houston

Lars Frazer
Mountain style porch idea in Austin with decking and a roof extension

With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment. Josh Partee Photography

Dining Room Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography; Interior Design: Kristin Try Interiors; Builder: Harry Braswell, Inc.
Beach style medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in DC Metro with white walls

Inspiration for a cottage home design remodel in Portland

Example of a classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Birmingham with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

David Swift

Bruce Cole Photography
Example of a small farmhouse white gable roof design with a shingle roof

Photography by Anna Herbst
Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, no island, white countertops and stainless steel appliances

Example of a mountain style red two-story exterior home design in Atlanta

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2016 Houzz Master Bedroom Suite
Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Los Angeles

PhotoluxStudio.com/commercial - Christian Lalonde / Kariouk & Associates
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Ottawa with beige walls

The renovated kitchen is in the exact same footprint as the original. Yet, it is now fresh, clean and romantically vintage in appeal while modern in approach. With the wall removed it extends into a fun, family and friend space to living and dining areas.